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economy, doctors hot topics Saanich Peninsula mayors address the business community at annual Chamber breakfast meeting Devon MacKenzie News staff

With the impending construction of Jesken Town Centre on the Tsawout First Nation, Sidney mayor Larry Cross voiced serious concern over the impacts of the development on the town during this year’s Mayors’ Breakfast held Feb. 20. The breakfast, hosted annually by the Saanich Peninsula Chamber of Commerce, sees the mayors of all three Saanich Peninsula municipalities gather together to update community members on each district’s goings on. Cross outlined threats to Sidney’s current retail enviLarry Cross ronment during his speech and made it clear the town is on board to help improve retail in the town before Jesken opens. “We need to face this head on,” Cross said. Sidney’s mayor added that he initially didn’t realize the possible impacts of a retail centre like Jesken would have on the town until Richard Talbot, a retail development specialist from the area, brought it to his attention.

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Heart of our community The annual Hearts of the Community volunteer awards were handed out yesterday. Read about the people and groups who work to make the Peninsula a better place. Stories start on page 3.

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Graham Debling sits at one of the heritage school desks on display at the Sidney Museum and Archives on Beacon Avenue. Debling is being honoured with a Hearts Award this year for his years of service to the museum.

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HEARTS OF THE COMMUNITY AWARDS 2014 SHELAGH BELL

Supporting her local hospital for over 20 years Devon MacKenzie News staff

Shelagh Bell has been giving her time to various organizations within the Saanich Peninsula Hospital for over 20 years, and nominators describe her as being “matched by none.” Bell began volunteering within the hospital in 1992 with the Auxiliary as a gift shop supervisor. She quickly became more and more involved with the organization, eventually becoming the Annual Bazaar Convenor, the secretary and the president. As the years went on, Bell became involved with the Saanich Peninsula Hospital Foundation as a board member and secretary. “During her six-year tenure, Shelagh dedicated herself to

building both good relations between the Auxiliary and the Foundation and staff and patient morale,” explained Karen Morgan, executive director of the Foundation. “This led to many exciting meetings as Shelagh advocated for patients and asked the difficult questions. “Her support of the Foundation’s fund-raising campaigns is legendary.” After the loss of her spouse and interacting with Carmela Vezza, a social worker and now the hospital’s resident care manager, Bell became a volunteer with the Palliative Care unit in 2007. “She assisted the Social Work department in organizing, running and ensuring with determination that all the families, loved ones and caregivers

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Shelagh Bell, a dedicated volunteer at the Saanich Peninsula Hospital for over 20 years, was the recipient of a 2014 Hearts of the Community award for her service. who lost someone received a bereavement card and phone call from the hospital,” explained Vezza. “Without her focused and single-minded determination this important program would

have lapsed.” More recently, Bell began volunteering with the Extended Care Unit, portering residents to the on-site visiting dentist. “Despite a recent knee sugery and fall, Shelagh didn’t

hesitate and took on the role with the same dogged determination she does with everything,” said Vezza, adding that Bell’s positive attitude is what keeps many others going. “Shelagh’s determination for success in all her volunteering activities is only tempered by her sense of humour, one that is welcomed and appreciated by those working with her.” Bell said she continues to volunteer because she feels supporting the community’s hospital is integral to the Saanich Peninsula. “The staff and doctors at Saanich Peninsula Hospital are doing a hard job with limited resources,” Bell said. “As volunteers, we can help them be more effective while letting them know how much the community values them.”

HEARTS OF THE COMMUNITY AWARDS 2014 MELISSA RICKSON

Young volunteer devoted to assisting seniors Devon MacKenzie News staff

Volunteering with seniors, at the Saanich Fair, at her school — you name it and Melissa Rickson has probably given her time to it. The Grade 12 Parkland Secondary student is involved with several organizations but namely Resthaven Lodge where she has spent time assisting residents in different ways since 2008. “Most of the people who live here have some level of dementia, which requires patience, understanding, acceptance and adaptability to ensure their well-being. While many adults are uncomfortable conversing with with some of our residents, Melissa has a gift for being able to converse freely with them,” explained Myrna

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Fox, the activity and volunteer coordinator at Resthaven. Shortly after she began visiting residents at Resthaven, Rickson started serving refreshments, assisting residents with games and activities, calling Bingo and helping out residents and staff during outings to events like the Model Airplane Show and the P.A.T.S Picnic in the Park. “Melissa accepts the residents’ limitations while encouraging their ability to play games, which increases their self-esteem,” Fox said. “She even came up with two of her own games for the residents to play. It was amazing to see how the residents responded and she amazed the staff with the effort and thought put into her projects.” At Parkland, Rickson gives her time to Student Council,

■ In Friday’s News Review: • The final three Hearts of the Community Award winners are profiled.

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Grade 12 Parkland Secondary School student Melissa Rickson was recognized for her dedication to the community with a Hearts of the Community Award this week. the Parkland Green Team, the Interact Club and the Vital Youth Philanthropic Group. “Melissa is always willing to help out with school events that need student involve-

• Photos and coverage from the Hearts of the Community Awards presentation event at the Mary Winspear, held Tuesday, Feb. 25.

ment and she clearly values her school community. She is actively involved in making sure that the community remains a healthy and vibrant one,” said Parkland French

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Congratulations to all of this year’s Hearts of the Community nominees for helping to make the

teacher, Ann McLean of Rickson. Rickson said she enjoys volunteering at Resthaven Lodge because she gets to interact with the residents. “I love hearing about the history of the residents and the full lives they have lived,” she said. “It’s a great feeling to be able to validate the residents’ feelings and I always leave with a smile.” Rickson has future plans to become a teacher and is currently volunteering and job shadowing at both Sidney Elementary school (in a Grade 2/3 math class) and at North Saanich Middle School (in a Grade 6, 7 and 8 French classroom). “Melissa would bring enthusiasm, passion and joy to the learning environment of future students,” said McLean. Saanich Peninsula a better place. Thanks, too, to the sponsors and judges for making it happen. — News Review

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HEARTS OF THE COMMUNITY AWARDS 2014 GRAHAM DEBLING

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and now sits as immediate past-president. Debling has also branched out into the For Graham Debling, community, volunteervolunteering has been ing for the Saanich about matching his Graham Debling Peninsula Chamber of skills with what he is was recognized Commerce, Sidney Sispassionate about. for his passion for ter Cities Association, Those two things, volunteer work in North Saanich Heritage he says, are the key to Sidney and North Committee and the good work as a volunSaanich. Town of Sidney’s Comteer for anybody who Steven Heywood/News staff munity Development Commission. He is being recogDistrict Of North Saanich nized this year with a District Of North Saanich Hearts of the CommuNOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING nity Award after being NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING nominated by Kathy and Rodger HargNOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a Public Hearing will be held on Monday, March 3, 2014 at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers of the Municipal Hall, reaves. IS HEREBY GIVEN a Publicthe Hearing will be held on Monday, March 3, 2014 at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers of the Municipal Hall, “I have found it 1620 MillsNOTICE Road, North Saanich, B.C.that to consider following: 1620 Mills Road, North Saanich, B.C. to consider the following: important to balance 1. District of North Saanich Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 1130, Amendment Bylaw No. 1280 (2011); volunteer time with the 1. District of North Saanich Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 1130, Amendment Bylaw No. 1280 (2011); organizations I have 2. District of North Saanich Zoning Bylaw No. 1255 Amendment Bylaw No. 1281 (2011); AND been with,” Debling 2. District of North Saanich Zoning Bylaw No. 1255 Amendment Bylaw No. 1281 (2011); AND 3. District of North Saanich Phased Development Bylaw No. 1343. said. “To be a success3. District of North Saanich Phased Development Bylaw No. 1343. ful volunteer, you need In general terms, the purpose of the District of North Saanich Official Community Plan (OCP) Bylaw No. 1130, Amendment Bylaw No, 1280 (2013) is to have a skill set that’s In general terms, purpose of thepolicy District of North Saanich Official Community Plan (OCP) 1130, Amendment Bylaw No, 1280 to make amendments to thethe OCP to establish that provides for agricultural uses and related usesBylaw on theNo. approximate 34 westerly hectares of (2013) isappropriate to the volto make amendments to the OCP establish policy4.86 thateasterly provideshectares for agricultural and related uses on the approximate 34 westerly hectares of land and for a range of commercial uses on to the approximate of land. uses The bylaw also makes changes to the Regional Context unteer work and you for a to range of lands commercial uses known on the as approximate 4.86 easterly hectares of land. The bylaw also makes changes to the Regional Context Statementland as itand pertains these commonly the Sandown Racetrack. need to be engaged.” Statement as it pertains to these lands commonly known as the Sandown Racetrack. Debling said he has In general terms, the purpose of the District of North Saanich Zoning Bylaw No. 1255 Amendment Bylaw No. 1281 (2011) is to include a new C-5 always had an interest In general terms, the purpose of the District of North Saanich Zoning Bylaw No. 1255 Amendment Bylaw No. 1281 (2011) is to include a new C-5 Sandown Commercial Zone, which would permit a range of commercial uses (eg; offices, retail stores, light industrial, and restaurants, etc.) in a new in local history, which Sandown Commercial Zone, which would permit a range of commercial uses (eg; offices, retail stores, light industrial, and restaurants, etc.) in a new commercial development on the approximate 4.86 easterly hectares of land and a revised P-6 Sandown Community Agriculture Zone, which commercial on the 4.86 easterly hectares of land facilities and a revised Sandown 34 Community Agriculture Zone, whichled him straight to the provides for a range of development agriculture, farm, farmapproximate market, agriculture research, and exhibition on theP-6 approximate westerly hectares of land. Sidney Museum. providesparking for a range of agriculture, farm, farm market, research, It also establishes standards for several commercial andagriculture light industrial uses. and exhibition facilities on the approximate 34 westerly hectares of land. His own career backIt also establishes parking standards for several commercial and light industrial uses. ground includes a great In general terms, the purpose of the District of North Saanich Phased Development Bylaw No. 1343 is to establish the requirement and timing for the terms, of the District of North No.District 1343 isof to North establish the requirement andland timing for thedeal of financial work, provisionsInofgeneral amenities bythe thepurpose developer (Ascot Jockey Club Saanich Ltd. andPhased Robill Development Holdings Ltd.)Bylaw to the Saanich, including the provisions of amenities by the developer (Ascot Jockey Club Ltd. and Robill Holdings Ltd.) to the District of North Saanich, including improvements for agriculture purposes and its transfer to the District of North Saanich, as a condition of the approval of the rezoning and the landso he found being the improvements for agriculture purposes and of its proposed transfer to DistrictCommercial of North Saanich, a condition of the approval of the rezoning andtreasurer of the socidevelopment of the approximate 4.86 easterly hectares C-5the Sandown Land as as generally described above. ety board fit his skills development of the approximate 4.86 easterly hectares of proposed C-5 Sandown Commercial Land as generally described above. well and allowed him The Phased Development Agreement has a term that expires on the Agriculture Land Commission (ALC) approval expiry date, November 14, 2016, The Phased has a date term isthat expires the on the Agriculture Land Commission date, for applications 52454Development and 52455, orAgreement if the ALC expiry extended, earlier of the extended date or ten(ALC) yearsapproval from theexpiry adoption of November Bylaw No. 14, 2016,to be engaged enough for applications 52454 and 52455, or if the ALC expiry date is extended, the earlier of the extended date or ten years from the adoption of Bylaw No.to continue on to the 1343. 1343. president’s chair. The owner may, with prior written approval of the District, acting reasonably, and by an agreement in writing with the assignee of which a copy is In that time, Debling The owner may, with its prior written of under the District, acting reasonably, and by agreement in writing with the which a copy issaid he’s most proud provided to the District, assign rights and approval obligations this agreement to any person to an whom the owner transfers title to assignee all of theof land. provided to the District, assign its rights and obligations under this agreement to any person to whom the owner transfers title to all of the land. of his involvement in The lands that are the subject of these Bylaw amendments and new Bylaw No. 1343 are denoted in the cross hatched portion of the supplied map. The lands that are the subject of these Bylaw amendments and new Bylaw No. 1343 are denoted in the cross hatched portion of the supplied map. the museum’s improvement and expansion All persons who deem their interest in property affected by the proposed bylaw amendment shall be afforded an opportunity to be heard or to All persons who deem their interest in property affected by the proposed bylaw amendment shall be afforded an opportunity to be heard or toplans — not to mention present written submissions at the Public Hearing. helping create a new present written submissions at the Public Hearing. All relevant documentation, including copies of the bylaw(s) pertaining to the above, may be inspected at the North Saanich Municipal Hall, 1620 direction for the facility relevantthe documentation, including copies the bylaw(s) pertaining to statutory the above,holidays) may be from inspected the North14, Saanich Municipal Mills Road,All between hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. of Monday to Friday (excluding Friday,at February 2014 to Monday,Hall, 1620in how it tells the story Mills inclusive. Road, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Monday to Friday (excluding statutory holidays) from Friday, February 14, 2014 to Monday,of the Saanich PeninMarch 3, 2014 March 3, 2014 inclusive. sula. Rob Buchan Debling added there Rob BuchanOfficer Chief Administrative is a need for more volChief Administrative Officer unteers throughout the Subject Property: community. Subject Property: He encourages othLot 4, Section 14, Range 2 East, North Saanich District, Plan 6013 ers to find out what’s Lot 4, Section 14, Range 2 East, North Saanich District, Plan 6013 out there and what fits Lot 5, Section 14, Range 2 East, North Saanich District , Plan 6013 Lot 5, Section 14, Range 2 East, North Saanich District , Plan 6013 in with their lives. News staff

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to the Premier to schedule a joint meeting with local governments and First Nations to discuss the issue. Mayor Alice Finall says she believes the ferry system should be an extension of the highway network. She said the cuts faced by B.C. Ferries, along with constant rate hikes to use them, impact places like North Saanich as well as more ferry-dependant communities. Other councillors had their doubts. Coun. Craig Mearns said he worried larger ferry runs subsidize smaller, or less cost-effective routes. Coun. Dunstan Browne added he doesn’t think another meeting with the Premier will do much, adding users need to pay for the operation of the ferry. He added, however, that he supports trying to have the conversation. A motion to write to the Premier passed unanimously.

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District of North Saanich - Monday, Feb. 17, 2014 • Council supports a call for a national dementia strategy put forward by Nickel Belts (Northern Ontario) MP Claude Gravelle. Coun. Celia Stock said that given the area’s older population, such a resolution could help raise awareness of dementia. • Council gave first and second reading to a ban on medical marijuana grow-ops in the community, starting the final affirmation of a decision they made at their Feb. 3 committee of the whole meeting. The decision still requires a third reading. • Council supports the City of Parksville’s call for the province to update or replace the provincial emergency notification system. • Council passed it’s updated animal control bylaw. The new section deals with proper care of animals. editor@peninsula newsreview.com

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Sandown commercial project a step closer Steven Heywood News staff

A $40 million commercial development at the Sandown horse racing track in North Saanich is expected to be debated by local politicians on Monday, March 3. Omicron, the development firm overseeing the project, has held two open houses this month on their plans for 4.86 hectares of the 34-hectare property. For one of North Saanich’s largest developments in recent years, there was a light turnout of between 60 to 70

people at each of the open houses. Omicron spokesperson Peter Laughlin said, however, that people gave good feedback on their plans. “The largest group of people who have been here are horse people,” he said. They have offered suggestions including making the layout of the development reminiscent of horse stalls, to having hitching posts included in the design plans. Others have asked for parking that would make it easier for people to walk to and from the shops on site —

something that Laughlin said is being worked into the plans. While Laughin could still not say which retailers have expressed interest in taking up some of the 40,000 square feet of proposed commercial space at the site, he did say that the recent news of the Sandown project and the Jesken Town Centre in Central Saanich coming on stream, has sparked more interest overall. The open houses, Laughlin added, were to explain potential land uses only. The rezoning of the property still has to take place at the

municipal council level. On March 3, Laughlin said he expects the project will get a third reading and would then be able to proceed to the development per-

mit stage. This, he continued, allows the developer to make specific site plans and would mean taking them to additional public open houses.

Omicron and the owners of the land, the Randal Family, have agreed to pay around $750,000 for land remediation — one of North Saanich’s main require-

ments for the project to proceed. North Saanich also is in the process of swapping its own land to the ALR to offset the loss of the commercial area.

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The Facts Related to Seaport East Lands A proposal has come forward to the Town for the redevelopment of the waterfront at Seaport Place. Town Council feels that the current use of the site should be improved. We hear from community members all of the time, wondering when we’re going to “do something down there”. But, because of restrictions imposed on the lands by the original lease (expires in 2054), Council is limited in what it can do on its own. However, the Town feels that this is an opportune time for the community to consider the proposal for the redevelopment of the site made by the Sidney Waterfront Partnership (SWP), the leaseholder. Let me outline some key aspects associated with the Seaport lands: The lands to the east of Seaport Place are owned by the Town of Sidney and they certainly have the potential to be an incredible waterfront asset; however, there are unique challenges and limitations associated with the redevelopment of this site. •

The Town does own the land; however, the land is committed by long-term lease to SWP until 2054 (40 years remaining on a lease that was originally signed back in 1988).

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The Town now receives a limited rent of $42,500 per year, with inflationary increases in 2019 and 2029.

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The original rents for the two leases (i.e. marina and upland commercial / retail centre) were set relatively low back in 1988, on the basis that the leaseholder would have to make a significant investment in the properties to generate income. The perspective of the Council, at that time, was that the value of the investment to the Town would come in the form of property taxes on the lands and improvements.

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By virtue of this long-term lease, any use or potential redevelopment of the land during the next 40 years must consider this agreement.

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As previously noted, the Town sold the leasehold interest in this land in 1988 to accommodate the redevelopment of the area with a new marina and upland commercial / retail centre. SWP acquired its leasehold interest in the Seaport East lands in 2007 for approximately $4,250,000.

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A height covenant restricts buildings to two stories. This constraint severely hampers the redevelopment potential - and therefore the value – of the land, as it limits its “highest and best use”.

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Much of the site consists of land reclamation (i.e. fill site). Consequently, the soil and geotechnical conditions are very poor. These conditions add to overall construction costs and significantly limit the feasibility of underground parking.

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Currently, Council is considering a possible land use (zoning) change to determine whether or not the addition of residential use, along with the currently allowable commercial / retail uses, is appropriate on these lands. This is useful information for Council regardless of what happens with this particular development proposal.

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The Town, by undertaking an initial appraisal, is conducting its due diligence to determine the feasibility of a future land transaction. The appraisal is an essential element in this consideration.

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The Town may obtain an additional independent appraisal from a different appraiser at any time during the process.

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As in any rezoning of land, Provincial legislation governs the process which includes a public hearing, and an opportunity for anyone that wishes to do so to voice their perspective. This is a legal process for consultation that the Town will undertake, as with all rezonings that are presented to Council.

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The proposed redevelopment of the Seaport lands and concurrent community involvement will still occur through a subsequent process. In addition, there is a separate legislated process associated with the disposal of Town lands, including full public notice and an opportunity for our citizens to provide their input.

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The Town is not committed to any land transaction.

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Concerns have been expressed about the proposal and the process of rezoning. Any Seaport land proposal will present complexity, and I hope by putting forth these facts, residents will better understand the issues. This proposal gives us an opportunity to examine issues related to the lands as they are and possible future use. But in the end, I want to assure everyone that any decision made will reflect the collective voice of our residents. Thank you, Mayor Larry Cross

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Pointed questions asked by Whistler housing consultant Tim Wake at the recent Mayor’s Breakfast should also be asked by municipal politicians on the Saanich Peninsula. They might not like the answers and it might put paid to the notion that this area will ever be home to social housing or even the workforce housing for which local businesses have been lobbying. Wake, speaking to the various plans created in Sidney and North Saanich — more specifically in the latter community — wondered aloud whether all of that talking would ever result in a change in housing for the working people on the Peninsula. Not likely, he answered, noting that North Saanich has at least two plans completed since 2008 that essentially say the same thing — there is little to no housing here in the price range of the average working family. And that means their paycheques end up where they actually live — elsewhere in Greater Victoria. It’s also not likely to occur any time soon, he added. Current development projects in Sidney and North Saanich are market housing and their prices still outpace what would be affordable to people with average incomes. Yet before anyone calls for social housing as the only options left, consider Wake’s other questions — “Where do you want those people to live and spend those dollars? Wouldn’t you want them to live here?” Answers to these questions aren’t that easy to come by and at times local politicians have stated that one of their neighbouring communities might be the place for such housing. Wake’s presentation has, in essence, pressed the restart button on housing on the Saanich Peninsula. His questions should give local politicians pause and force them to come clean on just what they want in their communities. For some, it’s market housing. For others, ‘affordable’ means ‘social’ housing. But unless they are willing to do more than pay into a Capital Regional District fund for social housing that will probably continue to build somewhere else, what we have left is simple posturing. If housing really is a priority, we need to come up with some honest answers to these questions.

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to shoot anything I’m not prepared to eat. I also remember the struggles to protect caribou and other endangered prey species that at one time had B.C. biologists resorting to shooting wolves from helicopters. The reopening of grizzly bear territories is marketed to urban residents as a horrible crime against nature. In fact, it’s a sign of increasing population. Problems in B.C. wildlife these days include the fragile mountain caribou herds of the Kootenays, which have been subject to intensive management including relocation of animals. The ministry has also begun a five-year study of declining moose populations across a vast area of the Interior subject to salvage logging in the wake of the pine beetle epidemic. Vancouver media recently highlighted a grizzly hunt by NHL journeyman Clayton Stoner. Typically, U.S. enviros promoted the deceased bear by name, “Cheeky,” and photos showed its carcass stripped to the skeleton by scavengers after Stoner left with the hide, paws and head. They don’t mention that the same fate awaits animals that die of starvation or other natural causes, which increase when animals overpopulate. As with many B.C. issues, there’s a cartoon version sold to impressionable city dwellers, and then there’s the truth. Tom Fletcher is legislature reporter and columnist for Black Press.Twitter: @tomfletcherbc Email: tfletcher@blackpress.ca

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Workforce housing issue requires action, says Wake Continued from page 1

Cross also added the town is supportive of Talbot’s suggestions and plans to hear from him and Cliff McNeilSmith (Tanner’s Books and Sidney Business Improvement Area) during committee meetings and will refer information to working groups that will be established. Central Saanich Mayor Alastair Bryson focused on the positive of the development of the retail centre, saying he felt it was positive that the money was staying on the Saanich Peninsula. “These are dollars that will now stay on the Peninsula instead of leaving,” he said. “That money is already going to big box stores, we might as well keep it here.” Bryson also focused on the municipality’s new fire hall and upgraded fire hall rating as well as the planning of the municipality’s OCP. Bryson gave

Alastair Bryson and Alice Finall spoke to issues that affect their communities.

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Guest speaker Tim Wake asked local community and business leaders pointed questions about their commitment to affordable housing on the Saanich Peninsula, noting that the likelihood of new projects here is currently quite low. kudos to Sidney’s planning and development which has worked on instituting bylaws, infill polices and urban containment boundaries to help guide development in the town. “I would like Central Saanich to take our planning to the next

level like that,” he said. Mayor Alice Finall from North Saanich focused on the issue of retaining and recruiting doctors on the Saanich Peninsula as well as the development of the lands at Sandown. “This has been some of the most innovative

planning that’s gone on since I’ve been in office as mayor,” she said of the project. A recurring theme at this year’s breakfast, not surprisingly, was the issue of workforce or affordable housing on the Peninsula. Invited speaker, Tim

Wake, who worked on a similar workforce housing demand issue in Whistler and specializes in non-market housing projects, made a presentation concerning the affordability of real estate in the area. “The people in your local workforce are

parachuting in and out and shopping, recreating and volunteering in other communities,” Wake said, noting that 74 per cent of workers in the industrial area of West Sidney that were surveyed by the Sidney North Saanich Industrial Group live outside the Saanich Peninsula. “Where do you want those people to live and spend those dollars? Wouldn’t you want them to live here?” Wake also noted, that according to calculations based on national housing multipliers, a home within range for

most people who work on the Saanich Peninsula would be around $225,000. “Real estate here is no where near that,” Wake said. Wake also said strides were made by municipalities like North Saanich in the quest for workforce housing but more needs to be done if there is desire to have those workers move into the community. “I see a lot of planning has gone on here but not much action,” he said. reporter@peninsula newsreview.com

LETTERS We must be ever conscious of our decision-making R

e: Guest Cottages are the tip of the iceberg (PNR, Feb. 21, 2014). The writer suggests that I, as mayor of North Saanich, ignore agriculture and environmental issues: Puzzling and simply wrong! I believe we must all be vigilant with regard to our precious and finite agricultural lands and the unique character of North Saanich. We must be ever conscious in our decision-making about the future we are shaping for our children’s children. I

believe that my actions demonstrate that commitment. Following my election as mayor in 2008, council adopted our Community Whole Agriculture Strategy following extensive and rewarding community consultation. We also pursued an Agricultural Economic Development Strategy. Prior to my election, I was part of a group of wonderful local volunteers who established our North Saanich Farm Market, a resounding success. However, I do understand the writer’s

concern over subdivisions. I have consistently opposed the decisions of the present council permitting spot rezoning of subdivisions, particularly in the southeast quadrant of the municipality. Allowing such subdivisions in settled and established areas creates two main land use issues. First, it sets a precedent and raises expectations for others. Second, piece-meal subdivision upzoning in settled regions can ultimately change the muchvalued character of our neighbourhoods.

The current severe drought situation in California, attributable to climate change, is just one of the many indicators of increasing pressures on world food production and supply. Of all the land in the Capital Region, only 5.4 per cent remains in the ALR. I consistently advocate for the protection of our remaining agricultural land base and support for those who farm it. Alice Finall, Mayor North Saanich

Readers respond: Agricultural voting in North Saanich Many frustrating council meetings It was very disturbing to read the letter from Virginia Smith (PNR, Feb. 21). To suggest “our mayor and council have no inter-

est in any future for the area other than one of subdivisions, industrial parks and shopping malls” is far from the reality. I have attended many a frustrating council meeting as the pro-development

majority of (Councillors) Daly, Mearns, McBride and Brown push through their agenda. Meanwhile, Mayor Finall and Councilors Elsie McMurphy and Celia Stock try in vain to interject some

reason into the debate. They are not completely against development but have advocated for slower, more measured growth within the mandate of our Official Community Plan. They want some cer-

tainty that there be an affordable housing strategy. Their hands are tied — the 4-3 majority always prevails. There are likely many North Saanich residents who wish they had turned

out to vote in the last election. A 12-vote difference (Ted Daly just squeaked in) is having an irreversible effect on the future face of North Saanich. Donnamae Wilson North Saanich

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has made a $5,000 donation to the Peninsula Baseball and Softball Association. The money will be used, says PBSA president Eric Van Rooyen, to complete the fence at one of the diamonds up at Rotary Park. Van Rooyen was joined at the park recently by Sidney Mayor Larry Cross,

Councillor Tim Chad, Western Financial Group branch manager (Sidney) Vera Young (whose son Zach plays baseball for the PBSA), WFG regional director Janice Vawter and Mark Dutton, president of Coast Capital Savings. Young said WCF gives out 20 grants each year and the PBSA was lucky enough to have their

name drawn this time. “The grants go to a variety of community groups,” she said. “Anything that would help out in the community. “We have heard nothing but kudos for this park,” she said. Van Rooyen said the money will be used to complete a fence around one of the diamonds at Rotary Park.

He added that without the grant, the association wouldn’t be able to do the work this year. With the field complete, he continued, the PBSA will be in a better position this summer when it hosts a five-day provincial baseball championship for 10 teams of nine to 12-year-old boys.

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Bazan Bay road race upcoming SIDNEY — The 19th annual running of the Synergy Bazan Bay 5k Road Race is fast approaching. On March 9, close to 800 runners from Vancouver Island and the Lower Mainland will race along Lochside Drive from Tulista Park to Cy Hampson Park and back. Runners can register online at www.bazanbay5k.ca or on race day up to 10:30 a.m. at the Mary Winspear Centre. Volunteers are always welcome and can email teamwestcoast@ymail. com. — Submitted

“The club has some depth, perhaps the most it’s had in several years, and we have a chance to move along in the playoffs.” – Pete Zubersky at Panorama Recreation Centre the Panthers also downed the Wolves by 5-2. “We now have three chances to end their season,” said Panthers’

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Dancing is fun! Join the Sidney International Folk Dancers for two hours on Monday evenings from 7 to 9 p.m. Sessions run until June. Excellent teachers, circle dancing. No partner needed, drop-in fee applies. Meet at St. Andrews Church Hall in Sidney (9691 Fourth St.) For further information, call Linda at 250-652-5818 or Karen at 250-6550654. gripping Yarns Knit and Crochet Circle at the Sidney

North Saanich Library. Bring your projects or borrow needles and yarn from us and learn some basic stitches. Skilled knitters will be on-hand to answer questions; knitting and crochet books will be available. For all ages and experiences. Thursdays from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Free. Dropin. For information call 250-656-0944.

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The News Review provides this community calendar free of charge, giving preference to Saanich Peninsula clubs, organizations and individuals holding non-profit events in our readership area. Publication is not guaranteed. Calendar items should be mailed, dropped off at our office, or e-mailed to editor@ peninsulanewsreview.com.

at the Sidney Fire Hall. Tickets include light snacks and nonalcoholic beverages and a portion of the proceeds are being donated to the Sidney Lions Foodbank. For more information or to RSVP call 250516-7653 or email cbythesea@shaw.ca. what’s all thE fuss about Fracking? Our Provincial Government tells us fracking for liquid natural gas will be our economic saviour. Others say the environmental costs will be too high. Come and learn more. The presentation will include videos, panel discussion and questions and answers. Saturday, March 1 from 3 to 5 p.m. at the Mary Winspear Centre in Sidney. Admission by donation. Hosted by the Western Wilderness Committee, Peninsula EcoVision, Skeena Watershed and Council of Canadians. wE fEEl a lot better, feel a lot better when we sing! First timers to all-the-timers, the nervous to the confident, the Gettin’ Higher Choir invites all voices to sing this spring! Come to the First Unitarian Church (5575 West Saanich Rd.) at 7 p.m. on March 3. More details at www. gettinhigherchoir.ca/ choir_life. surpisED bY hopE: Rethinking Heaven the Resurrection and the Mission of the Church. NT Wright, research professor at the University of St. Andrew’s in Scotland will teach six video lessons (one a week) starting Wednesday, March 5. Sessions run 7:30 to 9 p.m. at St. Mary’s Anglican Church in Saanichton (1973 Cultra Ave.) Study will be led by Reverend Rob Szo, Rector of the Parish of St. Mary’s. For information call 250652-1611 or email stmarys.saanichton@

shaw.ca. a rivEr pilgrimagE to the Tar Sands, a talk by Terry DanceBennink, will be given at St. Paul’s United Church in Sidney (2410 Malaview Ave.) on Wednesday, Feb. 26 at 7 p.m. DanceBennink will begin with her personal journey to the world’s largest energy extraction project and conclude with a time of discussion regarding positive actions that can be taken to stop tar sands expansion, increased tanker traffic and how to support First Nations. arE You an aviD mystery book reader who would like to join a club to share authors and ideas? We meet every third Monday evening in the Sidney/North Saanich area and are looking for new members. Please call Joy at 250-656-4686 or e-mail joyjohn@ shaw.ca for further information. thE cEntrE for Active Living 50+ in Brentwood Bay (1229 Clarke Rd.) invites you to a series of speakers every Friday in January and February from 1:30 to 3 p.m. Admission is by donation and refreshments will be served. Everyone welcome. Phone 250-652-4611 between 9 a.m. and 1 p.m. or see www. centralsaanich seniorscentre.org for more information. Feb. 28 — Arthritis and Stress, learn about stress and some techniques to help you manage it along with your arthritis (two hour session from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m.) a nEw sEssion of 12 Osteofit classes begins March 4 at SHOAL Activity Centre. Designed by the Vancouver Women’s Health Centre, this program targets those who may be at risk of falling, or who have been diagnosed with osteoporosis. Class provides safe and gentle

strength, balance and coordination exercises. Registration limited to 10 people. Classes run Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10 to 11 a.m. Register and pay fees by phone at 250-656-5537 or drop by SHOAL at 10030 Resthaven Dr. in Sidney.

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thE pEninsula stroKE Recovery Club meets Mondays from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Seventh Day Adventist Church on Willingdon Road in Sidney. Speech and exercise therapies offered. Spouses, caregivers, everyone welcome. Bring a bag lunch. Contact Pat Brown for more information at 250656-4753.

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lEgo storiEs at the Sidney North Saanich Library. Use our Lego to build your own creation. A new theme will be explored at each meeting and your work will be displayed at the library. Ages 5 years and up. Friday, March 7 and 14 from 3:15 to 4:15 p.m. Free. Register at 250656-0944.

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saanich pEninsula toastmastErs meets every Tuesday from 7:30 p.m. at the Sidney North Saanich library in the Nell Horth room. Do you want to develop better speaking skills, learn to think quickly and clearly on your feet and build strong leadership skills? Contact Gwen at 250656-3738 for more information. thE pEninsula garDEn Club will meet on Monday, March 10 at 7 p.m. at the Mary Winspear Centre in Sidney. The speaker will be Justin Dunning from Butterfly Gardens who will speak about the relationship between butterflies and tropical plants. Justin will also talk about our native butterflies. All are welcome. Nonmember drop-in fee applies. siDnEY sistEr citiEs association meets third Thursday of the month at the Sidney North Saanich Library (Nell Horth Room)

at 7 p.m. Help us build our sister relationships with Anacortes, Cairns Australia and Niimi, Japan. For more information check our new website www. sidneysister citiesassociation. com. Just movED to the Saanich Peninsula? Why not join the Peninsula Newcomers Club and make new friends and explore the community. We meet for lunch on the second Thursday of every month in Sidney with an invited speaker. Share in a variety of interests and activities organized and run by our members. For more information check our website: peninsulanewcomers. ca. siDnEY anglErs association meets on the fourth Monday of every month at 7:30 p.m. at the Mary Winspear Centre. All are welcome to attend. Call 250655-1077 for further information. thE torquE mastErs is a family-oriented car club in Sidney. We are open to all makes and years of vehicles — you don’t even have to have a car to join! New members always welcome. Meetings are held the second Wednesday of each month at the Sidney North Saanich Library at 7 p.m. Contact Cam McLennan for more information at 250-812-4676 or at president@ torquemasters.ca.

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Passed away suddenly Feb. 12, 2014. Born in 1923 in London, England, Dennis emigrated to Canada in 1953 after serving in the RAF during the war. He worked as an accountant in the mining and oil and gas industries across northern Saskatchewan, Alberta and B.C., before settling in Williams Lake with wife Maureen and their four children. He and Maureen retired to Sidney in 1988, and Dennis became a longserving volunteer with the Peninsula Community Association, helping people with their taxes, taking Alzheimerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s patients walking and driving people to medical appointments. He was also a stalwart member of the local hiking group. A selfdescribed curmudgeon with a quick wit, Dennis lived life on his own terms and stayed stubbornly independent until the end. Dennis was sadly predeceased by Maureen in 1996, and his eldest son, John, in 2012. He leaves his children, Pat (Mark), Paul (Andrea) and David (Rita), along with grandchildren Aidan, Alex, Elly, Cate, Alexei and Sophia. A memorial is set for March 1. For details, please contact by email patcoppard@gmail.com

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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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SHORELINE ROOFING. Reroofing specialist. WCB / BBB member. Quality & satisfaction guaranteed. 250-413-7967. shorelineroofing@shaw.ca

TELEPHONE SERVICES DISCONNECTED PHONE? National Teleconnect Home Phone Service. No one refused! Low monthly rate! Calling features and unlimited long distance available. Call National Teleconnect today! 1866-443-4408. or visit online: www.nationalteleconnect.com

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SHAWN THE Tile Guy- Res/ Comm/ Custom/ Renos. Free est. Call 250-686-6046.

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

BLAINEâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S WINDOW WASHING. Serving Sidney & Brentwood since 1983. Average house $35. 250-656-1475

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

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DONE RIGHT MOVING $70/hr. Senior Discount. Free Estâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s. No travel time before or after. BBB accredited. Call Tyler at 250-418-1747.

RUPEâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S ROOFING: Torch on shingles or metal. Fully insured. References; ticketed roofers. Call Rupe 250-4157130 or Mike 1-250-533-9410.

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DAVEâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S WINDOW Cleaning. Windows, Gutters, Sweeping, Roofs, Roof Demossing, Pressure Washing. 250-361-6190.

CLASSIFIED ADS MEAN MORE BUSINESS FOR YOU! 250.388.3535

PENINSULA NEWS REVIEW - Wednesday, February 26, 2014 Peninsula News Review Wed, Feb 26, 2014 RENTALS

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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.

SUITES, LOWER BRENTWOOD BAY: 2 bdrm, non-smokers. Off street parking, own yard area, walk to all shops and bus. Avail. now. $750+ shared util’s. Call (250)652-0250 after 5pm. BRENTWOOD BAY- brand new 1 bedroom ground level suite, own entry, NS/NP. D/W, W/D. $700+ utilities. Call (250)652-1725. KEATING AREA: 1-bdrm, furnished. Util’s incld’d. NS/NP. $750. Call 250-652-0296.

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

WATERFRONT. NORTH Saanich. Large 2-bdrm, 2 bath. $1800./mo inclds utils. Possibly small boat moorage +. Pet OK. N/S. (250)656-5999.

SIDNEY. BRIGHT, airy, small 1-bdrm suite on quiet cul-desac. Sea view from deck, off street parking. NP/NS. Available now. (250)656-7472.

WANTED TO RENT LONG TERM rental in Sidney is needed, preferably starting summer, could be later. Please call (250)652-0076.

TRANSPORTATION AUTO FINANCING

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.

MARINE BOATS 12 HOUR on 50 HP motor, 14’ boat, depth sounder transmitter and receiver. $5,000 obo. Call (250)652-1725.

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Submitted photo/Tom Humphreys

Tom Humphreys, left, his son Benn and Benn’s children Sarah and Isaac built this snowman in Central Saanich Sunday morning to celebrate Canada’s gold medal in men’s Olympic hockey.

Ugly Fridge contest at home show this weekend VICTORIA — Damon Bennett, crew supervisor for Mike Holmes on HGTV’s Holmes Makes it Right and Holmes on Homes will bring years of renovation experience to the Victoria Home Builders Association’s Home Design and Renovation Show, Feb. 28 to March 2 at Save-On-Foods Memorial Centre. Bennett supervised the renovation of a couple’s California home featured on the Ellen DeGeneres Show. The work

included preparing the home for earthquakes and he will bring this expertise to VHBA’s Home Show. Also featured is Kate Campbell, owner of Kate’s Contracting, formerly with Holmes on Homes and now on HGTV’s Decked Out and Disaster Decks. Looking for design ideas? VHBA’s CARE Award-winning designers will offer professional advice on the main stage.

Is your home haunted by an ugly refrigerator? Enter the Ugly Fridge Contest and a winner will be chosen from photos posted at the Home Show. The prize consists of a new refrigerator with a retail value up to $2,000. Consumers may enter the contest online at www.vhba.ca. VHBA’s annual New Home Buyer and Renovation Seminar will provide advice on how to hire a builder or renovator, contracts, home inspec-

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RESTHAVEN SEVENTH-DAY UNITED CHURCH Ash Wednesday Service March 5th 6:30 pm RESTHAVEN SEVENTH-DAY 9300 Willingdon Rd. Sunday Worship & Children’s UNITED CHURCH 250-544-0720 Program at 10:30 am Sunday Worship & Children’s Program at 10:30 am Minister: Rev. David Drake 9300 Willingdon Rd. 250-544-0720 www.sidneyadventist.ca Minister: Rev. David Drake www.sidneyadventist.ca Music: LouDayDay Music:Mary Mary Lou

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