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Farm hit with a civil suit District of Central Saanich files claim against Woodwynn Farm Devon MacKenzie News staff

Central Saanich council announced Monday that the municipality filed a notice of claims in the B.C. Supreme Court against Woodwynn Farms on June 30. The claim, which was read as a rise and report during Monday night’s council meeting, stems from allegations by the district that the farm’s owner Richard Leblanc has been using property contrary to the district’s bylaws and permitting structures, including using farm land for office purposes, institution uses, camping and recreational vehicle and mobile home use. Also noted was the use of a barn, cited by the municipality as being unsafe for occuSubmitted photo pation. In March, CenNot everyone is happy tral Saanich issued a with the efforts of the no occupancy notice for the barn, which farm. was being used as a market, coffee shop and snack bar. Included in the notice of claim, the District stated the farm owner has neglected to rid the property of a noxious weed, as required by the municipality. “It’s frustrating and disappointing,” said Leblanc in an interview with the PNR. “It’s in the hands of our attorneys now and I’ll be working with them to get some answers as to how to proceed with this. Please see: Farm operator encourages, page 5

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Nacoma George from the Tk’emlups te Secwepemc (Kamloops) First Nation and his canoe team took part in this week’s Pulling Together canoe journey from Nanoose Bay to the Tseycum First Nation on the Saanich Peninsula. Around 15 canoes, representing B.C. First Nations and agencies like the RCMP and Parks Canada paddled in an effort to raise understanding and bring communities together. See more photos on page three.

Crowd expected for OCP hearing North Saanich land use changes face public scrutiny July 14 Steven Heywood News staff

If past public hearings on the official community plan in North Saanich are any indication, there could be hundreds of people at the Mary Winspear Centre Mon-

day night, speaking to proposed changes to land use in that municipality. Seven bylaws are up for public input — five of which will allow two neighbourhoods in North Saanich to accept the building of higher-density residential housing through redevelopment projects. Two bylaws are to consider phasedin developments at Rideau-Canora roads (99 lots and up to 100 carriage homes) and at McDonald Park Road (a 54-unit condo development).

Monday’s mass public hearing comes after the Capital Regional District narrowly approved North Saanich’s plan to change its Regional Context Statement and OCP to accommodate the increased building density. This has been a polarizing issue in North Saanich, one that has existed for years, says Mayor Alice Finall, who has found herself in the minority at the council table this term. Please see: Bigger venue booked, page 5

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NORTH SAANICH — Swimmers from across Vancouver Island will be at Panorama Rec. Centre Saturday and Sunday for the Piranhas Invitational Swim Meet. The action goes on all day. — Submitted

Gateway consultation SIDNEY — This week, the Victoria airport Authority held the first of two public consultations on plans for property at the western corner of Beacon Avenue and Highway 17. VAA and the Town of Sidney have signed a memorandum of understanding to develop the site as a commercial property. The Town owns a small portion of the land and is pushing for a gateway feature and possible visitor information centre. Watch the PNR next week for coverage.

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Around 15 canoes paddled from Sidney Spit to the Town of Sidney’s Tulista Park Wednesday. Acting Mayor Kenny Podmore was on hand to welcome each of the canoe teams in the 2014 Pulling Together canoe journey

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ed by the host Tseycum First Nation, 15 canoes paddled into Sidney’s Tulista Park Wednesday on the last leg of the 2014 Pulling Together journey. A co-operative event between B.C. First Nations and various government agencies, Pulling Together is designed to be a way to bring cultures closer together and raise understanding of each other. Acting Mayor of Sidney Kenny Podmore welcomed each canoe team and said he was impressed. “It was just a wonderful sight,” he said. “I believe this is a first for Sidney. It was an honour to welcome them to the Town of Sidney. We should see more of it, we are neighbours and friends.” The journey ended Thursday at Tseycum with canoe races and closing ceremonies. — Steven Heywood/News staff

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Farm operator encourages people to see for themselves Continued from page 1

Leblanc added that work begins now for the farm to get a legal time frame in place and then work on a defence. “The most important thing is that here on the ground it’s business as usual. “We’re committed here on the land to help people from the streets and give them a warm place to sleep as well as three healthy meals a day. That won’t change,” he said. The farm had requested an allowance from the municipal-

ity in 2011 to use two acres of the 193 acre farm land to erect housing. The request was rejected at the municipal level and Leblanc was told he must first seek permission from the Agricultural Land Commission, standard procedure for any alterations to land zoning in the Agricultural Land Reserve. Since then, Leblanc said municipal bylaw enforcement has been present at the farm but the notice of claim came as a surprise. “It’s unfortunate it has come to this,” he

said. “I would say less than half of the current council members have stepped foot on Woodwynn and it’s hard not to feel like these decisions are being made from an arm’s length perspective. The need for a community like this is great and it isn’t going away and it’s important for Central Saanich to help find a solution.” In the meantime, Leblanc said, he is encouraging members of the public to come out and see what Woodwynn Farms Therapeutic

Community is all about. Five years ago, Leblanc founded the effort, now funded by the Creating Homefulness Society, in order to help people who were homeless or suffering from mental illness or addictions. “We’ll continue to invite people in, we plan to continue the education and have people visit us to see what the therapeutic community is all about. That’s a crucial part of the process here.” Leblanc maintains that the therapeutic community isn’t violat-

Bigger venue booked for a larger crowd Continued from page 1

Finall says council decided to move the public hearings session to the Mary Winspear Centre in anticipation of a large crowd. “Back in 2006, during our OCP review at the time, public hearings at the time drew 200 people or so, so we had to re-schedule to a larger venue. “When we did, it drew close to 850 people.” Finall said she’s been hearing there could be a lot of people out on Monday night — especially since there were an estimated 200 people and 30 to 40 speakers at the CRD meeting that advanced the RCS changes. “What’s on the table here is a change to allow the urbanization of around 174 acres of land,” Finall said. “Some of it is zoned rural or agricultural and the current OCP says it can

be rezoned residential.” Proposals, either before the municipality or still on the fringes, number an estimated 420 new homes, she continued. “For me, this is very concerning, that we should be plowing ahead on these without a full OCP review.” The majority of council has lamented that stance, noting that Finall had at the start

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ummer burst into its full glory this week. Time to fire up the barbecue, head to the beach and enjoy the sun. However, without becoming a total buzz kill, here are a couple of points that seem to need repeating every year. First: Be careful out there. Our regional beaches and lakes are inviting on hot summer days as they are potentially deadly. Undertow, large waves and underwater snags, hot sun, can turn fun at the beach into a tragedy. And keep it alcohol free. Water and alcohol simply do not mix. Not only is it unsafe, it’s illegal. The summer sun is great, but remember it can also can be a killer. Don’t leave your pet in a vehicle for any reason, for any length of time. An open window and a bowl of water won’t help an animal trapped in a hot car. Remember, too, that the sun we miss so much during the winter rains packs a wicked punch. Recent reports indicate that instances of skin cancer remain high, despite years of warnings. So if you’re going outside, even if the clouds creep in, wear some sunscreen. Second: Be respectful. The simple rule — pack it in, pack it out — seems lost on far too many people. Enjoy that early morning coffee by the lake, but don’t leave the empty cup on the bench for someone else to dispose of. Gathering up all the garbage and leaving it in a green garbage bag by the roadside is a nice thought. And speaking of which: if it’s your dog, what’s left behind is your responsibility. Greater Victoria has some spectacular parks and walking trails; they’re not made better studded by dog feces. Vancouver Island is a great place to be in the summertime. A couple of simple rules can make it even better. 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.

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Smokers littering Sidney’s sidewalks Having just returned home from my morning walk along the Sidney waterfront, I was put off by the increasing number of cigarette butts on our streets and our beautiful waterfront walk. People walking their dogs have to pick up after their pets, so why not have smokers pick up their own cigarette butts? How come it doesn’t occur to smokers that they are littering the sidewalks? Michele D. Lane Sidney

Vote smarter in Sidney I’m shocked that people in political power could care so little about their public opinion in a town as small as Sidney! Mervyn Lougher-Goodey stated eloquently, “Why should the people of Sidney support businesses that are going to fail?” — implying empty store-fronts were brought about by bad business planning from the owners and that any reduction in business taxes would hit the Town’s resident tax base. Along with Kenny Podmore’s brilliant opus, stating people he talks to are “significantly up from last year” while stating no examples. Unfortunately for these two councillors, those aren’t the facts. The businesses on Beacon share information freely now that groups like the SOS and the BIA have given the owners a network to communicate. They have found

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that no one’s business is really up significantly! So why make up mistruths? They literally feel responsible for the economic state of Sidney. And by keeping the public thinking everything’s fine, absolves them from any responsibility. Well, its not the case that council/ town are responsible. It shows the level of maturity amongst the current regime and I, for one, will be voting smarter this election. Noel Gagnon Sidney

Consider a roundabout at the intersection The recent letter about a near miss of a pedestrian at the East Saanich/Mt. Newton intersection generated a conversation among those in the area of the intersection. Each person had several examples of near misses at the intersection. In the last month in relation to various near misses at the intersection there have been numerous phone calls to the police, direct reports to the police about the near misses and who knows how many other communications to the police on the matter. The police presence at the intersection is conspicuous in its absence. Are the police waiting for a death at the intersection before they take action? The police have made it clear to me that if I can cross the

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intersection without getting seriously injured then it was a safe crossing for a pedestrian. There are a number of physically disabled people that regularly cross at the intersection, many can not flee drivers with their cars fast enough to evade a collision — it has only been their good luck they have not been hit. A recent letter writer to your paper suggested a redesign at the intersection. Despite what the municipal engineering staff say a roundabout can be built at the intersection (I have designed and built intersections, a bus friendly or 33 meter diameter roundabout will fit). Vehicle drivers at the intersection do not like to stop; a roundabout would fit most people’s driving style. If a roundabout is too confusing to build then, a simple, low-cost solution in keeping with how many drive. Take five minutes or so with a chain saw and remove the stop signs. The current stop signs are a waste as many do not stop and the police can not be bothered to enforce basic traffic regulations in Saanichton. Norm Ryder Central Saanich •••• Let your voice be heard. Send your thoughts to editor@ peninsulanewsreview.com

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eninsula Track athlete Danny Daniels has no plans of slowing down anytime soon. The 85-year-old has been competing in track and field events for over 70 years and says the sport keeps him in check, both mentally and physically. “The two main things about being a part of a club like Pen Track is that the physical activity keeps you moving and gives you a focus. As well, the social aspect of meeting new people and attending events gets you out there. It’s important for many seniors that they stay active or else their lives become sedentary,” Daniels said. He noted that Pen Track currently has nine senior (masters) athletes in their club, three of whom were new members as of this season. “It’s a very open club in terms of the fact that we are happy to welcome anybody,” he said. “We invite people to come out and give it try for a couple of weeks and if they end up finding that track and field is for them,

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they can register with the club and use the club’s equipment and coaches.” Daniels said every year he is surprised by new members who join and eventually become competitive masters athletes. “You see these people join, and they come out to practices recreationally and

lo and behold, slowly they become competitors. To see their faces when they win their first medals, it’s priceless,” he laughed. Masters athletes (anywhere from age 50 and up, depending on the event) usually compete in five year age categories, he explained. “That way you’re only competing with people of your general age,” Daniels said. Outside of the competitive side of track and field, Daniels said many athletes join just to try something new. “We have many athletes, especially ladies, who start from scratch later in life and they find they have these hidden abilities they didn’t even know they had. We have women who have lots of success in hammer throw, weight throw, discus. These are all fairly simple activities and ones that don’t require a lot of training or equipment. “But they keep the body moving, they get people out to the track and they cater to people of all sorts of shapes and ages.” For more information on Peninsula Track and Field Club visit www.pentrack. org. reporter@peninsulanewsreview.com

Four golds for Peninsula Track master Have a story idea? SIDNEY — Peninsula Track masters athlete Anne Murfitt recently brought home extra luggage from the B.C. Masters Championships in Kelowna in the shape of four gold medals, plus a couple of silvers for good measure. Murfitt, who turns 55 in August, started her medal count by winning the Throws Pentathlon and then

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A pet microchipping event this weekend will help support a local animal rescue group. The event, which is being put on by Broken Promises Rescue and Saanichton Village Veterinary Hospital, will see pet microchipping being offered for $30 with proceeds going back to Broken Promises. “This event is great a way to encourage people to come out and get their pets microchipped,” explained Pamela Saddler from Broken Promises. “Doing rescue work we get the nicest, loveliest animals who we may never get back home because they’re not identifiable whether it be because they have no tags, tattoos or a chip. I don’t think people realize how important it is to identify their pets.” Dr. Philip Stacey from Saanichton Village Veterinary Hospital is offering up the clinic’s resources and staff time for the event on Sunday, July 13. “Pamela had contacted us about it and I thought it seemed like a great idea. It’s a great way to get microchips out there at a discounted price which supports a good cause,” he said. Stacey said more and more people are moving away from tattooing their pets in favour of microchipping. “There are a few different ways to identify animals with the most popular being a collar and tags or permanent identification like tattooing or microchipping,” said Stacey. “More and more individuals and organizations are going with microchips these days because they are more permanent than tattoos which can fade or can only be traced back to vet clinics that have moved or closed. For us, there’s really nothing more frustrating than getting a stray in that has a tattoo that you can’t read, and I would say well over 50 per cent of the tattoos that we can read take us back to a dead end because they are

outdated.” Stacey added microchips (about the size of a grain of rice) contain digital information that can be updated at any time if the pet owner should move or change. The chips are inserted into the animal’s neck and stay there forever. “All vet clinics have microchip scanners now as well as organizations like the SPCA and the Humane Society, so if a lost pet is brought anywhere they will be able to track down the owner information,” said Stacey. Saddler also added that many pet rescue groups like Broken Promises microchip any dogs or cats that they adopt out. “Having a microchip inserted is really a small price to pay for piece of mind,” she said. Those interested in attending the microchipping event on Sunday, July 13 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. can email to reserve a spot at info@brokenpromisesrescue.com. reporter@peninsulanewsreview.com

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This market has same “spindle” motif is exploded in popularity carried into the centre to the point that it is the console, with aluminum Lexus joins the compact crossover lineup with the all-new NX. fasted growing segment accents pieces that in the market today. frame the high-mounted Drive producing hybrid cars in numbers This is a tough battlecentre stack. The shifter The worldwide launch of the NX was nobody else can touch. This new NX ground but Lexus hopes and computer controller held right here in B.C., driving between is also available as a hybrid, but don’t its track record of building are placed to perfection ultra modern Vancouver and the rustic expect any kind of show-stopping As the small SUV making it easy for the high quality products will resort of Whistler. International guests performance. Rated at just 194hp, attract a new buyer to driver to interact with market continues to were exposed to the two sides of the heavier NX 300h hybrid might be the NX. the NX without having to the NX, the polished city vehicle and grow and this new outclassed by just-as-thrifty diesel Looks look down. The base conthe weekend getaway SUV. Powering NX certainly is one of options in the market. The price of the “Bam, look at me. No, troller is a rotary knob, around the mountain resort, I got my NX 200T has not been set but if you the most eye-catching look at me,” screams this similar to Audi’s MMI first shot at the all-new 2.0L direct inlook at the Audi Q5 as a target, expect new NX. The edgy design to come along in a system, the optional ject turbocharged 4-cylinder that Lexus the price to start at roughly $41,000 will turns heads and garRemote Touch system will use in a number of its vehicles. while. ner attention but I have has a track pad that With 235hp and 258 lb.-ft. of torque when it goes on sale at the end of come to realize two things Zack Spencer lets the driver scroll and this new power plant does a good job 2014. Fuel economy has also not been about the car business. press the pad, the same once the NX 200t is in motion; it is getset but with a direct injection turboFirst, when a design is rather edgy, it way we all use a laptop touch pad. ting away from a stop that could use a charged 4-cylinder under the hood, can date quickly. The second is that the Above the controller is a 7-inch screen bit more snap. 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2007 FORD MUSTANG

16,488

2010 NISSAN MURANO SL

18,988

Great tires! 2 new outer tie rod ends! This is the longest running sports car in North America, come find out why! Summer’s just around the bend! Stk #D16050

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2006 CHEVROLET COBALT LT

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19,288

2008 FORD F150 XLT

18,995

(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)

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2007 BUICK ALLURE CX

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7,995

(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)

16,995

(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)

2013 CHEVROLET SILVERADO K1500 LT

AC, Cruise, Power Windows, Locks. Stk #D16311

(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)

BC Y! L ON

2009 MINI COOPER

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30,495

17,995

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21,495

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7,995

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2008 MINI COOPER S BC ONLY! Leather, Panoramic Roof, Cruise, AC, Turbocharged. Stk #X16282

18,995

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13,488

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17,495

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9,495

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8,998

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19,998

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2010 VOLKSWAGEN CCIDEEE PASSAT 2.0T A FR Heated Front Seats, Moonroof! Stk #D16265

2013 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA S

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25,495

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21,495

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17,995

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9,995

29,995

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22,888

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16,998

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2010 NISSAN MURANO SL

18,988

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With North American and world economies still somewhat sluggishly recovering from the 2008/09 recession, any interest rate increases are likely to be slow in coming, and to be quite gradual when they do. If so, Canadian real estate should avoid a hard landing. Regardless of future rate movements, today’s home owner or

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PENINSULA NEWS REVIEW - Friday, July 11, 2014

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Centre seeking donations for art show SIDNEY — The Mary Winspear Centre is seeking donations of fine art for the Winspear Art Show to be held Sept. 13 at the Centre. The Show is a fundraising event for the Mary Winspear Centre, which is funded mainly through the supporting charitable Foundation. Everyone is invited to attend and enjoy a decadent evening meal, entertainment by local youth and admire work by local artisans. All pieces will be sold by silent auction. Along with fine art, musical masterpieces will go up for auction at the annual Winspear Art Show including a banjo signed

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The 34th Annual Fords and Friends Car Show and Shine is coming to Heritage Acres this month. The large annual show takes place this year on Sunday, July 20 and offers attendees the opportunity to see hundreds of

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A sampling of some of the art that was up for auction during the 2013 Mary Winspear Art Show and Gala. by Jimmy Rankin. Visit www.marywinspear.ca

unique show cars along with fun events for the whole family. Ride the miniature trains run by the Vancouver Island Mondel Engineers, enjoy great food, listen to live music courtesy of Rukus and try your luck on the 50/50 draws all while taking in the sights and sounds of Heritage Acres. Show goers can also cast their

Sidney). Afternoon mini-workshops will also be available July 11, 13, 15 and 17. For more information visit cacsp.com. • Summer Rocks summer camp at the Winspear Centre in partnership with the

vote for the best cars in the show. Owners and builders will be in attendance to tell spectators about their vehicles. Admission is $15 for a family. For more information on the show visit www.earlyfordv8victoria.com or call Jim Jennings at 250-477-5594. reporter@peninsulanewsreview.com

Peninsula Academy of Music Arts. This camp is for youth aged 12 to 18 and caters to all instruments. Runs July 21 to 25 from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. with a Saturday matinee performance. Learn new songs, how to write music, how to lead a

band, play a solo, sing harmonies and more. Cost for the camp is $275 per person per week and registration deadline is July 18. Call 250-656-0275 or visit www.marywinspear.ca for more information or to register.

• Comprehensive eye and vision care • Same day appointments available • Optical dispensary and on-site edging lab

Dr. Aisha Cheng

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for more information and tickets to the art show. — Submitted

COMING UP IN ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT • Marsha Mildon of Marsha del Sol Photography presents her photography show Travel Photography and Beyond: From Machu Picchu to the Salish Sea running until July 19 at the Tulista Arts Centre (9565 Fifth St. in

& OPTOMETRISTS

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Ford and Friends Show and Shine coming soon Devon MacKenzie

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District of North Saanich NOTICE OF HIGHWAY CLOSURE AND DISPOSITION Pursuant to sections 26 and 40 of the Community Charter, the District of North Saanich gives notice of its intention to close to traffic the portion of highway known as Rideau Avenue, dedicated as highway by Plan VIP33319, shown shaded and marked as “Road to be Closed” on the sketch below, and to remove the dedication of that portion as highway.

Rideau Avenue Road Closure Bylaw No. 1368 (2014) proposes closing this portion of highway to traffic and removing its dedication as highway. Rideau Avenue Road Closure Bylaw No. 1368 (2014) will be considered by Council at its regular meeting at the District of North Saanich Municipal Hall, 1620 Mills Road, North Saanich, B.C., on August 18, 2014 at 7:00 p.m. Persons who consider they are affected by the bylaw will be provided an opportunity to make representations to Council at the meeting or by delivering a written submission to the Chief Administrative Officer by 4:30 p.m. (the close of business) on August 18, 2014. The District of North Saanich further gives notice of its intention to sell the closed portion of highway to 1003739 B.C. Ltd. The closed portion of highway will be sold for $165,568.00, on the condition that it is consolidated with the adjacent parcels. $165,568 would be the assessed value of the closed portion of highway for property taxation purposes, based on the average assessed land values of the six adjoining parcels in Plan VIP33319. 1003739 B.C. Ltd. is a business corporation that has been formed by the owners of the adjoining parcels for the purpose of developing a residential subdivision.

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COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS

COMING EVENTS

LOST AND FOUND LOST PRESCRIPTION glasses Canada Day between Market Square, Milestones, Inner Harbour. If found please call (250)385-6678.

CALL FOR ENTRIES 12TH ANNUAL Kitty Coleman Woodland Artisan Festival. Fine Art and Quality Crafts Juried Show. Presented in a spectacular outdoor setting Aug. 30, 31, Sept. 1 Applications for Artisans: woodlandgardens.ca 250-338-6901

LOST WALLET between Goldstream & Peat Rd possibly? If found please call (250)472-0166.

Make the most of your up incoming weekend... FUN, FUN, FUN â&#x153;ąPWCA ANNUAL CORGI PICNIC Sunday, July 13 12:00 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 3:00 â&#x153;ąSaanich Fair Grounds 1528 Stellyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Cross Rd Adults $5 Children $3 Bring a picnic, cutlery, cups, dishes. FREE Desserts, hot & cold drinks. Games, prizes, raffle. Bring & Buy Sale. Please contribute doggie stuff.

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HAIR STYLISTS $500 Hiring Bonus. Full time/part time for First Choice Hair Cutters in their Victoria location. Must have hairstyling qualifications. Guaranteed $11/hr, benefits, paid overtime, vacation pay, 25% profit sharing, paid birthday, advanced training and advancement opportunities For an interview call 866-472-4339

PERSONALS

HELP WANTED

DO YOU need a fishing partner? Active 70 year old women is ready to go fishing. Includes lunch. Call me (250)658-9583.

An Alberta Oilfield Company is hiring experienced dozer and excavator operators, meals and lodging provided. Drug testing required. 1-(780)7235051.

MAKE A Connection. Real People, Flirty Chat Call FREE! 250-220-1300 or 1-800-2101010. www.livelinks.com 18+

LOST AND FOUND FOUND. 3 KEYS + RFID tag, enamelled bird on chain. on Linden Ave. (778)977-9241. FOUND- HEARING aid at the top of Mt. Tolmie, Wed, July 2. Call (250)598-5477.

REAL ESTATE

RENTALS

TRADES, TECHNICAL

FRIENDLY FRANK

HOUSES FOR SALE

APARTMENT/CONDO

HIRING Licensed Plumber/Gasfitter and Licensed Sheetmetal Worker. Apply with resume pronorthheating@telus.net, fax 250-785-5542

BOOK- Clymer publication, fix your bike $5. (250)477-1819.

SIDNEY 2624 sq ft 3 + BR. extensively renoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d, walk-in bsmt, 8 appliances, dbl. garage, very desirable neighbourhood. $719,000, 250-656-1061 rsva@shaw.ca

VOLUNTEERS RECREATION INTEGRATION Victoria is looking for predominately male volunteers to be matched up one-on-one with disabled males to participate in mutually enjoyable activities such as swimming, playing sports, or trying new things. Call Volunteer Victoria at 250-386-2269. SPORTABILITY VICTORIA gives physically challenged individuals the opportunity to have fun participating in the sport of Boccia. They need 6 volunteers to assist with a weekly Saturday meat draw. Please call Kelly at 250-7440251 for more information.

COMING EVENTS

SOUTH ISLAND MUSICAL THEATRE SOCIETY is inviting applications from prospective candidates for the positions of

Drama Director, Musical Director & Choreographer for its February/March 2015 production of Gilbert & Sullivanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Pirates of Penzance.Â Interested applicants are asked to email their resumes to susanelo@shaw.ca by no later than Friday, July 18, 2014. For additional information contact Denny Beaveridge at 250-746-5795 or beaverden@shaw.ca

FAN ON Stand, and Air Purifier. $10. ea. obo. Call (778)433-0108.

OLD â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;DOCâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; bag $60. 16â&#x20AC;? girlâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s bike $20. â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Simpleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; golf shoes $15. Call (778)265-1615.

ARBUTUS, CYPRESS, fir, hardwoods. Seasoned. Call 250-661-7391.

MIND BODY & SPIRIT KRIPALU MASSAGE, Reiki, Acupressure, Chair Massage. I have relaxed clients that have been with me for 5-12 years. See testimonials on website. Women only. Call 250-514-6223 or visit online at: www.andreakober.com

FINANCIAL SERVICES

SIDNEY: 1 bdrm condo, parking, NS/NP. W/D. 55+. Refâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s reqâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d. Avail. Oct. 1. $925+ utilâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s. Call (604)644-0842.

FURNITURE

MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE ALL AMERICAN pressure canner+ cooker w/canning jars, $350. 24â&#x20AC;&#x2122; heavy duty aluminum extension ladder, $150. Call (250)479-3950.

ATTN: Cattle Ranchers & Horse Owners NEW Black Pipe â&#x20AC;&#x201C; BELOW Wholesale Price. 1/8â&#x20AC;? wall to 3/4â&#x20AC;? wall Thickness. From 1/2â&#x20AC;? thru to 7â&#x20AC;? Pipe x 21â&#x20AC;&#x2122; long. Perfect for Gates, Corrals, Cattle Guard Crossing etc. (Check out our Storage Containers online & â&#x20AC;&#x153;Poor Boy Log Cabinsâ&#x20AC;? on Google). Target Steel & Sea Container Sales targetsteelsales@gmail.com

604-799-8434 HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS. Best price. Best quality. All shapes & colours available. 1-866-652-6837 www.thecoverguy.com/ newspaper?

FRASER TOLMIE APARTMENTS 1701 Cedar Hill X Road (at Shelbourne St) Deluxe 1 & 2 bdrm suites Beautiful grounds with resort style amenities INQUIRE TODAY: 250.477.6323 or frasertolmie@bentall kennedy.com www.frasertolmie.ca Proudly Managed By Bentall Kennedy Residential Services SAANICHTON Oceanfront. 2-bdrm, 2 bath, top floor. Balcony, parking. 55+. N/S, N/P. $1300/mo. (250)655-1702.

FUEL/FIREWOOD

VICTORIA WOMENâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S Transition House, seeking board members. http://www.transi tionhouse.net/news-events/

PERSONAL SERVICES

REAL ESTATE SERVICES

LARGE HIDE-BED$24. Standard Basket ball hoop on stand, $75. (250)652-1651.

BEDROOM SUITE. Queen bed frame with head/foot boards. 9-drawer dresser with mirror, armoire and two night stands. Solid oak. $1,000 obo. Please see usedvictoria.com ad #21580893. 250-881-8833.

SELLING? I charge far less commission. For example only $6,900 on a $600,000 Sale. A Full commission realtor would cost you $21,000 at 6 and 3. www.JimParsons.com Call me now at 250-508-0739. JIM PARSONS Onepercent Realty VI

RENTALS APARTMENT/CONDO 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. ESQUIMALT- LRG renovated 2 bdrm. $900, W/D. 55+. NS/NP. Call (250)385-7256.

SIDNEY. PATIO condo. Aug. 1st. 45+, 1100 sq.ft. Upgraded 2-bdrm, 2 bath. N/P. Heat, H/W, locker, parking. $1350. (250)654-0230.

DUPLEXES/4PLEXES UPTOWN AREA: 5 bdrm, 1/2 Duplex, avail now, $1850/mo. Call Harj at 250-686-8847.

HOMES FOR RENT SIDNEY single-level rancher, 2 bdrm 1 bath, 1000 sq ft, no stairs. Small fenced yard. Close to parks, trails, schools, short walk to ocean. Owners occupy separate suite in house. References and credit check required. Available now. $1250/month + utilities. (250)222-5284

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. Call Ray 778-433-1233. VICTORIA HOUSING. $450. Students, disability, working. 778-977-8288.

HUGE DOWNSIZING SALE30% off all plants, until July 31. Brentwood Bay Nurseries, 1395 Benvenuto Ave, Brentwood Bay.

TRADES, TECHNICAL

FOUND SET of keys on Donovan Rd. Call to identify (250)474-2321.

CARD TABLE- almost new, $39. (250)477-4426.

STORY STUDIO Writing Society is looking for personable volunteers to support the workshop facilitator and help young children write their stories. Call Volunteer Victoria at 250-386-2269.

THE LEMARE GROUP is accepting resumes for the following positions: Boom men, Hooktenders, Off Highway Logging Truck Drivers, Hydraulic Log Loader Operator, Chasers, Coastal Certified Hand Fallers. Fulltime with union rates/benefits. Please send resumes by fax to 250-956-4888 or email to office@lemare.ca

DRILLER/BLASTER-Holbrook Dyson Logging Ltd. requires a certified driller/blaster for its coastal forest logging operations near Woss, BC. Union rates and benefits apply. Please fax resume to 250-2879259.

FOUND MALE Cockatiel Prospect Lake area â&#x20AC;&#x153;still not Duckyâ&#x20AC;?. (250)743-4068.

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

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NEWSPRINT ROLLENDS$2-$10. Fridays only, 8:30am to 4:30pm. #200-770 Enterprise Cres, Victoria. Goldstream Press Division.

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MERCHANDISE FOR SALE UNDER $100 KENMORE WATER Distiller, $39. Chest freezer, $99. 3 propane tanks, new and full, $20/each. (250)477-2947.

FREE ITEMS FREE DELUXE Hammond organ. You pick-up. Call (778)433-0108. FREE. ELECTRIC lawnmower and queen-size wooden bed frame. (250)658-8440.

FRIENDLY FRANK 2 BALCONY chairs w/seat covers $35. 14â&#x20AC;?stool, blk leather seat $25. 250-388-6725.

Garage Sales

OFFICE CORNER computer desk, beech and green laminate with keyboard tray, filing drawer and stationary drawer. 24â&#x20AC;? x 72â&#x20AC;?, formerly used in professional office but would also suit home/student use. Excellent condition. Asking $150. Call Jim at 250-6561151, ext.126.

GARAGE SALES SAANICH. HOUSEHOLD garage sale. Sat. & Sun. July 12 & 13, 9am-2pm. Wine making equip., large workbench & tools, large freezer, kitchen items, filing cabinet, books & records, sheer curtains. 1298 Carmichael Court, near VGH.

MISCELLANEOUS WANTED ANTIQUES, BOOKS, collectibles, furniture, china, jewelry. Estates/private libraries purchased. Galleon Books & Antiques, 250-655-0700

SELL OLD STUFF! 250.388.3535

SIDNEY MOVING Sale. Sat. July 12, 9am-noon. 10139 Resthaven Drive.

BUYING OR SELLING? 250.388.3535

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CLEANING SERVICES LAURAâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S CLEANING has space avail in the Brentwood Bay area. Excellent refâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, corner to corner thorough, honest work. I specialize in spring cleaning. Call 250-213-8432.

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

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SHARE YOUR EXPERIENCES IN BUYING AND SELLING YOUR HOME The Peninsula News Review is looking to help tell your stories about buying and selling your home. Homefinder is going local this month and our staff are collecting story ideas for this page. So, wether you are a first-time home buyer or a senior couple looking to downsize, contact us to share your story and it just might help someone else going through one of the biggest events of their lives. You can call the editor at 250-656-1151, ext. 128 or email editor@peninsulanewsreview to share your ideas.

HOME VALUES LEVELLING OFF Statistics from the Victoria Real Estate Board and MLS House Price Index show the benchmark value for single family homes in the Victoria Core area for June 2014 is $556,200. That’s an increase in value, on average, of 1.8 per cent over last year. The most common price range in the entire region is $400,000 to $600,000. — VIREB

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GREATER VICTORIA MARKET UPDATE » AS OF JULY 7/14 COURTESY VICTORIA REAL ESTATE BOARD

122/583 » 250/1,213 » 4,570/4,772 »

NET UNCONDITIONAL SALES (MTD)/ TOTAL, JULY 2013 NEW LISTINGS (MTD)/TOTAL, JULY 2013 ACTIVE RESIDENTIAL LISTINGS (MTD)/ TOTAL, JUNE 2013

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Two distinct markets on the Peninsula Local house prices being pushed ever skyward due to higher demand Steven Heywood News staff

A case of simple supply and demand on the Saanich Peninsula is proving to be the cause of a rise in the local real estate market. A rise in home prices, that is. Jack Barker, a real estate agent with Re/Max Camosun/Peninsula says there are two distinct markets on the Peninsula — North Saanich and Sidney areas. He said there could be three markets if one takes Brentwood Bay (Central Saanich) into account, but adds it’s similar to Sidney, price-wise. “We are seeing increasing prices in Sidney,” Barker explains. “We just don’t have the product to meet the demand.” As a result, he said prices have increased in recent months. In Sidney, he said the average price is now $519,000, based on pending and sold units over the last six months. In North Saanich, unit values are significantly higher, reaching an average of $891,000 in the same time period. “It’s the first time I’ve seen such a diverse market,” Barker added, noting that Sidney is quickly becoming a niche market, due to its location, amenities and steadily rising prices. Much of the demand in these two markets, Barker said, is from Baby Boomers — and from younger people who have made their money in the resource industry. “The buyers we are seeing are a bit mixed,” he said. “There is a bit of a younger market here right now. We are seeing people age 20 to 26

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Demand for homes in Sidney and the Saanich Peninsula is pushing up average prices. years old who have been working in Kitimat, Alberta and Saskatchewan, coming back and buying homes.” The larger group of buyers are still the Boomers and retirees, Barker said, looking at specific places like Sidney’s so-called Golden Zone (the area around Ocean Avenue, Henry Street and Fifth Street). That area, said Barker is close to the waterfront and the downtown core and can be reached on foot. This demand, however, is having some serious ramifications on a very different population of retirees. Barker said there are seniors looking to downsize their homes who are finding it hard to afford these prices. He said he’s seen some clients consider Mill Bay or Parksville as more affordable locations and

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still on Vancouver Island. “I have clients who have been reconsidering their retirement plans as it’s become too expensive for them to buy here.” Barker added there are new housing developments in the works on the Peninsula, but they are months or years away. Meanwhile, the demand keeps going up. “After all, we are in a great place to live. I have every confidence in our marketplace in Sidney.” He said the region still obviously attracts a lot of seniors. Diversification of services — such as increasing French Immersion programs in local schools — could go a long way to attracting more families. That’s going to be a hard sell no matter how you slice it, he said, with the

West Shore already well established for younger families. However, sales on the Peninsula have been steady this year, Barker said. He reviewed recent sales for this interview and said there have been 48 in the Sidney area so far this year, 35 of which were town homes. In North Saanich, he said there have been 63 sales, some of which were “fairly significant.” Barker advises people looking to buy on the Peninsula to do good research on the local neighbourhoods and take time to watch for good prices popping up on the market. When well-priced homes appear, he said, they are snapped up almost immediately. editor@peninsulanewsreview.com

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