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Black Press sponsors Clover Point event to raise money to help Kidney Foundation of Canada

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Get ready to walk and run for a good cause; the Victoria Kidney Walk takes place this weekend at Clover Point. The event, sponsored by Black Press, will kick off at 10 a.m. (participants are asked to arrive an hour or so beforehand) on Sunday Aug. 17. Funds raised will go to the Kidney Foundation of Canada. Participants can choose between three “The walk events: a 2.5 km walk, a and the fun run 5 km fun run or a 5 km timed run sponsored are both free to by the Running Room, participate in said one of the event’s organizers, Jamie and are a good Boittiaux way for us to “The walk and the fun run are both free get people out to participate in and to support the are a way for us to get Foundation and people out to support Foundation and raise awareness.” the raise awareness,” said – Jamie Boittiaux Boittiaux. The timed 5 km run is being sponsored by Running Room and participants are asked to pre-register ($35) online at www. victoriakidneywalk.ca. Registration on the day of will be $40. “Last year we had around 100 people come out and participate so we’re hoping to surpass that this year,” said Boittiaux. Steven Heywood/News staff

Cloverdale Spurs second baseman Noel Brooks checks to make sure he got the out against an Abbotsford Angels runner during the 2014 Mosquito A provincials in North Saanich. For tournament results, see page 15.

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SIDNEY — Two Sidney North Saanich RCMP officers have been recognized for their work with the Drug Abuse Resistance Education (DARE) program — which for both constables Dan Steffes and Ravi Gunasinghe has lasted more than 10 years. Steffes was honoured recently in a cultural ceremony at the Tsartlip Band Office for being a Submitted photo positive influence. He Constable Dan received a ceremonial Steffes, left, stands wrap from Band with Tsartlip Band Councillor Simon Councillor Simon Smith Jr. He also was Smith Jr. presented with an Award of Distinction on behalf of the Commanding Officer of the RCMP in British Columbia. Gunasinghe has recently transitioned from his role as the Sidney/North Saanich Detachment’s Community Policing Officer, and at a recent appreciation dinner, Cpl Scott Hilderley of the RCMP’s Drugs and Organized Crime Awareness Service presented him with an Award of Distinction on behalf of the Commanding Officer of the RCMP in British Columbia.

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SIDNEY — Tsehum Harbour will receive new piles, stringers and bracing as part of reconstruction work announced Aug. 8 by the federal government. As part of a $2.5 million improvement program for three B.C. small craft harbours, the substructure of the wharf at Tsehum will be rebuilt.

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The RCAF Hornets dragon boat team is seen racing at the 250 metre Gorge Super Sprint in May. The team is busy training for the upcoming Victoria Dragon Boat Festival on Aug. 15-17.

Hornets buzz in Dragon Boats 443 Maritime Helicopter Squadron take up paddles this weekend Andrea Peacock News staff

ragon boaters from the Peninsula and the rest of their team are hoping to row their way to victory at the 20th Victoria Dragon Boat Festival on Aug. 15-17. The RCAF Hornets is a first-year team made up mostly of members of 443 Maritime Helicopter Squadron, Royal Canadian Air Force, based at the Victoria International Airport. Hornets’ team manager Dan High, 54, had never dragon boated until this year. The first time he saw a dragon boat race was at the Victoria Dragon Boat Festival last year and now his team will be competing in that same event. The team currently consists of 21 members, six of which are from the Saanich Peninsula. “It looked like a lot of fun,” said High, the squadron’s chief warrant officer. “I didn’t realize how much work it was.” High, a Central Saanich resident, found learning how to paddle to be the hardest part of dragon boating. “A lot of people think it’s all arm strength, but it’s all leg and core strength,” he said. The Hornets participated in the Nanaimo Dragon Boat festival at the beginning of July, where they placed third in their division — jade — the third of five divisions. High said they were surprised to do as well as they did for their first year. Participating in the festivals is the best part of it, said High.

“Dragon boating was another aspect of fitness for me. You get to see people from work that you normally don’t see during the day.” – Les hayter “On the water it’s all business, but off the water it’s a very friendly community.” Andrew Noris, 24, first started dragon boating about five months ago when the team was put together. Noris, an engineering support officer at the squadron, lives in North Saanich. He said he enjoys the competitiveness of dragon boating and the camaraderie of working together with members of his squadron, which he said comes naturally for them. “The biggest thing is the technique and to get that right,” said Noris. Noris said he thinks they have a good chance of doing well at the Victoria Dragon Boat Festival because of their success so far. “Even some of the other teams told us they’re really impressed with how well we’ve come just with our first season,” he said. Bonnie Leung, supply technician with 443 Maritime Helicopter Squadron, only moved to Brentwood Bay just over a month ago from North Bay, Ontario, and yet she has already practiced with the team around half a dozen times. She joined the team because she had never dragon boated before and wanted to give it a try.

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“Pretty much I was hooked after the first time,” said Leung, 47, adding she enjoys the workout. While keeping up with some of the younger people on team can be a challenge, Leung said that is also the fun part. Leung is excited for the upcoming festival in Victoria because it will be her first race. “It’s a good chance to get to know other people too,” she said. For Les Hayter, storesperson at the squadron’s headquarters, the hardest part of dragon boating has been practicing on nights when the weather has not been good. The team started practicing at the end of March when the weather was dry, but that did not last. “We kind of hit a colder, wet spell in April,” said Hayter. “That weeded out the people that weren’t quite so motivated as some of the rest of us.” Hayter, 52, said he most enjoys the physical aspect of dragon boating. Living in Sidney for the past 15 years, Hayter often goes to the Saanich Peninsula Crossfit. “[Dragon boating] was another aspect of fitness for me,” said Hayter. He also said he enjoys building team spirit with people from work in a more relaxed, social environment. “You get to see people from work that you normally don’t see during the day,” he said. The Victoria Dragon Boat Festival starts on Friday, Aug. 15, with the races happening on the Saturday and Sunday at the Inner Harbour in Victoria.

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District Of North Saanich NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a Public Hearing will be held on Monday, August 18, 2014 at 7:00 p.m in the Council Chambers of the Municipal Hall, 1620 Mills Road, North Saanich, B.C. to consider the following proposed amendment to the District of North Saanich Zoning Bylaw No. 1255:

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1) North Saanich Zoning Bylaw No.1255, Amendment Bylaw No.1372 (2014) In general terms, the purpose of Amendment Bylaw No. 1372 is for a text amendment to the zoning Bylaw No.1255 to rezone the land known as Lot 1, Section 1, Range 3 East, Plan 17888 District of North Saanich (8513 Bourne Terrace), from Single Family Residential (R-2) to Single Family Residential (R-1) allowing the subject property to change the minimum lot size required for subdivision. The land that is the subject of this Bylaw amendment is denoted in the cross hatched portion of the supplied map.

The skinny: This is Sammie Politano taken at Iroquois Park on a warm, sunny day this summer. The water park is a popular place to keep cool in Sidney.

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Subject Property: Lot #1 Section: 1 Range: 3 East North Saanich District Plan: #17888 (8315 Bourne Terrace

All persons who deem their interest in property affected by the proposed bylaw amendment shall be afforded an opportunity to be heard or to 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 Mills Road, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Monday to Friday (excluding statutory holidays) from Friday, August 8, 2014 to Monday, August 18, 2014 inclusive. District of North Saanich Planning and Community Services

Ceremony for a Victoria Cross winner NORTH SAANICH — The Commonwealth War Graves Commission, to ensure that Canadian Victoria Cross winners who are buried in Canada are commemorated in the best possible way, has provided a new upright grave marker for more prominent visibility for visitors. On Aug. 2, the grave of Maj. Gen. George R. Pearkes received its new marker in the presence of John A. Pearkes (son) and his wife Joyce, members of the Saanich Peninsula Branch No. 37 of the Royal Canadian Legion, and Col. (retd.) Robert Peacock, representing the Princes Patricia’s Canadian Light Infantry. — Submitted

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Members of the Royal Canadian Legion Br. 37 joined family of the late Maj. Gen. George R. Pearkes to dedicate a new, upright grave marker on Aug. 2.

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Coen Wallace, born with diseased kidneys, received a transplant in February of 2013.

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Boittiaux is a kidney patient herself and well aware of the benefits of the Kidney Foundation of Canada. “I only became more involved with the Foundation in the last couple of years,” she explained. “I’ve had three kidney surgeries and a kidney removed and afterwards I felt so alone. When I got involved with the Victoria chapter of the Foundation I found that I wasn’t alone at all. “My hope is that all people who are newly diagnosed with kidney problems will know they

have somewhere to turn and the Victoria Kidney Walk helps with that.” The funds raised through the walks, which happen all over B.C. and Canada this month and next, go to the Kidney Foundation which supports people like Boittiaux and the Wallace family from North Saanich. Coen Wallace, now four years old, lives with his mother, Tanis, father, Chris and brother Layton. He was born with diseased kidneys and spent the first two years of his life hooked up to a dialysis machine. Fortunately for the family, in November of 2012 after working with the Kidney

Foundation, they found a donor match for Coen. He received a new kidney in February of 2013 and is now happier and healthier than ever. According to the Kidney Foundation, one out of every 10 British Columbians suffer from Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD). In the past ten years there is an inexplicable increase of 60% and with no cure, there is a pressing need to raise money for kidney disease research and patient care. For more information visit kidney.ca. reporter@peninsula newsreview.com

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n North Saanich, there is a living, breathing example for how a community’s generosity — and that of a charitable organization — has helped save his life. Young Coen Wallace was born with diseased kidneys and spent the first part of his life hooked up to machines. With the help of the Kidney Foundation of Canada, his family found a donor and Coen received a new kidney in February, 2013. The latest news we have is Coen is a happy and healthy young Start small with the man. The Wallace Victoria Kidney family is one of Walk and have an many working with the Kidney immediate impact Foundation for treatment, transplants, education and more. Their success in finding a positive outcome to a very serious health issue, is one of many stories of people who are living longer thanks to the work of the Foundation and groups like them. Yet, there are still others in need and that’s why we’re getting behind the Victoria Kidney Walk at Clover Point this Sunday, Aug. 17. Last year, organizers said they had around 100 people join the walk and help raise money. This time, we’re hoping for more. There are people in our communities waiting for new kidneys and ongoing treatment for chronic conditions. Your monetary donations help. The walk and the case of young Coen also raises the profile of the need in this province — and across Canada — for an increase in the potential organ donor pool. Taking the step to be such a donor takes a lot of thought and discussion with one’s family. It’s a serious issue and one that goes beyond a single weekend fundraiser. So start small with the Victoria Kidney Walk and have an immediate impact on the lives of people in your community. What do you think? Give us your comments by e-mail: editor@peninsulanewsreview.com or fax 250-656-5526. All letters must have a name and a telephone number for verification. The PENINSULA NEWS REVIEW is a member of the British Columbia Press Council, a self-regulatory body governing the province’s newspaper industry. The council considers complaints from the public about the conduct of member newspapers. If talking with the editor or publisher does not resolve your complaint about coverage or story treatment, you may contact the B.C. Press Council. Your written concern, with documentation, should be sent to B.C. Press Council, PO Box 1356, Ladysmith,B.C. V9G 1A9. For information, phone 888-687-2213 or go to www.bcpresscouncil.org.

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could allow the establishment of he B.C. government’s abbatoirs (large, small or mobile) on intentions for the Agricultural farms, to serve surrounding cattle, Land Reserve have been game or poultry farms.” Then there’s clarified by a public consultation cheese, fruit juice and even medical that proposes new commercial and marijuana products. industrial uses on farmland. And did you know that wineries Political watchers may recall and cideries are allowed on farmland that this was the hill the NDP was prepared to die on this spring. It was but breweries, distilleries and meaderies aren’t? (Mead is made going to be a farmland looting spree from honey, and doesn’t for right-wing property have to be drunk from a developers and all hope of bronze mug while wearing “food security” would be a horned helmet.) dashed. Now that we’ve As I attempted to explain discovered that breweries at the time, the changes don’t have to be giant have little or nothing to urban industrial plants do with ALR exclusions. producing mediocre lager Now a discussion paper that all tastes the same, poses a series of questions, possibilities abound. some of which illustrate On-farm wine and cider the need to bring farmland Tom Fletcher sales have similarly quaint regulations up to date. B.C. Views retail space and product The first one deals origin restrictions. The with restrictions on retail government proposes to allow sales sales, a case study in arbitrary state of products not made on site, as long control. There is a strict maximum as they’re made in B.C. floor space. A minimum one half of This could make more local retail retail sales must be produced on that farm. Food packing, preparation beverage co-ops viable. Or it could spawn a wave of unregulated rural and processing are similarly liquor stores that create chaos on restricted. country roads. You decide. This requires multiple duplicate On a more serious note, there are operations of questionable viability. a couple of questions about changes It brings to mind Mao Tse Tung’s to the newly created “zone two,” the Great Leap Forward, where farmers Interior, Kootenay and North regions. all had little iron smelting furnaces out back to make tools. But I digress. One repeats the government’s intention to open up non-farm use “Amongst other things,” the discussion paper says, “lessening the rules to allow certain oil and gas service functions on farmland. This restrictions on on-farm processing

is to reflect the reality already on the ground in the Northeast. What other non-farm activities it may entail is not yet known, as the consultation and regional meetings continue until Aug. 22. There are proposals to bypass the Agricultural Land Commission for certain kinds of farmland subdivision in zone two. These are where the subdivided parcels are a quarter section (160 acres) or bigger, or where they are divided by a road or waterway. And finally there are proposed exemptions from ALC scrutiny of leases, to allow “intergenerational transfer,” so retiring farmers don’t have to plead for state permission to remain on their own property. Another exemption would “encourage the use of otherwise unfarmed land by existing or new farmers.” NDP agriculture critic Lana Popham, who circulated a photo of herself with a samurai sword in a theatrical “Kill Bill 24” campaign, continues to insist that these changes open up 90 per cent of ALR land for “development.” It’s a hypocritical as well as a misleading statement, since a portion of her own Saanich farm property is rented to a successful craft gin distillery. Tom Fletcher is legislature reporter and columnist for Black Press.Twitter: @ tomfletcherbc Email: tfletcher@blackpress.ca

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e: Proposed pedestrian overpass — Beacon Avenue at Highway 17. I have been following council meeting minutes and news releases and editorials in the Peninsula News Review and offer some suggestions for your consideration. I am pleased that the Town of Sidney and partners are moving ahead with this much needed project. However, with the high cost, which I understand could now be as high as $3.5 million, I wonder if other less expensive options have been thoroughly explored. Some years ago pedestrian safety became an issue at the intersection of Wain Road at Highway 17. Subsequently a modern pedestrian overpass

was constructed at that location. A few years later the provincial highways department constructed a full interchange for vehicular traffic only feet away from the pedestrian overpass. This new interchange and overpass also incorporated into their design and construction, safe, wide, bicycle lanes and sidewalks which connected with bicycle lanes on both Wain Road and McDonald Park Road. The stand alone pedestrian overpass is very rarely used as pedestrians and cyclists use the new overpass which provides easier access, a shorter route both ways and connects directly with new bicycle lanes on Wain Road and McDonald Park. There is now an unnecessary, and rarely used pedestrian overpass

Readers respond: McTavish interchange, schools How about a speed bump? I have been using the McTavish/Pat Bay interchange since its opening but am seriously thinking of avoiding it in future due to one particularly bad spot where Canora joins the roundabout. It is almost a straight line from Canora to the exit south to Victoria and despite the obvious signage to give way, many motorists drive straight through without stopping. It can be quite stressful driving around the circle and wondering if the fast approaching vehicle on Canora is going to stop for you. Maybe a speed bump, (or stop sign as a last resort), at this location would be an added reminder to give way to traffic

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as the bad guys while saving a pot of money — money which they’ll use to pay off parents. Go back to work, keep on negotiating and tell the public what is happening during the negotiations. Get the public on your side. Parents: Why have you not risen up? Your children are being used. This whole thing has to be settled before September. Roland Stieda Central Saanich

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be left after being watered and ferilized, absolutely love writing this column. until its stem turns yellow, at which time I have met so many lovely people it may be allowed to die back for this over the years because they phone season. or write me to share some gardening The zinnias in their long narrow information or to ask a question — container are looking strong (it seems and we become friends. zinnias always do) and continue I am always so impressed when to flower but I have added those someone takes the time to write a note nasturtium seeds to the container, so or make a phone call. I’m so grateful there will be something coming on that after all this time, people are still when the zinnias begin to look kind of reading Over the Garden Fence. I realize peaked. The clematis, which was such that most of us love our gardens, the Helen Lang changing seasons and the bounty that Over the Garden a disappointment to me, is now dying back and I’m going to replace it with the nature provides (with a little bit of help Fence Jackmanni I wanted in the first place. I from us). will give this plant to some unwary friend. I recently received two letters, which the editor hand delivered (I’m getting spoiled). I’ll confess it’s not the glamorous beauty I had One letter was about an Easter lily that Heather hoped for and I suggest it be planted somewhere had given her mother just before her Mum died. it need not be a feature, just a filler (behind the This lily is now planted in Heather’s garden. In garage, maybe). And still those faithful pansies 2005 it produced one blossom but each year since and petunias, go on, not expecting any praise, just it has added one more bloom. There are now nine humbly producing a few flowers, hoping for some and Heather has decided it can’t count because water and maybe the odd pat on the back for just enduring a roaring hot summer on a west-facing there should be ten. The second letter contained an invitation from balcony. The hibiscus and the rose seem to have enjoyed Judy M. to visit her garden (she wrote that would pick me up) where I could pick and bring home their stay outdoors and promise to bloom when as many hydrangea blossoms as I can carry. I they are returned inside. “They better,” said she, promise not to be a pig, but I am going to take glaring at them threateningly, recalling all those her up on her generous offer. To my delight she gallons of water transported from the bathtub, all lives so close I could walk there and parade home the way outside. Suddenly it has clouded over. Do you suppose carrying my “loot” (looking like a mobile flowering we might get some rain? It would be welcome shrub with skinny legs). Now, back at the ranch, as they say in cowboy for sure unless, of course, you had planned to go movies, what has been going on? That glorious camping. Helen Lang has been the Peninsula News Review’s white Oriental lily has tossed off its last petals and garden columnist for more than 30 years. is now standing there looking forlorn. It now has to

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new market on the Saanich Peninsula is hoping to bring more energy to Sidney on Sundays. The Sidney Summer Market, held in the field of the Mary Winspear Centre, began on June 1 and will run until Thanksgiving. Organizer Ed Price said the market is growing steadily and he hopes to see it blossom even more. “The nice part about being in behind the (Mary) Winspear Centre is that we have the space,” Price explained. “We have space to host around 200 vendors. Right now we have between 20 and 25 vendors a week and it’s growing. The most we’ve had is 40 and we’ll see those higher numbers back once September rolls around and people are less busy.” Price said he has been working to start a Sunday market on the Peninsula for a few years “I ran Touch of Saltspring and I was on the board

of the SBA, so I had experience with these types of events. I had the idea in my head because many of the Touch of Saltspring vendors were looking for another venue to sell their wares. Last year I looked at maybe doing a market at Sandown and this year it finally came together at the Winspear,” he said. The market has a good mix of vendors, he continued, and he said he expects to see more and more attend the market as it becomes better established. “It was time for an event on Sunday in Sidney. We need that draw to the town on the weekend,” said Price. The market is not juried, meaning anyone is welcome to rent a booth. Some of the items for sale at the market include jewellery, woodworking, cedar baskets, Tupperware, Avon, clothing, produce (especially berries), dolls, fishing lures, knitting, sewing and baking. Different food vendors also attend the market week to week and there’s also occasionally some musical entertainment. For more information on the market, call 250655-0967. reporter@peninsulanewsreview.com

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Our love/hate relationship with the oil sands Editor’s note: This column originally ran Fri., Aug. 8, however a portion of it was not included in that edition. Here is the article in its entirety.

aving spent seven years in my early career as an on-site executive of Great Canadian Oil Sands (now Suncor) — Canada’s pioneer developer and first successful extractor of oil from this massive all-Canadian resource — I feel compelled to comment on the increasing tendency by many to criticize this economic crown jewel. Not one Canadian province, nor individual citizen, fails to benefit from the existence of our oil sands industry. According to the Canadian Energy Research Institute (CERI), this sector currently accounts for 75,000 direct jobs across Canada. This number is expected to grow to 900,000 over the next 25 years. Canada’s oil sands are recognized today as the world’s third-largest proven crude oil reserve after Saudi Arabia and Venezuela. Our oil sands produce almost two million barrels of crude oil every day; this is forecast to double in the next 15 years.

heavy financial cost, Oil sands producers to perfect its oil sand already deliver about extraction technology. In half of Canada’s total those years, to produce oil production. Without 50,000 barrels a day was it, instead of exporting a major accomplishment. oil, Canada would need And yes, compared to to be a major importer today, the effort was of oil — at huge cost to environmentally very Canada’s economy, and inefficient. Tailings pond thus, to every citizen. technology was limited; Few critics seem aware that Alberta, Peter Dolezal clean-air technology from this rich natural Financial Savvy was in its infancy; and many environmental resource, contributes problems remained to almost $20 billion annually to federal coffers, more be overcome. Few Canadians took than it benefits from federal note. The oil sands was, initially, spending. Without this resource, a very minor contributor to our every Canadian’s standard of national oil production. Since then, some 15 producers living would be negatively affected; income taxes would be higher and have collectively spent billions on upgrading the environmental services more constrained. Recent vacillation by the U.S. efficiency of each barrel produced. in approving the Keystone XL We should expect continued Pipeline to its Texas refineries, research and improvement — not Endbridge’s proposed Northern a cessation of growth. In the early ‘70s, about 3,500 Gateway Pipeline and the proposed Kinder Morgan Trans people lived in Fort McMurray. Mountain pipeline expansion have Today, almost 100,000 Canadians spotlighted our oil sands sector live in the area, enjoying average — much of it resulting in negative family incomes of $180,000 and often poorly-informed, annually — almost three times the commentary. Through the 1970s Canadian average. A huge share of and ‘80s, G.C.O.S., as the oil sands this exceptional income is paid in pioneer, struggled valiantly, at personal income taxes.

Some cast aspersions at this valuable resource and its need for increased pipeline capacity to efficiently move oil sands product to markets. Why not instead embrace our good national fortune and deploy our collective energies to forge constructive solutions which employ the latest environmental, pipeline and shipping technologies so all Canadians may continue to share in these ever-increasing benefits? Without question, our indigenous peoples should be strong economic partners and beneficiaries of the efficient transport of oil through British Columbia. David Black’s initiative to build a Kitimat refinery which would upgrade heavy oil prior to tanker transport, deserves careful consideration as part of a national solution. Surely we recognize increased oil production will be exported somehow — if not through efficient pipelines then by ever-increasing rail transport which presents a higher safety and spill-risk. Elizabeth May deserves great respect and our thanks for the civility, accountability and hard work ethic. I do wish she too would lend more of her constructive

leadership in the effort to find positive solutions to the legitimate safety and environmental issues associated with pipelines and oil tanker transports. We should be proud of the technological innovation which has made oil sands development not only possible, but also such a significant contributor to our GDP. Rather than oppose further progress, let’s instead find solutions that allow this industry to continue to contribute to our national welfare, just as we have in the past, allowed other vital industries such as airlines, railways and highway transport to grow and prosper. All of these industries represent safety and environmental issues. While we continue to hold them all to high safety and environmental standards, we do not seek to limit their growth. Why should the oil sands industry and the transport systems it requires be treated differently to our nation’s, and our, detriment? A retired corporate executive, enjoying post-retirement as an independent Financial Consultant (www.dolezalconsultants.ca), Peter Dolezal is the author of three books.

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An event on the Saanich Peninsula is expected to draw a large crowd to Sidney later this month. The Vancouver Island Motor Gathering, hosted by the German Auto Import Network, will take place Sunday, Aug. 17 at the Viscount Aero Centre in Sidney (9800 McDonald Park Rd.) from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Admission to the event, which will feature an array of classic, unique, modern and custom cars and airplanes on display, face painting, radio operated cars, a bouncy castle, Tom Thumb pedal cars, live music, craft stations, raffle and a barbecue, is by donation. Proceeds will go to the Children’s Health Foundation of Vancouver Island as well as the Saanich

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This weekend, along with the usual market favourites, the Peninsula Country Market will be featuring a little extra family fun. The market, who partnered this year with the Saanichton Village Association (SVA), will host the fourth annual Central Saanich Family Festival on Saturday, Aug. 16 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Saanich Fairgrounds (1528 Stelly’s X Rd.) “The Peninsula Country Market is pleased to partner with another great non-profit Society in Central Saanich to deliver this fun family event. “It shows what can be done when community groups work together,” explained Peninsula Country Market

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Look for family fun at the Saanich Fairgrounds this Saturday. President Jim Townley. “The fourth Annual Central Saanich Family Festival is an excellent way for

our market to introduce local families to the great produce, specialty foods and crafts we bring to the field each week,” he added. The festival, sponsored by Seafirst Insurance Brokers, Panorama Recreation Centre and CIBC Saanichton, will feature all the usual market goodies along with games, a bouncy castle, live bands, prizes and more. “[There will be] games and prizes for the kids as well as Panorama will have their big inflatable obstacle course in the centre of the market,” said Martina Redman, the branch manager for CIBC Saanichton, adding that the event is free for families. For more information on the event visit saanichtonvillage.ca. reporter@peninsulanewsreview.com

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Local author Janet Brons, who had her first book A Quiet Kill published in April, has already started penning the sequel. “The whole thing has been a very exciting period in my life,” said Brons, who lives in Sidney. “The series was unexpected, but the publisher was keen on it so it’s very exciting. The only problem is the first book was written without the plan of a series so theres a few corners I’ll have to write myself out of,” Brons laughed. Brons, who worked for the Canadian Foreign Service for 17 years as a diplomat spent three of her postings abroad in different cities: Kuala Lumpur, Warsaw and Moscow. She says many of the themes in the book came from her experiences working in foreign affairs. “I actually drafted this book back in 1997 between leaving the Foreign Service and starting my own consulting company,” Brons explained of A Quiet Kill. “I put it away in a drawer one day, and

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Sidney author Janet Brons. when I moved to Sidney from back east to be closer to my ageing parents, I pulled it out again to see if I could dust it off again,” she said. A Quiet Kill is a murder mystery, Brons said, featuring the characters of Forsyth and Hay. Paired up for the first time, the two investigators must overcome insecurities and suspicions as they find themselves wading into the murky waters of the diplomatic community, and navigating through a melee of international conspiracy, militant nationalism and murder. “I always loved murder mysteries and foreign affairs so the two seemed like a good marriage for the book,” laughed Brons, who said the prospect

of having her first book out in the public eye was daunting. “It’s a combination of excitement and terror,” she smiled. “Even though the book is purely fictional you can’t help but have bits and pieces of yourself appear in the characters and to know that people will be reading this little piece

of you is a bit scary.” Brons is working with publisher TouchWood Editions in Victoria to solidify the second book in the series. “I just finished up the manuscript for the second book and I think we’re looking at the fall of 2015 for its release,” said Brons. Brons said the reaction from her book

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Under-privileged children will soon have access to free dental care thanks to a society started by a local dentist. Dr. Mitra Hashemi, a Sidney dentist at her own practice, Coast Dental Care, started ORCCA, or Oral Care for Children and Adolescents. Construction of the ORCCA office began at the beginning of June and is now in the final stages of renovation. It is set to open in September at the annex building at Sidney Elementary School. The program targets children whose families earn between $21,000 and $40,000 a year and who do not have dental coverage or insurance. These families are otherwise unable to apply for B.C.’s Healthy Kids program, which is only eligible for those making less than $21,000 a year. “I’m pretty sure we’re going to touch a lot of lives,” said Hashemi. Although ORCCA has yet to officially open, Hashemi has been visiting some of those patients at her own office until they can be transferred. “Some kids, they’re in pain,” said Hashemi.

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“You have to do something; you can’t just stand around.” While Hashemi is the only dentist fully committed to the society so far, she said she has had interest from other dentists, including orthodontist Dr. Vohn Rosang. Rosang has offered to accept five patients per year through ORCCA, said Hashemi. “[It] is a very generous offer from him.” Retired dentists and Hashemi herself have donated dental equipment to ORCCA. Individuals and foundations have also donated money to the society. So far, ORCCA has raised between $100,000 and $200,000 said Heather Burkett, board chair of ORCCA. “We’re extremely grateful to all of the community members who have come together to help us,” said Burkett. “It’s been really heartening to see the community coming together and obviously recognizing the need, because there is a huge need out there for kids.” Burkett said they are now raising funds to hire an office manager. An upcoming concert fundraiser for ORCCA will take place on Sept. 14 in Beacon Park, Sidney from 1:30 p.m. to 4 p.m. It was initially scheduled for this past June, but was rescheduled due to rain. Sidney Town Councilor Kenny Podmore put together the concert. “It features local artists and guests with the Craig Henderson Trio topping the bill,” said Podmore. “There is music for everyone.” A total of 16 artists will be at the concert, all of who are donating their time. The concert will be by donation, and all of the funds will be given to ORCCA. “I think this is an amazing program and [I] want to support it,” said Podmore.

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Tyees solve the problem of the Red Eagles Campbell River’s Mosquito A baseball team wins provincials at North Saanich’s Rotary Park NORTH SAANICH — The hometown Victoria Red Eagles went into the championship game at the 2014 Mosquito A baseball provincials without having lost all summer — a stretch of 24 games (23 wins and one tie). Their luck, however, ran out on Sunday, August 3 against a team they had beaten five times this season. The final was between the Campbell River Tyees and the Red Eagles, with the north Island squad prevailing, 7-5. “For Campbell River to win the gold medal game was a real accomplishment for them,” stated Colin Gardiner, the tournament’s director at North Saanich’s Rotary Park. “They had played Victoria five times and not won yet … until it really mattered: in the gold medal game of the provincial championship!” The event itself went really well, Gardiner continued. Harvey the Harbour Cat joined teams from across B.C. for the opening ceremonies, which also included the national anthem being sung by local singer/songwriter Ms. Maxine (a teacher at Sidney Elementary School who has just released her first CD). The tournament featured skills

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Shady Creek United Church and cemetery tour on Saturday August 16 from 2 to 4 p.m. The church is located at 7180 East Saanich Rd. Tea and goodies served afterwards by donation. every WedneSday – Bingo at The Centre at 1 p.m. (1229 Clarke Rd. in Brentwood Bay.) Cash prizes, special games and a progressive jackpot. Refreshments available. Open

to everyone over 19 years of age. Proceeds go to operating costs for The Central Saanich Senior’s Centre. Come out and support this nonprofit facility which provides recreation and support for all seniors on the Saanich Peninsula. See www. centralsaanich seniorscentre.org for more information. the north SaaniCh Dog Obedience Club is celebrating 60 years with a Demonstration Day

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SUmmer reading Club at the Sidney North Saanich Library. Children up to 12 years of age are invited to join the “Funny Business” Summer Reading Club. Kids receive reading records to

track their reading, and contests, prize draws, and special Sidney SiSter events are held CitieS association throughout the meets third Thursday summer. Registration of the month at is free and runs until the Sidney North Aug. 23. For more Saanich Library information, call 250(Nell Horth Room) 656-0944. at 7 p.m. Help making maSkS With us build our Eliska Liska at the sister relationships Sidney North Saanich with Anacortes, Library. Artist Eliska Cairns Australia and Liska lead us in an Niimi, Japan. For afternoon of mask more information making fun. Just bring check our new your imagination! website www. Ages six and up. sidneysister Wednesday, Aug. citiesassociation. 13 from 2 to 3 p.m. com. Please call 250-6560944 to register. SUmmer reading viCtoria ClUb Wrap-Up Party theraPeUtiC – The Great Smartini riding Association at the Sidney North provides a riding Saanich Library. Let’s program for children celebrate a summer and adults with full of reading and disabilities. If you fun. Join The Great enjoy horses and Smartini for a magic people, this would show featuring Jo Jo appeal to you. Coconut – Canada’s No experience is only talking chimp! necessary however Grand prize winners volunteers must be will be announced 16 or older. Classes and there will be are held Monday cake for everyone. All through Thursday in ages. Saturday, Aug. the mornings and 23 from 2:30 to 3:30 Tuesday through p.m. Please call 250Thursday in the 656-0944 to register. afternoons. Please SUmmer reading FUn contact volunteer@ for Kids at Tanner’s vtra.ca or call 778Books. The Children’s 426-0506. Bookshop, located the be Well Clinic at in Tanner’s Books at the Shoal Centre in the corner of Beacon Sidney holds a blood and Fourth in Sidney, pressure clinic every invites young readers Monday from 1 to 2 to join them on Sat., p.m. If you are an Aug. 16, 23, and 30 RN who has a free between 11 a.m. hour once or twice and 3 p.m. to have a month, please some fun with their consider joining our favourite characters group of volunteers! and books. There Contact Maureen at is no charge for 250-656-2489. the activities and the Sidney Fine everyone is welcome. art Show needs The summer events volunteers to are facilitated by longfacilitate both time Tanner’s Books adjudication (from staff member Tricia Sept. 7 to 10) and Kearns. For more the show (from information see www. Oct. 14 to 19.) For tannersbooks.com or details visit: www. visit www.facebook. sidneyfineartshow.ca/ com/TannersBooks. volunteers.

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

FIREARMS. ALL types wanted, estates, collections, single items, military. We handle all paperwork and transportation. Licensed Dealer. 1-866-9600045. www.dollars4guns.com.

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MOBILITY SCOOTER- $500, good condition. Call (778)4261893.

SIDNEY- 1 BDRM, top flr, south east corner, balcony, prking. $850. (250)812-4154.

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SENIOR CITIZEN looking for grd flr apt in Sidney, approx, 1000sq ft, 2 bdrms or 1bdrm+ den, patio or garden, walking distance to park or shops, sm pet ok. (250)652-3792.

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SIDNEY: (CLOSE to town). 1 bdrm 700 sq ft basement suite, includes W/D, private entrance, fenced back yard & patio. Avail now. $850/mo. Call (250)656-7807.

NEW PRICE $149,900 Buy this large 3 bed 2 bath mobile for LESS than your RENT! $7495 down = $917 monthly O.A.C. incld’s the pad rent! Be a HOME OWNER rather than a RENTER. Follow my signs to YOUR NEW HOME, turn on Mt. Newton Cross Rd. past McDonalds to 203-2779 Stautw Rd, Cedar Ridge Estates. Open House Sun 2-4 pm. Shelly Reed, Sutton Group 250-213-7444

WANTED TO RENT SEEKING COTTAGE, rural quiet. Wood/elec heat. Prof., mature, sustainable values. Refs. Joanne (250)381-6171.

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FAMILY MAN Hauling. Call Chris for all your hauling needs. 250-920-8463.

CBS MASONRY BBB. WCB. Chimneys, Fireplaces, Flagstone Rock, Concrete Pavers, Natural & Veneered Stone. Replace, Rebuild, Renew! “Quality is our Guarantee”. Free Competitive Estimates. (250)294-9942/(250)589-9942. www.cbsmasonry.com

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CARPENTRY JEREMIAH’S CARPENTRY Specializing in small indoor and outdoor jobs and repairs. 20 yrs exp. Licensed, insured, registered. (250)857-1269. JOURNEYMAN CARPENTER with 32 years exp in renovations, new construction+ all repairs. . Frank, 250-812-6199. mtnewtonconst@shaw.ca McGREGOR HOME REPAIR Renos. Decks to doors. Small jobs OK. WCB. (250)655-4518

CLEANING SERVICES AFFORDABLE! SUPPLIES & vacuum incld’d. All lower Island areas. 250-385-5869.

CONCRETE & PLACING BARBER CEMENT Finishing; Driveways, sidewalks, patios, form work. Free est. 40 yrs exp. Call (250)704-9053.

CONTRACTORS MASTER CARPENTER does restorations, renovations, sun decks, fences. Good rates, work guaranteed. No job too small. Ward (250)881-0296.

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250-361-6193 Quality Electric Reno’s, res & comm. No job too small. Lic# 22779.

KENDRA’S ELECTRICAL Co. #86952. No Job too Small. Kendra, 250-415-7991.

250-479-7950 FREE ESTIMATES • Lawn Maintenance • Landscaping • Hedge Trimming • Tree Pruning • Yard Cleanups • Gardening/Weeding • Aeration, Odd Jobs NO SURPRISES NO MESS www.hollandave.ca

NORTHERN SUN Electric Comm/Res. $40/hr. Work Guaranteed. Any size job. (250)888-6160. Lic#13981.

250-882-3129; AURICLE Luscious lawns happy hedgesgrand gardens. Sprinkler design & repair.

AT&T ELECTRIC. Renovations. Residential & Commercial. Knob & tube replacement. #26125. (250)744-4550.

EXCAVATING & DRAINAGE EXCAVATING, Grading, ditching, stumps, hauling, demolition, hoe ram. (250)514-8553.

I DO garden clean-ups, weeding, hauling etc $25/hr Please call Dave today 250-656-7045

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GARY’S HAULING. One call does it all. Small demos & yard clean-up. Vehicle & metal recycling. Call (778)966-1413. JUNK BOX- Junk Removal Company. Local guys. Low rates. Call (250)658-3944.

GUTTERS & DOWNSPOUTS (250)889-5794. DIAMOND Dave- window, gutter cleaning, roof-de-moss, gutter guards, power washing. Free est. GRAND XTERIOR CleaningGutter, windows, de-moss, p wash. We clean your neighbours house. 250-380-7778.

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

BIG BEAR Handyman. Decks, Painting, Repairs. Free estimate. Barry 250-896-6071. HANDYMAN SERVICES. Lawns, fences, pruning, flooring, painting, drywall, small reno’s. Mike/Chris 250-656-8961 STUCCO, Hardy Plank siding, painting, carpentry & roofing. Free est. Dan 250-391-9851.

GARDENING (250)208-8535 WOODCHUCK Landscaping and bed design. River rock or patio stones. Blackberry/Ivy removal. Yard clean-up. Ref’s avail. 25 yr exp 250-216-9476; LANDSCAPE carpentry design and build. BBB/Insured. Accepting new contracts. www.ftguland.com A&R LANDSCAPINGCertified Horticulturist, yearly maintenance, clean-ups, pruning, renovating older gardens, great rates, Seniors Discounts. Call (250) 686-4361.

GARBAGE, DEMOLITION, compost, attics & basements. Refuse Sam. (250)216-5865.

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$20 & Up Garbage & Garden waste removal. Senior Disc. Free estimates. 250-812-2279. CLEAN-UP SPECIAL. You load bins, size 12 yard $100 plus dump fee or we do it all. Call 250-361-6164.

JUNK REMOVAL 7 days / wk. Fast Service, Best Prices!! Free quotes. (250)857-JUNK. PARRY’S HAULING We haul it all - FREE estimates. Call Shawn 250-812-7774 PETE’S HAUL A DAY- Junk removal. Airforce guy. Call 250-888-1221. SAVE-A-LOT HAULING Furniture, appliance, garden waste, we take it all! Always lowest rate, senior discount. Brad 250-217-9578.

HOME REPAIRS FULL SERVICE Plumbing from Parker Dean. Fast, reliable, 24/7 service. Take $50 off your next job if you present this ad. Vancouver area. 1800-573-2928.

LANDSCAPING ANDREW’S GARDENING. 20+ years exp. Mowing, weeding, clearing, woodwork, rockwork & planting. Insured. Call (778)967-1246.

CLASSIFIEDS WORK HARD! Call 250.388.3535

ROMAX MASONRY. Exp’d & Professional. Chimneys, Brick Veneer, Retaining Rock Walls, Cultured Stone, Interlocking Paving. Excavating. Fully insured. Estimates. 250-588-9471

MOVING & STORAGE (250)858-6747. WRIGHT Bros Moving&Hauling.Free estimate $80=(2men&truck) Sr. Disc. DONE RIGHT MOVING $80/hr. Senior Discount. No travel time before or after local moves. BBB accredited. Free est. Call Tyler 250-418-1747. Moving to Lower Mainland? Empty Truck August 26/27 Exp’d Moving Company. What have you. Call collect: John Fitzpatrick 604-779-2278

PAINTING

✫ DON’S PAINTING ✫ (250)479-8748. 30 years exp. Free Est. Quality Interiors/Ext. LADY PAINTER Serving the Peninsula for over 20 yrs. Interior/exterior. Call Bernice, 250-655-1127. OLD TIMER. Quality old fashioned service. Great rates. Excellent references. Call Al at 250-474-6924, 250-888-7187.

PLUMBING FREE ESTIMATES. Reasonable. Reliable. No job too small. Call 250-388-5544.

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

WINDOW CLEANING ABBA EXTERIORS Gutter & window cleaning. Power washing. Roof de-mossing. Pkg discounts. WCB. (778)433-9275.

ALFRED, ALFRED Quality Painting. Wholesale, Discounts! 50 years experience. 250-382-3694.

BLAINE’S WINDOW WASHING. Serving Sidney & Brentwood since 1983. Average house $35. 250-656-1475

A PROFESSIONAL Woman painter. Karen Bales Painting & Wall coverings. Over 25yrs exp. Free est. 250-514-5220.

BOB’S WINDOW Cleaning. Roof demoss, Gutters. Licensed and affordable. 250-884-7066.

BIG BEAR Painting. Interior & Exterior. Quality work. Free estimate. Barry 250-896-6071 DALE’S Painting Save Money! Int/ext. Prompt, courteous, $25/hr Free est. 250-516-2445

DAVE’S WINDOW Cleaning. Windows, Gutters, Sweeping, Roofs, Roof Demossing, Pressure Washing. 250-361-6190. GRAND XTERIOR CleaningWe clean your neighbours house. Gutters, window, roofs, de-moss. 250-380-7778.

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