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Checking for leaks at the SODC

Engineer checking if saltwater leaks and spills from local aquarium could impact building structure

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Ella Clark, 6, from Nanaimo tries on a hat during the Peninsula Country Market at the Central Saanich Family Festival on Saturday, Aug. 16. For more photos, see page 3.

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A structural engineer has been hired by the Town of Sidney to determine if there has been any long-term impact from occasional salt water leaks or spills from the Shaw Ocean Discovery Centre. Town Chief Administrative Officer Randy Humble says the engineer will report on any affects on the structure of the Pier Strata building from leakage. He stated there is no risk to the building and the engineer will provide a report on the impact of salt water spills at the aquarium and make recommendations on how to prevent them. Humble said there have been spills at the aquarium since it opened in 2005. Over that time, the SODC administration has developed protocols on handling them. The municipality is the owner of the space the aquarium occupies. “There are no drains in the facility,” said Humble. “The Shaw ocean Discovery Centre deals with spills and has an alarm system in case of overnight incidents.” A visual inspection already completed in the underground parking area of the Pier Strata building shows little impact, Humble said. He said salt water hasn’t gotten into any cracks and has not affected the concrete or rebar. With no real concerns or issues identified in the visual inspection, the Town will have the engineer complete a structural assessment. Humble called the work a responsible step, noting the board and administration of the aquarium were on board, wanting to mitigate any potential risk. editor@peninsulanewsreview.com

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Larry Cross won’t seek third term as mayor Steven Heywood News staff

Sidney Mayor Larry Cross has announced he won’t seek a third term of office in November. In a media release issued Aug. 4, Cross, 73, stated his health scare in 2012 was one of the reasons he won’t seek re-election. “There are so many things I want to do and explore in the next few years, and at this time I want to have the freedom to do so,” Cross stated in the release. “As a result, I have decided not to run for Mayor in the coming municipal elections. “There is nothing like a health scare to make one evaluate one’s life and look to the future!” Cross was diagnosed with colon cancer and was absent from the municipality for a short time receiving treatment. Upon his return, he was active and busy in the mayor’s job but a medical appointment this summer made him re-evaluate his priorities. “I was basically

advised not to run,” he said later in a PNR interview. “I was told by my doctor that right now I am cancer-free. But stress doesn’t help the immune system.” Cross said he still recalls when he was first told he had cancer, the doctor at that time wanted him to get his affairs in order. After his latest physician advised him to essentially end his political career, he took it to heart. He said he spoke often with his wife, Dianne, about his decision, and says they look forward to the next stage — which will include travel and other things they’ve put off for years while Cross held down the mayor’s job. Councillor Tim Chad said he and other councillors were informed of Cross’ decision in an email shortly before the media release went out. He said there was no indication of the mayor’s decision prior to that. “I was startled,” Chad said when reached at home Saturday. “We had all kept talking

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Sidney Mayor Larry Cross won’t seek re-election this November. about everybody running and who might be running against us but (Cross) didn’t mention his decision at that time.”

Cross has served on Sidney Town council for nine years and spent the last two terms as the community’s mayor.

“My many thanks to the voters of Sidney who gave me such overwhelming support in the last two mayoralty elections. It has been an honour to serve you. But is time to move on in order to enjoy the many things my wife and I have put aside during the past nine years I have served on Sidney council.” Cross, a former teacher and school administrator, stated he hopes the next council will honour the strong elements of the Town - its strong cultural, recreational and community life as well as its small-town feeling and people-friendly main street - that his and previous councils have created. After taking over the role in the economic doldrums of 2008, Cross said he faced many challenges in the mayor’s chair. He said over the last six years he felt it was important to build for the future. ‘We’re not out of it yet,” he said, “but it’s coming along. The worst thing you can do

is stop building for the future. You pay for that for a long time.” He said he’s proud of his time on council, and for such achievements as strengthening the business community by supporting the new BIA and establishing the Mayor’s Task Force on Downtown Revitalization. “We’ve put ourselves in a good position to deal with the issues and new competition we are facing,” Cross said, noting the ideas and plans of the task force will continue after the fall municipal election — one of the reasons he said he wanted a blue ribbon panel of business and property owners to lead it instead of him. “I didn’t want that to become political,” he explained, adding he has always enjoyed the fact that council has always been respectful to each other. He added he hopes the next election is not a down and dirty affair, but one that brings out the best people for the job. Cross said he will stay in office until the

transition to a new council, expected in early December. Cross will also vacate at that time his leadership role on the Association of Vancouver Island and Coastal Communities. Chad said Cross has been a good mayor and not unlike any of the community leaders that held that position in the years before him. Chad, the longestserving Sidney councillor, said all three mayors he has worked with on council have come to the job wanting to improve the community and build on what has come before them. “(Cross) was great, he was like a friend. He always communicated with us and he never hid anything. And that was the same with all the mayors I’ve worked with.” Chad will be running for council again in the fall and said he won’t seek the mayor’s chair. The municipal election is slated for November 15. editor@peninsula newsreview.com

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Local teen working hard with Young Leaders Community Council

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For a local teenager, allocating grants worth up to $30,000 to community initiatives and organizations is just part of the job. Eric Dykeman, 19, is a member of Coast Capital Savings’ Young Leaders Community Council. Dykeman started working at Coast Capital Savings in Sidney when he was in Grade 11. He recently finished his first year at Camosun College where he studied criminal justice. Every year, Coast Capital donates seven per cent of its pre-tax earnings directly to community initiatives. This amount totaled $4.8 million in 2013 and will add up to $5.7 million for this year. The Young Leaders Community Council is in charge of looking through grant applications and deciding which organizations will get the money. Dykeman said it was over-

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Nineteen-year-old Eric Dykeman is a member of Coast Capital Savings’ Young Leaders Community Council. whelming at first, but now it seems like a breeze. “It’s been very enlightening [to see] how charitable organizations work and it’s

incredible to learn about all the different organizations that are out there in Victoria,” said Dykeman. There are three councils:

one on Vancouver Island, one in Metro Vancouver and one in the Fraser Valley. Each consists of eight youth under the age of 30, four

from the community and four Coast Capital employees The grant money is evenly distributed between the three councils, said Maureen Young, manager of community partnerships and investment at Coast Capital. The council reviews grants form organizations in four different areas: financial, family and social connections, education and health. According Young, the council was created so that young leaders who are already engaged in the community can make decisions about where to best invest Coast Capital’s money. Although he originally wanted to become a lawyer, Dykeman said he is considering going into teaching or even getting involved in the charitable sector after what he has learned on the council. Dykeman’s favourite part of being involved with the

council is hearing the success stories from the organizations applying for grants. “They bring forward people that have been benefited from their different programs and initiatives,” said Dykeman. “I think just hearing their stories is incredible.” Dykeman started on the youth council in April, and Young said he has been a welcome addition. “He is so mature for his age,” said Young. Besides working at Coast Capital and being on the youth council, Dykeman volunteers as a community liaison for the Canadian Cancer Society’s Tour de Rock campaign. He also enjoys learning new skills, such as cooking. “I took a Thai cooking class the other day, and I did burn a few things,” Dykeman admitted. “It’s a learning process.” editor@peninsula newsreview.com

Public hearing on the horizon for proposed five-storey building Series of conditions must be met before building plan can proceed in Sidney

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an exchange of amenities for bonus residential density. The Marker Group has offered undergrounding power and phone lines along Third Street from Beacon Avenue to the north corner of the property, as well as providing a right-of-way for future public access. After Councillor Kenny Podmore excused himself from the meeting (he is employed at the Pier Hotel, owned by The Marker Group), council addressed the concerns expressed by a neighbouring resident. Owners of units in a nearby building on

Second Street have complained in the past about the building’s proposed height and potential loss of views. A resident in the building also stated he felt the plan did not fit with the Town’s Local Area Plan for the downtown core. Randy Humble, Town CAO, stated such plans are flexible and as long as a project meets the intent of such documents (LAP, OCP and zoning bylaws) it could be approved. It doesn’t meet the rules to the letter, Humble said, but does based on context and merit and that is what (the planning depart-

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Fraser Institute study was released last week, showing the share of Canadians’ income going towards governments at all levels has risen from 33.5 per cent in 1961 to 41.8 per cent in 2013. It’s important to put the study into context. The Fraser Institute is a think tank which believes in smaller government, and has steadfastly engaged in many studies over the years to debunk “big government.” Some of those studies have been quite useful, others not so much. The institute also participates in the worldwide “Tax Freedom Day” event, which marks the day when people begin to work for themselves each year, as opposed to the taxman. This year, the date in Canada was June 9. All that said, there is no question that some of the money paid in taxes is not wellspent. While abuses by politicians like Alison Redford or Mike Duffy get the headlines, there are many programs in government of limited or almost no use. One B.C. example is the carbon tax rebate to large corporations, paid by school districts and hospitals with tax dollars. However, as the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives (the polar opposite to the Fraser Institute) notes, it’s very difficult to compare 1961 to 2014. Governments provide medicare now – there was little spending on health care in 1961. That’s where a lot of tax dollars go. There are also many more government programs that redistribute funds to lowerincome Canadians, including the GST credit and the carbon tax credit in B.C. Governments certainly have room to cut. A focus on how much taxes we pay as a percentage of income is useful, because taxpayers need to consider whether we get full value for the money we spend each year. 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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pond water have now been confirmed oday I’ll attempt to cut by environment ministry results, and through the speculation and water and fish from all but fear-mongering that the immediate spill area have swirled around the have been cleared for Mount Polley mine dam human consumption. breach and tell you what’s For an example of acid really known. mine drainage, look up the As Black Press and our Britannia Mine Museum, local publication the Wilnow a reclaimed national liams Lake Tribune reported historic site with a water before and after the incitreatment plant built to dent, the mine reopened in function for hundreds of 2005 after a four-year shutyears. down and was expanding its Before that, acid-prooperation, including the tailTom Fletcher duced toxic metal polings pond. B.C. Views lution drained from the Rising metal prices helped abandoned mine into put 380 unionized employHowe Sound for decades. ees plus management back to work. Early tests at Mount Polley indiMost are now working on rebuilding the tailings dam and cleaning up cate that this sort of long-term water remediation may not be required. the spill site. The initial pulse of suspended sediImperial Metals applied earlier this summer for an increase in water dis- ment didn’t last long enough to affect charge, and was waiting for B.C. gov- fish in most of Quesnel Lake, much ernment approval at the time of the less the Fraser River system. Sediment tests show elevated Aug. 4 dam breach. This was to be the second amend- iron and copper, with “leachability” ment to a water release permit issued results to come. Containment and removal will have to be undertaken. when the mine started up in 1997. On May 24 of this year, Mount It has had a surplus of water due to rain and snow accumulation since it Polley received the first high water opened (under an NDP government, warning in its history. This was not a for those who want to turn everything “breach,” contrary to some reports. The latest water permit application into a political corruption story). The reason water release has been and work to raise the dam took place allowed is that in the absence of acid- after that. It’s not difficult to deduce from producing rock, metal contamination aerial photos what was happening of water is minimized. Imperial Metals’ routine tests with as mine management found ways to rainbow trout in undiluted tailings extend operation, including an under-

ground phase. The pond was filling up with pulverized rock, reducing its capacity to hold water. Most of the accumulation is still there for all to see, as is the cross-section of the dam so abruptly exposed in the wee hours of Aug. 4. It may be months before inspectors and geotechnical engineers can determine the cause of the breach, which occurred with the water level 2.5 metres below the top of the dam, well within permit specifications. Either the design of the earthworks was not adequate, or it was not adequately followed. TV crews have packed up and left, after sucking out the initial drama and retailing every sensational claim they could find. Tourism operators are pleading with people not to turn their backs on the region after that influx of visitors. Professional environmentalists are now exploiting Mount Polley as part of their campaign to de-industrialize B.C. A key propaganda tool is a single picture of a salmon with skin removed from part of its dorsal region. No such fish has been produced, and a single rainbow trout collected the day of the spill is the only confirmed aquatic casualty. Tom Fletcher is legislature reporter and columnist for Black Press.Twitter: @tomfletcherbc Email: tfletcher@blackpress.ca

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LETTERS

Right the wrongs of the past when it comes to overpass

n response to Steven Heywood’s interview with Councillor Steve Price regarding a “good looking crossing” in the Aug. 6 edition of the PNR. Why not look at alternative solutions for Beacon and Hwy. 17, as a means “to look after people’s safety? Why should the automobile trump the pedestrian? Highway 17 divides Sidney like an unsurmountable wall. This project has been re-activated after being dormant for the past 20 plus years. Why not just slow the traffic down, starting at McTavish on the south and the ferry terminal at the north end?

Slow down both north and south bound traffic between these points to 60 km/hr. How? Put in a median with trees and shrubs between these points. Re-connect the west side of our Sidney by linking up Weiler, Beacon, Henry, Mills, Malaview and John. This would make our town complete again and the people on the west side would love being part of this lovely town. Let’s think outside the box a little. A project like an overpass which has been a discussion for the past six years shows me that this is a project that is not garnishing much

favor. It is essential to right the wrongs of the past and to refocus our urban revitalization on the people who live in the communities, rather than the cars that have ruled them for far too long. Imagine what our Sidney would look like, using our ability to create a truly vibrant, desirable, walkable, beautiful community, depends on us transforming our streets into places for people. Michael Owen Sidney

Readers respond: McTavish interchange, Sidney, airport development How about a speed bump? Re: “How about a speed bump?”, Aug. 13, PNR. After almost being t-boned last March (with my young daughter onboard) by a woman who drove straight into the McTavish interchange from Canora (despite the flashing warning sign), the ‘speed bump’ idea suggested by your previous writer gets my absolute support! It’s a simple but brilliant idea. My father-in-law also had a great idea when he suggested that we colour-code the traffic routes. Simple soultions would make it easier for all. Heather Brost North Saanich

Fletcher off the mark with farmers Re: Farm changes a great leap forward (B.C. Views, Aug. 13). Tom Fletcher’s opinions are not shared by any farmers I know. The B.C. govern-

ment’s post-facto “public consultation process” is farcical given that Bill 24, which amends the Agricultural Land Commission Act, was passed this May. An authentic public consultation process should have been multi-year and province-wide, not invitation-only meetings and a one-month-long token public feedback process which highlight yet again the magnitude of our democratic deficit. Fletcher’s analogy to Mao Tse-tung’s Great Leap Forward is apt, however, given B.C.’s democratic deficit and because Mao’s vision gave rise to China’s Great Famine, resulting in tens of millions of deaths. The Great Leap Forward has been defined as “a very expensive disaster.” British Columbians will also pay a high price for the B.C. Liberal scheme to drastically change the ALR, as our food insecurity will increase and farm land even more polluted. The “farming” activities proposed by the B.C. Liberals will reduce the land available to grow food.

Alcohol has very limited nutritional value. The B.C. Liberals’ continued support for industrial agriculture, one of the world’s biggest causes of greenhouse gas emissions, combined with fracking, oil development and anaerobic digesters will further pollute farmland. Manure from organic farms is worth far more as fertilizer than as fodder for anaerobic digesters; only conventional farmers would seek to use their contaminated manure to generate power. The B.C. Liberals need to remember that we all eat, including their buddies in the petroleum and the liquor sectors. Louise Taylor Grand Forks

Sidney one of Canada’s best kept secrets When an interesting work opportunity came up for my husband on the Saanich Peninsula, we decided to move to the Island. Both in our mid fif-

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ties, we had never set foot in Sidney but knew it as a retirement community on Vancouver Island. Although we were concerned that Sidney might be a bit quiet for us, its proximity to the office and the ferry made it our first choice. We’re delighted we made that choice. Sidney’s access to the natural environment is exceptional. On one of our first weekends here, we hopped on our bikes for an early morning ride. Less than 10 minutes later we were riding along beautiful country roads with no one in sight. We have since enjoyed wine and cider tasting, sampling fresh

farm goods and endless spectacular scenery on our bikes. We have also rented kayaks at the Cannery Building to tour around the Little Group islands. And on a daily basis, we enjoy the seaside trail for running and walking. Many of our family and friends have visited from all across Canada and ‘get’ what we have been telling them about this paradise. They are all as surprised as we were at the vibrant retail community and the wonderful local options for food and drink. We have encouraged spending on Beacon Avenue without difficulty. Our most recent visitors never did make it into Victoria, in spite

of their original plan to do so. In our opinion, Sidney is for all ages and it’s one of Canada’s best-kept secrets. It has a tremendous opportunity. Let’s focus on positive stories and positive steps to move us forward. Let’s make your businesses and properties the best they can be – people will flock to our town. Nancy Balcom Sidney

VAA shouldn’t rest on their laurels As a retail planner with a niche specialty in non-aeronautical revenue planning for international airports worldwide, I must congratulate the VAA on achieving 67 per cent in non-aeronautical revenue. Not only will this put them in the top 10 per cent of North American airports but also in the top 10 per cent of all international airports. Victoria’s 67 per cent compares extremely well with Toronto’s

measly 30 per cent, which, as a result, is one of the most expensive airports for air carriers in the world. I do agree that VAA should not rest on its laurels on trying to increase its non-aeronautical revenue. However, I do hope that they will not agree with Sidney Mayor Larry Cross and his enthusiastic support group for their proposed +/- 100,000 sq. ft. “Gateway Shopping Centre” on Beacon Avenue west of the Pat Bay Highway. Such major competition to an already weak downtown Sidney core, which is currently already under threat from +/- 800,000 sq. ft. of competition from the proposed Jesken Town Centre and Sandown Commons shopping centres, could well result in the demise of Sidney as a unique destination. It is possible we could see downtown Sidney’s commercial core being reduced in size by +/- 50 per cent if these projects were to be successful. Richard Talbot Sidney

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Mother daughter team spreading the love in Sidney Steven Heywood News staff

Arms outstretched, Dana Lynn gives a man she’s never met before this moment a big hug. It might have seemed a little awkward out of context but the man returned the hug and a new friend was made, a bond formed. All over a few fresh berries. Sound a tad strange? To put what just happened into perspective, the hug and good will was essentially an economic transaction. Not one we hear about often — trading floors, investments, even basic cash for services — this was an exchange within the gifting or sharing economy. For Lynn’s business in downtown Sidney, this different kind of economy is essential. It comes from a different place than the simple exchange of money for goods and services. It’s a way to connect with people, offer each one something they need and to, well, share the love. At the Love Café on Beacon Avenue, Lynn is trying out this grand experiment of gifting and sharing. In the example above with the hug between new friends, Lynn had just met the man who brought her café some

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Dana Lynn and her daughter Cayla Meuser own the Love Cafe in downtown Sidney. Lynn says she hopes the cafe can be a connection point for the local sharing economy. fresh berries. The fruit allowed Lynn and her business partner, and daughter, Cayla Meuser to make smoothies and more. In exchange, the man with the berries

got a free drink. And that hug. At the root of it, gifting and sharing doesn’t sound all that complicated. For Lynn, however, reaching a point

where she could try something new — like opening a business (the Love Café has been open for nearly two years) and using it to spread the idea of

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a gifting and sharing economy — took a past life to overcome. “I had addictions issues and really had to change my life,” Lynn said. “I needed to become more secure, feed my body better. My immune system was breaking down and I was, back then, basically on my way out. If I didn’t change something, I would probably be very sick right now.” Intervention in her life by her daughter helped get Lynn on a better path. While Lynn said she decided to live for her daughter at that time, she also realized she needed to love herself first. She worked hard to shed the negative around her, change her own words and language to get to a more positive place in her life. A better attitude, she explained, meant

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having better thoughts about herself and looking for the good in the world. “My daughter caught on too. It has been such a beautiful experience as a mother to have your daughter nearby to help find those good places.” The mother-daughter team decided to go into business together. Meuser had experience working for other cafes and juice bars and the two of them found space on Sidney’s Beacon Avenue. They had support along the way to help them get off their feet, and much of their equipment in the café has come from other shops willing to part with it. Almost immediately, Lynn and Meuser were finding gifts and sharing with other businesses in order to establish themselves. Lynn said they hope to make people feel powerful about interacting with them and make all of their customers feel at home. Gifting and sharing make up a portion of their business operations, not all, but it’s here where Lynn said they can really share the love. “I feel the monetary

system can cause a lot of divisions between people,” she explained. “Sharing can help ensure people don’t go without.” It didn’t take long for the idea to catch on, as she put the word out through various social media resources. The goal is to create a place, she said, where people can share what they have or offer a gift. They may not want something in return, but the options are always there. Using connections like Free Exchange Victoria and other online sites, Lynn said they’ve been able to reach like-minded people. Often, they are able to provide the Love Café with what it needs, and in return, Lynn and Meuser can give back from what they produce. There’s also no obligation to give back if you have received something — no pressure and no guilt, especially if the receiver isn’t able to reciprocate. “Paying it forward, we’ve all heard of that,” said Lynn. “That’s all part of this, unconditional giving. It’s a loving process, that’s how I feel.” She admitted the Love Café still has its rent to pay and adheres to the traditional systems of exchange. Still, they seek out as many ways as possible to take part in gifting and sharing. “It’s about everybody getting what they need.” Lynn said she hopes the Love Café can be a hub, a gathering place, where people can ask about gifting and sharing and learn more. She said people’s reaction to the idea, so far, has been positive. “It’s not about money being gained, we want to see people’s hearts opened. It’s about not living for your possessions. That’s not for everyone.” Back to the hug from the beginning of the story. Lynn said that doesn’t happen every day at the Love Café, but it was part of opening up to other people through the idea of sharing something you have with someone who needs it. “There can be no holding back,” Lynn said. “We should be all looking for abundance in our lives.”

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Holman seeking buy-in on affordable housing plan MLA Holman taking stakeholders’ plan to local municipalities Steven Heywood News staff

Gary Holman isn’t after cash for his proposed needs assessment on affordable housing on the Saanich Peninsula, but he says he’s still finding it a hard sell. Sidney council on Aug. 11 gave only halting approval to Holman’s request to support, in principle, joining an advisory committee and providing administrative support. They told Holman, the NDP MLA for Saanich North and the Islands, he would have to get the same support from Central Saanich and North Saanich for Sidney to be completely on board. “I’m not asking for money,” Holman told council during a presentation in which he briefly outlined a recent open house he and federal Green Party leader Elizabeth May held on April 19 on the subject of affordable housing.

“We just want you to support a needs assessment and ideally, to participate, to add value through the three Saanich Peninsula municipalities.” – Gary Holman Stakeholders in the issue in the region agreed then that to address affordable housing issues on the Peninsula, a needs assessment is required. Already, he said that the Capital Regional District’s Henry Kamphof (CRD housing secretariat) has agreed to coordinate the study — as long as the three Peninsula municipalities were going to support it. “So, I’m not after money, so much, but at least buy-in to the project,” he said. Holman added once support is achieved, that will give the coordinator the ability to seek a variety of fund-

Gary Holman ing sources. “We just want you to support a needs assessment and ideally, to participate, to add value through the three Saanich Peninsula municipalities.” Such a study, Holman explained, would help identify local demand and save developers money when it comes time to build. The open house participants discussed the fact that since the CRD Housing Trust fund was established in 2005 — and paid into by local municipalities — there have been no proposals made for affordable housing on the Saanich Peninsula. In his notes on the meeting, Holman outlined that a consultant would likely be hired, with Sidney being asked to administrate the process. Funding for the study could be found through sources like Canada Mortgage and Housing

The District of North Corporation, B.C. Housing and other such Saanich completed a housing study in early organizations. The report stated 2014. It, in part, calls for it could cost around $40,000, depending on the District of North Saanich to complete degree of detail. Out of any completed an affordable housing report would come an study or create a local affordable housing policy on affordable action plan for specific housing. To date, that part projects. Mayor Larry Cross of the North Saanich said his council was, in housing study has not yet been addressed. general, supportive. Council voted to offer its support, conditional editor@peninsula on (MJHP TZY \JJPQ^ Ć^JWX its neighbours doing newsreview.com likewise.

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son, lunch and taxes included. To register, go to www.TIDESgroup.com or call 250-999-2997. The North Saanich Flavour Trail is part of a broader regional Flavour Trails initiative that encourages people to get out and experience the tastes of the Saanich Peninsula! For more information about the North Saanich Flavour Trail, where to pick up a free tour map, and other Flavour Trails activities, visit www.flavourtrails.com or call 250-812-1312. Saanich Peninsula Flavour Trails is managed by the Capital Regional Food and Agriculture Initiatives Roundtable (CRFAIR) with support from local governments and businesses.

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Julie Carter – watch her quick witted dogs round up sheep through gates and other obstacles. This year’s demonstrations will be held in the fields at Epicure Selections on West Saanich Road. There will be one show each day from 12 noon to 1:00 p.m. Victoria Lavender and White House Stables are also back on the route. Breathe in the fragrance of over 30

types of lavender at Victoria Lavender, including culinary varieties. Visit with a diverse collection of farm animals and rare birds. On Sunday, White House Stables offers guided tours of the heritage farm between 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. This is a great site for kids with lots of livestock – cows, pigs, champion thoroughbred race horses, and Pedro the donkey. Please, leave your dogs at home – no dogs allowed at these or other venues on the Trail. Steve Duck of TIDES hosts a twowheel Sunday Flavour Cycle, a relaxing 25 km ride with lots of time to experience the many flavour stops, starting (9:30 a.m.) and finishing at the Roost Farm Centre. The fee for this escorted and fully supported ride is $65 a per-

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Flavour Trail schedule in North Saanich SATURDAY, AUGUST 23 8 North Saanich Farm Market 1 Domaine Rochette 3 Fruit Trees and More 5 Holy Trinity Tea and Cemetery Tour 6 Melinda’s Biscotti 7 Muse Winery & Muse Bistro 9 The Roost Farm Centre 10 Russell Nursery 11 Snowdon House 12 Victoria Lavender 13 Sheep Herding Demonstration

SUNDAY, AUGUST 24 1 Domaine Rochette 2 Dominion Brook Park 4 Greene’s Farm 7 Muse Winery & Muse Bistro 9 The Roost Farm Centre 10 Russell Nursery 11 Snowdon House 12 Victoria Lavender 13 Sheep Herding Demonstration 14 White House Stables 15 Wild Edge Garden Farm 16 The Flavour Cycle

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Want more information? Our event brochure and website include a complete description of events! You can pick up at brochure at all venues, the North Saanich Municipal Hall, North Saanich Farm Market and other convenient locations. You can also download a copy of the brochure from our website.

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ery on Friday, August 22, beginning at 6 p.m. You’ll enjoy a harvest table filled with locally farmed products, including the Bistro Muse Salad, Wine Maker’s Ribs, “Build Your Own” Beef or Veggie burgers, Corn on the Cob, all followed by a scrumptious mixed berry crumble (download the complete menu at FlavourTrails.com). Enjoy fiddlin’ tunes by Clarence Boudreau. Tickets are $29 per person and are available through Muse Winery (250-656-2552). Don’t wait – the event sold out last year! www.musewinery.ca

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We love dogs, but please leave your pooch at home for this farm event. Planning to cycle the Flavour Trail? Visit our website (www.FlavourTrails.com) for information and ideas.

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Saanich Harvest Days September 2014

Saanich Harvest BBQ Friday, September 12

Open 7 days a week 505 Quayle Rd Saanich 250-479-6162

5–8 pm Prepared by Nourish

Tickets $30 | Call 250-479-6162

Fall Plant Sale

www.hcp.ca

September 13-14

Gary Holman, MLA

Saanich North and the Islands 250-655-5711 / 1-855-955-5711 gary.holman.mla@leg.bc.ca www.garyholman.ca

2014-08-15 5:31 PM

Farm Fresh Flavours Local produce, herbs, flowers, preserves, bread, crafts & more

Saturdays | 9am – 1pm Live music! June 7 – Oct 11 (Thanksgiving)

Your community market since 1991 Saanich Fairground – 1528 Stelly’s Cross Rd

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Join me on the North Saanich Flavour Trail!

The North Saanich Flavour Trail begins with an evening celebrating the bounty of the Peninsula with a fabulous kick-off BBQ at Muse Win-

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Deep Cove

13 1

Derrick Rd Norris Rd

John Rd

4 Patricia Bay

Glamorgan Rd

Munro Rd

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Willingdon Rd

Sorbet Demonstration – Saturday and Sunday @ 12 noon McTavish Rd

NORTH SAANICH Coles Bay

Tourist Information

1890 Mills Road, North Saanich | 250.658.3419

www.snowdonhouse.ca 2

Thanks to for putting together this special section.

www.FlavourTrails.com

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Thanks to our 2014 sponsors and supporters!

Facebook: /FlavourTrails Twitter: @FlavourTrails Email: info@flavourtrails.com Phone: 250-812-1312

St. John’s United Church 10990 West Saanich Road

Sunday worship – 10 a.m.

Programs for youth and children We are pleased to support the

North Saanich Farm Market Saturday mornings June – October 9:30 - 12:30

www.victoriaairport.com

Wain Rd

➤ Come out and enjoy the 9.3km Multi-use path

Swartz Bay Ferry Terminal

Downey Rd

17A

Chalet Rd

Saanich Peninsula Flavour Trails is managed by CR-FAIR with support from the Flavour Trails Advisory Committee

Councillor Celia Stock North Saanich

250-655-3437

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Kickoff BBQ at Muse Winery

Enjoy the 8th Annual North Saanich Flavour Trail!

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Niall Paltiel a growing voice in Central Saanich Support Peninsula agriculture.

See you along the Peninsula Flavour Trails! www.niallpaltiel.ca Authorized by Niall Paltiel, financial agent

We love dogs, but please leave your pooch at home for this farm event. Planning to cycle the Flavour Trail? Visit our website (www.FlavourTrails.com) for information and ideas.

Come visit Sidney-by-the-Sea! Dine in our many fine restaurants and enjoy the local flavours of quality Peninsula food and wine.

www.sidney.ca

QUALITY PLANTS & KNOWLEDGEABLE STAFF 1370 Wain Road, North Saanich russellnursery@telus.net 250-656-0384

www.russellnursery.com

AVAILABLE NOW: BLACKBERRIES & STRAWBERRIES Jams, Syrups 100% Pure Natural Juice 6929 Veyaness Road off Keating X Rd. • 250.652.0182

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Saanich Peninsula Flavour Trails this weekend Andrea Peacock News staff

Step into the country life this weekend with the annual Saanich Peninsula Flavour Trails. “The purpose is to celebrate our farmers and farming in North Saanich [and on the Peninsula],” said Alice Finall, mayor of North Saanich. “I’m very excited because I think we’re getting into broader aspects of farming and how important it is for our community.” Finall added the success of last year’s Flavour Trails gave organizers something to build on this year. “We have more participation from every community on the Peninsula including Saanich,” she said. The Saanich Peninsula Flavour Trails event kicks off with a barbecue at Muse Winery on Friday at 6 p.m. (tickets for the event are $29). Flavour Trails coordinator Robert Thompson said he advises booking tickets ahead of time, (call the Muse Winery at 250-6562552 to reserve.) On Sunday, there will be a 25km Flavour Cycle tour. Participants will cycle from the Roost Farm Centre in North Saanich at 9:30 a.m. along the country roads of the Saanich Peninsula and visit the Flavour Trail events and locations along the way. The ride will end back

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The Victoria Lavender Farm in North Saanich is one of many stops in this year’s Saanich Peninsula Flavour Trails event. at the Roost Farm Centre at around 4:30 p.m. said Thompson.

The cost is $65, which includes an escorted ride, lunch and taxes.

Cyclists are asked to register for the ride by calling 250-999-2997.

awareness of what is going on in the large Saanich Peninsula agricultural community. “It’s designed to get people out to farms and other venues to learn about the process of growing food in that area and ultimately to create some economic stimulus for people who are producing food,” said Thompson. Thompson said one of the events he is most looking forward to is the West Coast Canine Academy Sheep Herding, which takes place on Saturday and Sunday at Epicure Selections fields (10555 West Saanich Rd.) There will be one demonstration per day from noon to 1 p.m. On Sunday, there will also be guided tours of White House Stables between 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. People will get the chance to see various animals from chickens to thoroughbred race horses, to jersey cows and spotted pigs. “That’s a great family site,” said Thompson of the stables. For a complete list of the 16 Saanich Peninsula Flavour Trails activities and locations, visit flavourtrails. com and download the full brochure or use the pullout on the previous two pages.

Thompson said the Flavour Trails events are a good chance to create

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THE ARTS

Mary’s Bleue Moon helping Lions Food Bank Fundraiser culminates in dinner and dance event on Saturday, Sept. 13 Steven Heywood News staff

From now until Sept. 13, Mary’s Bleue Moon restaurant in Sidney is raising money and collecting food donations. After seeing a call out for help stocking the shelves at the Sidney Lions Food Bank in a recent edition of the Peninsula News Review, the restaurant decided to do its part. “We saw the need of the food bank in the paper,” says restaurant employee Mike Politano, “and we have a couple of customers who volunteer there.” So, to help out, the restaurant is taking donations of food and cash and offering customers an incentive for doing their part. Politano said they purchased an iPad and will be giving it away when their fundraising effort ends with a dinner and dance on Sept. 13. Mary’s Bleue Moon is hosting the event and will also be giving away

COMING UP IN ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT • The 2014 First Nations, Inuit and Metis Art Show at the Mary Winspear Centre runs until Sept. 4 Mondays through Saturdays from 9 a.m. until 5 p.m. (9 p.m. on Thursdays) and Sundays from noon to 5 p.m. This is a unique art show featuring First Nations artists from across Canada. Local Coast Salish artists, Northwest Coast artist as well as Metis, Mohawk, Blackfoot, Cree, Ojibwa, Navajo, Inuit and Chickasaw Nations artist’s work will be featured. Carving, weaving, prints, fabric art, drums, rattles, pottery, beading, leather work, painting, jewelry and more. For more information visit www.marywinspear.ca. • Victoria Summer Choir presents Forgotten Gems from Classical to Pop with full orchestra and band directed by Maestro Simon Leung on Sunday, Aug. 24 at St. Elizabeth’s Church in Sidney (10030 Third St.) at 3 p.m. Tickets ($20) are available from Ivy’s Bookshop, Long & McQuade and Russell Books in Victoria and Tanner’s Books in Sidney. Tickets are also available from choir members and at the door. For more information visit www.victoriasummerchoir. ca or email cchay@live.ca.

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Mary’s Bleue Moon restaurant staff Micola and Mike Politano (from left), Arlene Clark, Val Clark and Adam Hill are collecting donations of food and cash for the Sidney Lions Food Bank. a Thrifty Foods gift card and will have a silent auction as well. Tickets for the dinner and

dance — featuring the Craig Henderson Trio — are $20 each with half of the proceeds

going towards the food bank. The dinner starts at 6:30 p.m. on Sept. 13 and Politano said it’ll go

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• The Vintage, Retro and Collectibles Show takes place Sunday, Aug. 31 at 9:30 a.m. at the Mary Winspear Centre. Meet over sixty vintage, retro and collectibles enthusiasts brought together for the biggest show and sale on Vancouver Island. Entry to the show is $4 from 9:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. There is an early bird charge of $20 at 8:30 a.m. Children are free when accompanied by an adult. Info, 250-744-1807.

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Support Sidney Elementary School’s Hot Breakfast Program at a pancake breakfast this Friday morning. Hale Hughesman Chartered Accountants is hosting the breakfast for the fifth year in a row. Each year they choose a different cause to support. “One of our staff member’s moms [who] is a retired teacher from Sidney Elementary told us about the need,” said Elaine Hughesman, partner at Hale Hughesman Chartered Accountants. The Hot Breakfast program pro-

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Ronan, Cat and Diane Gauthier enjoy the fare at the 2012 Hale Hughesman Pancacke Breakfast. vides hot breakfast to kids who come to school in the morning

without having breakfast. There are approximately 295

students at Sidney Elementary, and about 50 to 60 of them use the Hot Breakfast program, said Hughesman. Hughesman hopes to raise enough money to formalize the breakfast program at the school. Currently teachers at the school fund it on an informal basis by buying food when they see it on sale. “We want to give them an actual fund to be able to use,” said Hughesman, adding their goal is to raise $2,500. Last year’s breakfast raised $720 for the Sidney Lions Food Bank. Nutrition is an important part of children’s education, said Hughesman.

“If a third of them aren’t getting properly educated due to lack of nutrition . . . we can help that and encourage the learning process.” The Flipping Pancakes for Kids breakfast will be on Friday, Aug. 22 from 8 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. in the parking lot of Hale Hughesman Chartered Accountants at 9768 Third St. in Sidney. Cost is by donation, with all funds going to the breakfast program at Sidney Elementary. Past pancake breakfasts have supported groups like the KnappFisher family (son Tristan suffers from muscular dystrophy) and the Sidney Lions Food Bank. editor@peninsula newsreview.com

Sea star wasting disease being charted in Saanich Inlet SAANICH PENINSULA — This summer, the sea stars of the Saanich Inlet have been hit with a disease known as sea star mass wasting. The disease began on the West Coast roughly one year ago. Afflicted sea stars begin to show lesions and growths, followed by a deflated appearance, deteriorating limbs, and death. In some areas, sea star mortality can be well over 50% for some species. While the disease does not affect all species of sea stars in the same way, it has had an effect on many different species. It has caused major depopulations for sun stars, purple stars, and mottled stars, while species such as the leather star appear to be relatively unaffected. Jessica Schultz, of the Vancouver Aquarium Howe Sound research centre, explains that

the disease compromises the outer skin of the sea star, making it susceptible to bacteria and fungus found within the ocean. She explains that researchers are not certain about what the disease is, or what has caused the recent outbreak. Some theories make a correlation between rising water temperatures and the outbreak of the disease. Schultz also mentions that it is mostly regions of water closer inland that are more affected, but that data is inconclusive to make a strong generalization. The Saanich Inlet was initially hit earlier this year, seeing the disintegration of the majority of the inlet’s purple ochre stars. With the help of volunteers, local non-profits SeaChange Marine Conservation Society and Saanich Inlet Protection Society have been monitoring the sea stars within

Seastar wasting is being seen in the waters of the Saanich Inlet. Photo courtesy of SeaChange

the inlet, reporting data to the Vancouver aquarium. Observers monitored a mortality rate of roughly 90% for the purple ochre star, a serious depletion of the inlet’s sea star population. Whether sea star populations will recover to their previ-

ous levels is unsure. Schultz says that many juvenile sea stars have been spotted, but cannot definitively say whether they will be immune to the disease or not. However, due to the mobility of sea star larvae, areas that have been depopulated

should see a quick return of sea star populations. Sea stars are voracious predators of shell fish, and with the absence of many sea stars, urchin and shell fish populations may grow and change existing marine ecosystems. — Submitted by SeaChange Society

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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. victoria summEr Choir presents Forgotten Gems from Classical to Pop with full orchestra and band directed by Maestro Simon Leung on Sunday, Aug. 24 at St. Elizabeth’s Church in Sidney (10030 Third St.) at 3 p.m. Tickets are available from Ivy’s Bookshop, Long & McQuade and Russell Books in Victoria and Tanner’s Books in

Sidney. Tickets are also available from choir members and at the door. For more information visit www. victoriasummerchoir. ca or email cchay@ live.ca. advEnturE map Challenge at the Tod Inlet Nature Float. Don’t miss out on free family activities this summer! Try the Tod Inlet Nature Float’s Adventure Map challenge. Win up to $30 in prizes by finding treasure sites hidden in beautiful Gowlland Tod Park. Walk the trails of this serene forest and learn about its rich cultural and historical background, or pack a picnic to enjoy outside. Ask about our informative plant walk tour around the park for groups of four or more. All activities are available Tuesdays to Saturdays from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. until Aug. 27. Free parking on Wallace Drive. For directions, call 250480-9292. Activities are offered by SeaChange Marine Conservation Society and the Saanich Inlet Protection Society,

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canadian FEdEration of University Women Saanich Peninsula provides scholarships for deserving students in our community. The annual gigantic book sale fundraiser takes place Saturday, Aug. 23 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Plaza between Tim Horton’s and the Liquor store on Beacon Avenue.

Thursday mornings from 9 to 10 a.m. from Sept. 4 to Oct. 23; Monday evenings from 5 to 6 p.m. Sept. 8 to Oct. 23. $80 for each eight week session. These classes are designed for 50+, and help improve balance, flexibility, breathing and over-all wellbeing. Call to register 250-656-5537.

Kid stuff

Bookshop, located in Tanner’s Books at the corner of Beacon and Fourth in Sidney, invites young readers to join them on Saturday, Aug. 23 and 30 any time between 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. to have some fun with their favourite characters and books. There is no charge for the activities and everyone is welcome. On Saturday, Aug. 23, they can go “Klutz Krazy.” Klutz craft kits are a hit with kids, and great for summer road trips or rainy day fun. On August 30, kids are invited to explore the wacky world of Captain Underpants. If you’re wondering who this Captain Underpants fellow is, you might consider donning your best super hero outfit and stopping by Tanner’s Books to find out. The summer events are planned and facilitated by long-time Tanner’s Books staff member Tricia Kearns. For more information see www.tannersbooks. com or visit www. facebook.com/ TannersBooks.

summEr rEading Club at the Sidney North Saanich Library. Children up to 12 years of age are invited to join the thE pEninsula “Funny Business” strokE Recovery Summer Reading Club meets Mondays Club. Kids receive from 10:30 a.m. reading records to to 1:30 p.m. at track their reading, the Seventh Day and contests, prize Adventist Church on draws, and special Willingdon Road in events are held Sidney. Speech and throughout the exercise therapies summer. Registration offered. Spouses, is free and runs until caregivers, everyone Aug. 23. For more welcome. Bring a bag information, call 250lunch. Contact Lyall 656-0944. Copeland for more summEr rEading information at 250saanich pEninsula club Wrap-Up Party 652-3016. toastmastErs – The Great Smartini Fall prEvEntion meets every Tuesday at the Sidney North Classes SHOAL from 7:30 p.m. at Saanich Library. Let’s Activity Centre, the Sidney North celebrate a summer every Tuesday and Saanich library in the full of reading and Thursday from Sept. Nell Horth room. Do fun. Join The Great 9 to Oct. 16 (12 you want to develop Smartini for a magic sessions) from 10 to better speaking skills, show featuring Jo Jo 11 a.m. $95. These learn to think quickly Coconut – Canada’s OSTEOFIT classes are and clearly on your only talking chimp! specifically designed feet and build strong Grand prize winners for both men and leadership skills? will be announced women who may Contact Gwen at 250and there will be be at risk of falling. 656-3738 for more cake for everyone. All Class limited to 10 information. ages. Saturday, Aug. participants. Call to saanich pEninsula 23 from 2:30 to 3:30 register 250-656Toastmasters Open p.m. Please call 2505537. House takes place 656-0944 to register. rEgistration is noW Tuesday, Aug. 26 summEr rEading Fun underway for Yoga at 7:30 p.m. at for Kids at Tanner’s classes at SHOAL the Sidney North Books. The Children’s Activity Centre: Saanich library in the Nell Horth Room. Come see m p SEg 24 • 2-4 what Toastmasters U O un Au is all about and how N eH Dr. S n E OPResthav you can benefit. For 7 5 104 more information contact Gwen at 250-656-3738 or go to http://1288. toastmasters.org. sidnEy sistEr Oh Island in the Sun Ocean Walks Anyone? citiEs association 1232 square feet, two Bedroom, two bath SUITE Desirable Oceanfront, Private end unit Home on meets third Thursday LIFESTYLE in Marina Park, a 45 year-plus community Resthaven Island. From your lovely patio garden, of the month at (Relatives 19 years+ may reside also!). 2011 enjoy the tranquil ocean setting! 1944 luxurious the Sidney North Updated Sunroom tile flooring, Energy Star Windows, sq.ft. with living room, formal dining, and den, 3 Saanich Library New Bathroom sinks and Stove. Smartly Designed vast bedroom and baths! The Master boasts an (Nell Horth Room) Kitchen with pull-out Pantry, Dishwasher, and Plenty Oceanside deck, and ensuite. Lovely Ocean View at 7 p.m. Help of Storage. Very Affordable, with Heat and Hot kitchen with eating nook, close to your BBQ patio. us build our Water included. Located steps from the Ocean and Attached double garage for the hobbyist. Sidney sister relationships Marinas, close to the Ferries, Airport, and several shops and Boat moorage is a short walk/drive away. with Anacortes, Call today! $749,000 parks and trails. $215,000

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victoria thErapEutic riding Association provides a riding program for children and adults with disabilities. If you enjoy horses and people, this would appeal to you. No experience is necessary, (we provide training), however, volunteers must be 16 years of age or older. Classes are held Monday through Thursday in the mornings and Tuesday through Thursday in the afternoons. Please contact volunteer@ vtra.ca or call 778426-0506 for more information. thE bE WEll clinic at the Shoal Centre in Sidney, holds a blood pressure clinic every Monday from 1 to 2 p.m. If you are an RN who has a free hour once or twice a month, please consider joining our group of volunteers! For information, contact Maureen at 250-656-2489. thE sidnEy FinE art Show needs volunteers to facilitate adjudication (from Sept. 7 to 10) and the show (from Oct. 14 to 19.) For more information and to sign up visit: www. sidneyfineartshow.ca/ volunteers.

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Motor Gathering

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The Vancouver Island Motor Gathering was a huge success Sunday on the Saanich Peninsula. Auto enthusiasts, families and foodies flocked to the Viscount Aero Centre for the event, presented by the German Auto Import Network. Proceeds went to the Children’s Health Foundation of Vancouver Island and Saanich Peninsula Hospital Foundation.

More than $75k raised for charity

Local car enthusiasts joined the German Auto Import Network and a whole host of community supporters Sunday to raise more than $75,000 for Island families at the 2014 Vancouver Island Motor Gathering. Hosted at the Viscount Aero Centre Arnold Lim/News staff Jane Bowers of the Children’s Health Foundation of Vancouver Island in Sidney, the sun-filled day showcased and Cindy Mui of the German Auto Import Network hold a cheque for a wide variety of unique collector cars including a rare collection of airplanes, $45,131.40 presented to the foundation on Sunday. automobiles from Rudi Koniczek and Tim Quocksister, and motorcycles from the Deeley Motorcycle Exhibition. A summer highlight for two decades (previously held at the Queen Alexandra Centre for Children’s Health), the event raised much-needed funds for both the Children’s Health Foundation of Vancouver Island and the Saanich Peninsula Hospital Foundation. More than 2,800 visitors and some 200 collector vehicles of all makes, models and years packed out the venue. Awards were presented in a variety of categories, from Most Original, Best Classic Post-War and Best Street Rod to Best Classic Motorcycle, Best Muscle Car and Best of Show. The family-friendly event had activities for all ages and included the always-popular Tom Thumb safety cars, a bouncy castle, facepainting, a salmon barbecue, live music and more. For more information on the event, Steven Heywood/News staff Steven Heywood/News staff May Fadden of Victoria polishes up her 2002 Porche A vintage Ferrari and a Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren were just a see motorgathering.com. Boxter S during the Vancouver Island Motor Gathering few of the supercars on display during the Vancouver Island Motor — News staff last Sunday. Gathering.

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SALE, Leonard Alfred

April 19, 1916 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; August 03, 2014 Leonard passed away peacefully on August 03, 2014 at Island View Place in Saanich, BC. He was born and grew up in North Vancouver before it became a huge city. During his early adult years, he worked on the steamships which sailed up and down the Inside Passage to Skagway and points north. He also worked for a few summers on the paddle wheelers on the Yukon River. With the War looming, he joined the RCAF, and was sent over to England as a bomber air frame mechanic. When he fell ill overseas, he met â&#x20AC;&#x153;a lovely lady and a stellar nurseâ&#x20AC;?, Elizabeth (Betty) Pattinson, and in September, 1944 they were married. Upon returning to Canada, they set up a home in North Vancouver, and Leonard went to work for Unemployment Insurance Canada. He eventually rose to the position of Regional Adjudicator, the only one in all of BC. After his retirement, they moved to Galiano Island, where together, they built a small house by hand and were self sufficient for many years. On Leonardâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 80th birthday, they climbed Mt. Galiano on Galiano Island, said goodbye to the Island, and began a new life chapter in Sidney. Following some health issues just over a year ago, they moved to Island View Place, where they gained a whole new family. Leonard had a wonderful, full life. He was a true gentleman with an irrepressible sense of humour. He loved the outdoors, walking and hiking late into his 80â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s. Gardening and oil painting were hobbies at which he excelled, and he loved chocolate! He is survived by the love of his life and his wife of 70 years, Betty, and by his nieces and nephews Carol, Gary, Barry, Donna, Leanne, and Crystal. He was the last Sale of his generation, and with his passing, a whole page in the Sale family history book is turned. He will be missed. The family wishes to thank the staff at Island View Place and Dr. Byrne for their compassion, care and great support over the past several months.

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32 Years of being 'an Island Original' At Quality Foods, we love where we live and we love what we do. Which is why we are expanding across the Island. In 2015 we plan to open another new store in View Royal Victoria and other expansion plans are currently underway throughout the Island. We are looking for people who: â&#x20AC;˘ Look forward to exciting, new challenges â&#x20AC;˘ Want to be part of an expanding grocery company â&#x20AC;˘ Enjoy being part of an innovative and creative group â&#x20AC;˘ Have management experience in the grocery business If youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re the right person, join our team and hit the ground running as new opportunities arise! Help us in creating unique and genuine customer and employee experiences as we continue to grow. We re committed to building a team that does the right thing for our customers, team members and communities. Requirements Multiple yearsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; experience in a managerial or supervisory role in the grocery business

Contact us with your resume today! Attention: Lyall Woznesensky Quality@QualityFoods.com Quality Foods is a Platinum Member of the Canada's Best Managed Companies program, with award-winning stores on Vancouver Island and Powell River. To learn more about QF and browse our current postings, go to QualityFoods.com

PCL ENERGY now hiring Journeyperson: Pipefitters, Millwrights ($40+/hr) and Scaffolders ($38+/hr) for immediate shutdown work on an industrial project in Vanscoy, SK. LOA of $145/day worked, travel and bonuses paid! We offer competitive wages and benefits. Call 780-468-8026 or email resume: pclenergyjobs@pcl.com

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VOLUNTEERS PACIFIC INSTITUTE FOR SPORT EXCELLENCE needs volunteers to assist with the organization and delivery of a celebration on August 23rd 2014 honoring the 20th anniversary of the 1994 Commonwealth Games. Call Volunteer Victoria at 250-386-2269. SAANICH Neighbourhood Place seeks a volunteer receptionist to answer phone calls & greet clients as needed. Other tasks may include data entry, filing, and email correspondence. Call Volunteer Victoria at 250-386-2269. SALVATION ARMY- Addictions Rehabilitation Centre is looking for a volunteer to help provide a safe and welcoming environment for people of all faiths, cultures, and ethnicities. Must be prepared to provide Christian spiritual guidance to those interested. Call Volunteer Victoria at 250-386-2269. SANDRINGHAM CARE CENTRE is looking for volunteers to help provide a spa day for its residents. Experience providing esthetic services such as manicures and hand massages an asset! Call Volunteer Victoria at 250-386-2269. SPORTABILITY VICTORIA needs six volunteers to sell raffle tickets for a meat draw. All proceeds go to the boccia players for the rental of gym equipment, and transportation to tournaments throughout BC and elsewhere. Call Volunteer Victoria at 250-386-2269. THE DIDI SOCIETY is looking for volunteers to assist with marketing and online sales. Must be a team player! Experience w/web design & social media an asset. Call Volunteer Victoria at 250-386-2269. THE FIRST Open Heart Society is looking for a Director to sit on the Board to discuss operations of the Society. No previous exp. required; a passion for the organizationâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s objectives a must! Call Volunteer Victoria at 250-386-2269. VICTORIA WOMENâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S Transition House, seeking board members. http://www.transi tionhouse.net/news-events/

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VOX ZENITH 27” TV. works very well, only $50. 250-4727274.

STEEL BUILDINGS. ”Steel overstock sale!” 20x20 $4,055. 25x24 $4,650. 30x32 $6,586. 32x34 $7,677. 40x48 $12,851. 47x70 $17,899. One end wall included. Pioneer Steel 1-800668-5422. or visit us online at: www.pioneersteel.ca

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

$$$ TOP CA$H PAID $$$. For ALL unwanted Vehicles, any condition. Call (250)885-1427.

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

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

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.

FRIENDLY FRANK 2 LARGE HEALTHY house plants, $30 each. Call (778)426-3424. 2 MATCHING whicker and light wood stools, exc. cond., $15 ea. Call (250)652-4621 APPROX 3LBS of beads & supplies $25. 10 screwdrivers $10. (778)265-1615. DISHES- “CRECENT”, fine china, complete set of 6, good cond, $15. (250)595-3729. LG CELL phone, almost new w/leather magnetic case, $64. Ask for Mike,(778)432-2822. NEW: 2 sleeping bags, $15 ea. 2 stacking coolers, $15. Call (250)652-3606. SINGER SEWING Machinecommercial, heavy duty+ table/stool, $99. (250)385-5282.

NON SHEDDING, HYPO ALLERGENIC “WHOODLES” FOR SALE 6 adorable Wheaton terrier + Moyen poodle puppies ready to go to their new homes in 3 weeks! $1100. Excellent temperament, incredibly smart! References available! Call Barb anytime: 250-642-6089 250-216-2944 barbthebarber@shaw.ca

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

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REAL ESTATE FOR SALE BY OWNER CADBORO BAY- Queenswood. 5 bdrm character home, newly reno’d. Municipal assessment, $627,000. By appointment only! 2584 Arbutus. Call (250)888-0609 or email: johannalfred@hotmail.com

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

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

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

ELECTRICAL (250)217-3090.ELECTRICIAN Lic.#3003. 25 yrs exp. Renos, new homes, knob & tube replace. Sr.Disc.No job too small 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 250-882-3129; AURICLE Luscious lawns happy hedgesgrand gardens. Sprinkler design & repair.

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

GRAND XTERIOR CleaningGutter, windows, de-moss, p wash. We clean your neighbours house. 250-380-7778.

HANDYPERSONS 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

HAULING AND SALVAGE $20 & Up Garbage & Garden waste removal. Senior Disc. Free estimates. 250-812-2279. CLEAN-UP SPECIAL. You load bins, size 12 yard $100 plus dump fee or we do it all. Call 250-361-6164. FAMILY MAN Hauling. Call Chris for all your hauling needs. 250-920-8463. GARBAGE, DEMOLITION, compost, attics & basements. Refuse Sam. (250)216-5865. 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. JUNK REMOVAL 7 days / wk. Fast Service, Best Prices!! Free quotes. (250)857-JUNK.

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.

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

Moving to Lower Mainland? Empty Truck August 26/27 Exp’d Moving Company. What have you. Call collect: John Fitzpatrick 604-779-2278

PAINTING ALFRED, ALFRED Quality Painting. Wholesale, Discounts! 50 years experience. 250-382-3694. A PROFESSIONAL Woman painter. Karen Bales Painting & Wall coverings. Over 25yrs exp. Free est. 250-514-5220. 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 DEPENDABLE PAINTER and drywall repair. Free estimates. References available. Call Joseph - 250-686-0663. I take pride in my work! ✫ 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.

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

STUCCO/SIDING STUCCO REPAIRMAN- Stucco & Painting Specialist. 50 years experience. Free estimates. Dan, 250-391-9851.

WINDOW CLEANING ABBA EXTERIORS Gutter & window cleaning. Power washing. Roof de-mossing. Pkg discounts. WCB. (778)433-9275. BLAINE’S WINDOW WASHING. Serving Sidney & Brentwood since 1983. Average house $35. 250-656-1475 BOB’S WINDOW Cleaning. Roof demoss, Gutters. Licensed and affordable. 250-884-7066. 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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