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MP was locked down in Ottawa Elizabeth May on Parliament shooting: ‘Time seems to have stopped’ Daniel Palmer News staff

MP Elizabeth May and her staff were locked down Wednesday morning in Ottawa after at least one gunman bypassed security and shots rang out at Parliament Hill. One gunman, who reportedly shot a soldier guarding the National War Memorial that morning, is dead after he stormed the halls of Parliament Hill, just metres from where a Conservative caucus meeting was being held. May said she was passing through the area where the gunman was shot about 20 minutes prior to the incident. “Eight of us (were) huddled together in one space, and we (were) told to stay away from windows and doors,” May told Black Press Wednesday. “I don’t know what to anticipate. At this point, time seems to have stopped.” MPs and other witnesses on Twitter reported several shots fired inside Centre Block. MP Michelle Rempel, who was meeting with her Conservative caucus at the time of the shooting, tweeted: “Is it clear people? Shots were outside caucus room.” Early reports indicate there were shooters in the area. May and her staff have confirmed that Victoria-area MPs Murray Rankin and Randall Garrison — who were meeting for their weekly caucus meeting across the street from Parliament Hill — are safe. Please see: May shocked at security bypass, page 4

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Sidney’s mayoral candidates, from left, Cliff McNeil-Smith, Steve price, Steve Duck and Don Amos answer questions at the Support Our Sidney mayoral forum Tuesday evening at the Mary Winspear Centre.

Four strong mayoral candidates No clear standouts at SOS forum Tuesday night as election battle heats up Steven Heywood News staff

Plenty of people were asking just who emerged as the front runner out of Tuesday evening’s Sidney mayors’ forum at the Mary Winspear Centre. This early in the runup to voting day —

and after only the first major forum on the Saanich Peninsula — that’s no surprise. What the Support Our Sidney-hosted event did show, however, was four strong candidates who will be fighting for each and every vote on Nov. 15. Candidates Cliff McNeil-Smith, Steve Duck, Steve Price and Don Amos spoke to

a large audience in the Charlie White Theatre during the two-hour session. While not every question people had was asked of the quartet, those that did get asked and answered addressed the most common issues facing Sidney. Please see: Interim leadership possible, page 9

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SIDNEY – To help pay tribute to the veterans living on the Saanich Peninsula, the Peninsula News Reivew hopes some of our readers might share their stories about how these men and women are making a difference in their community today — and how they served their country in the past and right up to modern times. We encourage people to contact us at 250-656-1151, ext. 128 or by email to editor@peninsulanewsreview.com — on or before Oct. 31. We’ll help share your stories with our readers prior to November 11.

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SIDNEY – The B.C. government this week has acknowledged the first report from Isobel Mackenzie, the province’s first seniors advocate. Health Minister Terry Lake on Oct. 22 said the advocate has identified housing and related issues as the focus of her first independant report. Lake stated his ministry will be reviewing Mackenzie’s report and recommendations. — News staff

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Mayor’s Task Force chair Mark Dickinson says it will be up to the next council to act on the key recommendations made by the group. Dickinson said he thinks this will get Sidney’s economic development on the right track.

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High rents and competition ranks high among the concerns retail business owners have in the Town of Sidney and the mayor’s task force on downtown revitalization is calling on the municipality to take a more active role in economic development. Task force chair Mark Dickinson on Oct. 20 presented to Town council the final report of the group’s activities since it was established in April by Mayor Larry Cross. While the report is fairly broad in scope, Dickinson said the task force’s final key recommendations all relate to the 108 action items determined by the group. “These key recommendations,” he said, “will have the most significant impact.” The task force is asking the Town to actively formalize an economic development function. It also asks the Town to review taxation, planning and other policies that may inhibit — or enhance — economic development. The task force also recommends that Sidney

The Mayor’s Task Force on Downtown Revitalization also looked into Sidney’s business tax rate policy. Their goal is to provide context for future recommendations to council on tax rates. The task force’s earlier suggestions this past summer suggested the Town consider lowering the business tax rate. Their report shows Sidney to be in the middle of the pack among CRD municipalities when it comes to their business tax rate. With a rate of 7.35, Sidney is below the CRD average of 9.08. For a commercial property assessed in 2014 at the average of $776,425, it would pay $5,708 in municipal taxes ($13,627 including school and other regional taxes). In 2013, the average assessed commercial property was valued at $745,760, paying $5,494 in municipal tax ($13,177 overall). The represents an increase of just over 4% in assessed value and a 3.90% increase in municipal tax (3.42% increase overall). The report notes the Sidney Business Improvement Area Society’s levy is not included in these stats.

support the ongoing marketing efforts of the downtown business improvement area society and to start planning for physical improvement to the downtown — such as gateway and wayfinding signage, Beacon Wharf improvements and other revitalization initiatives. “Our job was to develop a

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“If you were trying to pick a place where this could never happen, Centre Block would be it,” she said. “It’s very upsetting and our thoughts are with the soldier who was shot and the security team keeping us safe.” For more on the shooting and its aftermath, go to www.peninsulanewsreview.com. — Saanich News

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Community vision needs updating Cliff McNeil-Smith seeks mayor’s chair in Town of Sidney Sidney needs to renew its vision, says mayoral candidate Cliff McNeil-Smith. The owner of Tanner’s Books on Beacon Avenue has thrown his hat into the ring in the Nov. 15 civic election and is calling for a review of the Town’s official community plan, if he is elected. “The Town needs to engage the community and have an implementation plan,” he said. “Then, it’s important to report back on our successes.” He notes preserving Sidney’s small-town character is important as the population increases and development pressure continues. “We have tremendous community spirit and we need to consult with (people and groups) to ensure effective support to keep Sidney vibrant.” McNeil-Smith said his first priority is prudent fiscal accountability “and a sound business approach to managing Sidney’s $19 million annual budget.” He has served on council before — McNeil-Smith was a councillor from 2009 to 2011. He said he left politics at the time to focus on his business and his family, but remained involved in the community. McNeil-Smith was, until he declared for the election, the chair of the Sidney Business Improvement Area

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Cliff McNeil-Smith is making a run for the mayor’s chair after last holding a council seat in Sidney in 2009 to 2011. Society (SBIAS). Asked is that involvement led his back into the political arena, he said it was one of the ingredients. “The BIA is a business organization at its heart but is communityminded and involved with so many groups. It has an important role.” While he is, as a business owner, still a member of the SBIAS, McNeil-Smith noted he’s stepped back from direct activity during the election. However, he said groups like the SBIAS and mayor’s task force on downtown revitalization need to engage the community at large on local priorities. Each has a role, he continued, on a number of Sidney issues. McNeil-Smith said he jumped back into local politics this time because he sees the

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Resident Electors: • 18 years of age or older; and • a Canadian citizen; and • a resident of British Columbia for at least 6 months immediately before the day of registration; and • a resident of the Town of Sidney for at least 30 days immediately before the day of registration; and • not disqualified under the Local Government Act or any other enactment from voting in an election and not otherwise disqualified by law. Resident Electors must produce 2 pieces of identification (at least one with a signature) to prove both residency and identity. Non-Resident Property Electors: • 18 years of age or older; and • a Canadian citizen; and • a resident of British Columbia for at least 6 months immediately before the day of registration; and • a registered owner of real property in the Town of Sidney for at least 30 days immediately before the day of registration; and • not eligible to register as a resident elector of the Town of Sidney; and • the only persons who are registered owners of the real property, either as joint tenants or tenants in common, are individuals who are not holding the property in trust for a corporation or another trust; and • not disqualified under the Local Government Act or any other enactment from voting in an election and not otherwise disqualified by law; and • if there is more than one registered owner of the property, only one of those individuals may, with the written consent of the majority of the owners, register as a non-resident property elector.

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Parkland grad receives bursary from WFG SIDNEY — Western Financial Group announced this month 92 winners for the annual Western Communities Foundation Exceptional Achievement Citation and Bursary Awards and one is a recent Parkland Secondary School grad. Kaitlin Jasmine Greaves was awarded a $500 bursary for her active contributions to the community through her poetry, music and singing. Greaves plans to pursue a degree in writing. Her ballad, Orchid Blue, received an honourable mention at Sidney Literary Festival. She was also a semi-finalist in the Rotary Youth Public Speaking competition for her speech on kindness. The $500 individual bursaries, totalling

DISTRICT OF NORTH SAANICH NOTICE OF ELECTION BY VOTING PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY given to the electors of the District of North Saanich that an election by voting is necessary to elect one Mayor, six Councillors and two School Trustees for a four-year term commencing December 2014 and terminating December 2018, and that the persons nominated as candidates and for whom votes will be received are: Surname FINALL HARTSHORNE MILLER SHEBIB

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Parkland grad Kaitlin Greaves was the recipient of a Western Financial bursary earlier this month. $46,000 in 2014, are made to Grade 12 graduates through Western’s charitable arm — the Western Communities Foundation. The bursaries are awarded to students who have overcome

adversity, achieved success despite physical or mental limitations, displayed outstanding community or school spirit, performed an act of heroism or demonstrated leadership in a crisis. — Submitted

Surname BROWNE GARTSHORE McBRIDE McCLINTOCK MEARNS ORR PEARCE STOCK THORNBURGH WEISENBERGER Surname MARTY McMURPHY MENZIES

MAYOR – One (1) to be elected Usual Names Alice Dorothy Peter David

Jurisdiction of Residence District of North Saanich District of North Saanich District of North Saanich District of Saanich

COUNCILLOR – Six (6) to be elected Jurisdiction of Residence Usual Names District of North Saanich Dunstan District of North Saanich Heather District of North Saanich Conny District of North Saanich Jack District of North Saanich Craig District of North Saanich Geoff District of North Saanich Steve District of North Saanich Celia District of North Saanich Jack District of North Saanich Murray SCHOOL TRUSTEE – Two (2) to be elected Jurisdiction of Residence Usual Names City of Colwood Robb District of North Saanich Elsie District of North Saanich Barbara

ASSENT VOTING The following question will be submitted to the electorate: ‘Are you in favour of a study, provincially funded, to investigate the feasibility, costs and implications of amalgamating the three municipalities on the Saanich Peninsula of Sidney, Central Saanich and North Saanich? Yes or No’ GENERAL VOTING DAY will be open to qualified electors of the District of North Saanich on Saturday, November 15, 2014 between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. at the following location: North Saanich Municipal Hall 1620 Mills Road ADVANCE VOTING OPPORTUNITIES will be open to qualified electors of the District of North Saanich on Wednesday, November 5, 2014, Wednesday, November 12, 2014, and Thursday, November 13, 2014 between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. at the following location: North Saanich Municipal Hall 1620 Mills Road ELECTOR REGISTRATION If you are not on the list of electors, you may register at the time of voting by completing the required application form available at the voting place. To register you must meet the following qualifications: • 18 years of age or older • Canadian citizen • resident of BC for at least 6 months immediately preceding voting day • resident of OR registered owner of real property in the District of North Saanich for at least 30 days immediately preceding voting day, and • not otherwise disqualified by law from voting. Resident electors will also be required to produce 2 pieces of identification (at least one with a signature). Picture identification is not necessary. The identification must prove both residency and identity. Non-resident property electors must produce 2 pieces of identification (at least one with a signature) to prove identity, proof that they are entitled to register in relation to the property, and, if applicable, written consent from the other registered owners of the property. MAIL BALLOT VOTING Qualified electors may vote by mail if they: • have a physical disability, illness or injury that affects their ability to vote at another voting opportunity, OR • expect to be absent from the District of North Saanich on general voting day and at the times of all advance voting opportunities. REQUESTING A MAIL BALLOT PACKAGE: If you meet the aforementioned criteria, and wish a mail ballot, a ballot package may be requested by an elector who is registered and who in person, by mail, by fax or by e-mail, presents the Chief Election Officer or his designate a written request by giving their name and address and the address to which the mail ballot is to be forwarded. Requests may be: • made in person or mailed to the District of North Saanich, 1620 Mills Road, North Saanich, BC V8L 5S9; • faxed at 250-655-5489; or • e-mailed to the District of North Saanich at jgretchen@northsaanich.ca. Requests will be received by the District only until Monday, November 3, 2014. The Chief Election Officer may on or about Monday, October 27, 2014, deliver mail ballot packages by hand to electors who request a mail ballot package in person, or may deliver mail ballot packages to electors by mail, for those electors who request the ballot package by mail, fax, or e-mail. In order to be counted for the election, a mail ballot must be received by the Chief Election Officer before 8:00 p.m., Saturday, November 15, 2014 and it is the obligation of the person applying to vote by mail ballot to ensure that the mail ballot is received by the Chief Election Office within this time limit. If you are not sure you are registered you can find out by calling or visiting the District of North Saanich Municipal Hall at 250-656-0781 or 1620 Mills Road, North Saanich, BC. More information is also available at www.northsaanich.ca. Curt Kingsley Chief Election Officer

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Strengthen a robust process

robust public consultation on the future of Sidney’s fire hall is a great idea and one event residents should be watching for after the municipal election and into 2015. As the idea has made its way through council, there has been plenty of opportunity to see the plans, hear debate on the need for the facility and have a say on the project outcome. The Town anticipates having even more public consultation on those plans — and that’s great news. Judging by this week’s mayoral forum at the Mary Winspear Centre, some folks are concerned about its potential cost and the impact on local tax rates. Will a new community safety building, as it’s being called, make the grade? Time will tell and people will have Why not tell people the opportunity to weigh in if they and have them choose. Few have any right buy-in right off the to complain about bat? not being informed about these plans. Sure, it might slip by unnoticed if you’re not paying attention. As the Town has plans for more public input, however, the likelihood of that declines significantly. We like the Town’s thoughts behind their robust public consultation process but feel there are a couple of occasions where any public involvement appeared to be trumped by the actions of council — specifically, the memorandums of understanding signed with proponents of projects on the waterfront and near the airport. Those MoUs, while certainly above board, makes it appear the Town has made a decision to further a specific project. Mayoral candidate Steve Price, a councillor for the last six years, said this week the MoUs allow developers to do their work while the Town does its due diligence. If that’s the case, why doesn’t the Town sign MoUs with all developers of property within municipal limits? And again, why does council sign MoUs in-camera if all they’re doing is starting their due diligence process? Even if a project is the best thing in the world for the community, why not tell people and have them buy-in right off the bat? For a true public process, the perception that a decision has already been made should not exist. 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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Farmland acquisition should take root I hope this does take root – I trust you saw Hildegard Horie’s comments in a recent edition of the PNR. Just because the thing may not seem realistic right now, does not make it a bad idea — the point I’m making is it would be good for all and sundry on this Island to have a little land set aside to grow food. Developers are already putting pressure to use arable land now, so I do not expect that to change. It seems that a farmer has to have at least 10 acres before they have a productive farm situation that can sustain them and land from a trust can manage that I’m sure. In North Saanich the council has not taken any steps to make concrete any plans of an agricultural nature in both instances — Sandown and Glen Meadows — and they may not, either. I would have liked to see a permanent farmers’ market, combined with a teaching college for young farmers with land to practice on, and a community kitchen, providing us all healthy food. As for Mr. Daly’s comments on no one chomping at the bit to get at these, perhaps he has not bothered to be at the farmer to farmer meetings, or the CR-Fair get togethers, or the Food for the Future people, where he would undoubtedly find young farmers eager to obtain land to farm on. I have at least, not seen him there. I have enjoyed most of your editorials, though this one leaves something to be desired — we should make an effort to make this a reality, for the sake of our communities. However, as you say, these are early days. Irfane Fancey North Saanich

As affordable is it can be I have been meaning for some time to comment on the now almost-completed Canora Mews. Having just read the Oct. 17 letter from Hildegard Horie prompted me to do so now. I live across the street from the Canora Mews development and welcome our new neighbours to what I feel is a vast improvement to that corner. As soon as one house is completed, it becomes occupied, which attests to the fact that single family housing is indeed very much needed on the Peninsula. I am surprised at Ms. Horie’s statement the the housing will cause taxes to rise and will bring with it an increase in crime. Does that mean that any time a family moved into a new housing development there is risk of crime increasing in that area? Don’t property owners pay taxes to their municipality? As far as the comment that this housing is not affordable, the quick possession of each house in succession proves that it is as affordable as any housing can be in this high-cost Capital Region housing market. Thanks to North Saanich council for approving this much-needed development. Dale McPherson Sidney

Consider poilicing costs As we continue to hear the pros and cons of amalgamation, my concern is the cost of our Central Saanich Police Service. Central and North Saanich are rural, low crime areas similar in size.

Police costs in Central Saanich are almost double of North Saanich. The RCMP are in our municipality as well, as they are responsible for the First Nations communities. In the past, there have been occasions when Central Saanich police made an arrest assisted by the RCMP. Prior to the last municipal election, this was discussed with a prospective councillor. His response was “we can’t touch that, it’s an old boys club.” End of conversation. Don Rasmussen Central Saanich Editor’s Note: North Saanich shares its policing costs with the Town of Sidney for RCMP service.

Waterfront too valuable In the PNR of Oct. 10, a suggestion was made that the vacant property at Seaport East be used for an indoor market selling locally produced produce and products. I think this is an excellent idea to utilise the existing space, especially during the winter months. Waterfront property is too valuable a location for a permanent market but it would be good to have the buildings occupied until the site is re-developed to its highest and best use. This market could be set up quite cheaply and would give some indication if it would be economically viable for a permanent, indoor Farmers’ Market to be developed at Beacon and the Pat Bay Highway — as I suggested to the Airport Authority and in a letter to this newspaper in July. D. Child Sidney

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Tax rates and special projects fielded by the candidates Continued from page 1

Candidates were asked about Sidney’s economic conditions, specifically what steps they would take to reduce taxes — or how they might justify current tax rates. The question seemed worded to pit Price, a councillor for the last six years, against the challengers. “You need to know where the money is going,” Price said, pointing to a Town list of previous years’ tax increases and the reasons for them. “Increases have been, in part, to pay for things like policing costs,” Price continued, adding a citizen survey this year noted people appear willing to pay more tax to maintain or grow current service levels. McNeil-Smith said tax rates have climbed more than the national Consumer Price Index and called for a review of all services to look for ways to reduce taxes. Duck said taxes are too high.

“Past increases are not low,” he said. “Councils of the past have praised themselves for low tax increases, but they were still increases.” Duck said he wants spending practices reviewed — including curtailing staff wages — to get spending down. Amos, a former mayor of Sidney, called for a temporary freeze on town staff wages as well as a stop on staff-controlled expenditures. Amos said he wants to see more council control. ‘The taxpayer, you and me, have had it,” Amos said. Council spending continued to be the main theme of the night, with candidates challenged to say what they thought of potential big ticket items like a $3.4 million pedestrian overpass at Beacon Avenue and a new fire hall near Sidney Elementary School. Asked if the overpass is a good use of taxpayer dollars, McNeilSmith said it’s about a million dollars in excess of the original

cost and with few statistics to back up any safety concerns at the intersection, said there was no need for it. Duck claimed the province doesn’t think it’s necessary and said a better investment would be in traffic calming initiatives and more multi-road-user projects. Amos said a full look at the intersection is needed before rendering a decision. Price, who has championed the overpass, defended it by saying it was promised by the province when the highway cut Sidney in two back in the 1960s. He countered Duck saying both the province and feds have not yet responded to his calls for more cash to help pay for it. “We don’t want to lose another child on that highway,” he said. “It’s only a matter of time.” On the proposed new fire hall, the division among the candidates remained basically the same — with Duck, Amos and McNeilSmith calling it a nice-

to-have project, but not necessarily needed. Price said it is needed, because the current one no longer meets earthquake standards. Nor could Sidney, he said, be served by fire departments in neighbouring communities, an idea floated by Duck and Amos as the matter of amalgamation of services on the Peninsula was raised. “It has to be in Sidney to be able to respond to emergencies in Sidney,” Price said, adding that project will go to public consultation in the new year. Since the forum was hosted by the SOS, candidates fielded questions about retail threats and how the municipality might better support private business. Having met that day with the West Sidney Industrial Group, the issues expressed by business owners there played heavily into the candidates’ answers. Issues of infrastructure needs and affordable housing for workers were raised. They were also asked

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Councillors support findings Continued from page 3

According to the last census — 2006 to 2011 saw a population drop of 1.2 per cent. The current retail vacancy rate of around 10 per cent, according to real estate firm Colliers, has Sidney at the second-highest in the region. Dickinson said the Town’s recent partnership with the SBIAS to create a retail space directory is a positive step. He added the Town currently has a ‘C’ rating when it comes to the 20 Ingredients list. He said it could take years to fix that, but added it is possible. Dickinson and the council had high praise for the efforts of the task force members. Councillor Marilynn Loveless, who is not seeking re-election, said she hopes the report isn’t shelved. “There’s some valuable information here,” she said. Coun. Melissa Hailey noted with a 10 per cent participation rate in the business owners’ survey, she hopes local businesses will take notice of the task force’s road map. “The Town can do a fair bit on its own,” she

said, “but it needs the business community to buy-in to go all the way.” Dickinson said there was a lot of publicity surrounding the task force’s activities, noting most businesses should be aware of what’s been going on. Richard Talbot, a retail development specialist and chair of Support Our Sidney, said the lack of business buy-in to this process — as evidenced through a lack of survey response (see related story this page) — is a major stumbling block to its success. “I know that for this council and in general, it has been frustrating to get the business sector engaged,” Talbot said, who encouraged owners and landlords to speak up or have their concerns go unheeded. Talbot repeated his call that the mayor of Sidney — whoever that’s to be after Nov. 15 — take on the role of champion of the task force’s recommendations. “This is good groundwork,” he said, noting the report does miss areas he deemed essential — traffic and archi-

Vastly different outcomes for two surveys Steven Heywood News staff

The Mayor’s Task Force on Downtown Revitalization report summarized the results from both a business and shoppers’ survey conducted over the summer. More than 520 surveys were mailed out to business owners and operators. Only 50 were returned — a less than 10 per cent response rate and deemed not a meaningful result. The task force report does

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A presentation by Kimanda Jarzebiak from The Boulders Climbing Gym was made to Central Saanich council during their Oct. 20 meeting. Jarzebiak said the facility has been making waves all over the world since they held the 2013 World Youth Championships and that more events are

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top athletes from all over the world, the Canadian National Open Lead Championship and the Paraclimbing World Cup. She asked council to put their support of the facility in writing to give the facility a better chance of receiving grants from various organizations. A motion was made and passed to provide a letter of support to the not-for-profit facility.

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important reason people shopped in Sidney was convenience — something echoed in the shoppers survey by 51% of all respondents. Business owners who responded suggested improving the local shopping experience involves fixing traffic issues and street configuration, improving signage and extending shopping hours. Most businesses in the survey listed competition from other areas and big box stores, traffic issues and high rents as downtown Sidney’s main problems. To counter that, they suggest better signage and financial breaks for landlords. Overall, however, high rents are mentioned most often as a concern. The survey results and task force report can be viewed on the Town’s website (sidney.ca). editor@peninsulanewsreview.com

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A ‘tail’ of horsepower among the rambling ponies The New Forest, England - Horseoccasionally swatted at imaginary flies. power rules the roads through this They looked at the metal steed that picturesque national park on the south carried me for a few seconds before coast. returning to their breakfast. Around 4,000 in horsepower charge Soon I was on an A-class road that freely around the almost 57 hectares of allowed the BMW to break into a trot flatland, less than half of which is true though not for long, as my eyes alightforest while the rest is made up mainly ed on a sign that shouted ‘Ponies don’t of marsh and pasture, dotted with andent, THEY DIE’. A short distance away cient villages. Of course, I’m not talking I rolled to a stop at a junction where My eyes about powerful sports cars but the real a diamond road marking reminded me ponies that graze this land. that ponies have the right of way – alighted on a A regal BMW 328i seemed fitting for always. And that was driven home as a a journey through a park, declared an sign that shouted line of ten cars followed slowly behind exclusive royal hunting ground back in half a dozen horses strolling into a ‘Ponies don’t 1079 by King William. village centre. There are many road points of entry A stop at the New Forest Centre in dent, THEY DIE. but I roared in rather rudely via the Lyndhurst spurred me on to explore the M27 motorway, which gallops into heath land, coloured by late bloomKeith Morgan the area before stopping abruptly at ing flowers that would soon yield to Cadnam. The park’s beauty was evident an autumnal chill. Wildlife abounds for the last five kilometres on both sides of the fast wherever you look but interestingly Beaulieu village track. I pulled on the reins of the 241 horses under (pronounced Bewley) is the home to the fabulous the hood. The four-cylinder twin turbo obediently National Motor Museum. After a visit, I pressed pulled back ever so smoothly. on only to be distracted by a car showroom. Not a It was early morning and mist shrouded the marshes modern dealership but one that sold only classic and that suddenly disappeared from sight a couple of collector cars! kilometres beyond one of the many sleepy villages I I pulled into a picnic area by a small lake. As I passed through. I powered down the front windows chomped on an ox tongue sandwich I remembered and the whine of their motor was the last sound I a lunch I had with former Bad Company/Free front heard for the next 20 minutes, save the occasional man Paul Rodgers, now a White Rock resident. He rumble from a cattle grid beneath. The eight-speed told me he has a recording studio in the New Forest sport auto transmission would not be challenged – perhaps, he would sing me a soulful rendition on this terrain and the shift paddles would remain of the blues song ‘Rambling Pony’. I giggled then redundant. gasped as I turned to find myself staring eye to eye Gradually, the fog lifted from the narrow lane to with a donkey. reveal marshland as far as the eye could see. In the It backed off as I opened the door to brush the distance, I spied some of the famed ponies cantering, crumbs and specks of meat from the oyster coloured splashing as they bounded through streams. But leather seats. It walked around the Bimmer, kicking the treat was at the roadside ahead. A group of magthe tires you might say, seemingly looking over its nificent specimens with shiny coats and tails that sleek lines.

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on to forever change the marketplace and the way a family gets around. Today the compact SUV market has become so popular it will soon exceed the compact car in terms of overall sales, which has been, for decades, the cornerstone of the Canadian marketplace. The Toyota RAV4 continues to be a sales market leader and for good reason. Many buyers put their money into what I call â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Bank of Toyotaâ&#x20AC;? and know they will get a good return in terms of reliability, practicality and resale value.

Looks

In terms of design, Toyota wanted to make this latest RAV4 more of an emotional purchase and not just a rational choice. The design has been sharpened with more flow from the front bumper and headlamps into a swept windshield and added character lines. Gone is the old swing-out tailgate, replaced by a proper lift gate, which is now framed with protruding tail lamps that look unique but also help with aerodynamics. One area that could use an update are the cheap looking hubcaps. These come standard on the $24,005 base front wheel drive (FWD) LE trim level and $26,270 AWD model. To get proper looking alloy wheels the buyer needs to spend $28,340 for the XLE FWD or $30,540 for the XLE AWD. In the mid-sized sedan market many cars, like the Honda Accord, costing the same amount as the base RAV4 come with nice looking alloy wheels as standard equipment.

Inside

The interior is a study in how to maximize space for a family but some of the small details could use refinement. The dash face is now covered with soft materials and looks much better thanks to the

French stitching but this same panel also obscures the switches hidden below. The seat-heating buttons, the Eco and Sport settings for the transmission are all switches the driver access frequently but they are not as easy to see, as they should be. Other than the dash there is still a large percentage of the interior covered in hard plastic. The up side is a well laid out interior configuration. The doors open to a wide angle and expose a big back seat with a flat floor, for easy access. The front seats are comfortable and now the driverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s seat has a manual height adjustment. Standard features include tilt and telescopic steering, Bluetooth connectivity, USB connection and air conditioning. The LE $1,500 upgrade package is worthwhile because it includes the very important heated front seats, larger 6.1-inch display audio with backup camera and upgraded speakers. This brings the price up to $27,835.

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Honda recently unveiled the new 2015 CR-V that utilizes direct injection engine technology and a slick, new continuously variable transmission. Not the case with the Toyota RAV4, it uses the same 176hp 2.5L 4-cylinder found in the last model and is matched to a 6-speed automatic. Launching from a traffic light is brisk and the noise inside the cabin is fairly low. The steering is easy to maneuver but some might find the feedback to be too vague. Adjustable engine and transmission settings help the RAV4 to either use less fuel or perform better. The Eco button changes

the settings of the car to improve fuel economy plus there is a small Eco light that reminds the driver when the car is being driven most efficiently. The Sport buttons holds the transmission a little longer between shifts for more responsiveness. Fuel economy is rated at 10.5L/100km in the city and 8.2L on the highway, using the new more stringent 2015 fuel economy test. The RAV4 was a solid leader on the fuel economy front but the new Honda CR-V now claims that crown.

Verdict

Toyota is often criticized for not being bold enough in some of the choices it makes. Honda now has up-to-date technology in the new CR-V but Toyota is sticking with what works. This approach might be viewed as a step behind but other might look at it as tried-and-true technology that is reliable and still delivers solid fuel ratings. Toyota RAV4 was a pioneer in the small SUV space and continues to be a market leader but now the market is so crowded with entries I suspect it will need to get new engine technology when it is totally refreshed in a few years. My time with the RAV4 LE confirmed that Toyota knows how to make a thoroughly practical and easy to use vehicle that pleases all passengers.

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Burlington, VT.- Three seems to be a number that tends to rub people the wrong way. Expressions like “Three’s a crowd,” or “bad things come in threes,” or someone being described as the “third wheel” don’t leave a favourable impression in people’s minds. On the flip side, there’s “third time’s a charm,” implying that the third time is the best time. Third is also a podium finish! For Mercedes-Benz, three is a magical number. Thanks to the introduction of their all-new GLA – the third installment into their compact vehicle segment – the triangle is complete. And yes, good things do come in threes. Here’s why. Of the three vehicles available in North America that are built on the same platform – the B-Class, CLA and now GLA – the GLA gives owners the ability to go on and off-road. Okay, let me qualify that. Though it does come with Downhill Speed Regulation (DSR)- an off-road specific feature - it’s not meant for brutish off-roading. However, it is competent on cottage country roads or if you need to traverse into areas you couldn’t get into with a B Class

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COMING UP IN ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT • The Water’s Edge Village Christmas Craft Fair will take place Saturday, Oct. 25 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the lounge at 2600 Ferguson Rd. in Central Saanich. Contact Brian Altenkirk for more information at 250-652-5034. • The Victoria Accordion Club Band presents Toe-Tapping Music at 2 p.m. Friday, Oct. 31 at Peace Lutheran Church in Sidney (2295 Weiler Ave.) Delicious refreshments and door prizes to follow. Venue is wheelchair friendly. Tickets are $15 (call 250-6562721 to reserve) but may also be purchased at the door. Proceeds from the event will go to the Sidney Lions Food Bank. • The Saanich Peninsula

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Alicia Cormier interview with the PNR this week. Cormier said the questions she’s been hearing centre around the perceived “rush” on the project and how it fits into the bigger context of the District’s planned capital projects. “I do think people feel like it’s an exciting project, even some members of the farming community feel it is good project, I think, but there are a lot of questions around the purchase price of the land and if the price is the best that it can be.” At Monday night’s council meeting, Cormier brought forward a notice of motion that had six points, including requests for more public consultation, further investigation of the purchase price of the land and whether members of council, Re-Elect in Central Saanich

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meeting. A council majority quashed Cormier’s motion. Only Cormier and Coun., Zeb King supported it. Cormier insisted at the time she wasn’t being accusatory, but simply wanted to ensure that all guidelines were being upheld. “Transparency and the following of the guidelines and regulations is something I hold very near and dear. “I’m simply responding to what’s being asked of me by members of the public and what’s been asked at the council meetings by the public,” said Cormier, adding that she believes it’s in both council’s best interest and Windsor’s to seek a legal opinion on the matter. “My feeling is that it was a meeting of council directly related to the purchase of the land and the future of the project and I don’t think he should have attended.” Windsor said he feels his attendance at the open house was appropriate, a sentiment which was echoed by other councillors and the mayor at the last two regular council meetings.

“I feel I’ve always done the right thing and no experts that I’ve talked to have felt that my attendance at the open house was a problem,” said Windsor this week. “The open house was an opportunity for the public, citizens and taxpayers, to get more information on the project. Every member of the public should always be able to receive information on projects that impact us. “It is absolutely Councillor Cormier’s right and privilege to ask these questions, but from my perspective I don’t see an issue.” Provincial disclosure of conflict laws say council members who have a conflict of interest must excuse themselves from council meetings, council committee meetings, municipal commissions, parcel tax roll review panels, boards of variance, councilestablished advisory bodies and bodies prescribed by regulation. Public open houses are not listed in the disclosure of conflict laws. The next regular meeting of council is scheduled for Monday, Nov. 3. reporter@peninsula newsreview.com

Talent 2 Remember will benefit those in need in the Dominican NORTH SAANICH — The Saanich Peninsula Presbyterian Church (9296 East Saanich Rd.) presents Talent 2 Remember on Saturday, Nov. 1. Dinner begins at 5 p.m. and the show begins at 7 p.m. The show will feature the local talent of the Craig Henderson Trio, Tristan Thompson and a magic show by The Great Jordano of Tricky Magic. Funds raised from the evenings

tickets sales and donation will go towards members of the church who will be volunteering building homes and offering medical care to those in need in the Domican Republic. Tickets for the event are $25 for dinner and the show or $15 for the show only. Call Darlene at 250-516-0563 or Diane at 250-886-0989 for more information and to reserve tickets. — News staff

Enchanted Halloween this weekend CENTRAL SAANICH — Enchanted Halloween is set to entertain again this weekend. The annual event is a fundraiser for the Children’s Health Foundation of Vancouver Island. The

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In tribute to our veterans, the Peninsula News Review is planning stories in advance of Remembrance Day ceremonies on the Saanich Peninsula. We’re looking for your stories to share with our readers. Call 250-656-1151, ext. 128 or email editor@peninsualnewsreview.com.

Remembrance won’t be moved Central Saanich Nov. 11 ceremony to stay put at municipal hall

the construction of a permanent cenotaph somewhere in the municipality, perhaps Centennial Park, said one of the annual ceremony organizers, Edward Widenmaier, has been added to the District’s supplemental budget for 2015. “If we hear of anyone gathering at the incorrect location for this year’s Remembrance Day ceremony we will make sure to have someone there to let them know it’s at the municipal hall,” said Windsor. — Devon MacKenzie

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CENTRAL SAANICH — The Remembrance Day ceremony in Central Saanich will take place at Municipal Hall as usual this year. Earlier this month, there was talk of moving the ceremony to Saanichton Green Park, but time restrictions have led the cere-

mony to be kept at the municipal hall as has been done in past years. Council members had voted in early October to have public works staff aim to have some type of fieldstones placed in Saanichton Green Park before this year’s Remembrance Day. Time restrictions ended up being too tight, said Councillor Ryan Windsor, and it was decided by ceremony organizers that the Nov. 11 event would be kept at municipal hall. A motion to add the cost of

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Saanich’s first legal marijuana facility goes to public hearing Travis Paterson News staff

SAANICH — A federally licensed marijuana facility in Saanich is ready to sell its product but it first needs to

pass a public hearing. Thunderbird Biomedical Inc. CEO Rob Gagnon told council Oct. 6 his company is already conducting marijuana research and development at a light

industrial site on Commerce Circle in Saanich’s Glanford neighbourhood. Gagnon was applying for a zoning amendment that would allow dried medical mari-

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whose Springridge Crescent home backs onto the lot adjacent to Thunderbird’s unit, said most of his concerns have been alleviated but he worries that the potential legalization of marijuana could lead to future onsite sales. A staff report from Saanich director of planning Sharon Hvozdanski recommended amending the zoning bylaw to permit licensed medical marijuana production. Another company, Evergreen Medicinal Supply, operates a legal

grow-op on agricultural land in Central Saanich. Under ALR rules, medical marijuana production is an allowable land use and does not require municipal approval. Thunderbird Biomedical, one of only 13 companies with a licence to produce and sell medical marijuana in Canada, plans to open an additional facility on Hillside Avenue in Victoria, Gagnon told Saanich council. Further details were not available. — Black Press/with files from Daniel Palmer

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HELP WANTED Horticultural Labourer needed at Eurosa Farms, Brentwood Bay. Duties include picking and packing flowers and crop maintenance. No experience necessary. $10.33/hr. 40+ hrs/week. 5-6 days/week Work available in 2015: Jan 5 to Sept 5. Send resume to: Fax: 250-652-6949 or email

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Very busy Okanagan Subaru dealership requires immediately a Service Manager. Must enjoy a fastpaced working environment and have a minimum of fiveyears automotive management experience including, parts, service, and warranty. This is a full-time position which includes competitive wages and full benefit package.Please reply in person, email or fax your resume to:Hilltop Subaru 4407 27th Street,Vernon BC Atten: Dayna Kosmino dckosmino@hilltopsubaru.com Fax: 250-542-1778 Vernon Service Company requires Journeyman Electrician $36.00/hr Call (250)549-4444 or fax 250-549-4416 or email: aslan@aslanservices.ca

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FRIENDLY FRANK 2 TOPIARY plants, $40. New Womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s size 11 brown winter boots, $50. 778-440-3334. DOUBLE FUTON Bed/ couch, wooden frame, excellent cond. $75. Call (250)665-7111. FIREPLACE TOOLS, $20. wood holder, $10. 6 crochet items $50/all. (250)595-6734. LG CELL phone, almost new w/leather magnetic case, $38. Ask for Mike,(778)432-2822. POPCORN MACHINE- 6Litre, $5, box of 16 glass tumblers, $5. Call (250)654-0907.

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HomeFinder

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NET UNCONDITIONAL SALES/ TOTAL, OCT. 2013 NEW LISTINGS/ TOTAL, OCT. 2013 ACTIVE RES. LISTINGS/ PEAK, OCT. 2013

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The Peninsula News Review is looking to help tell your stories about buying and selling your home. Homefinder is going local this month and our staff are collecting story ideas for this page. So, whether you are a first-time home buyer or a senior couple looking to downsize, contact us to share your story and it just might help someone else going through one of the biggest events of their lives. You can call the editor at 250-656-1151, ext. 128 or email editor@peninsulanewsreview.com to share your ideas. Do you have a home-buying or selling story to share? Email editor@ peninsulanewsreview. com To advertise in Homefinder, contact Jim Parker at: publisher@ peninsulanewsreview. com

Tri-Eagle Developments

A new condo unit in Saanich offers the expansive views of the area while offering all the amenities of a compact downtown.

Downtown feel in Saanich project Travis Paterson News staff

Bike, walk, car or bus, everything is easy about getting in and out of Uptown Place. The first phase of the two-building Saanich development overlooking Uptown shopping centre is nearly sold out. All 76 units will no doubt be full by the time they’re ready in December, says Travis Lee of TriEagle Developments. Marketing for the second building has begun, due in June 2015. “There’s one three bedroom left, it seems the one and three bedrooms are the fastest moving units in the building.” Single bedroom units for Uptown Place come in three floor plans starting at $250,000, while the remaining three bedroom suite available is $600,000. If there’s a downside to the open-space floor plans with panoramic Saanich views it’s the hum-

drum of traffic along the Pat Bay and Island highways below. But then again, being able to jump on either of Greater Victoria’s major traffic arteries in a matter of seconds is one heck of an access point. The same goes for the Galloping Goose and Lochside trails, as Uptown Place is situated near both, conveyor belts for regional cycling commuters. Uptown Place is the first Tri-Eagle development with a bike fixing station, in addition to bike storage. “The main attraction of building here is the walking distance to Uptown shopping centre, which, when you look at the density and services, offers everything a downtown centre offers,” Lee says. Uptown Place is smartly in line with Saanich’s official community plan for higher density and family developments, though there is nothing forced about it. The first floor of the four storey buildings are ideal family town homes with exterior entrances

and patio yard areas, fenced in private yards. The second, third and fourth floors are condos with one, two and three bedroom floor plans that maximize the surrounding views of Saanich and Victoria. “We’re Saanich developers, we identified the neighbourhood as one to invest in because of the shopping centre. It’s right on the Galloping Goose and Lochside intersection, with plenty of bike storage and the fixing station because we believe that’s who is interested in Uptown Place,” Lee said. Access to B.C. Transit will also become easier as the regional transportation hub plans to relocate to the area. “Everything is falling into place for this to be a high growth area,” Lee said. Next up for Tri-Eagle is the Thunderbird, an eight-storey residential mid-rise building in Royal Oak. Visit uptownplace.ca for more information.

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Sunday 2-4 DFH Real Estate Ltd. Philip Illingworth, 250-477-7291

3415 Cadboro Bay Rd., 899,000 Sunday 2-4 Newport Realty Gordon Lee, 250-385-2033

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Saturday 1-3 Newport Realty Laurie Abram, 250-812-1771

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Saturday & Sunday 1-3 Sutton Group West Coast Realty Gaylene Salina, 250-479-3333

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10-850 Parklands Drive, 365,000 Sunday 2-4 Fair Realty Kevin Ramsay, 250-217-5091

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Saturday 1-2 Royal LePage Coast Capital Realty Mark McDougall, 250-477-5353

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Re/Max Camosun Lynne Campbell, 250-744-3301

#102-1361 Hillside Ave., 375,000

109-1505 Church Ave., 199,900

Saturday 12-2 Newport Realty Sandy Berry, 250-818-8736

Saturday 2-4 Boorman’s Rod Hay, 250-661-5448

#205-1068 Tolmie Ave., 174,900 Saturday 1-3 Pemberton Holmes Rick Couvelier, 250-477-0921

#103-1505 Church Ave, 167,900

Sunday 1-3 Pemberton Holmes Rick Couvelier, 250-477-0921

4914 Alamida Crescent

Saturday 11-1 Re/Max Camosun Lynne Campbell, 250-744-3301

2-1717 Blair Avenue, 409,000

Saturday & Sunday 1-3 DFH Real Estate Ltd. Bill Knowles, 250-656-0131

2035 Pauls Terr., 699,900

Saturday 1-3 Sutton group West Coast Realty Troy Petersen, 250-858-1134

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2940 Harriet Road, 339,900

Saturday 3-4 Royal LePage Coast Capital Realty Mark McDougall, 250-477-5353

330 Goward Road

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502-642 Agnes Street, 352,000 Sunday 11-1 Pemberton Holmes Gregg Mah, 250-384-8124

#42-530 Marsett Place

Sunday 1-3 Sutton Group West Coast Realty Kathryn Alexander, 205-881-4440

#203-7 Gorge Road W., 274,900 Sunday 2-4 Pemberton Holmes Ltd. Shelley Saldat, 250-384-8124

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1666 Georgia View Pl., 769,000 Saturday 2-4 JONESco Real Estate Inc. Ian Heath, 250-655-7653

1491 Honeysuckle Pl., 734,900 Sunday 2:30-4 RE/MAX Camosun Kevin Koetke, 250-478-9600

214-9560 Fifth Street, 228,000

Saturday 1-3 RE/MAX Camosun Craig Walters, 250-812-0323

7344 Wallace Drive, 819,900

Sunday 1-3 RE/MAX Camosun Craig Walters, 250-812-0323

166 Georgia View Place Saturday 2-4 JONESCO Real Estate Inc. Ian Heath, 250-655-7659

#202-2050 White Birch Road, 209,900 Saturday 11-1 JONESco Real Estate Inc. Ian Heath, 250-655-7653

Sunday 1-3 Holmes Realty Lorne Klipper, 250-656-0911

7182 West Saanich Road Friday, Saturday & Sunday 1-3 Royal LePage Alli Munro, 250-477-5353

10929 Boas Road, 849,900

Sunday 1-3 Holmes Realty Lorne Klipper, 250-656-0911

2-2321 Island View Rd., 399,900

Saturday 2-4 RE/MAX Camosun Craig Walters, 250-655-0608

10230 Bowerbank Road, from 225,000 Sunday 1-3 Holmes Realty Lorne Klipper, 250-656-0911

10500 McDonald Park, 539,000

Saturday & Sunday 11-1 Pemberton Holmes Nicole Burgess, 250-384-8124

#81-2135 Amelia Ave., 314,900 Sunday 1-3 Holmes Realty Lorne Klipper, 250-656-0911

8873 Forest Park Dr., 1,188,000 Sunday 2-4 JONESco Real Estate Inc. Ian Heath, 250-655-7653

1918 Sandover Cres., 579,000

9567 Epco Drive, 459,900

Sunday 1-3 Holmes Realty Lorne Klipper, 250-656-0911

#1-9855 Resthaven Dr., 324,000 Sunday 1-3 Holmes Realty Lorne Klipper, 250-656-0911

10296 Rathdown Place, 529,000 Sunday 1-3 Holmes Realty Lorne Klipper, 250-656-0911

8770 Pender Park Drive, 888,000 Sunday 1-3 RE/MAX Camosun Craig Walters, 250-655-0608

1717 Hovey Road, 915,000

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3562 Desmond Drive, 569,000 Saturday & Sunday 2-4 Pemberton Holmes Gregg Mah, 250-384-8124

401-2706 Peatt Road, 269,900

Saturday 1-3 DFH Real Estate Ltd. Mike Hartshorne, 250-474-6003

2043 Troon Court, 839,000

Saturday 2-4 RE/MAX Camosun Brad Maclaren, 250-744-3301

2766 Penelope Place

Saturday 2-4 Re/Max Camosun Lynne Campbell, 250-744-3301

2655 Sooke Rd., from 199,900 Saturday & Sunday 2-4 RE/MAX Camosun John Percy, 250-508-1551

#203-590 Bezanton Way

Sunday 2-4 RE/MAX Camosun Craig Walters, 250-655-0608

Saturday & Sunday 1-4 Pemberton Holmes Greg Long, 250-384-8124

10309 Pollard Place, 464,900

970 Haslam Avenue, 479,000

Sunday 1-3 Holmes Realty Lorne Klipper, 250-656-0911

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Saturday 2-4 Fair Realty Kevin Ramsay, 250-217-5091

112-2766 Peatt Road, 299,900

Saturday & Sunday 2-4 Kroppmann Realty Dale Kroppmanns, 250-478-0808

3455 Auburn Court, 534,900

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837 Ankathem Place, 529,900

Saturday 12-2 RE/MAX Camosun Shirley Zailo, 250-812-0309]r

2008 Hawkins

Sunday 1-3 RE/MAX Camosun Shirley Zailo, 250-812-0309]r

768 Danby Place, 599,900

Sunday 2-4 RE/MAX Camosun Brad Maclaren, 250-744-3301

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2456 Sooke River Road, 864,900 Saturday & Sunday 2-4 RE/MAX Camosun Don Bellamy, 250-744-4777

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153 Marine Drive, 545,900

Sunday 1-4 Pemberton Holmes Susan Williams, 250-746-8123

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Town hall firmly behind new housing

Council confident developer of Ocean Avenue project will mitigate impacts of six new small lot homes Steven Heywood News staff

Sidney councillors are putting residents’ concerns about a new small lot land project at Fourth Street and Ocean Avenue into the hands of the developer and municipal staff. On Oct. 14, council approved development variance permits for six new homes on a corner lot on Fourth and Ocean. The variances will allow the single family units to occupy more of the property and be closer to each other than existing bylaws allow. Of concern to a resident who spoke on the subject, is the potential drainage and traffic issues caused by replacing a single home on that lot with six new ones. Fraser McColl, speaking on behalf of de Hoog & Kierulf Architects, said their plan tries to address water drainage issues on the property. “We will take care of 100 per cent of the water from our site,” he said. As for traffic, McColl suggested landscaping work for the project could mitigate residents’ concerns that a

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Site drainage and traffic impacts are worrying some neighbours of this small lot housing development at Ocean Avenue and Fourth Street in Sidney. Town workers have been installing storm drain pipe to help ease water runoff issues near the lot. It’s work that had been planned for, but was sped up in the wake of the project. laneway to be used for off street parking could face congestion. Councillor Mervyn Lougher-Goodey noted

the Town’s Advisory Planning Committee was happy with the project and all of the concerns were being addressed by the propo-

nent. “We need more young people (in Sidney),” he said. “We’re built out, so we’re making the best use of the

space we can.” While he said the variance approvals is “a simple approval” work has begun on demolishing the former

home on the lot and getting the property ready for new construction. Council, from the outset, has been supportive of the project, a fact reinforced by Coun. Marilyn Loveless. “Our job is to make the best decisions we can on behalf of all the citizens of Sidney,” she said. “(This project) is essential to our town moving forward.” Drainage, access and landscaping issues, Loveless continued, will be mitigated as the developers work with Town staff to meet local requirements. Loveless said the project does look a lot different than neighbouring houses, adding they won’t be cookiecutter designs. She gave the project an A-plus. Municipal staff reported to council that they will use a professional engineer to look at the site drainage issue. A new pipe and flow regulators will add extra measures to prevent potential flooding in the area. The Town does list on its 2014 construction work and engineering projects list a plan for Fourth Street and Ocean Avenue drainage improvements.

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