Election 2014: Candidate Q&As
Twenty-five years on the job
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security measures will change MP Elizabeth May says Ottawa shooting was “surreal” Steven Heywood News staff
Back on the Saanich Peninsula last week for the annual Crystal Awards, Green Party leader and MP Elizabeth May recounted the details of being locked down during the shooting incident at the Centre block of the Parliament Buildings in Ottawa. She told a crowd at the Butchart Gardens on Oct. 23 she thinks that security measures will change in this country as a result. On Oct. 22, a gunman shot and killed a reservist soldier standing guard at the War Memorial, before proceeding to enter the Parliament, just meters from where Conservative and New Democrat meetings were being held. The man was killed by Sergeant-at-Arms Kevin Vickers and an RCMP officer, according to media reports of the incident. “It was a surreal experience,” said May, who added she had passed through the Centre Block about 20 minutes before the shooter entered the building. Please see: Wait for the facts, page 12
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Saanich Peninsula Chamber of Commerce President Ian Brown addresses an audience of mostly business owners from the area during the 2014 Crystal Awards Oct. 23 at the Butchart Gardens.
Business front-and-centre at gala Steven Heywood News staff
Excellence in local business was rewarded Oct. 23 at Butchart Gardens during the eighth annual Crystal Awards, hosted by the Saanich Peninsula Chamber of Commerce. Guests were treated to a gala evening,
featuring great food, fun and the celebration of the people who are taking their businesses ever skyward. The Crystal Awards are given out each year in such categories as Business of the Year, New Business of the Year, top Green Business and Customer Service. See a full list and all the winners inside. Chamber President Ian Brown, after
setting the stage for the evening’s festivities, used the opportunity of the municipal elections to speak out in support of the business community on the Saanich Peninsula. Brown said issues of tax rates should be front-and-centre. Please see: Chamber asking hard questions, page 11
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Jim Tweedhope says his goal when he first joined the Sidney Volunteer Fire Department in 1989 was not to become the boss. “There was never any thought about it, but it actually ending up happening,” he said in an interview with the News Review. Tweedhope ends his 25-year firefighting career officially on Friday. He will be replaced by 17-year department veteran Brett Mikkelsen, the Deputy Chief for the last few years, on Nov. 3. The outgoing Chief recalls how he got involved with the Sidney department all those years ago. It was a neighbour, he said, that invited him to join. “He was a member of the department and he coerced me into going,” Tweedhope joked. “I met a few people who were also members and once I got there, the bug started to set in.” He said he was hooked on the work — an opportunity to help the community and perform some exciting duties along the way. “A common thread is that the department is a diverse group of people,” he said, noting that when he joined, he was working in construction. A full-time job came up with the Town of Sidney and he took it. That allowed Tweedhope to stay in town and to have the workplace support to be able to respond to emergency calls. In 1997, Tweedhope jumped at another opportunity, this time within the fire department itself. He went from the volunteer ranks to a full-time position as a fire prevention officer. By then, he had been made a captain. He said he held the prevention officer’s job until he was promoted to Assistant Chief.
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Sidney fire Chief Jim Tweedhope, seen here during a fairly routine fender-bender on Bevan Street this year, is retiring after 25 years with the local fire department.
Friendships the Chief’s fondest memories Continued from page 3
He was officially made fire Chief in August of 2011. Tweedhope said he credits his achievements at the department to his mentor, Dan Holder, the Chief for the 19 years prior. The transition, Tweedhope said, provided the department some continuity and a level of stability that he hopes will continue under Mikkelsen. “The volunteers can see how it’s possible to work hard and move up in the ranks,” he said. “Brett has that education and experience and it’ll help him lead and it’ll help the department. “He has impressed me with having a good head on his shoulders.” During his time with the department, Tweedhope has seen many changes. The first came as he was getting involved as a volunteer — the fire hall was replaced in the late ‘80s and remains pretty much as-is today. The department was mostly volunteer at that time, he continued, noting the Chief wasn’t even paid back then. That would eventually change. As volunteer patterns changed, so did the department. Families have gotten busier, he said, meaning there are fewer people to draw from to be able to respond to emergency calls during the day. So, the department has had to add paid, full-time firefighters to the ranks. This was done, he said, to ensure a high level of service to the community. Today, the fire hall has six career firefighters (with a seventh yet to come) and the support of the municipality to ensure response times are maintained. Tweedhope has also been involved
in preparing planning documents for a potential new fire hall — or community safety building that would also be home to the B.C. Ambulance Service, Peninsula emergency response group and more. It’s a proposal before the municipality and will be going to the public for feedback in 2015. “The biggest thing is there will be room to train,” he said. “Right now, we have no outside room to train at the hall, so we go to different places around the community.” Tweedhope said there’s a lot of work left to go on the new hall plans but he’s hopeful the department can become part of the neighbourhood along Seventh Street, next to Sidney Elementary School, where the building is proposed to be built. He won’t be around for that, however. Retirement will see Tweedhope get deep into his hobbies and pastimes — fly and ocean fishing, camping, riding motorcycles and more. “Most of all, I want to spend as much time with my wife as possible.” He said he’s leaving now while his health is good, he has a new grandson to spend time with and can focus on his next big goal: to run a marathon next year. Tweedhope said his fondest memories from his career are about the people. “It’s the people I’ve met, the friendships we’ve formed. That’s the thing I’m going to remember the most.” The people, he said, more so than all the good and bad calls he has responded to over the years, is what he takes to heart after 25 years on duty. editor@peninsulanewsreview.com
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Election 2014
Getting to know candidates North Saanich: Oct. 29 and 31 editions of the Peninsula News Review feature Q&As with civic election candidates
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tarting today and continuing in each edition of the Peninsula News Review right up until election day on Saturday, Nov. 15, we will be asking the candidates a series of questions about themselves and some of the top issues in Central Saanich, North Saanich and Sidney.
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or for council — received the same questions and were asked to submit their answers to the News Review. They will appear in two editions each week, representing the three municipalities on the Saanich Peninsula. School trustee candidates will be featured in separate articles. — Steven Heywood, editor
Mayoral candidates
Alice Finall Occupation: Mayor of North Saanich Background: Retired local lawyer 1. Why are you running for Council? My commitment to this municipality is deep and longstanding. I have had extensive encouragement and support from residents to run for Alice Finall another term, confirming their desire for the strong leadership qualities and experience I am able to bring to this position. Many have commented on the community need for my voice of reason and respect in the Mayor’s chair and at the council table. 2. What are your top three issues to tackle, if elected? a. The current council implemented a major change in direction in land use policies to allow urban density levels of land development. Is this what residents want? I support a meaningful OCP review with early, extensive resident input, as mandated by provincial legislation, to give us a true community vision for future land use policy. b. I want to work with all council members to achieve respectful behaviour, emphasizing procedural bylaws and code of conduct, as was the consistent practice during my first term as mayor. This is essential for council to work effectively. c. I will continue responsible fiscal planning to protect our low residential tax rate, together with
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Dorothy Hartshorne Occupation: Business administration Background: An experienced local politician, Dorothy Hartshorne served on the North Saanich Municipal Council from 1999 to 2005. She also worked as a constituency assistant to Donna Barnett, MLA for the Cariboo Chilcotin from 2009 to 2013. Dorothy Hartshorne feels that her Hartshorne leadership skills, commitment to community, understanding of how local and provincial governments operate combined with her core values of family, commitment and fair play make her a strong candidate for the position of Mayor of North Saanich. 1. Why are you running for Mayor?
an economic planning strategy in keeping with the District’s unique nature and needs. 3. What are your priorities for housing policy in North Saanich? Two District Housing Strategy Reports have identified those families and workforce employees most in need of affordable housing. If we are to meet these needs, council must establish effective affordable housing policies, similar to other municipalities. 4. What are your thoughts on industrial, residential and agricultural balance in North Saanich? Our District has been able to achieve an unusually harmonious balance through policies of our Official Community Plans. The high level of industrial activity is mostly located in certain areas, for example the airport lands. Continued increase in numbers of business licenses granted here illustrate the degree to which North Saanich provides a desirable place to carry on business. For residents there is no question that North Saanich is a desirable place to live and has the lowest property tax rate in the region. Our agriculture industry is one of the most important business sectors in the municipality, both historically and currently, along with transportation and the marine industry. As world pressures on food production and supply continue to increase, I see our farmland as an increasingly important asset. 5. What can residents expect of your behaviour on council this term? I will continue my own adherence to principles of courtesy and civility, emphasizing consultative decision making with a focus on the needs of our whole municipality, avoiding special interests and team politics. Local politics is the most rewarding and interesting work I have ever done. 2. What are your top three issues to tackle, if elected? 1. Leading council in respectful debate on every issue 2. Facilitating staff in expediting process 3. Engaging the community in a comprehensive OCP Review 3. What are your priorities for housing policy in North Saanich? Seeing the revised secondary suite bylaws through to completion. An OCP review that dovetails with the CRD’s Regional Sustainability Strategy. 4. What are your thoughts on industrial, residential and agricultural balance in North Saanich? Maintain the current balance between residential and agriculture while allowing for growth of light industry in the designated commercial areas. 5. What can residents expect of your behaviour on council this term? My behaviour will be at all times respectful of people and process.
Corporation Corporation ofof the the District District ofof Central Central Saanich Saanich NOTICE OF ELECTION BY VOTING
NOTICE OF ELECTION BY VOTING PUBLIC NOTICE is given to the electors of the District of Central Saanich that an election by voting is PUBLIC NOTICE tosix theCouncillors, electors of the of Central Saanich election by voting is necessary to electisa given Mayor, andDistrict two School Trustees for a that four an year term commencing necessary electand a Mayor, sixpersons Councillors, and two Trustees for whom a four year commencing December,to 2014, that the nominated asSchool candidates and for votesterm will be received December, 2014, and that the persons nominated as candidates and for whom votes will be received are:
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MAYOR – One (1) to be elected
MAYOR – One (1) to be elected
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Usual Names JackUsual Names David Jack Ryan David
MAR Surname SHEBIB MAR WINDSOR SHEBIB
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Ryan
Residential Address or Jurisdiction 7120 Residential Veyaness Road, Saanichton, BC Address or Jurisdiction 5090 West Saanich Road, Victoria, BC BC 7120 Veyaness Road, Saanichton, 7159 Wallace Drive, Brentwood Bay, BC 5090 West Saanich Road, Victoria, BC
7159 Wallace Drive, Brentwood Bay, BC
COUNCILLOR – Six (6) to be elected
COUNCILLOR – Six (6) to be elected
Surname CORMIER Surname GRAHAM CORMIER HANNAM GRAHAM JENSEN HANNAM KING JENSEN LALLI MASON KING MOODREY LALLI MUNRO MASON PALTIEL MOODREY THOMPSON MUNRO
Usual Names Alicia Usual Names Christopher Alicia John Christopher Carl John Zeb Carl Baldev Susan Zeb Tex Baldev Shawn Susan Niall Tex Bob Shawn
Surname BORDEN BRYANT Surname CLAXTON BORDEN DUNFORD
Usual Names SCHOOL TRUSTEE Nancy Pat Nick Usual Names Nancy Tim
PALTIEL THOMPSON
Residential Address or Jurisdiction #2 – 828 Verdier Avenue, Brentwood Bay, BC Residential or Jurisdiction 651 Senanus Drive,Address Saanichton, BC #2 – 828 Verdier Avenue, Brentwood Bay, BC 7151 Wallace Drive, Brentwood Bay, BC 651 BC BC 1012Senanus DamelartDrive, Way,Saanichton, Brentwood Bay, 7151 Wallace Drive, Brentwood Bay,Bay, BC BC 951 Stelly’s Cross Road, Brentwood 1012 Way, Brentwood 2215 Damelart Sprit Ridge Drive, Victoria, Bay, BC BC 1300Stelly’s Marchant Road, Brentwood Bay, BCBC 951 Cross Road, Brentwood Bay, 7211 Tantalon Lane, Brentwood 2215 Sprit Ridge Drive, Victoria, Bay, BC BC 1895 Rye Place, Saanichton, BC 1300 Marchant Road, Brentwood Bay, BC 1836 Tantalon Pastel Crescent, Saanichton, BCBC 7211 Lane, Brentwood Bay, 1894 Rye Doney Road, Saanichton, 1895 Place, Saanichton, BCBC
Niall 1836 Pastel Crescent, Saanichton, BC SCHOOL TRUSTEE –1894 Two Doney (2) to be elected Bob Road, Saanichton, BC
BRYANT CLAXTON DUNFORD
Address or Jurisdiction – TwoResidential (2) to be elected
8508 Lochside Drive, North Saanich, BC 8567 Kingcome Crescent, North Saanich, BC Address or Jurisdiction 7637 Residential Central Saanich Road, Saanichton, BC 8508 Drive,Victoria, North Saanich, BC 6776 Lochside Barbara Drive, BC
Pat 8567 Kingcome Crescent, North Saanich, BC Nick 7637 Central Saanich Road, Saanichton, BC COMMUNITY OPINION QUESTION VOTING Tim 6776 Barbara Drive, Victoria, BC
The following question will be submitted to the electorate in the District of Central Saanich:
COMMUNITY OPINION QUESTION VOTING
‘Should the District of Central Saanich petition the Province to fund a cost/benefit analysis an amalgamation of Central The following question will be submitted to theofelectorate in the District of Central Saanich: Saanich, North Saanich and Sidney? Yes or No’
‘Should the District of Central Saanich petition the Province to
The results of the question are not binding onof Council. fund a cost/benefit analysis an amalgamation of Central
Saanich, North Saanich and Sidney? Yes or No’
VOTING DATES AND LOCATIONS
The results of the question are not binding on Council.
GENERAL VOTING will be open to qualified electors on Saturday, November 15, 2014 between the hours of 8:00 am and 8:00 pm at:
VOTING DATES AND LOCATIONS
Municipal Hall (Training Centre), 1903 Mount Newton Cross Road, Saanichton
GENERAL will be open to qualified electors on Brentwood Saturday, November 15, 2014 between the Central VOTING Saanich Cultural Centre, 1209 Clarke Road, Bay hours of 8:00 am and 8:00 pm at:
ADVANCE VOTING OPPORTUNITIES will be open to qualified electors at Municipal Hall, 1903 Mount
Newton Municipal Hall (Training Centre), BC 1903 Newton Cross Road, Saanichton Cross Road, Saanichton, asMount follows: Central Saanich Cultural Centre, 1209 Clarke Road, Brentwood Bay
Wednesday, November 5
8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
OPPORTUNITIES Wednesday, November 12 to qualified 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. ADVANCE VOTING will be open electors at Municipal Hall, 1903 Mount Newton Cross Road, Saanichton, BC as follows:
ADDITIONAL ADVANCE VOTING OPPORTUNITIES will be open to qualified electors at Municipal Hall (Council Chamber), 1903 Mount Newton5Cross Road, as follows: Wednesday, November 8:00Saanichton, a.m. to 8:00BC p.m.
Wednesday, November 12 Saturday, November 8
8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
SPECIAL VOTING OPPORTUNITIES will be availablewill to qualified whoelectors are patients or staff of ADDITIONAL ADVANCE VOTING OPPORTUNITIES be open electors to qualified at Municipal the (Council following facilities at the timeMount of voting, as follows: Hall Chamber), 1903 Newton Cross Road, Saanichton, BC as follows: 1. Legion Manor, – 7601November East Saanich 13, 2014 – 10:45 a.m. to F100 Saturday, 8 Road – Thursday, 8:30 a.m.November to 4:30 p.m. 11:45 a.m. 2. Saanich Peninsula Hospital, 2166 Mt. Newton Cross Road – Thursday, November 13, 2014 – 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. 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 on general voting day Canadian citizen resident of BC for at least 6 months immediately preceding the day of registration resident of OR registered owner of real property in the Village of Anyplace for at least 30 days immediately preceding the day of registration, and not disqualified by the Local Government Act or any other enactment from voting in an election or otherwise disqualified by law. Resident electors who are not on the voters list will also be required to produce 2 pieces of identification (at least one with a signature). The identification must prove both identity and residency. If the elector is unable to provide identification evidence of residency, a solemn declaration is required as to residency in addition to 2 pieces of identification (at least one with a signature). 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 (proof of property ownership, such as a property title certificate or a current property tax certificate); and, if there is more than one owner of the property, written consent from a majority of the other property owners. IDENTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS; To register, both resident and non-resident electors will be required to produce two (2) documents, at least one (1) of which must contain the applicant’s signature, providing evidence of their identity and place of residency. For example, any two (2) of the following will be acceptable: a BC drivers license; a BC identification card; an owner's certificate of insurance and vehicle license issued by ICBC; a BC care card or gold care card; a Social Insurance Number card; a Citizenship Card issued by Citizenship and Immigration Canada; a real property tax notice; a credit card or debit card, or a utility bill. MAIL BALLOT VOTING Mail ballot voting is available for the 2014 General Local Election. In order to qualify for mail ballot voting an individual must be on the list of registered electors and: 1. have a physical disability, illness, or injury that affects his or her ability to vote at another voting opportunity; or, 2. expect to be absent from the District on general voting day (November 15, 2014) and at the times of all advance voting opportunities (November 5, 8, and 12, 2014). REQUESTING A MAIL BALLOT PACKAGE: Before 4 pm on Thursday, November 13, 2014 you must submit the following information to the District of Central Saanich office (by mail, telephone, fax or email to municipalhall@csaanich.ca): (1) (2) (3) (4)
Full name, Residential address, Address of the property in relation to which you are voting (for non-resident property electors), If you are not on the list of electors, to ensure you receive the correct registration application form in your package, you must indicate whether you are going to be registering as a resident or non-resident property elector.
The District of Central Saanich will send out mail ballot packages commencing on or about Monday, October 27. To be counted for the election or other voting, your mail ballot must be received by the Chief Election Officer no later than 8 pm on Saturday, November 15, 2014. Liz Cornwell Chief Election Officer
Ruby Shea Deputy Chief Election Officer
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ut here on the Saanich Peninsula there’s a minor storm brewing about where people live and where it is they’ve decided to run for office next month. In fact, there are nine candidates across the three Peninsula municipalities who are in this category. They are running for council or for school trustee in jurisdictions where they do not live. To start, B.C. allows this at the municipal level. Provincially and federally as well, a person can live in one place and represent another in the And we all know political arena. where assumption it’sSo,OK.technically, gets us What’s the problem, then? Some would argue that potential candidates only work in the community — then go home at night and sleep somewhere else. For some, this would preclude that person from representing their interests at the local council level. By that same token, however, a person who lives in the community but commutes elsewhere to work would face the same sort of arguement. In both cases, it’s assumed that the individual doesn’t know a thing about either the lifestyle or the working day activities of a particular community. And we all know where assumption gets us. There are so-called non-resident candidates in the election races in Sidney, Central Saanich and North Saanich. Most of them live in one place and work in another, or vice versa. The question electors must ask themselves is does that candidate know enough about all aspects of the community to be its best representative and simply not a one trick pony? That’s where your participation in this democratic process comes in. Instead of dismissing someone for living a step across the border, find out how involved they are and whether your neighbour can be the representative you deserve. 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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potential investors, is considering ebate is underway on the restarting its nuclear plants as it B.C. Liberal government’s tax recovers from the 2011 Fukushima and environmental plan for liquefied natural gas exports — amid earthquake. China’s manic growth is slowing the usual political theatre. and it has signed a long-term deal to Most media reported that import cheaper Russian pipeline gas. the government “slashed” its Oil prices have dropped. proposed seven-per-cent LNG The government’s change of processing income tax by half, caving in to demands of international tone started with the recent throne speech, which emphasized energy giants led by the fate of B.C.’s only Petronas of Malaysia. current export market. The 3.5 per cent tax “Like forestry, B.C.’s wouldn’t even take full natural gas industry effect until the massive has relied on exports to capital investment is the United States,” the written down and would speech observed. “But rise to five per cent after 20 the American shale gas years of production. revolution has meant the All of this casts further export south has dried doubt on Premier Christy Clark’s extravagant Tom Fletcher up — and is never coming back.” election campaign promise B.C. Views So before B.C. gets to to use LNG revenues that prosperity fund, it’s to wipe out B.C.’s debt, got to stop the bleeding. currently approaching $70 billion, You may recall it was a U.S. and provide an Alberta-style hurricane-induced spike in gas “prosperity fund” to perform further revenues that allowed the province miracles. to spread an extra billion to calm its The seven per cent figure was labour waters for the 2010 Olympics. the top end of the range presented The finance ministry estimates this spring while negotiations with that after the startup period, a LNG investors were ongoing, so it’s medium-sized LNG export operation not really accurate to say it was would pay total taxes of around $800 “slashed.” This cash calf hasn’t been million a year to the province. De born yet and it remains to be seen if Jong notes that this is more revenue it will survive. than B.C. will collect from the entire Finance Minister Mike de Jong forest industry this year, from a pointed out some of the shifts in the single plant. There are 18 currently global gas market that have reduced proposed. expectations. Japan, one of the
This new LNG income tax is nowhere near the biggest source. It’s bigger than the carbon tax that LNG producers will pay on fuel use, but only a fourth of what B.C. collects in royalties for selling the gas. The biggest source of revenue from this hoped-for plant is “other taxes,” which include sales tax and corporate income tax, which B.C. increased to 11 per cent last year. University of Calgary economist Jack Mintz, who supported B.C. on its ill-fated harmonized sales tax, says this additional LNG tax is wrong-headed at any rate. “If other provinces take the same view with respect to resource taxation, new levies would be applied to oil refining, forest product manufacturing, mining processing and a host of other activities linked to resource industries,” Mintz wrote last week in the Financial Post. If B.C. does get a substantial LNG export industry, it will include gas from Alberta, with royalties going there, not here. And companies are also wrangling with the federal government over its taxes, with local governments and First Nations still in line for their cut. The big question isn’t whether B.C. will get its fair share. It’s whether there will be anything to share. Tom Fletcher is legislature reporter and columnist for Black Press. tfletcher@blackpress.ca
‘The big question isn’t whether B.C. will get its fair share.’
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ike so many Canadians I am saddened, disgusted and angry from the events in Quebec and Ottawa. I have never supported sending our troops overseas as militia forces. I have and still support our troops doing their part internationally by the support that reflects Canadians ideology as peace keepers. Unfortunately the decisions made under our democracy changed this and now that the genie is out of the bottle we must continue to support and protect our democracy in Canada. I hope that Parliament repairs any damage in the Centre House from gunfire immediately. Remove these scars and images that send the message that our freedom and safety has been damaged! I find it extremely disturbing when I see images of those countries in the Middle East that lay in ruins. All the sweat and
tears of the people who built these communities is a constant reminder of the cost of war. How can it not push civilized people to feelings of anger and hatred? I am saddened that our military are now “prisoners” of Canada. A uniform that should be worn proudly by the people who stand on a wall to protect our rights and freedoms are being asked to hide their identity in public, in Canada. Nobody, including myself, want the actions of this week to change us, but they have. We all carry the vivid images of 9/11 in our memories as if they happened yesterday.
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The memories and images we saw in Ottawa are now imbedded in our memories. So to say we will be unchanged by these events is not true. These are serious events by people intent on instilling fear and threatening the unknown towards Canadians. In some degree it has changed the way we see ourselves in the world and we now know our freedom does come at a cost. We are learning we are not immune or insulated from terrorism. It is for these reasons I want our government to make the priority of
safety, freedom and absent from threat by taking the rights and freedoms away immediately to Canadians known to authorities and under suspicion of radicalization. Our democracy should not protect those people who have made a choice to turn their minds and hearts to evil. Too many times (after the fact) we learn that the leaders of these groups hide themselves behind women and children to demonize the west’s actions of force. We need to be reminded we are talking about mankind who have the ability to make choices independent of religion or government and with those choices come consequences. The world is changing and so must the extension of rights and freedoms of what is described as “home-growns.” It is appalling to think we are being pushed to return to darker times of guilty until proven innocent. Jo-Anne Berezanski North Saanich
Readers respond: Election 2014; demand for local farmland; Canada’s response to ISIS Local residency issue B. Russell’s letter in your Oct. 22 issue is absolutely superb. The writer points out the ridiculousness of our provincial legislation which permits non-residents to run for municipal office, each or all of them with potentially different agendas. There are four candidates in for Sidney council and one candidate for mayor who do not live in Sidney. No matter their particular talents, in my opinion they should use their energies where they live. Otherwise, as Russell so neatly puts it, at the end of the day “nonresidents go home to their own communities.” Mayor Cross and I are in complete disagreement on this. He notes that the absentee candidates he recommends have lease or business interests. Last time I looked, business is well represented by active chambers of commerce and business associations and councils pay careful attention to representations by these organizations. My only organization is the council and it can be a hostage to outside interests if these five candidates succeed. I wonder how a non-resident council member can deal with an issue affecting Sidney, where he or she does not live. Do they close their eyes and hold their noses and vote? Do they vote when their head and heart really are, potential in conflict with Sidney’s interests? Are we so disinterested in our local government that non-residents could have a majority position on our council? I would hope this issue is front and centre at the
upcoming forum. This council will be in place for four, not three, years. We will get what we deserve. Greg Stevens Sidney
Endorse all candidacy efforts I was shocked to see that Mayor Larry Cross had taken out an ad endorsing a list of candidates. I believe he is still the Mayor of Sidney and as such I would expect him to support the election efforts by encouraging all candidates who have stepped forward to put their names on the ballot. Instead he has taken out an ad that endorses only a few candidates. This is completely inappropriate. We are accustomed to the mayor and council holding in-camera meetings to ensure the citizens are kept from knowing what is really going on. It is ironic that the Mayor would choose this point in his term to communicate openly and transparently with the citizens. Perhaps the mayor has learned to communicate, and loudly. Nancy Balcom Sidney
Farmland demand does exist Re: Farm land trust proposal planted. Coun. Daly’s assertion “there’s no demand to farm the land coming out of (the Sandown deal)” is simply untrue. The truth is that council has never asked. When the Sandown deal was before council in early 2012, a dozen or more
young farmers from local post-secondary agriculture programs implored Council to move forward with the deal, because they couldn’t find any affordable local farmland to lease. A local farmer told me that he had been unable to find land to lease because most property owners were not interested in a minimum five-year lease in case they wanted to sell. I was also told by a District staffer a farmer had offered to lease the full 85 acres. A young farming couple said they were interested in leasing Sandown land while others wanted community garden plots. The Farmlands Trust proposed to manage the lands for the District and almost all the 400 people at a public meeting organized by the Friends of Sandown Community Farm raised their hands in support when asked if they wanted to see a municipally-owned community farm on Sandown. All this was ignored by Daly and Team North Saanich when they voted against the proposal. A year later when the deeply flawed and highly contentious Housing Strategy Implementation Plan was presented to council, it recommended as many as 60 units per acre on Sandown. While council voted not to proceed at that time with that recommendation and the equally questionable recommendation to put higher densities on the agricultural lands at McTavish Rd. West, Daly and Coun. Browne bent over backwards to make sure the possibility of developing those areas be left open. Team North Saanich has made it clear they’d like to see housing on Sandown. Farming doesn’t fit their development
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agenda, so it’s no surprise they want voters to believe there’s no demand for affordable farmland. Bernadette Greene North Saanich
Sometimes force is needed Re: Doomed to repeat mistakes, PNR letters Oct. 10. The letter writer relays his feeling that Elizabeth May “has a deep and broad comprehension of the issues” with respect to the mistake of Canada responding militarily to the spreading of ISIS in the Middle East. My question is this: Would this same philosophy have been used in 1939 when the Nazis were aggressively conquering Europe? Were the Allies afraid that bombs targeting Germany would help recruit more Hitler Youth support? What result would the world have seen if a “hands off” attitude was adopted by world leaders in 1939? Sometimes we have to use force to stop evil in the world. The innocent victims of the perpetrators of evil acts will remember and thank us, just like the many German citizens did after war ended. Many of those Germans victimized by Hitler immigrated to Canada after the war. That is, to me, the ultimate way of thanking Canada for its military sacrifices. I would suggest Ms. May ask any of the thousands of refugees pouring out of the ISIS controlled regions if they believe the world should respond militarily to ISIS Bill Wilson Saanichton
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Election 2014
Getting to know candidates Mayoral candidates
Peter Miller
investment counsellor
Peter Miller Occupation: Semiretired. Part-time
Background: Formerly employed by the B.C. Liquor Distribution Branch for 33 years, advancing to management positions. Participated in a leadership role on special projects throughout B.C. Spearheaded a group in Vancouver to save 17 heritage homes. And was a citizens rep-
resentative in regards to a new transportation plan in Burnaby. Currently volunteers for Beacon Community Services Society two days a week. 1. Why are you running for Council? To provide what I believe is needed for the District of North Saanich residents: strong leadership skills that will work cooperatively with all elected councillors, providing a respectful, businesslike atmosphere.
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I’d work hard to provide direction with the cooperation of staff and all council members, timely constructive meetings — dealing with the business of the day in a timely, respectful, common sense manner. 2. What are your top three issues to tackle, if elected? • Review the current Official Community Plan in a cost-effective process, to be completed within a four to six month time frame.
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“Peter has the highest integrity, is insightful, has vision and is very proactive. He is very much a man of Sidney and clearly understands three of the most important issues facing a Councillor: finances, land use zoning, and citizen concerns.” - David Bartley, former Sidney Chief Administrative Officer “Peter listens. And when he speaks, others listen. He has the ability to quickly cut through a myriad of information to find the central issues and then to suggest resolutions that are reasoned, logical and fiscally responsible. Peter is clear in his decision-making and has the ability to explain how and why he has come to those conclusions. That's why people listen.” - Judy Reimche, Peninsula News Review editor (1998-2007) “I have always been impressed by Peter's extraordinary insight and analytical skills. Peter has a true gift for divining creative solutions. He applies his skills to put community first and has much to offer.” - Angus Matthews, founding Director of the Sidney Business Improvement Area th
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North Saanich: Oct. 29 and 31 editions of the Peninsula News Review feature Q&As with civic election candidates • Balancing the needs of all aspects of the community — residential, agricultural and industrial/ business, starting with a properly-prepared business plan for the Sandown lands. • Balanced budgets, in addition to making sure that all the amenity funds that are being received by the District through current developments are handled effectively for the benefit of all residents.
3. What are your priorities for housing policy in North Saanich? A clear housing policy developed, with input from residents, industrial/business and agricultural taxpayers that will offer some controlled growth in their preferred areas. 4. What are your thoughts on industrial, residential and agricultural balance in North Saanich? Balance, balance, bal-
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5. What can residents expect of your behaviour on council this term? Proven leadership skills that will bring a fair, new voice that has a great interest in promoting the District of North Saanich as a “special paradise” that is building for future generations to live, work and enjoy together as a true community.
Dunstan Browne
Dunstan Browne
Occupation: Lawyer Background: • Born and educated in South Africa • Served nine years as councillor in the capital city of Natal • Canadian citizen since 1985 • Completed six-year appointment with B.C. Securities Commission • Practicing lawyer and a qualified mediator • North Saanich resident for
over 25 years • Married to a beautiful lady, father of four, grandfather of six and owner of a very indulged poodle
1. Why are you running for Council? I am running because I think North Saanich is an extraordinary place in which to live. I want it to stay that way. I also wish to see it become inclusive of all people from all walks of life, young, old, working or retired to have the opportunity to enjoy a full quality of life here.
2. What are your top three issues to tackle, if elected? • Municipal spending, maintain tax rate as we have done this term. • Ensure Sandown doesn’t become a millstone around the necks of residents • Truly affordable housing/age in place housing. 3. What are your priorities for housing policy in North Saanich? North Saanich is a place where people live; we must ensure there is a range of housing options to keep a diverse community, but only in appropriate areas that do not impact the rural atmosphere. 4. What are your thoughts on industrial, residential and agricultural balance in North Saanich? Our priority should be to continue our present policy of maintaining the rural atmosphere of North Saancich but balancing this with business and industrial activity in designated areas to help keep our taxes low and housing options for all residents. 5. What can residents expect of your behaviour on council this term? I respect anyone who is willing to spend the time working for the municipality and I will treat them with respect where that is deserved. I won’t always agree but will always listen with an open mind to other points of view.
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Local municipal candidate forums
SIDNEY — The Saanich Peninsula Chamber of Commerce, co-sponsored by the Peninsula News Review, is hosting all candidate forums in advance of the Nov. 15 municipal election. North Saanich Oct. 30 7 to 10 p.m. Saanich Peninsula Presbyterian Church (9296 East Saanich Rd.) Sidney Nov. 4, 7 to 10 p.m. Mary Winspear Centre. On Nov. 6, the North Saanich Residents Association host a forum at 7 p.m. at the Saanich Peninsula Presbyterian Church.
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Council candidates
Heather Gartshore
Occupation: Former social worker. Background: 26 years as an active and effective North Saanich community leader and advocate.
Heather Gartshore
1. Why are you running for Council? I have a keen interest in local government and a solid track record that includes work on the North Saanich Residents Association, the North Saanich Parks Commission and local-issue task forces. I have been encouraged to run by many residents who have expressed their confidence in my commitment to consensus building and evidence-based decision making. I am committed to returning good governance to the council chambers, which is what North Saanich residents expect and deserve.
2. What are your top three issues to tackle, if elected? • The development of a Local Area Plan in response to recent OCP changes that addresses growth in the McTavish/East Saanich/Canora Road area. A comprehensive public engagement process in which residents have confidence, will achieve this. • The development of a vision and a plan for future use of the former Sandown racetrack as a productive agricultural parcel that supports healthy locally produced food. • Restoring public confidence in local government. 3. What are your priorities for housing policy in North Saanich? I will respect the Official Community Plan as the voice of North Saanich residents, and as a guide to decision making, recognizing that it needs to be amended from time to time to ensure relevancy. I will continue to advocate for, and support, careful planning for housing, including that which meets specific identified needs. 4. What are your thoughts on industrial, residential and agricultural balance in North Saanich? The mix appears to be working well for North Saanich at this time. I would encourage and support any initiatives for improved planning with Sidney as our nearest neighbor. I support the preservation of agricultural land. 5. What can residents expect of your behaviour on council this term? Residents can count on me to engage with them, and to be informed, collaborative, respectful and responsive. As a steward of our community, I will be accountable to the electorate.
Council candidates
Conny McBride
Occupation: Retired commercial insurance broker and owner. Background: Moved to North Saanich in 1999 to enjoy family, friends, boating and golfing. 1. Why are you running for Council? I’m seeking re-election to council to continue our policies — prudent use of tax dollars, help to plan for our future needs and reduce the level of community debt.
Conny McBride
2. What are your top three issues to tackle, if elected? • Help deliver the best services and make these fair for
all our residents. • Avoid needless and costly reports. Review our fees for services to be sure they are in line with Sidney and Central Saanich. • Review the OCP as this is a living document and should reflect the needs for our future. 3. What are your priorities for housing policy in North Saanich? Housing needs must reflect a balance, provide for young working families as they are our future, and also provide for our seniors.
4. What are your thoughts on industrial, residential and agricultural balance in North Saanich? Our airport continues to expand and certainly a small amount of secondary industry would be welcomed to provide continuation of jobs and opportunities. We are fortunate to have a large amount of agricultural land and this will continue to be protected and we should encourage maximum use of these lands by our existing farmers. At present there is not a great demand for social subsidized farming. We need to encourage our marine economy as this brings in valued tourist income. 5. What can residents expect of your behaviour on council this term? I’ll continue to listen to all our residents with an open mind and I appreciate the diversity of our community and our council — and let democracy meet the needs of our community. Continue to encourage a strong relationship with Sidney and Central Saanich.
2014 LOCAL GOVERNMENT ELECTION Saturday, November 15 at the Mary Winspear Centre
NOTICE OF ELECTION
PUBLIC NOTICE is given to the electors of the Town of Sidney that an election by voting is necessary to elect 1 MAYOR, 6 COUNCILLORS and 1 SCHOOL TRUSTEE (School District No. 63), and that the persons nominated as candidates and for whom votes will be received are: Surname AMOS DUCK MCNEIL-SMITH PRICE SHEBIB Surname BARWICK BONGERS BREMNER CHAD FALLOT FEA HAILEY JONES LOUGHER-GOODEY MCLENNAN PLINT WAINWRIGHT Surname COLLIER PRICE STANDEN
MAYOR – One (1) to be elected
Usual Name Don Steve Cliff Steve David
Residential Address 10210 Third Street, Sidney 306-2380 Brethour Avenue, Sidney 10265 Cleveland Road, Sidney 2499 Beaufort Road, Sidney 5090 West Saanich Road, Victoria
COUNCILLOR – Six (6) to be elected Usual Name Mike Rosemarie (Romi) Erin Tim Barbara Sheilah Melissa Bob Mervyn Cam Colin Peter
Residential Address 2008 Melville Drive, Sidney 506-2850 Stautw Road, Saanichton 618 Baker Street, Victoria 10432 Resthaven Drive, Sidney 2282 Frost Avenue, Sidney 23-10457 Resthaven Drive, Sidney 651 Senanus Drive, Saanichton 2048 Odlum Place, Sidney 2303 Amelia Avenue, Sidney 1959 Lowe Road, North Saanich 9618 Second Street, Sidney 9485 Greenglade Road, Sidney
SCHOOL TRUSTEE – One (1) to be elected Usual Name Allan Jason Jim
Residential Address 8570 Cathedral Place, North Saanich 10313 Booth Place, Sidney 2274a James White Boulevard, Sidney
NON-BINDING QUESTION In conjunction with the local election, electors of the Town of Sidney will be given the opportunity to provide their feedback on the feasibility of amalgamation of the three municipalities on the Saanich Peninsula - Sidney, North Saanich and Central Saanich. Pursuant to section 83 of the Community Charter, Council is seeking public opinion by voting on this matter of which the results are non-binding. A vote will be held on the following question: “Are you in favour of a provincially funded study to investigate the feasibility, costs and implications of amalgamating the three municipalities of the Saanich Peninsula?” YES or NO VOTING OPPORTUNITIES The following voting opportunities will be open to qualified electors of the Town of Sidney: Advance Voting Days: Wednesday, November 5, 2014 Wednesday, November 12, 2014 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Town of Sidney Municipal Hall Town of Sidney Municipal Hall (2440 Sidney Avenue) (2440 Sidney Avenue) General Voting Day: Saturday, November 15, 2014 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Mary Winspear Centre (2243 Beacon Avenue) VOTE BY MAIL Qualified electors may vote by mail ballot 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 Town on advance voting days and on general voting day. Please complete an application form, available at the Town of Sidney office, and return it to the Town prior to November 13, 2014. The Town will send out mail ballot packages commencing on or about October 27. Important: To be counted, your mail ballot must be received by the Chief Election Officer no later than 8:00pm on Saturday, November 15, 2014. ELECTOR QUALIFICATIONS & REGISTRATION If you are not on the list of registered electors and have not registered in advance, 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: 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. Non-Resident Property Electors must produce 2 pieces of identification (at least one with a signature) to prove identify, proof that they are entitled to register in relation to the property and, if there is more than one owner of the property, written consent from the other property owners. This consent must be provided at the time of registration. (Consent forms are available at the Town of Sidney office). The following are examples of acceptable identification: 1. BC Driver’s Licence 6. Owner’s Certificate of Insurance & Vehicle Licence 2. BC Identification Card 7. Real Property Taxation Notice 3. BC CareCard 8. Credit Card or Debit Card issued by a bank 4. Social Insurance Card 9. Utility bill – water, electrical, gas 5. Citizenship Card FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, please contact: Sandi Dunic, Chief Election Officer Charlene Nash, Deputy Chief Election Officer 250-656-1139 election2014@sidney.ca www.sidney.ca
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Election 2014
Getting to know candidates Council candidates
North Saanich: Oct. 29 and 31 editions of the Peninsula News Review feature Q&As with civic election candidates
Council candidates
Craig Mearns
Jack McClintock
Occupation: Semi-retired. Currently president of the family business. Background: • Third generation Victorian • Attended Oak Bay High and University of Victoria • Resident of the Peninsula for 38 years and farmed for 25 years. • Experienced businessman, managed a local forest products company. • Served four years on council. Craig Mearns
1. Why are you running for Council? It has been an honour and a privilege to serve you on council for the last four years. I want to continue to be an advocate for residents who find themselves impacted by North Saanich being one of the most overregulated rural communities in British Columbia, and to continue the work we have done over the last three years to keep North Saanich spending under control. 2. What are your top three issues to tackle, if elected? • Carry out a review of the OCP • Protect homeowners from costly and restrictive regulations • Keep taxes low, ensure respect for every tax dollar. 3. What are your priorities for housing policy in North Saanich? Any new housing should be appropriate to the neighbourhood and not impact the rural areas of North Saanich. Ensure housing for an inclusive community, especially housing for downsizing seniors to allow them to remain in North Saanich. 4. What are your thoughts on industrial, residential and agricultural balance in North Saanich? It is important that we protect the rural/agricultural atmosphere of North Saanich, but there are areas that we can utilize for industry and housing that do not impact that. I believe we can have housing for an inclusive community and a strong industrial area for fiscal stability in appropriate areas without impacting the rural agricultural areas. 5. What can residents expect of your behaviour on council this term? I will act like an adult, giving others the respect I expect from them.
Occupation: Retired police officer. Background: • Professional — over 33 years experience as a police officer in Vancouver, Victoria and Central Saanich and as a Conservation Officer in Alberta and Yukon • Personal — married and father of three school age children. 1. Why are you running for Council? I have a history of working through difficult situations, problem solving and negotiating results. I am used to making tough decisions with honesty, fairness and integrity. I feel these are some of the qualities and skills that people are looking Jack for in their elected officials. McClintock I want to bring a fresh energy and perspective to municipal politics in North Saanich. I have demonstrated a committed public service ethic and look forward to bringing this to council if elected. 2. What are your top three issues to tackle, if elected? • Responsible and accountable management of tax dollars. • Ensuring that the municipality and residents are prepared in the event of a natural disaster. • Planning carefully for the future by moving prudently, encouraging fresh ideas that fit the needs of North Saanich. 3. What are your priorities for housing policy in North Saanich? I would encourage careful planning for housing, by first assessing the needs of the community both locally and at large. I would base appropriate decisions on that need for growth and development. 4. What are your thoughts on industrial, residential and agricultural balance in North Saanich? All land types are important and needed in a healthy vibrant community. Continued in Friday’s PNR: By working with a clear vision for the Geoff Orr future of North Saanich, we would be able Steve Pearce to balance the needs of all these land Celia Stock uses. Jack Thornburgh Murray Weisenberger 5. What can residents expect of your behaviour on council this term? Professional and respectful.
Street Smarts
People often come up to me in coffee shops etc and say “hey are you the guy that writes that thingy in the paper”? I’m surprised that people actually read it, as more often than not, it is written hurridly and borders on a rant more than factual, helpful information. Sometimes its about motoring and sometimes not.Depends on what has bugged me really. This week I would like to touch on something that I think is very important, and affects me directly. The municipal elections are coming up and with commercial holdings in Sidney, I am watching and listening with interest. First of all…no, I am not running, although I have been asked to many times. I do believe I will one day when I have the time to commit to it, and it will only be for the top job. Secondly, this new council will be hitting the ground running and has a great chance to keep Sidney rolling along as a viable, important part of the lower Island. We have some great people in place at The Town now, that are ready to move Sidney forward smartly.
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Our head of town planning, is progressive and understands that Sidney needs to grow smartly. I recently had the need to use her and couldn’t be happier about her approach to Governing. As a business owner in 2 municipalities and a home owner in another, I get to see first hand how the Municipalities are being run and I have to say,Sidney is at the top of the list and I could care less if the other two take offense. Business owners are the driving force in EVERY community and need to have their voices heard. To all the candidates,good luck, be honest and forthright and be ready to tackle any problems head on. We need to keep Sidney going in the direction its headed. Contrary to what you may hear, we have a vibrant,smart and confident business community that is ready to serve if given the chance. We are also ready to drop the gloves and fight for what we believe is right.
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Ballot Question
On election day, Sat., Nov. 15, the District will ask electors to respond to a referendum:
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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.
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All Candidates Forums for the Upcoming Municipal Elections The Saanich Peninsula Chamber of Commerce and the Peninsula News Review are proud to co-sponsor All Candidates Forums for the upcoming Municipal elections: NORTH SAANICH - October 30th
Saanich Peninsula Presbyterian Church (9296 East Saanich Rd., North Saanich) 7 pm until approximately 10 pm - moderated by CTV Vancouver Island’s Louise Hartland
SIDNEY - November 4th
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Fine arts and handmade traditional crafts. Baking, jams, decorations, quilting, knitting, jewelery, cards, pet gifts, glasswork and much more! Free admission. Live music. Door prizes. Wheelchair access. For more info, call 250-474-7060 or 250-478-8439
Unique hand-crafted bags, jewelry, home accessories made from silk fusion, wool and other interesting materials. Come and enjoy a glass of hot cider and shortbread.
FALL FAIR AT CADBORO BAY UNITED CHURCH Sat. Nov. 15, 10am - 2pm 2625 Arbutus Rd.
FREE ADMISSION. Luncheon from 11:00 to 1:30 ($8.00). Crafts, Books, Snack Bar, Jewelery & Accessories, Labours of Love, Baking, Candy Table AND more surprises!! For info call Joan 250-361-1879. SORRY NO TABLES FOR RENT.
CHURCH OF THE ADVENT ANNUAL CHRISTMAS CRAFT FAIR Sat. Nov. 15, 10am - 3pm
510 Mount View Ave. (opposite Colwood School). Wide variety of crafters; home baking; and our very popular lunch & afternoon tea (starting at 11:00 a.m.) No admission charge. CRAFTERS NEEDED! Contact the Church Office at 250-474-3031 to book a table.
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Huge selection of small handcrafted colourful Angels great for tree decoration, stockings or gifts. Exquisite larger table top Angels also available. Free admission and tea. Give a gift that matters this Christmas. All proceeds go to support children and families affected by AIDS in Africa. www.aidsangelsvictoria.ca
SWAN LAKE CRAFT SALE
Sun, Nov. 9, 12 to 4pm • Proceeds to Swan Lake Nature House, Swan Lake Nature Sanctuary, 3873 Swan Lake Rd. HANDMADE QUILTS & CRAFTS with a nature theme: placemats, hot pads, owl potholders, tea cozies, aprons, kids bibs, baby quilts, bags, baking and little small stuffed animals for your family. For more info, email volunteer@swanlake.bc.ca
GOWARD HOUSE CRAFT FAIR Sat. Nov 15 & Sun. Nov 16, 10am – 4pm 2495 Arbutus Rd. Handmade by local artisans: Raggedy Anns, woodwork items, jewelry, fabric works, artwork, sock monkeys, children’s clothing, soaps, jams,candles, purses, Xmas items and more. Tea Room- snacks & lunch. Admission $2. Free Parking Info: 250-477-4401
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HIGHLANDS WINTER CRAFT FAIR Sun. Nov 16, 10am - 4pm
Caleb Pike Heritage Park, 1589 Millstream Rd. FREE Admission. Step back in time and experience what a traditional craft fair used to be like! Enjoy hot apple cider and fresh baking while browsing through a great selection of work from local artisans. Showcasing new vendors and ones you’ve grown to love. An amazing Sunday drive through the stunningly beautiful West Shore community to the ever-so-charming, late 1800s heritage buildings. This is an event not to be missed! www.facebook.com/ highalndswintercraftfair
MOUNT ST. MARY HOSPITAL ANNUAL CHRISTMAS BAZAAR
Thur. Nov. 20, 10am – 3pm 861 Fairield Rd. Welcome to our juried, traditional Christmas Bazaar featuring unique gifts for all, handmade quilts & knitting, Christmas decor, baking, jams and jellies, greeting cards, jewelery & collectibles, quality chocolates, raffle and much more! Free admission; Refreshments & hot lunch available. Info: 250-480-3100 (local 3201)
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Fri. Nov. 21, noon - 8pm, Sat. Nov. 22, 10am - 6pm, Sun. Nov. 23, 11am - 5pm The Da Vinci Centre, 195 Bay St.
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25 tables of local handmade items: Christmas baking, fudge, preserves, pottery, cottage crafts, cards, carvings and much more. Free Admission Shop Local this holiday season! For information call 250-478-5066 or email metchosinhall@yahoo.ca
Sat. Nov. 22. 12am - 3pm
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Over 60 tables of handmade crafts by local artists. Cards, jewelry, knitting, woodwork, baked goodies, chocolates, ornaments, toys, sewing and much more. FREE entry, food hamper donations welcome. Draw prizes, also interactive craft room for kids while you shop. Applications available in our office starting in September. Our email address is Doncastercraftfair@gmail.com
ADMISSION: For the first time! Advance Kris Kringle event tickets can be purchased only at Nanaimo A&W locations.
VICTORIAN CHRISTMAS CRAFT FAIR
Home baking, vintage items from “My collectibles Shop” - Brigette. Knitted Hats, Scarves, Mitts, Socks, Silver Wrapped Jewelery, Magnetic Jewelery, Gift Bags, Doggie Bandanas. Scentsy Candles, Tupperware, Epicure, Relaxus Products, Used Book Sale. Free Admission Portion of proceeds support families in need in our community. Info. 250-888-6643 After 10pm.
Nov. 22 & 23, 10am to 4:30pm
CHRISTMAS VINTAGE, RETRO & COLLECTIBLE SHOW/SALE Mary Winspear Centre, Sidney by the Sea Meet over 85 Vintage & Collectible enthusiasts at the 130+ table show. All your Christmas Shopping under one roof! Broad range of collectibles: all unique and different! Parking free, children free when accompanied by an adult. Contact Josie at 250.744.1807 or email: JosieJones@shaw. ca. Join us on Facebook: VintageRetroCollectible
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I’m so happy decided to This four week, juried Christmas fineIArt and Craft make Shannon Oaks my Show is one of the longest running of its kind in Victoria. home.gifts Everyone here has It features unique, “go local” like exquisite jewelry, functional and beautiful pottery,family. paintings, sculpture, become wearable art, hand-crafted toys and more! For more info, visit www.coastcollective.ca or call 250.391.5522. Free Admission. Visa, Mastercard & Debit.
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Fine Crafts, Artisan Foods, Designer Fashions. For more information: www.outofhand.ca
JAMES BAY NEW HORIZONS ACTIVIT Y CENTRE CHRISTMAS BAZAAR &TEA Sat. Nov. 29th 10 am-2pm 234 Menzies St.
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Over 80 vendors on two floors selling gifts, art and food all made by hand by local artists. Food, entertainment and your picture with Santa - the real one! Free admission, donations to the food bank accepted.
SOOKE FALL FAIR’S 10TH BIGGEST LITTLE CHRISTMAS CRAFT FAIR Sat. Nov. 29, 10am - 4pm (Set up Nov. 28)
Sooke Community Hall (entrance off Shields Rd.) Pre-booked tables $15. Admission by donation to the Sooke Christmas Bureau. For more info, call Carol Chalmers at 250-881-1169
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Sat. Nov. 29 & Sun. Nov. 30 Sat. Dec. 6, Sun. Dec. 7 (all 10am - 5pm) 178 Ross - Durrance Rd. Come to the Highlands and enjoy a cup of cider and a shopping trip. Pottery, sculpture, paintings. Call 250-652-5434 for more info.
CLOVERDALE TRADITIONAL SCHOOL’S 7TH ANNUAL CHRISTMAS CRAFT FAIR Sat. Nov. 29. 10am - 3pm 3427 Quadra St.
Please come join us at our annual family event and support over 45+ amazing local artisans and crafters. From jewelery, handmade soaps and skin products, to honey, jams and preserves, creative cards, books, children’s clothing, holiday gift items and much more - there is something for everyone. Admission by donation. For more information visit our website: cloverdale.sd61.bc.ca/parent-info/craft-fair
THE HOLLY FAIR AT ST. MARY’S CHURCH, SAANICHTON Sat. Nov. 29 (9:30am - 2pm) East Saanich Rd. at Cultra
Home Baking, Books, Handcrafts, Silent Auction, Gourmet Pantry, Garden Shop and more. Morning Coffee and light lunch available. Auction closes at 1:30 p.m. Free Admission. Bring your own bags. Wheelchair accessible. For more info call Leslie at 250-652-1611. www.stmarysanglican.com
OAKLANDS’ WEST COAST WINTER MARKET Sat. Nov. 29, 10am – 4pm
Oaklands Community Centre, 1-2827 Belmont Ave. Celebrate our vibrant community & beauty of the coast at Oaklands‘ West Coast Winter Market. Over 70+ vendors from the best local artisans, crafters, and culinary providers. Local music, activities for kids, & food trucks all day. Join us and co-create our resilient local economy! 250-370-9101. www.oaklandscommunitycentre.com/markets or alex@oaklandscommunitycentre.com
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Sooke Community Hall (entrance off Shields Rd.) Pre-booked tables $15. Admission by donation to the Sooke Christmas Bureau. For more info, call Carol Chalmers. 250-881-1169
LEGION MANOR ANNUAL HOLIDAY SALE Sat. Dec. 6, 11am - 3pm 7601 East Saanich Rd.
Christmas cakes by Val. All home baked Goodies Handmade Chocolates, Fudge & Candies. Xmas Items, Plants & crafts all made by the Crafty ladies of the Manor. Bring a non-perishable item for the Food Bank & Receive A Ticket For A Nice Prize. Come Early So You Won’t Be Disappointed.
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25th Annual Juried Show featuring 80+ local west coast artists & artisans fine crafts. In partnership with Jill Louise Campbell’s Gallery Show to raise money for “Power To Be”
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Talent show for a cause this weekend
The Talent 2 Remember show will help send aid workers to the Dominican Republic Devon MacKenzie News staff
This weekend, the Saanich Peninsula Presbyterian Church is hosting Talent 2 Remember, a talent show with proceeds going to benefit people in need in the Dominican Republic. The show, which takes place Saturday, Nov. 1, will start with dinner at 5 p.m. and the show will follow at 7 p.m. The show will feature the local talent of the Craig Henderson Trio, singer Tristan Thompson and a magic show by The Great Jordano of Tricky Magic. Funds raised will go towards church volunteers who are building houses in the Dominican Republic for people in need. “There’s a Canadian ministry called The House Upon the Rocks Ministry and part of what they do is build housing in the Dominican Republic for those who require it,” explained Diane Cunningham from the church, adding that four volunteers (two of which are teens) from the church will be traveling to the Dominican in
March to help build houses, take down school supplies and offer their help in medical clinics. She said she hopes the talent show is a success and that it raises some much-needed funds to help them out on their trip. “The performers are donating their time and talent and we can’t thank them enough for that. I’ve been amazed and overwhelmed at their generosity,” said Cunningham, adding that the event won’t only serve as a fundraiser but also a way to connect members of the church and the community. “Anything that we do as a Presbyterian church do is not only to fundraise but also to connect with the community,” she explained. 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.
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Get those toes tapping this Friday SIDNEY — 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 the concert. The venue is wheelchair friendly and there is parking available. Tickets are $15 (call 250-656-2721 to reserve) but may also be purchased at the door. Proceeds from the event will go to the Sidney Lions Food Bank. — News staff
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The Met Opera sets the virtual stage at Sidney’s Star Cinema Bizet’s Carmen will be shown live in high definition SIDNEY — The Met Opera will be live screened in HD at Sidney’s Star Cinema this weekend. Richard Eyre’s production of Carmen stars Georgian mezzo-soprano Anita Rachvelishvili in the title role of the seductive gypsy, a part she has sung to acclaim at many of the world’s leading opera houses. Aleksandrs Antonenko sings the obsessed soldier Don José, soprano Anita Hartig makes her highly-anticipated HD debut as Micaëla and Ildar
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Abdrazakov is the toreador Escamillo in this performance, led by Spanish conductor Pablo HerasCasado. Christopher Wheeldon, artistic director and founder of Morphoses/The Wheeldon Company, created the choreography. The screening begins at 10 a.m. on Saturday, Nov. 1 and runs for three hours and 40 minutes. For more information and advance tickets see starcinema.ca. — News staff
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The Mousetrap is set at the Mary Winspear Centre Devon MacKenzie News staff
The Peninsula Players are gearing up for their latest show which opens Nov. 1 at the
tres around a group of strangers stranded in a boarding house during a snow storm. The suspects include newlyweds who run the house, a spinster with
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jurist who makes life miserable for everyone. The play, directed by Geoffrey J. Davidson, is the first show the Players are doing as official partners of the Mary Winspear Centre. The two organizations partnered up at the end of May after the Players were informed they would have to move from their location in the old Saanichton Element a r y School building as the Saanich School District was expanding their programming there. “It was a logical choice,” said Philip Sutton, the Winspear’s Theatre Manager, in a previous interview with the PNR. “It’s hugely beneficial for both organizations and it’s another way for us to entrench ourselves in the arts community.” The Players have been a cornerstone in
the arts community on the Saanich Peninsula since they officially began in 1953. The group has been performing at the Mary Winspear Centre and Berwick Royal Oak for years, and more recently have branched out to performing at Muse Winery in the summers (both of which will continue under the agreement with the Winspear.) T h re e performances of The Mousetrap will t a k e place at the Mary Winspear Centre. Saturday, Nov. 1 at 2 and 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, Nov. 2 at 2 p.m. Tickets are $18 for adults and $15 for students and seniors. For more information and performance dates for The Mousetrap at the Berwick, visit thepeninsulaplayers.ca. For tickets, see marywinspear.ca or call 250656-0275.
COMING UP IN ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT • Mexico’s Day of the Dead at the Sidney North Saanich Library. Dr. Rosa Stewart explores the fascinating Mexican Day of the Dead celebration in this illustrated talk. Wednesday, Oct. 29 from 7 to 8 p.m. Sponsored by the UVic Speakers Bureau. Free. Register at 250-656-0944. • Writers Critique Group at the Sidney North Saanich Library. Develop your writing in a supportive environment in this memberled group. Writers of all genres welcome. Thursday, Oct. 30 from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Free. Register at 250-656-0944. • The Cat’s Cradle Silent Auction takes place Sunday, Nov. 16 at 2 p.m. at the Mary Winspear Centre in Sidney. Come support this local animal charity and enjoy refreshments, door prizes and live entertainment. Email catscradle@ telus.net or call 250655-7225 for tickets.
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Barristers & Solicitors LAWYER Pearlman Lindholm, one of Victoria’s leading law firms, is looking for a lawyer with preferably two to six years’ experience to join its team at our new Sidney office. The position entails practicing primarily in the areas of personal injury law and general litigation. The compensation package will be commensurate with the successful candidate’s level of experience. Reply in confidence to: GORDON W. BENN 103-9816 Seaport Place, Sidney, BC, V8L 4X3 gbenn@pearlmanlindholm.com
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COUNCIL AND TRUSTEE CANDIDATES Meet and discuss issues over coffee 1 on 1 - Tim Dunford & John Hannam (Tonight) - Jack Mar & Baldev Lalli (Thurs, Oct 30) - Susan Mason & Chris Graham (Wed, Nov 5) - Niall Palltiel & Shawn Monro (Thurs, Nov 6) - Bob Thompson & Pat Bryant (Wed, Nov 12) - Alicia Cormier & Nancy Borden (Thurs, Nov 13)
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Lindsay Greig and Paul Green got married at Star Cinema in Sidney. Greig was a long time employee of the cinema.
True romance at Star Cinema SIDNEY — When Lindsay Greig and Paul Green said “I do,” it was the perfect Hollywood ending — but with a difference. Greig and Green got married not on the silver screen, but under it. Framed by a wedding arch with white fairy lights at the front of Star Cinema, the two were joined by 90 friends and family as they celebrated their commitment to one another and exchanged vows and rings. Coincidentally, the Marriage of Figaro was running simultaneously in the Star’s second theatre, right next door. “My very first job was at Star Cinema,” recalled Greig. “The place and the people are like family to me. This was always the spot I wanted to get married.” “This is a very, very special place for both of us,” Green agreed. Ten months in the planning, aided by Liz Fosdick, a close friend
of Greig’s, the wedding ceremony was officiated by Michael Denton, a marriage commissioner who said that for Greig and Green, the “journey begins now.” He emphasized “marriage does more than bring the bride and groom together. It brings friends and family together.” He urged guests to mingle and enjoy one another’s company even if “you don’t yet know one another well.” The bride wore a beautiful strapless, ivory antique lace floor length gown with a sweetheart neckline and crystals and pearls that glimmered as brightly as any Hollywood starlet’s. The maid of honour and bridesmaid wore flowing gowns, each in a different shade of lavender. Each carried a bouquet of fresh flowers and greens and the groom and two best men wore suits and ties to complement the
women’s gowns. Guests enjoyed the Star’s much-loved popcorn before and after the ceremony. And prior to the start of the wedding, the “credits ran,” showcasing the names of everyone
involved. “We love that Lindsay and Paul chose the Star as their wedding venue. While unique in some ways, it’s all about a sense of place and home. I couldn’t be happier that this lovely
young couple will look back on today and know that sometimes Hollywood endings really do come true,” said Sandy Oliver, owner of the Star.
2014 MUNICIPAL ELECTION ALL CANDIDATES MEETING
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2014 ELECTION Come and meet MUNICIPAL the candidates running for North Saanich and Council and School District #63 ALLMayor CANDIDATES MEETING 2014 MUNICIPAL ELECTION in the November 15th election
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Sidney to start paying its official town crier Honorarium of $1,500 to cover expenses while working on behalf of the community Steven Heywood News staff
Sidney will pay its town crier $1,500 in an annual honorarium. Town council in September approved the honorarium to assist whoever holds the job “in deferring travel, regalia and other expenses.” The amount of money Sidney has
set aside in the 2015 budget is more than other municipalities on the Island that retain town criers. Tricia Mayea reported to the News Review that the City of Duncan has offered its town crier a $600 yearly honorarium since 2013. Duncan has had a town crier since 1995, a position currently held by
Ben Buss. Mayea added the municipality also paid for Buss’ costume. The District of Sooke currently does not have a town crier, stated Bonnie Sprinkling, Sooke’s corporate officer, adding the Sooke Region Historical Society is looking for one. The municipality does not have a remuneration policy for a town
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crier. Sidney’s town crier terms of reference allow for a flat amount to be paid to a town crier who is not an elected official. Currently, Kenny Podmore holds the job (he is also Oak Bay’s town crier and has been for approximately 14 years) and has been a town councillor since 2008. He has been town crier since the late 1990s and was fulfilling the role in Oak Bay prior to assuming the mantle in Sidney. Oak Bay did not answer the News Review’s inquiry as to
Town Crier: a reference The Town of Sidney’s new town crier terms of reference. • The appointment term shall be at the discretion of council. The appointment is to be reconfirmed once every council term. • In the capacity as town crier, there shall be no political attendance or cries. • the town crier shall periodically inform the executive assistant of all cries and events … on behalf of the Town of Sidney. • The Town, as part of its budget process, may consider an annual honorarium. • The town crier shall purchase his or her own regalia, which will then remain as the crier’s property. • The town crier may work with volunteer groups (and others) in the promotion and marketing of the Town of Sidney. • The town crier, when acting on behalf of the municipality, shall be covered under the Town’s volunteer insurance program.
its town crier policy or remuneration. Podmore is not running for re-election. Had he remained in office, as town crier
he would only be paid the honorarium upon submission of expense claims, supported by receipt. Under the new pol-
icy, Sidney’s official town crier must be appointed, or have the appointment reconfirmed, once every council term.
Drs. DaviD anD Jannice Bowler announce meDical clinic opening
Do you suffer muscle, joint or tendon pain? Drs. David and Jannice Bowler announce the October opening of their medical clinic for the treatment of musculoskeletal pain. They are family physicians who are trained in treatment for pain. They treat many types of pain mostly (but not always) by injection: prolotherapy, PRP, trigger point treatment, neural prolotherapy, medical acupuncture etc but they do not prescribe narcotics, methadone or medical marijuana. Some examples of pain types are arthritis, (eg. knee or hip), tendinitis (eg. tennis elbow or shoulder problems), sports injuries, migraine, sore neck, back pain, neuralgia, surgical scar pain and many others. For more Drs. David and Jannice Bowler welcome you to their clinic in Saanich and look forward to meeting you.
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What Do You Think? In conjunction with voting during the November Local Government General Election, the District of Central Saanich will be including a non-binding opinion question for voters to answer. The non-binding question that you are being asked to consider when you arrive at the polls in November is: Should the District of Central Saanich petition the Province to fund a cost/benefit analysis of an amalgamation of Central Saanich, North Saanich and Sidney? Yes or No The purpose of the question is to provide the next Council with an indication of the inclination of the Central Saanich community for petitioning the Province to fund a study respecting the potential amalgamation of the three peninsula municipalities. www.centralsaanich.ca
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The skinny: Lindy Deas was out with a friend on an absolutely beautiful day Oct. 19 and says she has never seen such a large log. The seaside walk beach in Sidney is full of them but it was so huge that she wondered how it could ever move and where it came from.
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sign of advancing age? Isn’t it enough to have fallen arches, aching shoulders, a double chin, without adding a shaky memory? I protest (not that it does any good)! The big amaryllis is now sitting by a care about! window in the living room and I know I overslept and missed an appointthat it is going to bloom within a week. ment, not only with my friends, but with So much for my hopes that it would wait visiting relatives from Ontario as well. until Christmas. We were supposed to meet for breakfast, Oh well, it will be a joy to see its big red now they are all mad at me! Helen Lang And to add to my unhappiness I’m Over the Garden blossoms no matter when they arrive. I have one more amaryllis out on the hungry! Oh dear! I hate this! Fence cool balcony and, so far, it is not considNevermind, its not your problem. I’m ering blooming any time soon. So maybe just whining to get some sympathy. Looking out my third floor window I can see five there will be an amaryllis flowering at Christmas stunningly lovely trees wearing their fall colours. I time after all. My daughter who lives in Vancouver has pretty don’t think I’ve ever seen so many at once, especially on such a sunny day. I don’t suppose my well taken over the balcony, swept it clean, washed Ontario relatives are impressed since Ontario, as the floor, re-arranged the pots and planted most you know, is noted for its wonderful fall colours. of the bulbs. There is still one pot full of tulip But out here they appear to be especially vivid this bulbs from last year sitting, patiently waiting for some attention on a shelf in the utility room. I’ll year and it’s a real treat for us B.C. residents. I’ve had anemone corms (I used to call soak them as well, to help them plump up a bit them bulbs until a friend pointed out that they and regain their strength before planting them in another pot. should actually be called corms). The balcony is going to be so beautiful next Anyway, I’ve had them soaking in water for a day now (the advised time was eight hours, so I hope spring that I think I’ll charge admission just to they haven’t drowned) and will plant them this have a peek at the flowers. It will be a real threat to Butchart Gardens (in your dreams, lady!) afternoon (I sincerely hope). I sound a bit distracted, don’t I? Yes! I’m someHelen Lang has been the Peninsula News Review’s what overwhelmed by all these things happening garden columnist for more than 30 years. at the same time. Do you suppose this is one more o you know what the expression “I’m in Dutch” means? I can tell you all about it, because, at the moment I’m “in Dutch” and with people I
The Council of the District of Central Saanich is inviting applications for appointments to the following Advisory Committees, Boards and Commissions: No. of Positions
Length of Term
Advisory Planning Commission
4
2 Year Term
Agricultural Advisory Committee
6
1 Year Term
Board of Variance
3
3 Year Term
Economic Development Advisory Committee (New) Stakeholders from the following sectors: Agriculture and farming, industrial, tourism, hospitality, retail and service, housing (seniors, affordable, social) sectors; Health care; Commercial and home-based businesses and community associations from Saanichton, Brentwood Bay and Keating areas; Provincial, federal, First Nations, local government (Council appoint a liaison with alternate), regional governments; Economic development agencies / associations; Community residents (two at large members); Marketing sector; Schools/post secondary institutions; Social and environmental NGOs; Real estate market; and, Arts and culture sector
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1 Year Term
Family Court & Youth Justice Committee of Victoria
1
3 Year Term
Peninsula Agricultural Commission
3
2-3 Year Term
Saanich Peninsula Water Commission
1
1 Year Term
Saanich Peninsula Wastewater Committee
1
1 Year Term
Victoria Airport Authority Noise Management Committee
1
2 Year Term
Appointments
Citizens who are interested in volunteering their time to sit on any of the above-noted advisory bodies are invited to obtain a Council Appointment Application Form using one of the following methods: In person: 1903 Mount Newton Cross Road Website: www.centralsaanich.ca (Municipal Hall / Forms & Publications) E-Mail: municipalhall@csaanich.ca Organizations are also invited to submit the names of representatives. Information on the various advisory bodies may be obtained by contacting the Municipal Hall at 250-652-4444. In order to assist Council in making its selections, it is requested that persons wishing to apply for more than one appointment complete a separate application form for each position applied for. In order to be considered, completed application forms must be signed and submitted to the Corporate Officer by 4:30 p.m. on Friday, November 21, 2014. Liz Cornwell Corporate Officer 1903 Mount Newton Cross Road Saanichton, BC V8M 2A9
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Burger for Blinkos raises B.C. could force $20,000 for local family cities into regional Piper Blinko fighting for her life in Children’s Hospital
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A fundraising barbecue in Sidney for the Blinko family this past weekend raised over $20,000 for baby Piper. Baby Piper, daughter of Sidney Pier Hotel employee Shawnie Blinko, is only a couple of months old and is already in the fight of her life. Piper was born with malfunctioning kidneys in September and was immediately airlifted to Vancouver Children’s Hospital where her and her family have been staying since. Piper’s kidneys are now functioning but she faces a slew of other health issues as a result. The fundraiser took place last Saturday outside of the Sidney Save-On Foods, who donated the food for the event. “The event was well attended, the weather was not that good but it certainly didn’t dampen people’s spirits,” said Kenny Podmore, one of the event organizers, adding that aside from the generous donations of food from Save-On-Foods, Scotiabank matched the donations made to the Blinko family dollar for dollar up to $5,000. “Everyone was amazing, the volunteers worked so hard, Ed Bain was hilarious and his attendance was so appreciated and the volunteer firefighters went above and beyond by volunteering their time,” said Podmore. “I am so proud to be involved with this department,” added Sidney fire chief Jim Tweedhope. “This is a shining example how the members
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A fundraiser for Piper Blinko and her family took place Oct. 25. The community helped raise $20,000. will pull out all the stops to help someone in our community. This time, the effort was to help one of our own and to see the degree of success is amazing.” reporter@peninsulanewsreview.com
Third party spending under review by Special Committee VICTORIA — Saanich North and the Island MLA Gary Holman is part of the province’s Special Committee on Local Elections Expense Limits, which is holding public consultations on its activities. The deadline for written submissions is Nov. 21. The Committee is examining principles related to local elections expense limits and to possibly set new limits in the future. For details, visit www.leg. bc.ca/cmt/leel/index.asp. — Province of B.C.
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The B.C. government is readying a legislative hammer that could force holdout cities to join integrated regional policing units that investigate murders and other crimes across multiple jurisdictions. The Police Act amendment tabled last week would empower the province to compel Metro Vancouver cities like Vancouver, Delta and West Vancouver to join and help fund the Integrated Homicide Investigation Team (IHIT) rather than use separate municipal homicide squads. The move also follows the collapse of a regional crime unit in Greater Victoria, which, like the Lower Mainland, is policed by a patchwork of separate municipal police forces and RCMP detachments. Justice Minister Suzanne Anton said no decisions have been made when asked if she intends to require universal participation in IHIT or other integrated units. “IHIT is of interest to me,” she said, adding the legislation could also be used to revive the failed Victoria unit, from which several municipalities — including Sidney and North Saanich — had withdrawn. Anton stressed she wants to work with cities, not force change on them. “It is a hammer but it’s not intended to be used as a hammer,” Anton said. “Most of the time you want this to be done co-operatively, not by the minister requiring it.”
Missing Women Inquiry Commissioner Wally Oppal in 2012 recommended the creation of a full regional police force, suggesting one would have caught serial killer Robert Pickton years earlier, saving the lives of some of his victims. Oppal’s report warned further use of integrated teams would merely “prop up a broken system.” But the province counters it has made significant changes to policing in response to the inquiry, including the launch this year of a new 24-hour Real Time Intelligence Centre that pools information and co-ordinates the response in the critical early hours of a fresh investigation. Anton said she’s not looking at full police regionalization right now, but she is “very interested” in speaking to municipalities that are voluntarily interested in amalgamating their police forces into a partial regional or sub-regional force. The province’s main reform focus has been on expanding use of integrated teams to take advantage of specialized officers and equipment and ensure a coordinated response to crime that crosses municipal, provincial or international borders. SFU criminologist Rob Gordon, an advocate of regional policing, said he doesn’t expect any dramatic move from the province to merge forces. “Quite clearly the government at this point has no appetite for doing what Wally Oppal recommended they do in the two metropolitan areas and particularly in Metro Vancouver,” he said. “So this inefficient and balkanized policing system we have will continue.” “Should one community be subsidizing the other? I’m not so sure about that,” said Jackson. editor@peninsulanewsreview.com
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work ethic has them now winning hockey games, said the team’s coach, Rob Mortin. “If we don’t outwork the other team we are in trouble,” said Mortin. “I believe that right now we work harder than anybody in the VIJHL and that is what we are asking our kids to do. When we out-
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For the second Friday in a row, the Peninsula Panthers knocked off a red hot opponent from the Northern Division of the VIJHL, this time chilling out the Comox Valley Glacier Kings by a 4-1 count. Panther Will Harvey, 17, once again made the start for the local team between the pipes and was up to the task of shutting down a strong, offensively talented squad. Harvey was named the night’s first star after blocking 35 of 36 shots. “I like Will’s game right now,” said Panthers’ owner Pete Zubersky. “He is giving us a chance to win every single game. I am asking him to be more vocal on the ice in terms of being his players’ eyes and I am asking him to
have less comments off the ice. He is a young kid and I want him to let the older kids be the voice in the room and for him to stop the
puck.” Coming off a win last Friday against the undefeated Campbell River Storm, this year’s group appears to have
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“I am disappointed we didn’t finish first at our home tournament but Andrew finishing as the lowest individual, as a first year, was still a major highlight,” said Vikes’ head coach Justin Clews. “His success this week is partly due to the fact that he is a local layer but his strength is definitely in his ball striking. His iron play this week has also improved a lot. He was hitting a club further than usual.” Matthew Broughton shot 73 in round two to finish five-over 147, while rookie Lawren Rowe finished tied for 24th (152). Rounding out the team score
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games and others, choir, crafts, bingo and Sunday socials. Contact the Centre for more information at 250-652-4611 or cssca@shaw.ca or visit centralsaanich seniorscentre.org. An oCTober evening At The SHOAL — A Halloween Party with the Craig Henderson Trio! Thursday, Oct. 30. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. and tickets are $25. Costumes are optional but there will be a prize for the best costume. As usual, wine will be available by the glass. Purchase tickets in person or by phone. Call 250656-5537. Join us For A “Morning of Prayer” at St Mary’s Anglican Church in Saanichton with Barb Baillie on Saturday, Nov. 15 from 9:30 a.m. to noon. Barb will be teaching and leading us in Ignatian Prayer. Please bring a Bible, pen and writing paper. Tea and coffee provided. No lunch. RSVP to 250652-1611 or email parishcs@shaw.ca. sidney ConCerT bAnd’s third Remembrance Concert takes place on Sunday, Nov. 9 at 2 p.m. at the Mary Winspear Centre. Tickets are $10 at the box office, 250-656-0275 or marywinspear.ca. The concert is a musical salute to our veterans and the 100th anniversary of the First World War. roAdmAsTers sAFeTy Group is presenting a discussion on staying safe and driving longer and what to expect if you are called for a road test. The discussion will take place at Saanich Peninsula
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p.m. and the show The sevenTh AnnuAl begins at 7 p.m. The Big Band Bash show will feature the in support of the Craig Henderson Trio, Island Deaf and Tristan Thompson Hard of Hearing and a magic show by Centre takes place Tricky Magic. Funds Nov. 4 from 7 to 11 raised will go towards p.m. at Our Lady of volunteers who are Fatima Portuguese building houses Hall (4635 Elk Lake in the Dominican Dr.) Tickets are $40 Republic for people in advance, $50 at in need. Tickets for the door and $400 the event are $25 for a reserved table for dinner and the of 10. The evening show or $15 for the is sponsored by show only. Please Sidney’s McNeill call Darlene at 250Audiology. For more 516-0563 or Diane information and to at 250-886-0989 for purchase tickets, see more information. idhhc.ca. broken Promises The PeninsulA Rescue presents an eAgles Novice Auction Evening for 4 hockey team is the Animals on Friday, holding a fundraising Nov. 7 from 6:30 to bottle drive on 9:30 p.m. at Saanich Sunday, Nov. 2 Baptist Church (4347 between 10 a.m. Wilkinson Rd.) There and 1 p.m. at the will be hundreds of Peninsula Co-op at auction items up 2132 Keating X Rd. for grabs as well as The 2015 PArklAnd coffee and snacks Secondary School available. Tickets for grads are holding the event are $15 a bottle drive on and go to support Saturday, Nov. 15 Broken Promises’ in the school’s vet bills which tally parking lot at 10640 around $90,000 McDonald Park Rd. each year. Tickets from noon to 3:30 are available at any p.m. Please come Bosley’s or by calling out and donate your 250-818-6643. bottles to show your The viCToriA support. If you are ACCordion Club unable to make it the Band presents bottle drive, you can Toe-Tapping Music drop off your sorted at 2 p.m. Friday, bottles at the Sidney Oct. 31 at Peace Bottle Depot and Lutheran Church in donate the money Sidney (2295 Weiler to the Parkland Grad Ave.) Delicious 2015 account. refreshments and The sAAniCh door prizes to follow. PeninsulA Venue is wheelchair Presbyterian Church friendly. Tickets are (9296 East Saanich $15 (call 250-656Rd.) presents Talent 2721 to reserve) 2 Remember on but may also be Saturday, Nov. 1. purchased at the Dinner begins at 5 ocean spray drive 202-2050 White Birch Road
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door. Proceeds from the event will go to the Sidney Lions Food Bank. The viCToriA hindu Parishad presents the Diwali Cultural Show on Saturday, Nov. 1 at 6:30 p.m. at the University of Victoria Farquhar Auditorium. Join us for a dazzling evening featuring music, classical and regional folk dances and Bollywood performances. Tickets are $15 and are available through the UVic ticket centre at 250-721-8480 or auditorium.uvic.ca. For sponsorship or donation enquiries please call Jay at 250-382-0329. The CenTrAl sAAniCh Lawn Bowls Club Christmas Craft and Bake Sale takes place Saturday, Dec. 6 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Club (1800 Hovey Rd. in Centennial Park). The event will feature homemade baking, preserves, sewing, crafts, children’s clothes and toys and more.
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good morning rhymeTime at the Sidney North Saanich Library. Bring your littlest ones to the library for stories, songs, rhymes and fun. Thursday, Oct. 30 from 10:15 to 11
a.m. Ages 0-5 years. Free. Drop-in. For information, call 250656-0944. lego sTories AT the Sidney North Saanich Library. Use our Lego to build your own creation. A new theme will be explored at each meeting, and your work will be displayed at the library. Ages 5 years and up. Friday, Nov. 7 and 21, 3:15 to 4:15 p.m. Free. Register at 250-6560944. sPooky skATe at Panorama Recreation Centre on Wednesday, Oct. 29 from 3 to 4:20 p.m. Happy Halloween! Join us for a ‘fangtastic’ afternoon of fun on the ice. We’ll have games, goodie bags and a crazy costume parade led by Slider! don’T miss The Halloween Howl at Panorama Recreation Centre on Wednesday, Oct. 29 from 4:30 to 6 p.m. Witches, goblins and ghosts, oh my! Bring the whole family and enjoy a terrorific Halloween carnival including games, crafts, face painting, family entertainment and of course our giant inflatable obstacle course. Don’t forget to wear your BOO-tiful costume!
Meetings
The PeninsulA gArden Club will meet on Monday, Nov. 10 at 7 p.m. at the Mary Winspear Centre in Sidney. As well as the AGM, the speaker will be Crystal Deshaies of Home and Garden Portraits and Winsome Portraits. Crystal will share her exquisitely detailed artwork with us. All welcome. Nonmember drop-in fee is $5. The gyro Clubs oF Victoria and Camosun are pleased to invite men of all ages in the Sidney area to attend a gathering with the view to establish a new club in the Sidney area. Men are invited to attend an open house on Wednesday, Oct. 29 at the Sidney Pier Hotel at 7 p.m. If interested, please contact Paul FoghDohmsmidt at 250658-0665 or fogh@ telus.net.
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NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND OTHERS RE: THE ESTATE of JAMES DUCKMANTON, DECEASED. NOTICE IS hereby given that creditors and others having claims against the Estate of James Duckmanton, deceased, formerly of 10269 Cleveland Road, Sidney, BC, V8L 4X9 are hereby notified under section 38 of the Trustee Act that particulars of their claims should be sent to Janet Brown, Executor, 212 Candle Place SW, Calgary Alberta T2W 548, on or before 01 December 2014, after which date the Executor will distribute the estate among the parties entitled to it, having regard to the claims of which the Executor then has notice. EXECUTOR, Janet Brown
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Peninsula News Review The Peninsula News Review, a twice-weekly publication, has an immediate opening for a full-time reporter. Reporting to the editor, the successful candidate will provide top-quality work on a range of news and feature stories covering a range of beats. A key attribute will be an ability to work well as a self-starting member of the busy newsroom. You have a passion for and are comfortable with, all aspects of multimedia journalism. The successful candidate will show keen attention to detail, work well under deadline pressures, and be willing to learn in a fastpaced environment. Knowledge of Canadian Press style is important, as is the ability to take and carry out instructions in a timely fashion. Basic photography skills are required and successful candidates will have their own camera. Must have a valid driver’s license and working vehicle. Knowledge of InDesign and Photoshop are assets. Black Press community news media is an independent and international media group with more than 190 community, daily and urban publications, 14 press facilities and over 160 websites in B.C., Alberta, Washington, Hawaii and Ohio. Interested candidates should send resume, clippings and cover letter by Nov. 4, 2014 to: Steven Heywood Editor Peninsula News Review 103-9830 Second St. Sidney, B.C. V8L 3C6 or e-mail: editor@peninsulanewsreview.com editor@peninsulanewsrevierw.com Thank you for your interest. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
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LOST AND FOUND LOST CAT- last seen Sept 26 in the Tanner Ridge area, Blue Point Siamese, answers to “Bella�, if found or seen please call (778)426-3489. LOST. DISABLED pensioner lost wallet, between McDonald and Bessredge Place, contains all my ID and $2500 cash. Please return to RCMP, no questions asked. Reward! LOST: PRESCRIPTION glasses, purple frames, Saanich West area. 250-727-7701
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HAIR STYLISTS - $1000 Hiring Bonus. Full time/part time for First Choice Hair Cutters in their Victoria location. Must have hairstyling qualifications. $11/hr, benefits, paid overtime, vacation pay, 25% profit sharing, paid birthday, advanced training and advancement opportunities. For an interview call 250-391-7976
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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PARTS PERSON required for a growing progressive auto/industrial supplier. Experienced applicant will receive top wages, full benefits and RRSP bonuses working 5 day work week, plus moving allowances. See our community at LacLaBicheRegion.com. Send resume to: Sapphire Auto & Industrial, Box 306, Lac La Biche, AB, T0A 2C0. Email: hr@sapphireinc.net
PRODUCTION WORKERS Canada’s Largest Independently owned newspaper group is currently looking for Part Time Production Workers for its Victoria location. This is an entry level general labour position that involves physical handling of newspapers and advertising supplements. REQUIREMENTS: • Prior bindery and/or machine operator experience would be an asset • Motivated self-starter willing to work in a fast paced environment performing repetitive tasks • Must be able to lift up to 25 lbs and stand for long periods of time • Ability to work cooperatively in a diverse, team based environment • Must be reliable, dependable, have excellent communication skills and good attention to detail • Must have own transportation âœąAfternoon and evening shifts 8-16 hours per week. $11.25 an hour Interested parties may drop off their resumes between 9am and 5pm at:
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The Lemare Group is accepting resumes for the following positions: • Hooktenders • Processor Operators • 980 Dryland Sort Operator • Boom Man • Heavy Duty Mechanics • Grapple Yarder Operator • Off Highway Logging Truck Drivers • Coastal Certified Hand Fallers • Hand Buckers Please send resumes by fax to 250-956-4888 or email to ofďŹ ce@lemare.ca
HOME CARE/SUPPORT EXPERIENCED compassionate caregiver for Victoria elder. Cooking and vehicle an asset. Please apply via email or address and include both experience and references. Excellent working conditions. $20/hour, variable schedule, min 40 hrs/wk. 920 Sunset Drive, Salt Spring Island, V8K 1E6
VOLUNTEERS THE CANUCKS Autism Network Victoria Branch is currently looking for volunteers in the CRD to assist trained & qualified staff in their delivery of fun athletic activities designed to teach kids with Autism basic movement skills. Call Harold at 1-604-685-4049 X221. THE VICTORIA Therapeutic Riding Association is looking for volunteers to help out in their Used Tack Store. A basic understanding of horseback riding equipment is required. Call Liz at 778-4260506 or volunteer@vtra.ca for more information. THE VICTORIA Youth Clinic is looking for volunteers to assist in their waiting area. Successful applicants will be required to provide a clean criminal records check. Please visit www.victoriayouthclinic.ca and call to arrange an appointment to discuss. VICTORIA WOMEN’S Transition House, seeking board members. http://www.transi tionhouse.net/news-events/
PERSONAL SERVICES MIND BODY & SPIRIT KRIPALU MASSAGE, Reiki, Acupressure, Chair Massage. I have relaxed clients that have been with me for 5-12 years. See testimonials on website. Women only. Call 250-514-6223 or visit online at: www.andreakober.com
HOLISTIC HEALTH TragerŽ Bodywork allows you to move more freely with less pain and tension. You’ll feel deeply relaxed & have greater mental clarity. Rae Bilash
CertiďŹ ed Trager Practitioner Women only, call for appt. 250-380-8733 www.raebilash.ca * Also Hot Stone Massage
FINANCIAL SERVICES ARE YOU $10K Or More In Debt? DebtGo can help reduce a significant portion of your debt load. Call now & see if you qualify. 1-800-351-1783.
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HOME CARE SUPPORT NURSE SEMI-RETIREDhelps seniors: baths/meals/errands/etc. Refs. Call 250-4742635 or merylforce@shaw.ca
MERCHANDISE FOR SALE FREE ITEMS FREE: 90’S Pathfinder ski racks, 2 tubs, 2 white plastic barrels. Call (250)658-8440. FREE: HAUL away old sundeck, 2x4’s, 2x6’s, etc. Call Neale (250)478-1538.
FRIENDLY FRANK 6 Bone-handled knives $30. Ashto Drake doll $20. Kyusu teapot $40. (778)265-1615. DOUBLE FUTON Bed/ couch, wooden frame, excellent cond. $75. Call (250)665-7111. Storage Chest- lined w/stainless, on wheels, 48x24�x40�h, $98. Call 250-479-0700.
FUEL/FIREWOOD ARBUTUS, CYPRESS, fir, hardwoods. Seasoned. Call 250-661-7391.
MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE 2014 COMET Scooter, $2500. Trike with electric assist $500. Call Brian (250)652-5034. FALL CLEARANCE SALE50% Off All Plants. October 1 to 30. Brentwood Bay Nurseries, 1395 Benvenuto Ave. NEWSPRINT ROLLENDS$2-$10. Fridays only, 8:30am to 4:30pm. #200-770 Enterprise Cres, Victoria. Goldstream Press Division. SAWMILLS FROM only $4,397 - Make money & save money with your own bandmill - Cut lumber any dimension. In stock ready to ship. Free info & DVD: www.NorwoodSaw mills.com/400OT or call 1-800566-6899 Ext:400OT.
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STEEL BUILDINGS/metal buildings 60% off! 20x28, 30x40, 40x62, 45x90, 50x120, 60x150, 80x100 sell for balance owed! Call 1-800-4572206 or visit us online at: www.crownsteelbuildings.ca.
SIDNEY- HOME SHARE- enjoy privacy and camaraderie of our heritage home within walking distance of shops, parks and ocean. From $750. NS/NP. Call (250)656-9194.
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SIDNEY SHORT term Townhouse rental, 2 bdrm, 1.5 bath, newly reno’d, close to downtown. Avail Nov 22 to Apr 10. $1700 inclds heat, phone, cable internet. 250-686-6166.
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MISCELLANEOUS WANTED ANTIQUES, BOOKS, collectibles, furniture, china, jewelry. Estates/private libraries purchased. Galleon Books & Antiques, 250-655-0700
REAL ESTATE
CEDAR HILL area: fully furn 1 level, short term only, close to all amens, NS/NP, avail Jan. 5 to March 31 (nego), $1000 all incl. Call (250)592-5442.
APARTMENT/CONDOS “WATERS EDGE” Saanichton, ocean front, lrg, bright 2 bdrm, 2 bath condo, 55+. NP/NS. Call (250)655-1702.
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SENIOR ASSISTED LIVING MT. DOUGLAS55+ only Bachelor suite, $485mo, lower income seniors. NS/NP. Cable, heat, hot water included. Avail soon. 250-721-1818.
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Open House, Nov. 2nd, 2-4pm. 203-2779 Stautw Rd. 3 bdrms, 2 bath, 1991 double wide for $139,900. Pad Rent $350. Call Shelly Reed, Sutton Group 250-213-7444.
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.
WANTED TO RENT SEEKING COTTAGE- Rural quiet. Wood/elec heat. Mature, sustainable values. Refs avail. Call Joanne (250)381-6171.
RENTALS APARTMENT/CONDO SIDNEY- PRIVATE garden suite 45+, 1100sq ft. Reno’d 2bdrm, 2 bath. N/P. Heat, H/W, locker, parking. $1350. Avail now. Call (250)654-0230.
APARTMENTS FURNISHED SIDNEY: BRIGHT Vacation / Executive: bach $1200. 1bdrm $1500./mo. (250)514-7747.
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MARINE MARINE SERVICES AUTO SERVICES $$$ TOP CA$H PAID $$$. For ALL unwanted Vehicles, any condition. Call (250)885-1427.
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PETE’S HAUL A DAY- Junk removal. Airforce guy. Call 250-888-1221.
DONE RIGHT MOVING $80/hr. Senior Discount. No travel time before or after local moves. BBB accredited. Free est. Call Tyler 250-418-1747.
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
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SAVE-A-LOT HAULING Furniture, appliance, garden waste, we take it all! Always lowest rate, senior discount. Brad 250-217-9578.
DRIVEWAYS, WALKWAYS, Decks, etc. Reasonable rates. 250-744-8588, Norm.
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ALL TYPES of fencing, repairs. Reliable, on-time. Free estimates. Call 250-888-8637.
McGREGOR HOME REPAIR Renos. Decks to doors. Small jobs OK. WCB. (250)655-4518
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CLEANING SERVICES QUALITY HOUSECLEANER or caregiver, very reliable. Sidney. 250-656-3362 after 6pm.
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(250)208-8535 WOODCHUCK Tree pruning, hedges. Blackberry, Ivy & weed rmvl. Hauling. Comm/Res contracts. Pressure washing. 25yrs. Refs
$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.
EAVESTROUGH ABBA EXTERIORS Professional gutter cleaning & repairs. Window cleaning. Roof de-mossing. Pkg discounts. WCB. (778)433-9275.
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.
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 A&R LANDSCAPINGCertified Horticulturist, yearly maintenance, clean-ups, pruning, renovating older gardens, great rates, Seniors Discounts. Call (250) 686-4361.
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HOME IMPROVEMENTS FULL SERVICE Plumbing from Parker Dean. Fast, reliable, 24/7 service. Take $50 off your next job if you present this ad. Vancouver area. Call 1-800-573-2928.
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
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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.
(250)858-6747. WRIGHT Bros Moving&Hauling.Free estimate $80=(2men&truck) Sr. Disc.
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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. DEPENDABLE PAINTER and drywall repair. Free estimates. References available. Call Joseph - 250-686-0663. I take pride in my work! 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.
SAFEWAY PAINTING
High quality, Organized. Interior/Exterior Residential/Commercial Jeff, 250-889-7715 or 250-472-6660 Member BBB SINUET PAINTING & home renovations. No job to small. Call for free estimate 250-5160104
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STUCCO/SIDING STUCCO, RENO’S, chimney repairs, soffit (metal, vinyl, stucco). Call (250)744-8081.
WINDOW CLEANING 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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