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District of Central Saanich council and mayoralty hopefuls, including Ryan Windsor (standing) gathered at the Tsawout gym Tuesday night for the Saanich Peninsula Chamber of Commerce’s All Candidates meeting.

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The gym at the Tsawout First Nation was full on Tuesday night as residents gathered to see District of Central Saanich councillor and mayoralty hopefuls at the Saanich Peninsula Chamber of Commerce and Peninsula News Review All Candidates Forum. Questions to the candidates were submitted by members of the public and read by

Louise Hartland, the night’s mediator, from CTV Vancouver Island. The questions ranged from topics that have been election issues in the past, like the access to Keating X Road from the Pat Bay Highway, to new issues that have come up in the last year like the District’s possible acquisition of land in Maber Flats for a drainage facility. Ten of the 11 declared councillor candidates (William Moodrey did not attend)

were in attendance as well as two of the three declared mayoralty candidates were present (David Shebib, a candidate declared in all 13 CRD municipalities, did not attend.) The question of the acquisition of land in Maber Flats drew similar responses from many of the candidates. “I feel we need a second appraisal,” said Susan Mason, a former councillor with the District, about the price of the land. Please see: Arts, farms and taxes, page 2

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Her sentiment was echoed by most other candidates, many of whom also raised questions about a report from the District’s Agricultural Advisory Committee and commented that it should be looked at further. “Council will need to respond to the AAC about their concerns, the first step is to hear what the committee has to say about the project,” said Bob Thompson. Niall Paltiel — a first time council hopeful — Chris Graham and John Hannam all said they felt it was time to do something about the drainage issues in the area and that the project should move ahead in some form. “I’m in favour of taking action but I agree the price is too high for the land. What we need is a fresh set of eyes on the project,” said Paltiel. The question of the District’s historical non-participation in the CRD’s Arts Development Service was

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aid funding. “Just because we don’t pay into the CRD’s fund doesn’t mean we don’t support the arts,” Jensen said. The question of Woodwyn Farms was posed, with many candidates agreeing they felt the idea behind the therapeutic community was sound but that the location and the notfor-profit organization’s flaunting of municipal bylaws were a problem. “I feel like they should have to obey the bylaws and farm the land as any farmer would,” said Mar during the forum. “This has been a long, drawn out issue and the society needs to look at cooperating with the District and council. I don’t think it’s a healthy relationship,” said Graham. Not surprisingly, the question of farming, farmland security and taxation rates came up. Forum attendees were asked by a member of the public if they would consider changing the mill rate for farm land in the district. “For big farms, no,

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but for the smaller hobby farms, yes,” said Baldev Lalli. “The farming community is challenged in its viability,” said Cormier. “We do need to look at the taxes and rates and maybe look at incentives for high value crops.” Zeb King said he favoured looking at other ways to encourage farmers. “It’s a difficult business to be in,” he said. “We should be looking at ways for farmers to save money on things like water prices. We need to find ways to make farming work,” he said. Shawn Munro said he wouldn’t support a tax rate increase but supports farming in the community and Jensen said that until the tax bases in Saanichton, Brentwood and Keating are maximized he wouldn’t want to pursue tax rate increases on farms. Thompson and mayoralty candidates Windsor and Mar also said no. The evening was wrapped up with closing comments from all of the candidates. The general election takes place on Saturday, Nov. 15. Advance voting opportunities will be held on Nov. 5, Nov. 8 and Nov. 12 at Central Saanich Municipal Hall. For more information see centralsaanich.ca. reporter@peninsula newsreview.com Re-Elect in Central Saanich

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Kids carved Jack O’Lanterns for the second annual Pumpkins on the Pier event, hosted by the TIDES Group. The event saw kids trick or treating in downtown business in Sidney and helping collect gifts for the Toys for Tots campaign.

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SAANICH PENINSULA – Fire departments in Central North Saanich host Halloween bonfires and fireworks tonight. In Central Saanich, firefighters and the Lions Club host a big bonfire event at 7:30 p.m. in Centennial Park. A fireworks show is set for 8 p.m. and the Lions Club members will be serving refreshments, by donation. In North Saanich at 6:30 p.m., firefighters will light the bonfire. Fireworks follow at 7:45 p.m. It takes place at the Wain Road fire hall.

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here’s a lot more to searching for lost souls than just sticking your head out of a window and taking a look. It’s a bit of an art, or at least Its a skill that needs to be taught, practised and honed. And if you’re searching from a small plane, those skills need to be sharp — someone’s life may depend on it. Teaching those skills is up to people like Rick Weatherhead and Les Hall, volunteers with the Sidney branch of the Civil Air Search and Rescue Association (CASARA). They held an open house Oct. 24 at the Shell Aero Centre at the Victoria International Airport to thank their supporters for providing a new, larger training space. That simple classroom-like area is where the 30-plus civilian volunteers keep their navigation, spotting and piloting skills up to date. Weatherhead, a Chief Spotter, says these volunteers take to the skies across the south Island whenever there’s an initial call for a search. It could be a lost hiker or an elderly person who cannot be located right away. Volunteers are called out and rush to the airport and the Victoria Flying Club, who generously donate the use of their small airplanes for aerial search and rescue. Hall, a pilot and navigator who is retired from the military, said CASARA is called whenever the Joint Rescue Coordination Centre in Esquimalt doesn’t need military search and rescue out of 442 Squadron in Comox. Should CASARA get involved and find someone or something, said Hall, then the JRCC would call in a ground rescue team or the helicopter or other aircraft from up-Island. In essence, CASARA does the searching part while another group does the actual rescuing. You don’t have to be a pilot to be a member of CASARA, said Weatherhead. A volunteer, he continued, does need to have the time and dedication to put into training and come to it with a commitment to safety. He said that’s their top job — to ensure crews remain safe while in the air. “We need to know and have the skills to be able to survive, just in case,” he said. Training takes place regularly to ensure members stay current. There’s a navigation refresher course coming up in November that will introduce new technology and GPS training to the group. Pilots, too, need to keep current.

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Terry Stewart was honoured as a builder and booster during the recent presentation of the Saanich Peninsula Chamber of Commerce’s Lifetime Achievement award. Held on Oct. 23 at Butchart Gardens, the Chamber’s 2014 Crystal Awards saw Stewart, who retired from the Victoria Airport Authority last June, receive the Lifetime Achievement award from a supportive crowd. As media liaison and spokesperson for the airport authority, Stewart was involved in the community on the Saanich Peninsula in many ways and his work was recognized by the business community. Stewart started with the airport in 1991 and would soon become the wingman of VAA CEO Geoff Dickson. Stewart was

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— which sometimes requires access to the runway to transport their large projects from the shop to Patricia Bay and a waiting barge. Stewart was a part of the airport’s work with local environmental groups to help restore their portion of Reay and Ten Ten creeks. It was also noted he helped push for the McTavish Road interchange to help improve traffic flows to and from the airport. Most recently, and right before Stewart’s retirement, VAA contributed a nine kilometre trail — the Flight Path — around the airport for public use. “Terry did everything to ensure the airport was a good neighbour,” the Chamber stated. Stewart, for his part, thanked the Chamber for its support — and his family for theirs over the years. editor@peninsualnewsreview.com

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ontinuing 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. Each candidate — mayoral 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.

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1. Why are you running for Council? My involvement in a number of local organizations and committees for the past 10 years has provided me with a comprehensive understanding of municipal operations and our relationships with the CRD and other municipalities. North Saanich faces a number of challenging issues and I feel my technical, financial and people skills will be a valuable asset. 2. What are your top three issues to tackle, if elected? Initiate local area planning for the McTavish and Tsehum housing areas. Sufficiently detailed planning must take place before any additional higher density proposals are considered. Complete the review of District bylaws and OCP Development Permit Areas to ensure their continued relevance and achieve a reasonable balance of private and public interests. Establish a long term taxation strategy in order to minimize tax increases, maintain core services and be prepared for future expenditures. 3. What are your priorities for housing policy in North Saanich? North Saanich would benefit from a greater diversity of housing. The location of approved projects must also be consistent with an overall land use policy. I support housing initiatives that

satisfy well defined objectives and are based on thorough, accurate information. Our housing policies must take into account that housing and workforce issues transcend municipal borders. More specifically, I support the Saanich Peninsula Housing Partnership initiative and the adoption of secondary suite bylaws. 4. What are your thoughts on industrial, residential and agricultural balance in North Saanich? Land use change is an increasingly critical issue for North Saanich. We must carefully manage growth to ensure adequate protection of the environment, agriculture and community character. Any shift in the industrial, residential and agricultural balance must be accompanied by an OCP review which will require effective and frequent community consultation. 5. What can residents expect of your behaviour on council this term? Many residents have expressed their strong desire for a council that will work through often divisive issues in a manner that is respectful, inclusive and thorough. In my business, committee and community activities I have consistently demonstrated these characteristics. I’ve also earned a reputation for being well prepared. Residents can rely on me to analyze issues in detail, be objective and identify when better data is required to make an informed decision. Q&As continue on page 9

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lectors’ first opportunities to vote in this fall’s municipal races on the Saanich Peninsula are coming up soon. Advance polls are taking place Nov. 5, 12 and 13 at the municipal halls in Sidney (Nov. 5 & 12), Central Saanich (Nov. 5 & 12) and North Saanich (Nov. 5 &13). Normally, the advance polls are used by folks who wish to vote but will find themselves away from their community on general election day. But there’s nothing stopping anyone — even if they will be around home on Nov. 15 — from taking advantage of those early voting times. School trustee candidate Elsie McMurphy pointed this out as at least one argument against not voting this year. If people are worried about The old excuse having the time to “there’s nothing vote — or would just rather spend to vote for” really their Saturday with doesn’t fly their families, for instance, they can try an advance poll on for size. So, if a lack of time or bad timing is someone’s excuse for not voting, there are a couple of alternatives to help wipe that away. Yet, there are always other excuses for not voting in this, or any other election. We’re not going to berate anyone for this (although we like the idea of mandatory voting, as in the Australian example) but we’d like to know why people don’t vote. The old excuse “there’s nothing to vote for” really doesn’t fly because as we’ve been saying for some time now, democracy is a participatory activity and finding something to vote for is up to each of us. So let us know — why are you not planning to vote on Nov. 15? If you’re willing to share your reasons with us, we will ask the candidates right before election day how they would respond and encourage you to change your mind. No sense in them preaching to the converted, right? With voter turnout rates being the way they are, it’s time the candidates spoke to those who would not bother to cast their ballot and work hard to give them a reason to do so. 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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Don’t fall for dirty tricks this election Attention North Saanich voters. Beware of possible dirty tricks and smear campaigns coming up, as happened before the 2011 election. Do not be misled by gossip and rumours. Do your research. Do not believe everything you read. Seek the truth. Try to verify claims made by all candidates online and in their pamphlets. Look at past behaviour, voting record and statements made by candidates seeking re-election. Attend all candidates’ meetings. Ask questions. And please elect a council for the next four years who best represents the present character of our municipality. J. Doman North Saanich

Sights for sore eyes I wonder if anyone else finds the multiple election signs as offensive as I do? Is it necessary to pollute the landscape with so many signs? I for one find them as offensive as the attack ads usually affiliated with upcoming elections. The multiple signs at the intersection of Pat Bay highway and Beacon Avenue are distracting for drivers entering the highway. One sign for each candidate would be sufficient, they certainly will not get my vote, in fact just the opposite. Louise Worrall Sidney

Open the doors to Reay Pond support Reay Creek, an important environmental jewel of our

community, is at risk of being lost forever. Reay Creek Pond is an important wetland habitat and headwaters to more than a kilometer of active spawning grounds for wild Coho salmon and Cutthroat trout. Reay Pond (known as the Sidney Duck Farm) is suffering a slow and agonizing death due to a history of contamination from industrial activites on and around the airport land as well as from heavy storm water runoff. A complete lack of support, planning and action by municipal council to mitigate any or all of these issues at hand is very concerning. A complete lack of funding support to help maintain a balanced habitat has been documented for the past two terms. More disturbing is the complete lack of interest and respect shown by the town towards environmental protection, overall safety concerns, and the protection of the taxpayers and property owners living on and adjacent to the waterway. I look forward to a fresh new mayor and council on Nov. 15 that will lead with an open mind and an open forum, not from behind closed doors. Reg Kirkham Sidney

Sea King activity high I was glad to see the issue of the Sea King helicopters in your Oct. 22 issue. I have resided in North Saanich for 11 years and it does seem there has been a crescendo of Sea King activity in that time, to the point where it is significantly and negatively affecting the peace of mind of property owners.

Given that the DND receives over a dozen formal, written complaints annually, and no doubt numerous phone complaints daily, I respectfully suggest that Mr. Arndt might want to exercise a little more consideration and empathy to the many people affected by said noise. The helicopters do not enter and exit the airport in only a quick and efficient straight line, rather they are often seen doing circuits over the area and I am continually perplexed at how buzzing the rooftops of residential North Saanich is an integral part of training. I understand that flying a long distance to a remote area to conduct training would be unreasonable and costly, but is Mr. Arndt absolutely sure that another appropriate location isn’t available not too far away, or at least elsewhere at the airport, other than directly adjacent to a large number of homes? The large number of people voicing concern is not a case of “moving near an airport and complaining about the noise,” nor is anyone demanding that they stop or go away; rather, it is about mitigating this very real disturbance and source of deleterious stress for many. From what I read in the article, it doesn’t appear that any real effort by the DND has been put towards mitigating this. C. Franks North Saanich •••• Let your voice be heard. Send your thoughts to editor@ peninsulanewsreview.com

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meeting where she made a notice of motion, but that News staff notice of motion was not supported. Central Saanich CounSubsequently, at the Oct. cillor Ryan Windsor has 27 council meeting, a rise been cleared of any conand report was read stating flict of interest allegations that no disqualifying constemming from attending a duct on Councillor Windpublic open house on the sor’s part had taken place. Maber Flats project. “After reviewing the alleIn the past few weeks, gations and receiving legal the District of Central Saa- Alicia Cormier advice, council has deternich and council member mined that the allegations Alicia Cormier said they received complaints that Councillor do not disclose any disqualifying Ryan Windsor’s attendance at a pub- conduct. As such, council does not lic open house relating to the Maber intend to pursue this matter further,” Flats property was felt to be in con- read the report. In order to maintain solicitor-client flict since he owns property adjacent privilege, council will not be providto the land. Windsor had already declared a ing any details on the legal advice it conflict of interest and did not partic- received, said Mayor Alastair Bryson. “This situation, although difficult ipate in any voting or decision making on the project. He said last week for all concerned, illustrates how our in an interview with the PNR that he democratic society is based on the attended the public open house as a principle of holding elected officials resident and taxpayer of the District. accountable to government policies Cormier called for a review of and legislative requirements,” said Windsor’s attendance at the open Cormier in a statement to the PNR. reporter@peninsulanewsreview.com house during last Monday’s council

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

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

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

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

ASSENT VOTING The following question will be submitted to the electorate: ‘Are you in favour of a study, provincially funded, to investigate the feasibility, costs and implications of amalgamating the three municipalities on the Saanich Peninsula of Sidney, Central Saanich and North Saanich? Yes or No’ GENERAL VOTING DAY will be open to qualified electors of the District of North Saanich on Saturday, November 15, 2014 between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. at the following location: North Saanich Municipal Hall 1620 Mills Road ADVANCE VOTING OPPORTUNITIES will be open to qualified electors of the District of North Saanich on Wednesday, November 5, 2014, Wednesday, November 12, 2014, and Thursday, November 13, 2014 between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. at the following location: North Saanich Municipal Hall 1620 Mills Road ELECTOR REGISTRATION If you are not on the list of electors, you may register at the time of voting by completing the required application form available at the voting place. To register you must meet the following qualifications: • 18 years of age or older • Canadian citizen • resident of BC for at least 6 months immediately preceding voting day • resident of OR registered owner of real property in the District of North Saanich for at least 30 days immediately preceding voting day, and • not otherwise disqualified by law from voting.

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Non-resident property electors must produce 2 pieces of identification (at least one with a signature) to prove identity, proof that they are entitled to register in relation to the property, and, if applicable, written consent from the other registered owners of the property. MAIL BALLOT VOTING Qualified electors may vote by mail if they: • have a physical disability, illness or injury that affects their ability to vote at another voting opportunity, OR • expect to be absent from the District of North Saanich on general voting day and at the times of all advance voting opportunities. REQUESTING A MAIL BALLOT PACKAGE: If you meet the aforementioned criteria, and wish a mail ballot, a ballot package may be requested by an elector who is registered and who in person, by mail, by fax or by e-mail, presents the Chief Election Officer or his designate a written request by giving their name and address and the address to which the mail ballot is to be forwarded. Requests may be: • made in person or mailed to the District of North Saanich, 1620 Mills Road, North Saanich, BC V8L 5S9; • faxed at 250-655-5489; or • e-mailed to the District of North Saanich at jgretchen@northsaanich.ca. Requests will be received by the District only until Monday, November 3, 2014. The Chief Election Officer may on or about Monday, October 27, 2014, deliver mail ballot packages by hand to electors who request a mail ballot package in person, or may deliver mail ballot packages to electors by mail, for those electors who request the ballot package by mail, fax, or e-mail.

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Getting to know the candidates — North Saanich Council candidates

Steve Pearce building a Canada-wide team representing pharmaceuticals to veterinarians and, in deciding to remove work travel from my life, I am now a commercial insurance broker concentrating on commercial property owners, farms and manufacturing on Vancouver Island.

Steve Pearce Occupation: Commercial insurance broker. Background: Growing up in the Cowichan Valley I understand and appreciate the attraction of open spaces and farm country feel which made it an easy choice to live in North Saanich. Being a part of a dairy farm family is a lifestyle not a job as the family pitches in to assist each other with a team effort. My business career has been spent as a small business owner

1. Why are you running for Council? I am running for council because North Saanich is an incredible community and since our family plans on living out our lives here I want to ensure that it stays a vibrant, caring and inclusive community for all residents and businesses. 2. What are your top three issues to tackle, if elected? • Maintaining the rural and agricultural characteristics of North Saanich. • The right of prop-

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erty owners to update and care for their living and work space without heavy regulation. • Promoting a community attractive to working and retired individuals and families. 3. What are your priorities for housing policy in North Saanich? Housing that is attractive for professional, trade and service workforce families and downsizing seniors wanting to age in place. Higher density housing should only be in areas that are appropriate and do not impact the identity of North Saanich. 4. What are your thoughts on industrial, residential and agricultural balance in North Saanich? The two major gateways to and from Vancouver Island exist within North Saanich and these have drawn the industrial activity that is partially respon-

sible for our fiscal success, and help support the residential and agricultural areas that make North Saanich the well balanced community it is today. Ensuring there are housing options to support the diversity needed for our community’s fiscal viability is imperative. 5. What can residents expect of your behaviour on council this term? Residents can expect my respectful and open minded approach to all council members and residents’ opinions, concerns and views. Q&As continue on page 10

Q&As The Peninsula News Review continues the Q&A sessions in each edition, concluding on Nov. 14. Central Saanich candidates appear on Nov. 5 and Sidney candidates start in the Nov. 12 edition.

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3. What are your priorities for housing policy in North Saanich? My approach to new housing policy in North Saanich is not to continue approving, with no revision whatsoever, ad-hoc development proposals for the “same old, same old style of house,” sold at $400,000. And more. But, to respond to the need for different and contemporary options for more affordable, worker, family and seniors’ housing. My view is that we need balanced

and paced housing development in accordance with our OCP and the Regional Growth Strategy. 4. What are your thoughts on industrial, residential and agricultural balance in North Saanich? In North Saanich, we are faced with a situation where onethird of our land is already taken up by the Victoria Airport, the B.C. Ferry terminal, the Plant Health Centre, the Institute for Ocean Sciences, schools and other public institutions. Onethird of our land is being used as farmland and/or is within the Agricultural Land Reserve. This leaves the remaining one-third for other purposes, such as parks, rights of way, trails, beach access and residential. This is what we have to deal with and I do not think we should remove land from the ALR or agricultural use. The Victoria Airport Authority does control a lot of land used for industrial purposes, and, so far, there has not been a need for extra land for this purpose. 5. What can residents expect of your behaviour on council this term? Residents can expect that I will continue to bring positive energy to council; that I will continue to be accountable, and provide respectful leadership they can trust. I will continue to listen and engage with residents, work collaboratively and respectfully with council members and staff, always adhering to the ethics and values of good governance.

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Council candidates — North Saanich

Jack Thornburgh

Jack Thornburgh Occupation: Semiretired. Background: Career mainly in fam-

ily and youth counselling, and education. This included 17 years managing/administering a social service agency. I coach youth track and field, have served on two North Saanich Advisory Commissions, and served on Port Alberni city council in the 1990s. 1. Why are you running for Council? To use my skills in fiscal management and

administration, human relations, and mediation for the benefit of North Saanich. 2. What are your top three issues to tackle, if elected? A. Improve collaboration and civility in council deliberations. B. Preserve our productive farmable land while permitting gradual and planned development of mixed housing. C. Develop an integrated transportation plan, including improved community bus connections with

B.C. Transit, and bike path network. 3. What are your priorities for housing policy in North Saanich? Local Area Planning for diverse housing options that are compatible with the Official Community Plan. 4. What are your thoughts on industrial, residential and agricultural balance in North Saanich? The balance that exists now is healthy, but will need engaged public consultation to

Council candidates — North Saanich

Murray Weisenberger

Murray Weisenberger Occupation: Artisan woodworker.

Background: I have been self employed since 1977. I turned my attention to local politics in Surrey. In the mid ‘70s I was involved in the B.C. Food Co-op movement, eventually working as a co-ordinator at the central warehouse, Fed-UP Co-op Wholesale. In 1976 I purchased a house with friends in Surrey. We bought a new place near Crescent Beach in 1979

with their two children arriving in ‘80 and ‘85. I started being more politically active in local issues. I moved here in 2012. 1. Why are you running for Council? I think I can help. Over the past 20 years, I have done the work to educate myself about the roles and issues involved in local government. I am prepared to do the job. 2. What are your top three issues to

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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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An interesting historical footnote, at one time (in the late 19th century, Edison was a community of Utopian Socialists known as the Equality Colony). Not sure if I’ll ever get completely comfortable with the central instrument panel in a Prius. A switch button on the dash that changed kilometres to miles, however, was brilliantly simple and perfect for this trip. My biggest beef with the Prius v was cabin road noise at high speeds. Depending on the highway surface it can be so loud that it’s hard to converse with a front passenger. Bigger and better, the Prius v offers the functionality and versatility of a wagon, for a relatively small price premium. Toyota’s tried and trusted Hybrid Synergy Drive system offers outstanding fuel economy and surprisingly good power, when needed. The Specs – 2014 Toyota Prius v Price: $27,480 to $37,175 Power: 1.8L I4 & 60 kw motor, 134 horsepower (combined). Transmission: CVT automatic Fuel consumption: 4.3/4.8 L/100 km (city/highway)

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Heading out Jeep blazed a trail for now booming accessory business on the Altimate Rogue Trip By Ian Harwood

It’s fitting that there should be such a thing as a Jeep Trailblazer. But it’s not the aforementioned vehicle that I’m writing about today, rather the accessory range that adorn so many Jeeps today. The truth is that Jeep trailblazed what is now a booming accessory business for all makes and models of trucks. Smittybilt has been around for years and it has a lot to offer in the way of Jeep add-ons. An XRC front bumper is available to fit Jeeps from 1976-2014, manufactured from 3/16” cold roll steel. The XRC bumper is formed to manouevre your Jeep over obstacles such as those large boulders that seem to jump out at you at every turn. There is a built in winch plate that can accept up to a 10,000lb winch. Painted in a matte black powder coated finish and features a five year warranty. Cost is $515.99.

There is also a matching rear bumper that has a built in tire carrier. This carrier can handle up to a 37” tall tire and is also matte black. It has a class three trailer hitch and d-ring mounts welded inside and out. This costs $337.79. XRC rock sliders are ideal for rock crawling; they protect the side of your Jeep from unwanted body damage and cost $368.59. Armor corner guards provide a larger wheel well opening and feature a fender flare and fuel filler door. SRC tubular doors replace the factory doors and bolt up to the factory door hinges, a very easy install. $368. Roof racks are another popular item for Jeeps especially with the limited space. The SRC rack has removable cross bars for easy soft or hard top removable and is designed to work with Thule or Yakima roof rack accessories. It can hold up to 300 lbs and its

contoured design flows well with the jeeps body lines. The cost is $429. Interior soft good items are available to attach to the factory roll-cage and can hold a variety of items such as cellphones, flashlights, fire extinguishers, and even a bottle of water. Smittybilt also offers a centre console that has a security compartment and additional cup holders. This console is $110.00. There is a full line of trail equipment available. A clinometer that can be mounted on the dash and show you what angle you are on, side to side and front to back. It features a cool picture of a jeep in the dials. Cost is $24.59. A Trail jack is a very useful item to take with you into the back country. It is rated up to 4660 lbs and is constructed of solid cast steel that is powder coated. $92.19. Recovery straps are another valuable item to have and are available in 2x20, 2x30, and 3x30 feet lengths.

They range in price from $24.59 to $49.19. The Recovery utility tool is a collapsible shovel that is very similar to the ones used in the military; it features two serrated edges for cutting and digging. Fully extended it is 26 inches long and collapsed is 9 inches, an

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The XRC bumper is formed to manouevre your Jeep over obstacles such as those large boulders that seem to jump out at you at every turn.

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easy item to pack and a great tool to carry with you. Cost is $20.89. For more information on any of these products or other products I have not mentioned, go to www. smittybilt.com. ian.harwood@drivewaybc.ca

By Keith Morgan

Driving all 3,945 kilometres of the famous Route 66 from Chicago to Santa Monica has always been on my bucket list. However, I’m hoping that after enduring a week on that often rocky and rough road that it will not be the last of my ever expanding must-dobefore-I-die list! On Saturday, November 1, I head to Chicago for a route briefing and meeting with Gary Fleshman, who has driven the route more than 100 times. I am one of 14 journalists from across Canada participating in the drive staged by Nissan Canada to launch the 2015 versions of the Altima sedan and Rogue sport ute. Interestingly, a few people plan to do only half of

the journey . . . seems to me that’s like climbing half way up Everest! The daily trek will range between 450 and 600 kilometres, getting us to California by the evening of Saturday, November 9. We’ll pass through Illinois, Missouri, Oklahoma, Texas, New Mexico, Arizona and California. Along the way, we will visit many locations and attractions made famous through Hollywood and many a TV documentary, not to mention dozens of life-on-the-road books. Personally, I’m looking forward to spotting the roadside ghost towns that inspired the Cars movies, who said they’re just for kids? And in New Mexico and Arizona my eyes will be scanning for locations featured in the Breaking Bad TV series. We’re camping under the stars in the Grand Canyon. Sheesh! The last time I was under canvas was about 25 years ago when I accompanied my son Niall to his Beaver camp. An overnight stay at the El Travatore Motel, in Bullhead City, AZ, where we

pick a theme room, quickly follows that chill night. Elvis Presley or Marilyn Monroe? Wonder if this drive was on their bucket list. The organizers suggested we swap partners part way across before fights break out. My drive buddy for four days will be Toronto Star scribe Mark Richardson. Second prize was eight days with my fellow Brit. Truth is neither of us will spoil another couple, well at least for four days. I’m currently watching as many episodes of the 1960s’ era Route 66 TV series as I can and digesting every story about music inspired by the highway. Of course, I’m making a compilation tape, I mean picking a playlist for my generic MP3 player. I will be sharing my adventures with Driveway readers during and after the trip. Blogging begins on drivewaybc.ca this coming weekend and a full report will appear in print and online in late November. Off to get my kicks on Route 66. Adios . . . for now. keith.morgan@drivewaybc.ca

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An electric luxury car designed to avert range anxiety By Zack Spencer

It is often lamented that many of the concept cars at the international auto shows never see the light of day as production vehicles. Well, the Cadillac ELR looks every bit like a futuristic concept and it is available today. This car is something to see, especially in person, with sweeping lines and aggressive front lights, like a spaceship. In fact it won the 2013 Eyes on Design Award at the North American International Auto Show, an award judged by all of the heads of design form each automaker in attendance… that’s some judging panel At first glance it has more than a passing resemblance to the Cadillac CTS Coupe but underneath is a very different platform.

Looks

This is essentially the Chevrolet Volt electric car, morphed into a Cadillac,

with two fewer doors. Taking what Cadillac learned from the CTS coupe and transplanting that look onto an electric car has made the ELR a high-end electric alternative, to say a Tesla. The two-door design has hidden electronic door handles that

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release by touching a pad inside the recessed door handle. Not to worry, there is a redundant mechanical mechanism. The 20-inch wheels have specially designed tires for efficiency and handling. The trunk is a

good size for a small sporty coupe, but it is the front where all the jewelry is showcased. The headlamps are stunning to see during the day or at night. The vertical daytime running light are Cadillac’s signature now and they look fantastic. The LED headlamps along with rear LED lights make this a true luxury product.

Inside

The same futuristic and luxury approach continues on the inside. The materials used are spectacular, rich and welcoming. Cadillac combines alcantara (faux suede), chrome, wood, hand cut and sown leather seats and available carbon fibre. This combination of colours and textures, combined with the sweeping shape is first rate. This interior can stand on its own with any other luxury brand. Cadillac uses the same Cue infotainment and communications system throughout its line

of products and it features a rich graphics package with cutting edge connectivity. But this car isn’t without fault. The touch sensitive centre console isn’t for everyone; some might prefer traditional knobs and buttons and the high gloss surfaces can show dirt quickly. Then there is the back seat or lack of. This isn’t a four-seat car but a two-seater with storage for a gym bag. Why this has back seats is a mystery.

Drive

The Chevrolet Volt is the best selling electric car in Canada, not the Tesla or the Nissan LEAF. People have come to realize that the combination of electric range and a gasoline-extending generator is a good compromise; it isn’t all electric or nothing. The ELR, just like the Volt it is based on, is plugged in and charged, usually overnight. It takes

more than 12-hours on a typical 120V plug to get the job done or about five hours on a more powerful 240V system. Once charged, the car runs on electricity for about 65 km before the gasoline extender kicks in to allow the driver to run up to 480km, or longer, if the car is refueled. The 16.5 kWh lithium-ion battery pack and the electric motor puts out 295 lb.-ft of torque to the front wheels, similar power to the Cadillac 3.6-litre gasoline engine used in other products. One way to extend the electric range is to use regenerative braking to help recharge the battery. The paddle shifters behind the steering wheel do that.

The driver can use these in combination with the regular brake to modulate driving. It takes practice but is kind of fun.

Verdict

Here is the part that is hard to swallow, the price. The ELR starts at $78,250-- lot of money for any car. This is a very limited market, a two-door sporty looking Cadillac that is also electric. If they made this into a sexy 4-door, the ELR would have more takers. As it stands, Telsa seems to have that market cornered for sexy and expensive electric cars. What the Cadillac has over the Tesla is a world-class interior, something Tesla

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mandolin or the drums. All ages are welcome. Call for information or to reserve a mini-lesson time at 778-4261800. The Academy is located at 1662 Mills Rd. in North Saanich. Driving directions are available at PeninsulaAcademy.ca. — Submitted

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“Barney has been doing the Opry since a show in Vancouver nine years ago,” she said. “In its second year, they were looking to bring it to the Island.” Gentile said musician Leslie Alexander recommended it come to Saanichton and ever since, the shows have sold out. This year will be no different, Gentile said, noting that as of Oct. 29 there were few tickets left. They may still be available at Breadstuffs Bakery and the Dollar Den in Brentwood Bay, Lyle’s Place in Victoria and online at www. brentwoodbay.info.

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Sunyata plays Jazz Vespers this weekend NORTH SAANICH — Jazz Vespers at St. John’s United Church welcomes back the flamenco-hybrid trio, Sunyata, on Sunday, Nov. 2 at 7 p.m. Performing original music with Mediterranean roots, Sunyata is Jim Gawne on mandoquela, Ken Hall on guitar and Laurent Boucher on percussion. Gawne has an eclectic musical background, from studying New Music and electronic composition with Barry Truax at SFU, to playing jazzgrass with David Grisman. He has a passion for all the world’s string instruments and an insatiable desire to adopt them into the mandolin family. He currently plays a custom-built hybrid instrument that appears to be a guitar, but is actually a five-string mandolin. Gawne co-founded Sunyata in the

1990s, and their first CD was released internationally in 1997, where it was ranked as third in the World Beat charts for most of that year. The current incarnation of Sunyata has been performing together since 1999. Hall studied composition at the Royal Conservatory in Toronto. Since moving to the Victoria area he has played in and been a founding member of some of Victoria’s most successful bands including The Sidewalk Blues band, Kumbia, Sunyata and The Sara Merreiros band. Boucher was raised in a musical family in Montreal. He first studied violin but then moved to percussion at the age of 10. Since moving to the west coast in the early ‘80s, he has been active in a variety of musical projects, ranging in style from rock and pop to big band and world music.

Boucher has performed with Randy Bachman, Mark Atkinson, Miles Black, Phil Dwyer, Neil Swainson, Rene Worst, Bill Henderson, Celso Machado and others. He lives, performs and teaches on Saltspring Island. The Jazz Vespers series will continue on Dec. 7 with the David Vest Trio, on Jan. 4 with Quinn Bachand and Friends and on Feb. 8 with Edie DaPonte and Company. All Jazz Vespers services begin at 7 p.m. St. John’s United Church is located at 10990 West Saanich Rd., across from Deep Cove School. There is no admission charge, and an offering will be taken to cover the cost of the musicians and the Vespers program. For further information, call Bernadette at 250-656-0875 or email bernadettegreene@shaw.ca to be included on an email list of upcoming concerts. — Submitted

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Bayside students raising funds for Ebola crisis Devon MacKenzie

the Red Cross’ relief efforts in the ongoing Ebola crisis. The Youth in Action Club, made up of students from Grades 6 to 8, decided on their

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own to support the Red Cross’ efforts. They made up posters and called upon their fellow schoolmates to bring their loose change to sup-

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dent Akaylia Scott. “The best part is through the Red Cross program, the Hudson’s Bay Company Foundation will match what is

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the street was changed from two-way to the split traffic pattern. He added if the traffic flow were to change, the entire downtown traffic pattern would have to be examined and that could take years. He added he likes it the way it is. Duck said current traffic flow is confusing and noted when the one-way system was started, it was supposed to be a six-month trial. He added to determine the best way possible, the council would have to consider all options — from cars to pedestrians and bikes. The traffic issue has been top of mind among some Sidney business owners for years. Sidney’s mayoral candidates join their council counterparts at the next public forum, Nov. 4, 7 p.m. at the Mary Winspear Centre — hosted by the Saanich Peninsula Chamber of Commerce and the News Review. editor@peninsula newsreview.com

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HOMES FOR RENT 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. DEEP COVE- spacious 2 bdrm Rancher, 1.5 bath, family room, deck, 3 F/P, on large sunny lot, N/S, pets negotiable, $1650/mo. Available Dec 1. (604)802-4014.

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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.

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BIG BEAR Handyman. Decks, Painting, Repairs. Free estimate. Barry 250-896-6071.

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LADY PAINTER Serving the Peninsula for over 20 yrs. Interior/exterior. Call Bernice, 250-655-1127.

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

STUCCO/SIDING STUCCO, RENO’S, chimney repairs, soffit (metal, vinyl, stucco). Call (250)744-8081.

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HomeFinder

GREATER VICTORIA MARKET UPDATE » AS OF OCT. 27/14 - COURTESY OF VICTORIA REAL ESTATE BOARD

487/512 » 766/979 » 3,968/4,322 »

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

VREB STAT | 565 properties sold in the region this September - an increase of 16% over last year.

Regular upkeep maintains home value Laura Lavin Black Press

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

Every homeowner knows the learning curve is never ending when you own your own home. Along with washing the dishes and sweeping the floor come routine maintenance tasks and minor repairs that occur both seasonally and when you least expect it. We’ve compiled a Top 10 list of around the house chores and trouble shooting ideas that every homeowner should know. Clean gutters: Leaves, pine needles and other debris will clog your gutters routinely and keeping them clear will help keep rain off your roof and drain it away from your house. Clean your gutters twice a year or more frequently if you have overhanging trees and after a wind storm. Use a sturdy ladder and place it on a firm, level base. Protect your hands with work gloves and use a small trowel to help scoop debris out of the gutter working away from the drain. To keep things tidy, use a bucket to scoop the leaves into. Then use a hose to clean out each section of gutter. Finally, make sure your drainpipes are clear. Use a hose or plumber’s snake to push out any clogs. Find a wall stud: Hanging heavy items inside means using the strongest part of your wall – the stud. The easiest way is to use an electronic stud finder,

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Learning how to perform simple home maintenance and make repairs yourself will save you time and money as well as make sure your home is ready for a quick sale. water is about to overflow the bowl, remove the top of the tank and close the flap at the bottom of the tank. Remove excess water from the bowl if necessary. Warm the rubber of the plunger under hot running water before placing it over the toilet drain, allowing water into the plunger. Once it’s sealed around the hole plunge up and down a few times, keeping the plunger as vertical as possible. Change a furnace filter: On most furnaces the filter will be adjacent to the furnace. The filter box

but when you don’t have one handy there are other easy ways to locate a stud. Most electrical outlets are fastened to the side of a stud, so check beside or within an inch of the outlet. Most studs are 16 inches apart, so use a small drill bit or nail and drill in just above the baseboard to make sure you’re on target. Unclog a toilet: The first step to unclogging the toilet is to make sure you have the right plunger. Purchase an accordion plunger, which is better suited to the task than a cup plunger. If the

may be covered by a small door, or the filter itself will be visible inside a notch that it slides into. Pull the old filter out and discard it. Look on the new filter for airflow arrows that are printed along the sides of the filter. These arrows are always meant to point in the direction of the airflow. Slide the furnace filter into the filter air box with the arrows pointing toward the furnace. Remove a broken light bulb: First make sure the power is off or the lamp is unplugged. Wear gloves

and eye protection to ward off broken glass, then, using a pair of needlenose pliers, grip the metal edge of the base and start turning counter-clockwise. The base may split and break off before the base turns. If this happens, drop it in the garbage and start on a new piece of the base. Alternatively, A raw potato, cut in half pushed firmly over the filament and into the base can be used to twist the bulb loose. Look for the next half of our Top 10 list in next Friday’s Homefinder.

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OPEN HOUSES | OCT. 31 TO NOV. 5, 2014 VICTORIA

957 Maddison Avenue, 474,900 MLS 342738, Sunday 2-4 Pemberton Holmes Ltd. Jerry Mireau, 250-384-8124

210-1715 Richmond Avenue, 339,900

Saturday 2-4 Pemberton Holmes Corie Meyer, 250-384-8124

302-420 Linden Ave., 429,900 Sunday 2-4 Pemberton Holmes Mike Lock, 250-384-8124

101-505 Cook St, 244,900

MLS 342842, Sunday 2-4 Fair Realty Kevin Ramsay, 250-217-5091

303-1120 Fairfield Rd, 369,900

MLS 341961, Saturday 2-4 Century 21 Queenswood Realty Robert Young, 250-385-6900

#101-1235 Johnson St., 249,900

MLS 342765, Saturday 2-4 Pemberton Holmes Ltd. Bruce Warburton, 250-384-8124

3144 Balfour Ave, 475,000

Sunday 1-3 Royal LePage Coast Capital Realty Goran Tambic, 250-592-4422

202-919 Market Street, 208,888

ESQUIMALT

904 Sioux Place, 559,000

MLS 342183 Saturday 2-4 Pemberton Holmes Ltd. Jerry Mireau, 250-384-8124

#47-850 Parklands Dr., 394,900

MLS 343644, Sunday 2-4 RE/MAX Camosun Deanna Noyce, 250-744-3301

310-848 Esquimalt Rd, 149,900

Saturday 1-3 Pemberton Holmes Corie Meyer, 250-384-8124

Saturday 2-4 Newport Realty David Harvey, 250-385-2033

405-1028 Balmoral, 224,900

201-1025 Iverness Rd., 199,500

MLS 343528, Sunday 12:30-2 RE/MAX Camosun Kevin Koetke, 250-478-9600

VIEW ROYAL

285 Island Hwy., 479,900

MLS 343660, Sunday 2:30-4 RE/MAX Camosun Kevin Koetke, 250-478-9600

317 Bessborough Cl., 774,900

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

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MLS 343215, Saturday 2-4 One Percent Realty Valentino Prundaru, 250-686-2242

103-797 Tyee Road, 298,900

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Sunday 2-4 Pemberton Holmes Corie Meyer, 250-384-8124

3951 Sherwood Rd., 735,000

MLS 242791, Saturday & Sunday 2-4 Royal LePage Coast Capital Realty Don Beckner, 250-893-7162

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211-4529 West Saanich Road, 349,900 Saturday & Sunday 1-3 Pemberton Holmes Corie Meyer, 250-384-8124

86-530 Marsett Place, 549,900

MLS 343616, Sunday 2-4 RE/MAX Camosun Deedrie Ballard, 250-744-3301

503-4515 Pipeline Rd., 474,900 MLS 342782, Sunday 2-4 Pemberton Holmes Ltd. Bruce Warburton, 250-384-8124

890 Pepin Crescent, 575,000

MLS 343036 Saturday 2-4 RE/MAX Camosun Lynne Campbell, 250-744-3301

SAANICH PENINSULA

344 Wallace Drive, 819,900

MLS 339882, Sunday 1-3 RE/MAX Camosun Craig Walters, 250-812-0323

203-2779 Stautw Road, 139,900

1491 Honeysuckle Pl., 735,000

MLS 342669, Saturday 2:30-4 RE/MAX Camosun Kevin Koetke, 250-478-9600

6-2115 Amelia Avenue MLS 342112 Saturday 1-3 RE/MAX Alliance Claude Delmaire, 250-686-4145

1952 Barrett Drive, 869,900 MLS 341785 Sunday 2-4 RE/MAX Camosun Brad Maclaren, 250-744-3301 11316 Ravenscroft Pl., 87,900 Saturday 1-2 Holmes Realty Michele Holmes, 250-656-0911 2-2321 Island View Rd., 399,900 MLS 339926, Saturday 2-4 RE/MAX Camosun Craig Walters, 250-655-0608

Sunday 2-4 Sutton Group West Coast Realty, Shelly Reed 250-213-7444

8770 Pender Park Dr., 888,000 MLS 341821, Sunday 1-3 RE/MAX Camosun Craig Walters, 250-688-0608

5-7768 East Saanich Rd, 365,000

19-10520 McDonald Park Rd., 499,000

MLS 343044, Sunday 2-4 Fair Realty Kevin Ramsay, 250-217-5091

Saturday 2-3 Holmes Realty Michele Holmes, 250-656-0911

214-9560 Fifth Street, 228,000

MLS 343511, Saturday 1-3 RE/MAX Camosun Craig Walters, 250-812-0323

1760 Colburne Pl, 565,000

MLS 343759, Sunday 2-4 RE/MAX Camosun Lisa Dighton, 250-655-0608

39-10520 McDonald Park Rd., 519,900

Saturday 3-4, Holmes Realty Michele Holmes, 250-656-0911

303-9870 Second St., 499,000

Saturday 3-4 Holmes Realty Michele Holmes, 250-656-0911

8846 Carmanah Terr., 848,800 Sunday 2-4 DFH Real Estate Ltd. Deidra Junghans, 250-474-6003

HIGHLANDS

2004 Hawkins Place, 514,900

MLS 342796, Sunday 2-4 One Percent Realty Jim Parsons, 250-508-0739

NEWS REVIEW

2008 Hawkins Place

WEST SHORE

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

2783 Penelope Place, 469,900

Saturday 1-3 Pemberton Holmes Corie Meyer, 250-384-8124

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

#203-590 Bezanton Way Saturday & Sunday 1-4 Pemberton Holmes Greg Long, 250-384-8124

128-710 Massie Drive, 299,800

MLS 341700, Saturday 2-4 RE/MAX Camosun Dale Sheppard, 250-478-9600

882 Hockley Ave., 369,000

MLS 341939, Saturday 1-3 Royal LePage Coast Capital Realty, Rick Hoogendoorn, 250-592-4422

2165 Stone Gate, 679,900

MLS 341961, Sunday 2-4 Century 21 Queenswood Robert Young, 250-385-6900

837 Ankathem Place

1047 Braeburn Avenue, 424,900

Saturday 1-3 RE/MAX Camosun Shirley Zailo, 250-812-0309

MLS 343643, Saturday 1-3 DFH Real Estate Ltd. Mike Hartshorne, 250-474-6003

3002 Alouette Drive, 559,900

5-614 Granrose Terrace, 589,900

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

Saturday 1-3 Pemberton Holmes Greg Long, 250-384-8124

3138 Kettle Creek Cres., 429,900

MALAHAT

3607 Ocean View Cres, 575,000

Saturday 1-3 Royal LePage Coast Capital Realty Rick Hoogendoorn, 250-592-4422

Saturday 2-4,Pemberton Holmes Jacqueline Baker, 250-384-8124

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Picture Perfect

Carefree living at its finest. Beautiful, freshly decorated, 1 level spacious 2 bed 2 bath townhouse in Broadmead’s desirable Foxborough Hills. It’s 1,572 sq ft with many quality features & lovely views over Rithet’s Bog Park. Amazing separate clubhouse with pool, exercise room, tennis court & guest suite. No outdoor maintenance. $539,000

OLDPoint Get to the (10 SMile)

Superb Opportunity in such a prestigious location! Nestled in a quiet, private corner of Ten Mile Point, your modern 6 bedroom 5 bathroom BC home sits in a forested .80 acre property custom designed to suit the landscape heightening the home’s privacy, beauty, light and grace. Close to restorative Ocean vistas and park trails, yet just minutes from UVIC and Cadboro Bay Village. Come and see this perfect balance of family lifestyle in natural BC. $1,179,000

Good Morning Starshine

Capture the feelings of childhood summers again, and move to this quarter acre sunny home in Deep Cove, across from the quaint Marina. The lovely home is nestled in very private gardens with views of the ocean and Mt.Tuam. Gorgeous new kitchen, windows, hardwood floors, and baths! A home for all... Water you waiting for? $629,000

LD O S Hook Your Dream

Peaceful waterfront living is incorporated into this exquisite residence with several private outdoor living areas. The floor plan features four bedrooms plus a top of the line kitchen. Find a Romantic fireplace, and elegant finishing, views & sunrises. Enjoy luxuriating in the Spa soaker tub-shower ensuite, or gazing over the quartzite counters of your designer kitchen to the magic Blue! This is the stuff that Lakefront Boating dreams are made of. Welcome home! $1,398,000

State of the Art

Custom-built Whistler-inspired, 1 Acre Haven. Highly evolved design is evident by controlled skylights, pre-set temperature Schluter shower system and AH!, a deep Japanese soaker tub. The Master Suite awes with its Vaulted ceiling, and rain-sensor Skylight. The “piece de resistance” handsome fir doors open 180° to a gorgeous covered deck for dining al fresco, w/ Sunset Malahat Views! $660,000

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Chic and Sleek is what this LAKEFRONT Beauty is made of! IMAGINE 3482 sqft of the best of Design concepts and materials sourced world-wide for your waterfront LIFESTYLE experience. All has been thought of, from the Feng Shui wise orientation to the MODERN angles and huge windows. Built in 2010, this is worry-free living with the highest and best use of your time being RELAXATION! Your Get-away in the City is est. 15 min from great Shopping, Schools, and Restaurants, but why leave? It’s all so PERFECTLY here. $1,288,800

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Georgia On My Mind

Georgia On My Family’s Mind (and it will be!). Your search is over for a Luxuriously appointed, private 3 level Executive home with OCEAN VIEWS! The Lifestyle includes 6 bedrms, 2 ensuite plus 2 other full Brigadoon, there my Forever Lies. baths, perfect for older children withHeart an awesome REC room and One of the loveliest beach fronts on the Gorge waterway! This 4-level extraoceanfront Den! The formal areas cherryfloors, woodan floors. home home living features oakfeature hardwood openFrom concept Great room, Chef’ and 2s bed extrafind accommodation. glassed-in the newer Kitchen Sizzling Views,Aand a sunny Conservatory large BBQ covers a relaxing hot tub. Walk across 1/3 Acre of English country deck. Practical Garages a HUGE NEW PRICE gardens, down towith the TWO water’s edge; and launch yourWorkshop! canoe from your 130 ft of$769,000 waterfront. This private Paradise is a mere 15 mins. to Victoria city centre. $750,000

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The Secret Garden Awaits Discovery at this Charming Old English Stunning exquisitely presented rare Oak Bay boutique property with style home with extensive modern upgrades throughout. You residential and commercial zoning. Currently configured as 2 suites will feel serenity in this location, surrounded by a 14 acre private and 2 commercial areas. A second floor addition is possible subject to Maximum with Design park. The openMoney, layout allowsMoney, for a sense ofMoney! abundance, and would Oak Bay municipalityViews approval. This mixedPrecision use immaculate building FANTASTIC opportunity. Located in desirable Oak Bay border area. Luxury home w/ breathtaking ocean & mountain views. Precision built be a great to host or grow the 4charm, includes: sq ft of commercial Onedesigned 2 bedroomkitchen, 892 sq ft.formal Live in one,place and rent the parties other! The mainyour levelfamily retainsgiven the 1912 featuring1101 a cathedral entrance,space. smartly bedrooms plus a study. immaculate modern suite and 746 sqrm. ft studio suite, external entrances. while the upper level isAnrecently updated. 7 ftkitchen height overlooks bonus inlaw residential sitting/reception rmone & family both w. gas with fp, and a gracious dining accommodation lower family area. room Mainwhich floorflows presently rm.total Sumptuous master w. generous a stunning gardeninandtheadjacent throughused The is 2739 sq ft. Thebed garage is 154 sqwalk-in ft. Highcloset/dressing visibility cornerrm. of St& commercially, current revenue approximately $4643 per month (buyer ensuite. Lower level offers self-contained suite & wine celler. to a private patio. $799,000 Patrick St and Central Avenue. A rare supreme “live work” opportunity $959,000 to verify). Be quick on this one! (Floor Plans Avail) $899,000 in the most desirable community. $1,150,000 O

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Amazing executive Oceanfront home features 4397 sqft of open concept living including 5 beds (with master suite, walk in closet, fire place & spa like en-suite). Outside offers over 1700 sqft of deck space to take advantage of the spectacular views, water front fire pit & patio, hot tub & plenty of space for all toys in the 5 car garage. $1,099,000 O 948 pen Ga Sun rth day lan 2dR 4 d.

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with FP and HW flooring. The gourmet kitchen and dining area; offer a like granite countertops, NEST thermostat, cherry hardwood and built-in oven, cook-top, and island for culinary joy. Downstairs the 1 BR ‘Sweet’ surely must be the largest ever built! The level entry space offers LEATHER flooring! Beautiful 1/3 acre sunny backyard; a gardener’s paradise located right in coveted Oak Bay! $720,000 a very palatable option for today’s families. $675,000 Op 29 en S Br un iga da do y 2 on -4 Plc .

Quality Built Zen Home

Newly updated contemporary Oceanfront masterpiece + dock. Architecturally designed taking advantage of the spectacular private location. Floor to sky windows create a true indoor-outdoor flow. At 3200 sqft it will suit most circumstances & incl In Law. Once inside the most discerning buyer will be wowed by the Artistry! $1,499,800

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Elegant and stately .72 acre Oceanfront home features Control 4 lighting which integrates lighting with music, shades, locks, climate control, and video. Enduring construction is seen in the built-in cabinetry, and dark Birch HW placed in a bright ambiance of voluminous rooms. The custom kitchen is a worthy match for Jamie Oliver! The convenient location blends all the best in life seamlessly! $1,099,999

Escape to the Country

A magnificent Schubart designed residence surrounded by 10 acres of natural beauty. Dream kitchen: custom cabinetry, elegant design, superior appliances. 2 excellent BRs & den. The lower floor has a delightful self-contained legal suite. A separate character farm house. Unspoiled beaches, golf courses, amazing outdoors & ocean activities. Just 30-minutes drive to downtown Victoria. $1,549,000

The Balvenie

Executive NEW residence on 2.5 acres. Exceptional Quality & featuring luxury finishing throughout; including gourmet kitchen, stunning Great room with a double sided indoor-outdoor fireplace, and separate living areas. Huge windows, triple garage, professional landscaping, and just 20 min to the capital city, with proximity to ferries, & the International Airport offers the ultimate in Living! $1,350,000

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Dutch farm house meets West Coast design on this superb scenic 5 ac farm, overlooking Elk lake. Private and picturesque this 4 bed 4 bath with 3 wings that provide separation for the growing family. Low farm taxes. 3 excellent multi functional farm buildings. Excellent for horses and animals. Large veg garden, fruit trees, & fish pond. A splendid country property. $1,690,000

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Have Your Oceanfront & Swim There Too!

Rare south facing Oceanfront offers full sun and Sensational sunsets! Amazing folding wall system opens for an indoor-outdoor feel, easy access to the beach, and your own mooring buoy. The kitchen sizzles with a coveted Induction cooktop, double-oven, and sit-up counter for guests. Unwind in the Master suite, or paint in the airy studio. Enjoy the Sauna and relaxing hot tub. This is West Coast Living at its very best. $1,698,800

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Builder’s Oceanfront Dream

RARE opportunity to build an Oceanfront Estate in Victoria BC. This 1.24 acre lot in Margaret’s Bay offers 195.5 feet of waterfront, with 180° views across Haro Strait to the San Juan Islands. Choice location provides a panorama of mountain and island views. The neighbourhood is serene and private, close to UVIC and all amenities. A blank palette to create your dream! $1,698,000

A Sea of Honey

An esteemed, private, south facing 1.24 acre ocean front enclave. The stunning fjord view of the Saanich Inlet captures an awe-inspiring peaceful vista. The 4500 sq ft home is rich in potential, and ready for the next vision. The superb location provides an exceptional ocean orientation with outstanding views of sea & sky. $1,825,000

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Second, is to update the OCP. Our OCP needs to be reviewed not rewritten. Identifying Urban Containment Boundaries and finding the best use of our limited development opportunities are priorities. Local Area Plans should be developed before projects are considered. The goal is to diversify our population while protecting agriculture and our rural nature. Third is to maintain fiscal responsibility while maintaining roads, drainage, sewers and adequate contingency funds. 3. What are your priorities for housing policy in North Saanich? There is still a need for entry level market housing and some non market options as well. Downsizing seniors and assisted living units will be also needed on the Peninsula. Planning for these are best approached collectively with Sidney and Central Saanich.

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4. What are your thoughts on industrial, residential and agricultural balance in North Saanich? North Saanich is, and will remain, largely rural and agricultural in nature with some limited development where we border Sidney and the airport. One reason I favour an evolution to amalgamation with our immediate neighbors is to plan collectively to achieve the balance needed for a complete community. 5. What can residents expect of your behaviour on council this term? This is where I can make my best contribution. I have worked to make personal connection with councillors and advocates. Respect is earned by both words and actions and I will lead by example. I will vigorously debate issues, not motive or personality. I hope voters will consider some new faces who will seek consensus.

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