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B.C. Seniors Advocate finds inconsistent services from region to region across the province Steven Heywood News staff
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North Saanich mayoral hopefuls Alice Finall, Dorothy Hartshorne and Peter Miller (from left) during the Oct. 30 all candidates forum. Miller has since withdrawn from the race, citing a lackluster performance.
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Candidates forums are designed to help voters reach a decision by election day. Sometimes, they also help
candidates make decisions, too. North Saanich mayoral hopeful Peter Miller, citing a lackluster performance at the Saanich Peninsula Chamber of Commerce and Peninsula News Review forum on Oct. 30, announced
his withdrawal from the race the following morning. He is encouraging his supporters to support challenger Dorothy Hartshorne. PleAse see: Housing issues and the OCP, page 4
B.C.’s new seniors advocate has heard from people across the province that there’s a startling inconsistency in services depending on where a senior lives. Isobel Mackenzie, who was appointed as the province’s first seniors advocate in March 2014, issued her first report at the end of October following six months of touring the province and meeting with seniors, their families and advocates in 26 communities. One of her key findings is the differences in how seniors services are delivered across the province. “Clearly, there’s an inequity in where you live on what services you can find as a senior,” Mackenzie said in an interview with the PNR. Her report, The Journey Begins: Together We Can Do Better, describes 13 challenges facing seniors in B.C. Those range from being able to age Isobel close to home and having access to Mackenzie adequate and affordable housing, to issues with transportation, home care and dementia care. Mackenzie said the one constant throughout her travels was this inconsistency in how provincially-mandated services were being delivered. “Some things are working well in most parts of the province,” she continued, “nothing is working well in all parts of the province.” She said in the case of residential care, some people are facing long wait lists in some communities, while in other places, the expense is limiting their access. PleAse see: Advocate’s office compiling wait list times, page 3
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SAANICH PENINSULA – Canada Post has announced they have informed their employees at the Sidney Delivery Centre that home addresses in Sidney and North Saanich will convert to community mailboxes in the fall of 2015. Households in the affected communities will soon receive an information package and mail-in survey. — Canada Post
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SIDNEY – Conservationist, co-founder of Pacific Wild and multi-award winning photographer Ian McAllister will be in Sidney Nov. 14 at the Mary Winspear Centre to share research and images from his 25 years’ work preserving and documenting the stunning Great Bear Rainforest. The event is in tandem with McAllister’s new book, Great Bear Wild: Dispatches from the Northern Rainforest. — Submitted
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And when it comes to specialized services, such as doctors’ care, seniors in B.C.’s interior are often faced with the challenge of traveling to the Lower Mainland or elsewhere to get the help they need. This inconsistency in overall service delivery, Mackenzie said, has an impact on seniors — on whether they can afford those services and at the same time afford food, social activities and more. To better pinpoint where the issues lie in publiclyfunded service delivery, Mackenzie said her office is commissioning three independent satisfaction surveys — on residential care facilities, health support clients and for users of HandyDART services. She said each survey will be provincially-standardized and offered to as many users of these public services as possible. The hope is they will provide substantive evidence of the differences between facili-
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Seniors Advocate Isobel Mackenzie has released her first report after six months traveling around the province and speaking with seniors, caregivers and families. ties and services across the province. “It will be the same survey in Prince George as in Victoria,” she explained. “We’re
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The surveys, she continued, will be sent to the estimated 30,000 home support clients and seniors in the approximately 27,000 care beds in B.C. in 2015. The hope is enough people will respond to give the Advocate’s office enough information on which to base recommendations to government. “We want to know what’s really going on, to get a great picture of what is happening in the south Island to the northeast and northwest of the province.” Mackenzie’s report also points out her office is collecting data on wait times for seniors’ shelter aid, subsidized seniors’ housing units and residential care beds. It’s part of the Advocate’s commitment to try to have such information easily available to seniors in one place. You can find this information and read the Seniors Advocate’s first report online at www.seniorsadvocatebc.ca. editor@peninsula newsreview.com
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and an hour after leaving the forum, he had decided to pull out. “I got involved to defeat Alice Finall,” Miller said, who made it clear during the forum that he had hoped to replace the incumbent mayor’s brand of leadership with his own. Afraid of splitting the vote, Miller said he decided to throw his support behind mayoral candidate Dorothy Hartshorne. “I apologize to my supporters but feel I was going to split the vote,” Miller stated in an email to the PNR. “My intent was to win and I now I can honestly say I couldn’t. I was happy to pursue the top spot in North Saanich but I think my inexperience showed through.” It is, however, too late to remove Miller’s name from the ballot in North Saanich. The District said the ballots have already been printed — and include Miller’s name. The request to withdraw from the election has been forwarded on to the Minister of Community Services, accord-
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North Saanich council candidates Geoff Orr, Steve Pearce, Celia Stock, Jack Thornburgh and Murray Weisenberger. ing to the District. A decision is expected soon on whether the minister will accept the withdrawal and what steps the municipality can take to remove Miller from the ballots. This leaves Hartshorne as the only credible challenger to Finall, who has served two terms as mayor of North Saanich. A third candidate, David Shebib, is running in all 13 Victoria-area municipalities and is decidedly anti-government and did not attend the Oct. 30 forum. Finall opened the forum stating her desire
to preserve agricultural land against what she termed ad-hoc housing developments. Hartshorne said she’s pushing for a review of the OCP, expediting process at the council table and reaching a level reasoned debate. The format of the all candidates forum saw all mayoral and council candidate questions asked the same questions. Asked if they would support an OCP review, nine of the 13 said they do — council candidate Heather Gartshore said no, as it’s too expense but added a tweak of
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the planing document would be appropriate. Council candidate Geoff Orr also said no, but added an update might be the way to go. Jack Thornburgh said he doesn’t favour that unless voters ask for it and noted the current OCP was sabotaged during the last term of council. Dunstan Browne did not answer directly, only stating that Finall had changed her mind about the OCP review. Browne would later be stopped by a moderator during his closing remarks, after the panel had been warned not to make personal comments about other candidates. Housing development and affordable housing issues were on the minds of voters, as was agriculture, waterfront property owners and arts funding. Candidates Browne, Craig Mearns, Conny McBride, Jack McClintock and Steve Pearce made it clear they were part of Team North Saanich, a registered municipal political party. At the same time, other candidates stated they were “independent” of such party politics. Council candidate Murray Weisenberger noted he “was aghast there’s a slate of candidates in a community of 11,000 people,” to which he received a round of applause. Weisengerber was rans C the only candidateTwho anad said they hope voters say ‘yes’ to the amalgaTillicum Mall mation question on the Nov. 15 ballot. PEARKES REC The others said they CENTRE agree the question should be asked, but the majority of candidates said they felt amalgamation is just not right for North Saanich. Watch for more civic election coverage in the News Review leading up to Nov. 15.
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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.
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Occupation: Farmer for over 50 years on the Saanich Peninsula. Background: Born and educated on the Saanich Peninsula. First elected as an alderman in 1987 then held a seat as councillor for nine years. Was mayor for six years and spent nine years as the Director of the C.R.D. Has been involved with agricultural organizations for over 30 years.
3. What kind of leadership will you bring to council? I will provide leadership in such a way as to promote teamwork so that rather than stalemates, we can move forward productively. 4. What are your thoughts on industrial, residential and agricultural balance in Central Saanich? To promote industry we need better access and egress to the Pat Bay Highway. We should examine the tax rates for residential properties as they are creeping up fairly fast, but also we have to keep in mind that we need taxes to operate. 5. Do you think council should proceed with the proposed Maber Flats project? I support the purchase of land in Maber Flats but only at a responsible price.
1. Why are you running for Mayor? I was encouraged to run by many people that see a need for a person with experience and knowledge of Central Saanich. 2. What are your top three issues to tackle, if elected? 1. To work with the department of highways, area residents and Keating X Road businesses to develop a safe and sustainable access to the industrial area. 2. Find a solution to drain the water off the Martindale Valley so that the farmers can extend their growing season. More tonnage of produce could be grown, which would increase food security and viability. 3. Explore ways to expand affordable housing.
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id Peter Miller waste everyone’s time by, first, running for mayor of North Saanich and then, second, withdrawing after his first and only candidates’ forum? Yes. He did. It’s a case where a single issue — in Miller’s case, a desire to unseat incumbent Mayor Alice Finall — was a candidate’s downfall. By zeroing in on a lone pet peeve, Miller and others like him run the risk of not learning anything about the issues facing local communities and flaming out once their message is delivered. At the Oct. 30 all Thank goodness candidates forum, Miller had to admit not all of them ... he did not know run for office about many of the issues being raised by the audience. To his credit, Miller said he realized this shortcoming, decided quickly to drop out of the race and support challenger Dorothy Hartshorne. He said he had not heard the candidates’ positions prior to the forum and therefore felt comfortable backing another candidate. That’s the position every voter is in, going into a new election. They have passions, interests and questions. Most who are truly interested will seek out those answers from the candidates. Thank goodness not all of them decide that for the sake of one issue, they’re going to run for office. But some do. Take David Shebib, running for mayor in all 13 Victoria region municipalities. He’s anti-government and is running on that ticket almost exclusively. Is what he’s saying a legitimate concern? Perhaps. But it’s a single issue none-the-less. Most candidates in Sidney, North and Central Saanich do take the job seriously and learn about the issues affecting their communities. It is for these people whom electors must look and that means pushing past the chaff. It means asking the question you want to be asked and not being left at the mercy of singleissue candidates who tend to divert attention. 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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to decide the fate of this vital and he climate debate, which all threatened industry have at best left-thinking people insist is visited a well or plant site and media over, has erupted in the B.C. legislature over our nascent liquefied information about the industry is often from questionable protesters. natural gas industry. So today I’d like to provide some Chilliwack-Hope B.C. Liberal MLA Laurie Throness heated things up by background on the natural gas industry, as someone who grew announcing that he’s “agnostic” on up with it and worked in it in the subject of human-caused global northeastern B.C. warming. The religious terminology Natural gas is mostly is intentional, he said, methane, the main because this is how ingredient in farts. It is climate change is currently many times more potent discussed — deniers, than carbon dioxide as a believers and so on. heat-trapping gas in the Throness mentioned atmosphere, which is one the inflated elephant in reason it is often flared the room, 18 years with rather than vented if it little or no average global isn’t captured for use as surface temperature rise, fuel. even as greenhouse gas Raw natural gas may emissions keep rising Tom Fletcher contain carbon dioxide, around the world. B.C. Views a key plant food and Needless to say, Green component of exhaled Party MLA and climate breath that has been rebranded scientist Andrew Weaver was aghast as pollution. Gas from the Horn at this heresy. And NDP MLAs lined River Basin, one of B.C.’s largest up behind former Sierra Club high deep shale formations, contains 10 priest George Heyman to ridicule per cent or more CO2, more than Throness, inadvertently proving conventional gas. his point about their rather nasty B.C.’s most lucrative gas field is religious zeal. the Montney shale around Fort St. I’m also skeptical on global John, which contains nearly CO2warming, as regular readers will free gas as well as light petroleum know, and so are many voting adults liquids. in Canada and elsewhere. (This is similar to the Bakken I agree with Throness’ main point shale in North Dakota, where that B.C. shouldn’t sacrifice its American roughnecks continue to energy economy while the jury is burn off vast amounts of gas to get still out. at the more valuable light liquids. Most politicians who presume
Oddly, President Barack Obama and former Canadian singer Neil Young don’t notice this.) Weaver and the NDP are correct in their main objection, which is that the B.C. government’s new limits on CO2 from LNG production are a sham. As much as 70 per cent of the total greenhouse gas emissions from the gas industry occur before the LNG stage, which is the only thing the new rules regulate. CO2 that comes up with gas is extracted and vented. A governmentsubsidized pilot project to capture and store CO2 at Spectra Energy’s operations at Fort Nelson seems to be going nowhere. Restricting LNG-related emissions is mostly a cosmetic gesture. Environment Minister Mary Polak correctly notes that gas producers pay carbon tax. Yes, but only on the fuel they use, not “process emissions” such as flaring. Big LNG proponents plan to burn more gas to compress and cool LNG and their greenhouse gas emissions beyond a certain limit will force them to buy carbon offsets or pay into a technology fund. If LNG investment isn’t scared away by protests and piled-on taxes, it surely means B.C.’s greenhouse gas reduction targets are history. The question now is how much that actually matters. Tom Fletcher is legislature reporter and columnist for Black Press. tfletcher@blackpress.ca
‘Natural gas is mostly methane, the main ingredient in farts.’
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o wonder so many people vote for none of the above by not even going to vote. The candidates far too often do their best to not give people reason to vote for them or any one else for that matter. All the candidates promise to spend tax money wisely or any number of other issues that the “correct answer” is well known. Ever heard of a candidate that promised to waste your money, or
do all they could possibly do to destroy the environment? I don’t need to hear their answers on these questions, they will all say the right words and when they get in promote their own personal agenda. Recently I decided to ask the candidates how they would deal with one of the issues that is important to me. It was a question that may not make the cut at all candidate meetings but, is important
to me. The theory is the candidates are expecting to be elected to represent me. If they are not interested in the issues that are important to me, why should I vote for them? Until those elected actually start representing the people’s concerns, the number of voters can be expected to fail even further. Norm Ryder Central Saanich
Readers respond: Ottawa gunman; airport noise; elections Wake up and smell ISIS Elizabeth May, Thomas Mulcair and Justin Trudeau refuse to acknowledge a probable link to ISIS with last week’s fatal attacks on Canadian soldiers and the attack on parliament that could have easily have become a massacre. Elizabeth May is quoted as saying, “This didn’t seem like a person with a mission.” If a dozen more people, MPs perhaps, had been killed, would that have constituted a mission in Ms. May’s mind? Elizabeth May needs to wake up and smell the ISIS coffee brewingeven here in Canada. Saanich Gulf Island voters need to wake up and smell the coffee when voting during the next federal election.
Bill Wilson Saanichton
Airport noise What do you get when you live near an airport? Airport noise. I would like to say thank you to the 443 Maritime Squadron for their hard work and all you do for our country. Excellence cannot be achieved without hard work and training and yes, training means actually flying those helicopters. I love airport noise. Sandra Pettinger Sidney
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Re: “Don’t fall for dirty tricks this election,” Oct. 31 PNR. Count me in as a North Saanich voter who agrees. Voters are well advised to verify all claims made by
More than dentures. It’s YOUR SMILE! FREE CONSULTATIONS Robert Knight R.D.
candidates. Sometimes the verification process will turn up some interesting information that candidates have neglected to disclose to the electorate. Let’s elect a council comprised of members who have demonstrated personal integrity and ethical values within the community, which is the best representation of the character of our District. Margaret Westbrook
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High rent Back in July, Sidney councillor Mervyn Lougher-Goodey had stated businesses who couldn’t make it in Sidney do so because of their own happenstance and that the economic climate did nothing to contribute to that. But in the Oct. 17 issue, he’s stating that 10 per cent of the
commercial sector is vacant. I’d like to mention the CBRE (Canadian market reports) cites an average of 3.5% vacancy. So what is the unique issue with Sidney? Too many hands in the honey pot. We pay some of the highest retail rents — on par with Toronto, Amsterdam and Barcelona (Cushman retail study). Noel Gagnon Sidney
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There’s trouble in paradise. There’s trouble in paradise. census (2011) revealed Sidney’s The The last last census (2011) revealed thatthat Sidney’s population declined by -1.2% while the rest population declined by -1.2% while the rest of of the Peninsula growing. We strive the Peninsula was was growing. We strive to betoabe a balanced community, but median our median balanced community, but our age age increased to 56.9 36.9% of our increased to 56.9 and and nownow 36.9% of our population 65 years or older. Youth 19 and population is 65isyears or older. Youth 19 and under declined by -10.8%. 41.8% of housing our housing under declined by -10.8%. 41.8% of our is occupied not occupied by families 42.9% of us our us is not by families and and 42.9% of our are single. is clear efforts to maintain are single. It is It clear thatthat efforts to maintain a a balanced community aren’t working. balanced community aren’t working. ThisThis isn’tisn’t healthy – less people to the pay taxes; the taxes; healthy – less people to pay less less customers for businesses; our businesses; more seniors customers for our more seniors living alone. We need to reverse trend. living alone. We need to reverse this this trend. th
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Ryan Windsor
Occupation: General Manager at de Vine Vineyards. Background: Served as a councillor in the District of Central Saanich. 1. Why are you running for Mayor? I believe Central Saanich is an amazing place to raise a family. I have learned Ryan Windsor the importance of the role of mayor and council to make decisions for the community that are wellinformed by professionals and most critically, the public. I regularly attended council before being elected and I often saw the opportunity to engage residents and local businesses missed. I also saw examples of how proactive engagement can be done well. Over the past year and a half I have been fortunate to work with Mayor Alastair Bryson. He has been a good chair and my goal in running for mayor is to set a tone at the council table that encourages any person, no matter how small the issue, to come forward with their comments or concerns to be heard before a council that listens respectfully and responds if and when action is required. 2. What are your top three issues to tackle, if elected? Increasing our long-term savings while managing our aging infrastructure in a fiscally responsible manner. Dealing with derelict boats and pollution on land and in Brentwood Bay that are hampering the return of salmon to the Saanich Inlet.
Working on attainable housing options for [workers and their] families through the housing roundtable that has formed in the three Peninsula municipalities. 3. What kind of leadership will you bring to council? I have pledged to make council a place where you can bring any question, comment or raise any issue to be heard and responded to in a respectful manner. I will provide leadership on council by visiting your neighbourhoods to listen and share information with you about important matters and will encourage council to do the same. I also pledge to maintain collaboration and communication between all members of staff and council. 4. What are your thoughts on industrial, residential and agricultural balance in Central Saanich? A strong community has a good balance between industrial, residential and agricultural planning. Central Saanich is fortunate to have a solid framework in our official community plan. I believe it is important to strengthen all three in our community within the guidelines set out in our Community Plan. We need to diversify some of our housing options and properties for business to meet the needs of the community, while always paying attention to environmental impacts and livability. 5. Do you think council should proceed with the proposed Maber Flats project? As I am a neighbour of the proposed property and potentially subject to flooding in a 10 or 100 year flood. I have stepped away from council discussion during this process. Given any potential impacts on my property I feel it is important to refrain from commenting on this project. I note that council is always able to make decisions in the absence of a council member on any issue.
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While Mayor of Sidney, I, together with Council and the Community, created many attractive and enhanced areas of the Town. I am very proud of these accomplishments. Together, we can do more! My first priorities as Mayor will be to: ∙ Get our fiscal house in order, by initiating an in depth organizational review including hiring and expenditures. ∙ Set Community priorities through public participation, by hosting forums for direct input. ∙ Bring the various business groups together to participate in setting direction for the future. ∙ Develop a parking and traffic plan to update and resolve issues throughout the Town.
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Alicia Cormier
Occupation: Manager, Human Resources - Luther Court Society. Background: I have served on council for 18 months. I offer 30 years of experience in management, sales and small business ownership. I grew up on the Peninsula, raised my family here and have been an active volunteer for a number of community groups.
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1. Why are you running for Council? I would like to continue working on issues that are important to our community including: creating a local economic development strategy, ensuring regional food Alicia Cormier security, offering affordable housing and promoting a transparent and accountable local government. 2. What are your top three issues to tackle, if elected? Engaging residents in the review of the Regional Sustainability, protecting and repairing our natural environment and carefully managing fiscal resources to provide essential services while living within the realities of our current tax base. 3. What kind of leadership will you bring to council? I will continue to be hard working, proactive and responsive to concerns of residents and taxpayers in Central Saanich. 4. What are your thoughts on industrial, residential and agricultural balance in Central Saanich? People tell me they live here because of the rural character, natural beauty and convenient access to a variety of goods and services. People want council to ensure we retain and build upon these qualities and to follow our Official Community Plan. I will continue to respect and further all of these objectives. 5. Do you think council should proceed with the proposed Maber Flats project? The project offers many benefits including storm water management, restoration of a natural wetland and improving water quality within our watershed. Council’s decision on this project would benefit from more public engagement, a comprehensive examination of the agricultural benefits, a more detailed project plan and a review of the value for taxpayers and how it fits within our long term financial plan.
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Christopher Graham Occupation: Accountant and business owner. Background: I have 12 years of council experience, serving on Council from 1996 to 2008. I am in my third year serving as a director for the Saanich Peninsula Chamber of Commerce. Q&A continued on page 10
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NOTICE OF ELECTIONS BY VOTING PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY given to the electors of Piers Island that an election by voting is necessary to elect two (2) School Trustees for a four (4) - year term commencing December 2014 and that the persons nominated as candidates and for whom votes will be received are:
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and off the highway. 3) Infill guidelines – making sure that new development will enhance neighborhoods and address local concerns.
3. What kind of leadership will you bring to council? Collaborative and focused leadership. Having experience with chairing large boards and running large organizations Continued from page 9 I am good at keeping meetings on task I am an owner of Beacon Tax Services while making sure new ideas are fully and A Paddle in the Park Kayaking. My Christopher explored. I understand how municipal education is in accounting, finance, and Graham government works and I work well with economics. I have extensive municiothers. I advocate for public consultapal government experience: I have tion and participation. Not only to engage the pubrepresented Central Saanich at the CRD, I was lic, but also to ensure that the best ideas are being actively involved with the purchase of the Leech brought forward to council. Watershed as a CRD Water Commissioner. During my time as chair of the Greater Victoria Library 4. What are your thoughts on industrial, resiboard I facilitated the opening of three new librardential and agricultural balance in Central Saaies and expanded Sunday openings across all nich? branches. It’s an excellent balance! The farmland provides us with great local food, a source of employment 1. Why are you running for Council? I enjoyed the 12 years I served on council and and a beautiful vista we all enjoy. The residenwould like the opportunity to contribute more. The tial component is largely built around villages, community would benefit from my past municipal, making for convenient walkable neighborhoods. and current business and accounting experience. Our industrial base is an important source of jobs Coming from a pioneer family, I take the long term and tax revenue. There is still a lot of vacant and perspective. As a kayak tour operator, my liveli- underdeveloped land in Keating. Managed prophood depends on a healthy environment. As a erly there is capacity to grow our tax base and farmer, I want to see our farms thrive. As a partner employment while addressing affordable housing with a tax and accounting company, my business within the context of the Official Community Plan. depends on other businesses doing well. So I have 5. Do you think council should proceed with the strongest interest in keeping Central Saanich the proposed Maber Flats project? one of the best places in the world to live. Yes. I agree that we have to make sure we aren’t 2. What are your top three issues to tackle, if paying too much. However, needing to build an engineered wetland was identified 20 years ago elected? 1) Keating revitalization – pushing for a high and supported by three studies as a necessary level bylaw review of the allowable uses to gener- step to dealing with drainage and flooding issues. Returning a small portion of the flats to a wet land ate more business opportunities. 2) Traffic safety – focusing on working with the state will enhance water quality and quantity in province and finding ways to make safe access on Hagen Creek.
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Occupation: Farmer. Background: I was born in Victoria, retired from 32 years teaching in Sooke District Public Schools, retired after 26 years as Canadian Naval Reserve Officer, obtained a BSc in Psychology, a Diploma in Elementary Education, a Masters in Educational Leadership and Administration, and a Doctorate in Educa-
tional Leadership and Administration. I have lived in Central Saanich for the past 15 years on a 36 acre farm, harvesting hay and raising horses. I am married with a total of five natural and step children. I also have four grandchildren and one more on the way. 1. Why are you running for Council? I am running because I have both the education and the experience necessary to act collaboratively as a councillor in the best interests of the municipality. Personally, I want to take part in making the best decisions for our community so it can prosper and then ensure that the priorities established are acted upon and become realities.
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Occupation: Supervisor, Ministry of Finance. Background: I am currently serving my first term as a Central Saanich councillor. Prior to being elected I served as a citizen rep. on the Peninsula Recreation Commission and the Central Saanich Advisory Planning Commission. I have worked for the provCarl Jensen ince for the last seven years. I have a BA in Sociology and an MBA in Executive Management. 1. Why are you running for Council? I love Central Saanich and I plan on growing old here! John Hannam Continued from page 10 2. What are your top three issues to tackle, if elected? My top priorities are ensuring that a broader tax base is accomplished through business development within the OCP guidelines, developing municipal infrastructure improvements, especially around the ISMP document, and ensuring greater support to local farmers and the security of food production in our area.
consensus is reached. Once objectives and plans are in place, one has to support and work with individuals and groups in meeting them within the timelines set. Leadership also monitors and confirms that the objectives are met and the process is evaluated as to its effectiveness. 4. What are your thoughts on industrial, residential and agricultural balance in Central Saanich?
3. What kind of leadership will you bring to council? True leadership requires one to be able to move through a number of approaches, depending upon the circumstances and needs of the group. My central leadership style is a democratic one, in which all the pertinent information is gathered for the group, then discussions and consultations follow ‘till a
2. What are your top three issues to tackle, if elected? First, I want to continue to support agriculture by working with farmers to support them in achieving innovative and sustainable farming practices. Second, I want to be part of the Central Saanich Economic Development Advisory Committee to ensure that all businesses across the District have a voice at the council table. Third, I want to develop a Walkability Masterplan so that Central Saanich can establish a long range plan to create safe passageways between the various areas of Central Saanich.
The OCP establishes the specific areas for industrial, residential and agricultural activities. At the moment, it seems to be a fairly good mix. However, I think that specific industrial and commercial projects require greater encouragement and support within the municipality in order to establish themselves and add to the tax base. 5. Do you think council should proceed with the proposed
Maber Flats project? I think that the Maber Flats project should go ahead as planned. This project has been recommended in engineering reports going back decades and was last covered in the ISMP, where I sat in as a committee advisor. Without such a storm water control measure, future area flooding won’t just be a problem for local farmers, but could have much greater affect on residential properties as well.
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The Stelly’s Grad 2014 Parent Committee extends its sincere thanks to the following businesses and individuals for their generous support of the Grad 2014 After Grad Events. Their contributions helped to make these events a tremendous success with memories that will last a lifetime for the Stelly’s Grads of 2014. Accent Inns Adriana’s The Whole Enchilada Alida’s Gowns Allegro Performing Arts Centre Anicare Vet Hospital Arbutus Ridge Golf Course Backfit Spinal Health and Fitness Barnes Family BC Cancer Agency BC Ferries Beacon Law Centre BJs Bakery Black & Lee Bleue Coyote Pub Blue’s Bayou Café Blush Bridal Boutique Boathouse (Hillside) Breadner Veterinary Breadstuffs Bakery Breathing Space Mind and Body Studio Brentwood Barber Shop Brentwood Bay Hair Salon Brentwood Bay Lodge and Spa Brentwood Bay Nursery Brentwood Cycle Brentwood Dental Hygiene Clinic Briere Family Bruce Evans (Fishing Charter) Bryan’s Fashions Buckerfields Country Stores Buddies Natural Pet Foods Ltd Butchart Gardens Butler Family Butterfly Gardens Café Zanzibar Cameron Rose Gifts Capital Iron (Victoria) Carnivore Meats and More Carol Robson Carolyn Hall CastArt Studios Ltd Central Saanich Island Haircutting Co. Chow Family Christine Laurent Jewellers City Scribe Printing and Stationery Coast Capital Savings - Saanichton Branch Copper Lane Boutique Corrine Powell Cottons and Blues Dahlia Miller Smart Tutor Referrals DeVine Vineyards Dig This Sidney Disguise the Limit Dollar Den Store Eleni Esthetics Elite Sportswear Awards and Promotions Ellswear Dance and Active Wear Excalabor Glass
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A new art show opened at Brentwood Bay Resort last weekend and will run until January 23. Spectrum, a showcase of local B.C. artists, opened on Saturday, Nov. 1 and is the second show of the year since the Resort’s inhouse art program started again. “When the Resort first opened 10 years ago there was an art program running, but it fell by the wayside after a while,” explained the Resort’s Art Program Coordinator, Olivia Robinson. Robinson explained that a change in ownership and management over the last year or so sparked the art program into life again.
“Brentwood Bay Resort is a learning Resort,” explained General Manager, Natasha Richardson. “We always aim to give our employees opportunities to learn and grow and this program is a great example of that,” she said, adding that Robinson, who has worked at the resort for close to a year, is working on a degree in visual arts at UVic and is currently completing her co-op with Brentwood Resort. “This has been an amazing opportunity for me as an art student and it is great for the Resort to have an ever-changing inhouse art show,” said Robinson. Spectrum features a variety of mediums from many different artists including Chris Alers, Paige Bowman, Guillermo Mier and Ian Proctor.
“Many of the artists are established artists but we’re also showcasing some younger talent which is very important to me. I believe in the value of providing young artists with a venue to show their work,” Robinson said. Robinson is available for art tours, said Richardson, for both guests and visitors to the Resort, and said the show adds value for guests staying at the hotel. “It brings a new dimension and life to the Resort,” Richardson said. To see a full list of artists participating in Spectrum and their biographies, visit brentwoodbayresort.com and click on the Art Gallery tab. reporter@peninsula newsreview.com
All I want for Christmas … Have someone else do the driving, picnics in the park, theatre and concert outings, gourmet meals, plus staying healthy and strong for life’s third act. I’ve earned it. (Oh, and no more boxed macaroni dinners.)
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Saanich-Gulf Islands MP Elizabeth May, Sidney Town Councillor Kenny Podmore and Kathryn Juricic, from left, lay wreaths in Ottawa. The trio was there on Oct. 30 to pay their respects to the solider shot at the National War Memorial on Oct. 22. Submitted photo
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SIDNEY — The Sidney Business Improvement Area Society is looking for donations of Christmas decorations to decorate their Christmas Grotto. As Nov. 21 will see the official launch of Christmas in Sidney, the SBIAS has been planning a seasonal program of events. The Christmas Grotto, which will be located at the corner of Beacon Avenue and Fifth Street near Alexander’s Coffee, will be a central place where families can visit Santa, get their gifts wrapped and more. It is set to open Nov. 27. Donations can be dropped off at the Visitor Information Centre from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday to Sunday. See distinctlysidney.ca for more information and a schedule of events. — News staff
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finish off the game and the third straight home win for the Panthers. Recently acquired goaltender Alex Olson was tending the net for the Panthers that night and former Peninsula Panther Nathan Looysen, 18, was inserted into the lineup just hours before the game. “Olson has given us the goaltending we had been searching for since game one,” said Panthers’ coach Rob Mortin after the game. “Getting Looysen was
a surprise but a pleasant one. We need some scoring and we feel that if we can add one more of the same type of player we should be a club to be reckoned with. I think the kids are pretty excited about the opportunities that lie ahead and we have a pretty tightknit group right now.” The Panthers host the North Island Division leading Campbell River Storm on Friday night. The puck is set to
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A tough Esquimalt senior boys soccer team gave Stelly’s Secondary all it could handle in a semi-final match in the Colonost Shield Teir 2 soccer finals on Oct. 30. Stelly’s coach Ryan Braun said his team had beaten Esquimalt 2-0 earlier in the season but on this day, the visitors opened the scoring late in the first half. Inspired by the lead, Esquimalt came out strong but Stelly’s (6-0-1) would regain their composure and much of the ball possession. The Stingers tied the game early in the final half and kept the pressure on Esquimalt goalie Paul Grieve — who had to make strong saves to keep his team close. Stelly’s, however, booted home the winning goal with only minutes left in the match, advancing to the Colonist Shield final (held Nov. 4, after press time) against the other semi-final winner, Mt. Doug.
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Parkland Secondary’s senior boys volleyball team, coached by Lorne Chan and Morgan Walt Honer, play in the city AA and AAA championships on Friday. Today, the team hosts the Lower Island AA playoffs with teams from Esquimalt and Lambrick Park. First game starts at 5:30 p.m.
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Watching all of the bulbs closely for signs of life I
t is just after eight o’clock in the morning on what may be a beautiful day. My hesitation comes because there are some very dark clouds almost overhead. As a contrast there are also those wonderful boulevard trees decked out in their delightful fall colours. In the old days I used to try to paint. I was never any threat to Van Gogh or Picasso, but it gave me a lot of pleasure just doing it, even when the finished effort was something less than beautiful. I wish I dared try again now but the
“art police” would probably have me arrested for causing a public nuisance. I’m sure you’ve seen a hopeful artist struggling to put paint on canvas, surrounded by crowds of on-lookers full of suggestions; “That tree needs more red on its trunk,” “You need a bigger brush to paint those clouds,” or even worse, the one who says (in a superior tone) ”and what is THAT supposed to be?” Enough chit-chat! Let’s go back to the bulbs, shall we? As a general observaton, it seems the easiest way to judge how
Carl Jensen, Continued from page 11 3. What kind of leadership will you bring to council? I will bring an open mind to the council table because I believe that every proposal/opportunity deserves a thorough analysis to determine whether or not it is a good fit for the municipality. I feel this common sense strategy provides the strongest possible leadership for our residents and businesses. 4. What are your thoughts on industrial, residential and agricultural balance in Central Saanich? It is exactly that, a balance that an be effectively
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Over the Garden Fence deeply to plant each variety is to put them in at three times their height, measured from the base to the top. If you are buying bulbs, there is generally a plastic tag available
telling you how deeply they should be planted. Do put half a teaspoon of pellet fertilizer under the large bulbs but do, please, cover it with an inch of soil before adding the bulb. If you have bulbs from last year waiting to be planted, carefully pry off any infant bulbs nestled alongside their mother. Plant these in a separate bed, keep them watered and fertilized during the summer and they should be ready to plant, and, hopefully, bloom, next year. Today I must bring in the two amaryllis
which have spent this wonderful summer outdoors. I’ll put them in the dark, lying on their sides to allow them to dry out and the foliage to die back and leave them there until mid-November when they may be brought into the kitchen, dead foliage removed, then watered and watched closely for signs of new
managed so that we as a community benefit from all of those activities within our borders! But at the same time we need to make best efforts to respect the distinctions between the three and that’s why I do not support the suggestion that Keating should be built up to include residential units above the commercial tenants. 5. Do you think council should proceed with the proposed Maber Flats project? As this is still an active file for the current Council, I will continue to maintain an open mind until all information has been received and I am required to make a final decision on the acquisition.
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