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17-year wait is over The owners of a Brentwood Bay property finally allowed to convert duplex to strata

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For Patrick and Susan Healey, it has been a long road that will finally see their duplex in Brentwood Bay converted to a strata. The property has quite the history, beginning in 1997 with the first request for a strata conversion being approved by council. The previous owners had applied for and received a variance to subdivide the existing single family home into a duplex, as well as receiving approval for the conversion, but “We bought the strata the couple divorced property in good and sold the property before construction faith.” could begin. – Patrick Healey When the Healeys bought the property in late 1998, their proposed plans were different than the previously approved variance plans, and council rescinded its approval for strata conversion in response to concerns by neighbours. “We were under the assumption (at the time) that strata conversion had already been approved,” said Patrick. “We bought the property in good faith.” Now the Healeys are nearing retirement and want the option to sell the original home on the property, something they can only do if the property is converted to a strata. Please see: Approval hinges on modern building, page 4

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SIDNEY — Police are asking the public for assistance in identifying a suspicious male who was observed in the area of Greenpark and Lands End Roads in North Saanich on the afternoon of January 9, 2015. The male is described as Caucasian, in his 30s or 40s with brown hair. He was driving a red van (possibly an older Dodge Caravan). This male is alleged to have inappropriately watched and whistled at an 11-year-old girl who had just disembarked from the school bus. If you have any information on the identity of this male or the vehicle please contact the Sidney North Saanich RCMP at 250-6563931 or CRIME STOPPERS at 1-800-222TIPS (8477). — Sidney North Saanich RCMP

Steamship of 1918 remembered at the Butchart Gardens

CENTRAL SAANICH — On January 24, 1918 at 10:30 a.m., Jennie Butchart broke a bottle of champagne across the bow of a ship christening her the War Yukon. That act is part of the Butchart Gardens’ annual historical display which opened this week. The War Yukon is remembered with photographs along with the top portion of the champagne bottle moulded to a wooden replica of the G.H. Mumm bottle. The photographs not only show the ship prior to and during the launch, but also show the early days of Victoria’s harbour. The ship was the first of several built by Cameron-Genoa Mills Shipbuilders, Ltd. at a yard at Point Ellice. The War Yukon was part of an ambitious plan by the British government’s Imperial Munitions Board to build the number of ships required for the war effort. Butchart Gardens’ historical display run through March 15.

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Masterful pour Michael Nicolson of Sidney brings 36 years at some of Scotland’s best distilleries to this weekend’s Victoria Whisky Festival Steven Heywood News staff

hisky can be intimidating for the uninitiated, but Master Distiller Michael Nicolson has ways to help people overcome those feelings and jump right in to the deep end of Scotch whisky. “I ask a group of people if there are any parents and then ask them if they’ve forgotten the smell of baby powder,” Nicolson explains. “It’s not there in front of them, but that’s a smell no one forgets. Those same senses apply to pouring and tasting Scotch whisky.” Having spent 36 years at 18 different distilleries in Scotland, Nicolson retired to Sidney 11 years ago, holding the distinction of being named a master distiller. His last posting was at Royal Lochnagar, Scotland’s smallest and arguably most exclusive distillery, being located right next door to Balmoral Castle, where Queen Elizabeth enjoys her summers. He will be pouring Johnnie Walker whiskies on Saturday, Jan. 17 during the 10th annual Victoria Whisky Festival. Nicolson will discuss their range of whiskies, introduce people to their differences and explain why some are more expensive than others. “It’s centred around the tasting,” he adds, “and I have a cheat-sheet for people who are tasting it for the first time.” Nicolson grew up around distilleries in Scotland, where his father and grandfather worked and made whisky. By age 19 and out of school, Nicolson found his first job as a lab-boy in the local distillery where his family worked. It was owned by Diageo, one of the largest players in alcoholic beverages in the world. “A lab-boy washes things,” he says. “He tends to the people who work in the labs.” His path to becoming a master distiller was not as straightforward as taking university courses or taking exams to earn a ticket. He spent a lifetime getting to know every aspect of distillery operations, working in a variety of disciplines and gaining experience. His progression took him through the company’s management program and as an assistant manager, found his way to Linkwood, a Speyside whisky distillery in Elgin, Scotland.

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Master Distiller Michael Nicolson pours a sample of The Singleton of Glendullan, one of the Scotch whiskies he likes to keep on his shelf at home. Nicolson, who retired to Sidney 11 years ago, spent 36 years in Scotland, honing his craft as a distiller. “In general terms, in those days if one applied themselves and really took an interest, you could graduate to become a distillery manager.” Nicolson says he got that chance, learning all he could from the people around him and applying this knowledge to the distilleries he went on to manage. “You certainly can learn something from [books or computers] and the business certainly has changed,” Nicolson says, “but some of the new managers today might not know what to do when a man breaks down your door [in a production emergency], carrying a shovel.” He says it’s the people who make the difference in Scotch whisky and that’s one of the main reasons for the differences in taste. Raw materials, equipment

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Victoria Whisky Festival this weekend at Hotel Grand Pacific Continued from page 3

Nicolson, despite being retired, has been called on to share his knowledge within B.C.’s fledgling whisky industry. He’s an associate member of a new provincial distillers guild which was formed to lobby government on its regulations and to set standards of quality. Nicolson says he doesn’t think of himself as a teacher, but more of a coach and has helped new operations like Vancouver Island’s Shelter Point Distillery get their first whisky into the casks. Becoming involved with the Victoria Whisky Festival was a natural progression.

After retiring to Sidney (his wife is Canadian and her dad, who was also in the distilling business, retired to Sidney), Nicolson says he acquainted himself with local and Greater Victoria whisky clubs. That, of course, led to the Festival itself and his Johnnie Walker class on Saturday at 4 p.m. The Victoria Whisky Festival (Jan. 15-17) is held at the Hotel Grand Pacific and is three days of master classes, consumer tastings and a Grand Tasting. This is also the fifth anniversary of the Canadian Whisky Awards (canadianwhisky.org). “Interest has grown immensely in whisky and in the distilleries

that make them,” says Lawrence Graham, President, Victoria Whisky Festival. “People are interested in the details of how the spirit is made and where it comes from. More and more people are coming with their notebooks and asking questions about influences on the whisky. “People are showing a much more serious interest than ever before and it’s part of what makes the Festival so popular with distillers from around the world.” To find out more, visit victoriawhiskyfestival.com. editor@peninsulanewsreview.com

Whiskies in Michael Nicolson’s cupboard

etired Master Distiller Michael Nicolson of Sidney won’t reveal his favourite single malt whisky, but admits there are a few he likes to keep on hand — for himself and for his guests.

1. The Singleton of Glendullan, Speyside, 12 year old.

“It’s my old employer’s entry or introductory Speyside whisky and it’s extremely good for the price. It’s approachable and it has character. It’s matured in American casks and European casks and is a well rounded Speyside whisky with an interesting maturation twist.”

2. Lagavulin, Islay, 16 year old

“It’s more than a whisky, it’s an experience. It’s distilled in an area full of history and culture. It’s not whisky tasting for me now, it’s time travel.”

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Common roadblocks to conversion include the relocation of existing tenants and the priority of rental housing over privately owned housing, but they’re moot points for the Healeys, who have only had family living in the second suite since its construction, and say “at no time has the property been part of the market rental inventory of Central Saanich.”

The biggest challenge facing approval is that the building has to meet modern building codes, and for a house built in the 1970s, that can be an arduous and sometimes very expensive undertaking. After receiving assurances from Patrick that he and Susan are well aware of the possible cost, council decided to unanimously approve the application — on the conditions that the

Healeys obtain final approval of a building permit to establish that the duplex building substantially complies with the B.C. Building Code, and that the conversion be completed within two years of council’s decision. Patrick stepped up as all councillors raised their hands in approval. “I knew we voted in the right council,” he said, laughing. reporter@peninsulanewsreview.com

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Airport launches pilot project to recycle de-icer High-speed sweeper truck to collect glycol Angela Cowan News Staff

The Victoria Airport Authority is making strides to reduce their impact on the environment with their latest project that aims to collect and recycle glycol into antifreeze. Used as a de-icer, glycol is sprayed on planes to prevent buildup of ice in cold weather, but runoff is a serious problem for local ecosystems. “Glycol is of course very toxic for the environment,” said James Bogusz, vice president of operations and development for the VAA. “Most airports have some sort of capture.” When a full spray is needed in Victoria, the planes are taken to a specific area equipped with drains to collect the glycol and hold it in a 27,000-litre tank. But

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on the ground. In late 2013, the VAA invested in a high speed vacuum sweeper Tymco HSP truck to the tune of about $250,000. The truck runs back and forth over the pavement similar to how a Zamboni cleans

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Slegg Construction Materials Ltd., based in Sidney, has been sold to an Ontario building supply company. The deal, between the Slegg family and WSB Titan, became official on Dec. 31, 2014. The name of the Vancouver Island company will change to Slegg Building Materials Ltd. and a second related company, Slegg Doors Ltd., will assume the door manufacturing business, according to Robert Slegg, the director of Slegg Construction Materials in a notice to Black Press sent Dec. 23. Back in August, Gordon Coutts, chief

operating officer of Watson Building Supplies of Vaughan, Ont., announced in an employee memo that a subsidiary company, WSB Titan Inc., had entered into an agreement to acquire Slegg. The estimated completion of the deal, he stated, was the end of 2014. WSB Titan describes itself as Canada’s largest, privately-owned gypsum supply dealer with 22 locations across Canada. It was created in a 2009 merger between Shoemaker Drywall Supplies of Lethbridge, AB, Watson Building Supplies and the Beauchesne

Group of Companies from Quebec. In March of last year, it announced the purchase of Coquitlam’s Commercial Construction Supply branch, effective April 1, 2014. In the memo, Coutts describes Slegg as “the largest supplier of building materials and related products on Vancouver Island … with a presence spanning more than four decades.” Numerous phone calls made to Robert and Ronald Slegg, and to Gordon Coutts, were not returned as of press time. editor@peninsula newsreview.com

an ice rink, and picks up particles of glycol, as well as pebbles or

other debris. “Rather than just let the rain wash (the gly-

col) off, we collect that material and then discharge it into a holding tank,” said Bogusz. Usually, the collected glycol would then be discharged into the sewer where it goes through all the water treatment systems, he said, but with this new pilot recycling project, the VAA has partnered with a local company — which Bogusz preferred not to name — that might be able to recycle the glycol and give it new life. “If we can get 500 or 1,000 litres, they’re going to do a test batch of converting the glycol into antifreeze,” he said. It all depends on the weather. Glycol is only needed if temperatures drop below freezing to prevent ice from building up on the planes. There’s a good possibility that the airport

won’t see enough cold weather to make the project successful this season. But that’s not going to stop them from trying again. “It may have to run over a couple years, if we don’t get much of a winter this year,” said Bogusz. “But we’ll try again. We’re not going to give up if it doesn’t work this year.” The project is just one of a handful that has worked to benefit the local environment, including the longstanding Reay Creek Restoration Project and the Ten Ten Channel Renewal Project. “We certainly look for opportunities to foster environmental stewardship wherever we can, and we look for ways to mitigate pollution,” he said. “We do it because it’s the right thing to do.” reporter@peninsula newsreview.com

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Central Saanich wins national finance award Annual report demonstrates transparency, readability of the municipality’s financial statement Angela Cowan News staff

The District of Central Saanich has been presented with the Canadian Award for Financial Reporting by the Government Finance Officers Association for its annual financial report for the year ending Dec. 31, 2013. “We’re fortunate in Central Saanich to have that calibre of staff that are award winning,” said Mayor Ryan Windsor. “And that goes to all our departments, each submitting their own reports.” The award, presented on Christmas Eve, also recognized the efforts by staff to create a budget

“that’s easily accessible and readable by the public we serve,” he said. Established in 1986, the award encourages and assists Canadian local governments to go beyond the minimum requirements of generally accepted accounting principles, and to prepare comprehensive annual financial reports that evidence the spirit of transparency and full disclosure. Rosalyn G. Tanner, CPA, CMA and director of financial services for the district also received the Canadian Award for Financial Reporting Achievement for her instrumental role in the district’s recognition. reporter@peninsulanewsreview.com

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Island Return It celebrates 20 years Program aims to be a one-stop shop for recyclables Angela Cowan News staff

This year, Island Return It celebrates two decades of diverting bottles, cans, old electronics and all manner of other detritus from landfills. From paint cans to batteries, the company has gone well and beyond the standard collection fare of bottle depots in an effort to make recycling easy and convenient for the community. “It’s a good thing for the environment,” says Sophy Roberge, marketing and public relations for the company. “Recycling is not a chore, it’s a lifestyle.” Roberge is a passionate advocate for recycling and protecting the environment — she’s also the director and secretary of the salmon enhancement program through Mill Bay and District Conservation Society — and in her nine years with the recycling company, she’s worked hard to spread the word. “It was definitely a struggle in the beginning,” she says. “Our biggest competitor is the garbage. People think it’s just easier to throw things away.” She says that over the years, commitment to recycling has improved significantly, with kids and younger generations turning the tables on their older counterparts and teaching them the importance of being green. “It’s all about empowering the younger ones, and building a lifestyle around recycling,” she says, “and to actually inspire other people to do their best to recycle.” To that end, Roberge does presentations in classrooms through-

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Sophy Roberge, marketing and public relations for Island Return It, is a passionate advocate for recycling and protecting the environment. out the year to educate kids, and the company rents a booth every week at the Sidney Market to answer questions and talk to the public about their services. Island Return It accepts such a wide variety of items, there’s no reason not to recycle, she says. From old

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noting that new programs and services are always on the horizon. “We try to be a onestop shop.” There will likely be a picnic and celebration through the summer for each of its five locations, but Roberge says the important thing is to keep educating the public and encouraging people to make recycling a daily part of their lives. She notes that reducing the amount of new stuff that flows into the home is one of the best things to do for the environment. “It’s all about your lifestyle. If you really care about the environment, the least you can do is reduce your consumption.” In addition to educating the public at large, Island Return It has firmly entrenched itself in the community by supporting dozens of local programs, including the Peninsula Panthers, Shaw Ocean Discovery Centre, the Peninsula Streams Society, the Sidney Museum and Archives and Beacon Community Services. Upgrades to the infrastructure at the Sidney location are possible for the near future, as well as the opening of a new depot in Cobble Hill in June. “It’s always evolving,” says Roberge. “We’re just happy to be there for the community.” For more information, visit islandreturnit.com.

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The three major food stores; Fairway Market, Save On Foods and Thrifty Foods contribute equally for this event. Desserts: Dale Carter and Rita Cooney of Breadstuffs Bakery. The Mary Winspear Centre donated the space. Peninsula News Review, Toast Coffee Shop, Scotia Bank, Bob Haney, Sidney Home Hardware, Lions Food Bank, Chef John Mackelson, Clara Knight Catering and all those that donated to the bank and on the day. To volunteers who assisted on the day of the dinner and the day before to set up. Bill Lushaw’s staff; Mary Winspear Centre Kitchen crew: Clara Knight, John Mackelson, Darlene Kisalback, Patrick Zanichelli, Paul Pearcy, Stephan Jack, Jackie Downs Volunteer coordinator: Isabelle Yoxall, Reservation & coordinator: Wendy Warshawski Drivers: Jim Dunn and his wonderful team from the Lions, Santa Claus Gordon Churches and his elves Stage Manager/MC: David Lowther Dining room crew: Vi Howe, Nell Courville, Sandra Rafferty, Mary Culley, Sandy Thompson, Michelle Dunne, Sheila Hill, Terry White, Lindy Deas, Marjory MacNeil and daughter Emily, Shirley Lewis, Maureen Smith, Jean Blackie, Anne Watt, Paula Gallager, Norma Grieg, Margaret Frew, Carell-Ayne Whalen, Wayne Downs, Shelby, Titian, Nolan, Gray, Gerry Martin, Hans & Pat Brygger, Demi Luetcher and those who dropped in to help. Musicians: Water in the Crawl Space, Sunshine Singers, Without a Net, Mary Jack & Paul Wagner

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t can be said that the ups and downs of politics goes in cycles. When one community is up, another might be down and vice-versa. The District of Saanich appears to have become the focal point of municipal council dysfunction in Greater Victoria, in the wake of Mayor Richard Atwell’s allegations of spying and police harassment and his admission that he lied to the media about an extra-marital affair. This week, Atwell has said his days of political naïveté are over. Which begs the question, how could anyone running for office in B.C. not know of the general feeding frenzy surrounding politics in this province — and not go into an election at least somewhat prepared for that? North Saanich In any case, maintained its day- Atwell’s actions from the outset of his to-day business short time in office (and even as mayorelect) have appeared to isolate him from the rest of Saanich council. Even in North Saanich over the last term, the council never had cause to officially censure its mayor. North Saanich is one of the only recent examples of council dysfunction, but residents of the District should be happy that their politicians — while by no means choirboys and girls — did not inspire this Atwell-level of reaction. Last term’s rancor among the majority of North Saanich council and Mayor Alice Finall certainly had its interesting moments — councillors walking out of meetings, eye-rolls, wild statements and even a mediation session — but overall community leadership was maintained. The fact that not everyone agreed with that leadership — on either side of the political scale — didn’t change the fact that North Saanich council maintained its day-today business. There were even many moments when councillors got along. Hopefully, Saanich will also be able to serve its residents in such a manner, despite this major distraction. Like North Saanich over the last three years, however, Saanich could very well see the isolation of its mayor to the point of near-powerlessness, with the only remedy being another election. 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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Refreshing reads about local people We want to express our appreciation of the articles written and submitted by Zoe Todd. They were very interesting and so refreshing to read when there is so much doom and gloom in the world today. Nice to have writings about people living in our community. Thank you, Zoe, Sylvia and Monte Gill Sidney

Terror crimes have roots I am appalled by the recent terror crimes in Paris and I totally believe in freedom of speech, which is why I write this letter. There were many aspects during and after the terrible events that Canadian and international media covered to the best of their ability. They detailed the how and the who of the tragedies as they unfolded, but very few have yet to go into any depth as to the why. Allow me to scrape the surface of dust that has just now settled and to comment on the brothers who so callously slaughtered the cartoon journalists. They, like about five million of the 6.5 million French Muslims, have their roots in Algeria, which was part of France until a six-year war of independence beginning in 1954 left many thousands of French and about 1.5 million Algerians dead. War atrocities on both sides were horrendous and so many of Algerian ancestry living in France have never enjoyed any of the liberty, fraternity and equality that has long been the motto of the French Republic. Resentment festers in their ghettos. This brief peek at French history

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is never an attempt to excuse the terrorists; rather an attempt to illuminate how President de Gaulle’s actions back then have come to haunt today’s politicians. Likewise, the thug who killed hostages in the Paris kosher supermarket cited his radicalization as stemming from results of the 2003 Iraq attack. Did President George W. Bush ever think of consequences such as these? It may have been heartening to see world leaders join hands in solidarity last Sunday, but the mere sight of Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu will cause anger in several communities. Many resent how Israel has treated Palestinians.

The hypocrisy for Mr. Netanyahu, in declaring his support for freedom of expression, brings an unwanted stain to the world-wide sentiment of “Je Suis Charlie.” Bernie Smith Parksville

Community needs to know about fire hall I have been approached by a number of people who are not happy, to say the least, about a proposal to relocate Sidney’s fire hall on land next to Sidney Elementary School. They have been asking me if I would please do .something. Please find the following as a start to doing something. The Town of Sidney had a feasibility study done which apparently shows the proposed site being feasible. The community of Sidney should have access to this study. I have asked for a copy. The community needs to know — in some detail — why the existing location is not suitable any more. I have asked for this information. The community needs to know — in some detail — how many other potential sites were considered and if feasibility studies were carried out. I have asked for this information. And of course, it would be very interesting indeed to find out exactly where the community stands on the proposed relocation of the Sidney fire hall to the grounds of the Sidney Elementary School. After all, this is a communityrelated issue. Dave Friend Sidney

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Peninsula News Review reader Ian Brown took this photo of a tree decorated with Christmas baubles and garland. He spotted it atop Horth Hill after a day hike. It looks like Santa’s elves were busy. Submitted photo by Ian Brown

BeefsAndBouquets ‘Tis Christmas afternoon and here we sit, full of a magnificent turkey dinner. This was provided to many of us at the Mary Winspear Centre. To all the volunteers and businesses who committed their time, energy and expertise to provide this annual feast each Christmas. Thank you all and bravo! Stephen and Heather Hives There isn’t a bouquet large enough to give the many community volunteers who began work at 5 a.m. on Christmas morning to provide the best ever turkey dinner for local residents, held at the Mary Winspear Centre. It was a privilege to be given excellent service by volunteers who freely gave their time. Caroline E. Whitehead On behalf of the Sidney Lions Food Bank, thank you residents of Sidney/North Saanich for your generous gifts of food and money. Your kindness makes a huge difference in the lives of local families. Special thanks to the volunteers from the Peninsula Mission Community Church who collected more than $2,445 in cash and canned goods during the Sparkles Parade. Travis Stewart Thank you to all of the community businesses that generously donated to the North Saanich Middle School band fundraiser on Dec. 11, 2014. S.L. Wong, on behalf of NSMS Band Bouquets to the local businesses, services and residents who helped Beacon Community Services improve lives across the Peninsula over the recent holiday season. Their kindness – in the form of hampers,

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A temporary building (in foreground) at Kamloops Regional Correctional Centre was put in place to add living space. George both recorded nearly 800 incidents a year by 2012, with lower rates at Vancouver Island, Surrey Pretrial, North Fraser Pretrial and Kamloops. The auditor’s report says one reason for the increase is incidents are being reported and tracked on a more systematic basis. Bellringer also notes there isn’t a clear definition of what constitutes a safety and security incident and B.C. Corrections doesn’t have a target of what constitutes an acceptable level. Justice Minister Suzanne Anton said conditions in B.C. prisons are improving thanks to a $185 million

construction program, including an addition to Surrey Pretrial, a new women’s wing at Prince George and expansion of Alouette Correctional Centre for Women. A new 300-cell Okanagan adult custody facility at Oliver is under construction, and expected to open in 2016. Anton said that extra space will alleviate the space shortage at other facilities, but it remains to be seen if the new prison will allow the removal of tent-like temporary structures that have housed lowrisk inmates at Kamloops and Fraser. The audit also questioned the availability

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Film fest returns to Sidney after a decade away Activism, love stories, lost planes and adventure in the North all on the slate Angela Cowan

for us to have not only films, but directors and participants come out and talk to us about the films,” she says. “To be

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Sidney’s independent theatre the Star Cinema will soon be the centre of a buzz of activity when the Victoria Film Festival sweeps in next month. The cinema is already known as a destination for quality and thoughtful film, and the festival will offer patrons the chance to enjoy an abundance of rich stories over the short course of a week, experiencing thrilling documentaries, complex character studies and accomplished performances. It’s an opportunity that Sandy Oliver, the theatre’s owner, is excited to have again after hosting the festival in 2003 and 2004. “It’s lovely, because we’re an audience that really appreciates fine film,” she says. Getting the festival into a smaller community like Sidney is no small feat, she adds, and particularly commends Donna Petrie, executive director and event liaison/facilitator for the Sidney Business Improvement Area, who knew and had worked with several members of the VFF in the past. “In part, it’s the enthusiasm of many people,” says Oliver. “But it’s her connections that really smoothed the way this year.” This go-round with

part of something bigger than our own little community.” The VFF runs Feb. 6 to 15 at the Star Cin-

ema, 9842 Third Street. For a complete listing of showtimes and films, visit http://bit. ly/1IIut9o.

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Star Cinema owner Sandy Oliver, right, with Susan Simosko and Craig Mearns in 2014. the festival is sure to be better than ever, adds Oliver, now that the two-screen cinema has upgraded to digital projectors and new seats, something that was badly needed. “We fundraised for a whole year, and ended up raising $185,000 to buy brand new projectors and new seats,” says Oliver. “It was just amazing to get that support from our customers.” The new digital projectors have also smoothed the path for future events. “It makes it that much easier to have a film festival and to handle the new digital films,” says Oliver. “Transferring film back and forth was a more cumbersome and expensive thing to do. Each film

could weigh 70 pounds. Now, you pass over this digital hard drive that weighs three pounds. It’s so much easier.” With respected industry professionals like Dustin Hoffman, Juliette Binoche and Martin Scorsese involved in several of the films, the festival is bound to draw a crowd. Try and ask which film Oliver is most looking forward to though, and she laughs. “Don’t put me on the spot! Everyone’s excited to see Boychoir and Seventy-One Years, and Granny Power looks fun.” Oliver also loves animated movies and she’s particularly looking forward to seeing The Song of the Sea. “People often don’t give animated movies

enough credit.” Oliver says she’s hoping to host more festivals after the VFF and is looking into working more closely with the Mary Winspear Centre to have another screen available. “We want to have ongoing festivals. We’d like to see more of the best of the best,” she says. A whale festival is in the works for June, and says she’d also like to possibly sponsor children’s film festivals in the future. The variety and quality of movies at festivals is a definite draw, but there’s also a deeper feeling of being a part of something for the audience and that’s one thing Oliver loves most about the event. “It’s always exciting

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Chevy Traverse is a doggy delight – ahem – found it easy to load up with lots of luggage, bags, boxes, blankets, pillows and doggy beds – all It’s a challenge to find the right vehicle the necessary accoutrements of car to take two dogs on an annual holiday travel, plus the added advantage of still trip to Tacoma to visit family, friends having room to bring home a souvenir and doggy cousins. or three. On the highway, as in the city, Rental vehicles are out of sight pricethe Traverse offered wise and some compagreat visibility and nies are a little sniffy The cargo area of we felt snug, safe and about the ‘passengers’ the Traverse offered secure – sorry about the (at least I think it was alliteration, but it’s true. both dogs plenty of the dogs they objected Our doggy travelling to). Therefore, the offer space for each to do companions are at of an extended test drive their own thing; stretch each end of the age of the 2015 Chevrolet spectrum. Sullivan the Traverse was a welcome out, curl up, look out Jack Russell Terrier is opportunity. the window, chew little, young and bouncy, From a human’s perquietly on toys. while Desi the Shepherd spective, the Traverse Cross is a large dog of was pleasurable to drive, noble lineage and a senior citizen. In extremely comfortable, the cabin roomy short, she enjoys her comfort. The cargo and very classy, a nice quiet ride, the area of the Traverse offered both dogs dashboard controls very user friendly plenty of space for each to do their and easy to interpret with everything own thing: stretch out, curl up, look out close to hand. the window, and chew quietly on toys, The seats (seven in all for bipeds) are while contemplating the phenomenon gorgeously adjustable with heated of black holes or, in the case of Miss lumbar support up front, which is a Desi, perhaps where the next carrot soothing relief for those of us with was coming from. Given the layout of back problems. From the outside, the the interior, with the walk through back car seems like a big beast best for seats, a barrier was needed to discourthe backcountry but it is surprisingly age the cargo passengers from walking wonderful to drive in the city, more like through into the first-class front cabin. a luxury sedan than a lumbering SUV. It should be noted there are ten cup It was easy to manoeuvre on narrow holders for those in need of regular streets, a dream to nip in and out of caffeinating. We did receive barked parking lots and spots. And even the vertically challenged complaints from the back that not one By Morva Gowans

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yellow lab. Everyone knows labs are eternal puppies who enjoy good times no matter where they land. This happy boy landed in the cargo area with the other two and still there was plenty of room for all three dogs with nary a complaint about someone’s paw being on someone’s side. It all made for a fun Christmas celebration with lots of treats, even for my backup navigator Patricia and myself. Next year, the ‘kids’ are holding out for a Cadillac! 2015 Chevrolet Traverse AWD LT Power: 2.6-litre V6, 281 horsepower, six-speed auto transmission. Base price: $43,460 (as tested, $53,285)

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ments are becoming tougher and tougher to manufacture. The days when you could throw away your stock leaf-springs and stick in the largest leaf-spring you could find are over. Now you have to worry more about steering geometry and wheel-alignment specs. Revtek offers a complete line of suspension systems designed to level your vehicle, and offer you the option to increase tire size. Most levelling systems maintain the original springs, so you can maintain a smooth ride. In my view, Revtek has the most installer-friendly kits available and the manufacturer utilizes the best materials – billet aircraft aluminum (higher grade of aluminum with no imperfections), powder coated cast aluminum, and specialty polyurethane, which meet or exceed original-equipment specifications. Whether you choose a complete lift, or just to level

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down the road. There are a few options available from a single application or a double stabilizer setup, depending on the vehicle. Price $89 to $165. Another good upgrade to consider with a lift of this size is a traction bar system to prevent wheel hop or axle wind up. In the old days, these bars would limit your wheel travel, but now the ends are equipped with reverse hourglass-shaped urethane bushings that allow the traction bar to flex for articulation. The final upgrade to consider is the addition of stainless steel brake lines. Such brake lines not only give you the correct length required with these massive lifts, but also will not swell under increased braking pressure demanded by larger tires. For more information check out www.explorerprocomp. com ian.harwood@drivewaybc. ca

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Wolves held at bay Panthers shut out Westshore on home ice NORTH SANAICH — Goalie Alex Olson kept the Wolves at bay Jan. 9, recording a shutout in Peninsula’s 2-0 win at home versus Westshore. The victory was the Panthers’ fourth in five games and the locals look to avenge an ealrier loss to the Saanich Braves tonight (Fri., Jan. 16) at Panorama Recreation Centre. Game time is 7:30 p.m.

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Saanichton’s Micah Hart and the Canadian Under 18 women’s hockey team placed second in the IIHF World Championship. Canada lost 3-2 in overtime to the U.S. in Monday’s final match in Buffalo, New York. Hart, who captained the squad, earned a spot alongside Aldergove’s Sarah Potomak on the media all star team.

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considering that she didn’t play organized basketball until late in Grade 9. Her coach at Parkland, Larry Green, says Gallagher came to his attention immediately, due to her speed and willingness to learn the sport. “In Grade 10, kids are teetering on what they want to do and Kristie was into soccer and basketball,” Green says. He offered Gallagher

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“She’s a scorer still, for sure,” Sinclair said during a recent practice at UVic. “She can break down a lot of defenders.” Where she has to develop, said Sinclair, is on the defensive end. Gallagher herself agrees with that assessment. She had nothing but praise for Green and the other coaches who have helped her and admitted her ability to defence high-level players needs work. “In high school, I didn’t really have to think about that as much,” she says. “Here, we’re working as a team and I have to think about the right shot selection.” Gallagher says having the dream of paying at a high level means she has to work hard and advises anyone with the same goals to take that to heart and apply it both physically and mentally. Clearly happy to have this opportunity, Gallagher has her eyes on a full, five-year university basketball career. And during the interview, she also had her eyes on the court and coach Sinclair, interrupting it at one point to run a set of lines with her teammates. “It’s a great team,” she said of this year’s Vikes. “The girls are phenomenal.” Not redshirting and getting an average of four minutes of playing time per game with UVic, Gallagher is still learning the ropes. She still makes time to visit Parkland and visit upand-coming players — testament to her dedication to achievement.

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January

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Sidney by the Sea Rotary Club

“Girls on the Move” Secondary School in Malawi

The Rotary Club of Sidney by the Sea is celebrating its 20th anniversary in 2015. With a current membership of 49, the club meets every Thursday morning at 7:15 a.m. at the Shoal Centre. The club is a dynamic and engaged group of volunteers dedicated to taking a leadership role in meeting the needs of youth and seniors in our local community, and promoting health, literacy and economic self-sufficiency in communities in need around the world. With both a local and global focus to its endeavours, the projects that the club has undertaken over the years have run the gamut from such local initiatives as the development of the water spray park at Iroquois Park, providing furnishings for the Palliative Care unit at the Saanich Peninsula Hospital, funding portions of the North Saanich Free Ride Bike Park and sponsoring a BC Guide Dog for a local resident. Last month we honoured local citizen Heather Burkett. After a long career in education, Heather partnered with Dr. Hashemi and a small, but intrepid board to raise the funds and find a permanent home in which to found “ORCCA” non-profit dental clinic. At the club’s annual Christmas celebration, Ms. Burkett was presented with a Paul Harris Fellowship, the highest honour Rotary can bestow upon hard-working members of the community. Internationally, recent and on-going projects include support of a girls’ secondary school in Malawi, “Girls on the Move,” which provides educational opportunities for young women. These young women, who might otherwise be married in their early teens, get access to a first-rate education. The club has supported the purchase of equipment for the school and many club members provide scholarships for individual students. We have also partnered with Thrive Malawi to support occupational and physical therapy for children in Malawi.

Sidney by the Sea Rotary Club members working for the community

Heather Burkett, Paul Harris Award winner

We have been very proud to have one of our club members serve as a volunteer for Shelterbox, which is a first responder anywhere in the world where there is a natural disaster. Their packages of supplies, including a tent which can sleep up to ten, cooking equipment and some foods have been delivered after earthquakes in Haiti and hurricanes in the Philippines (to name only two). Our club is committed to supporting educational programs such as the Amarok Society literacy program which assists mothers in Dhaka, Bangladesh, to educate themselves and their children. A Canadian family has devoted their lives to seeing the rate of literacy increase in Bangladesh – an admirable goal, which the Sidney by the Sea Rotary Club is proud to support. A major endeavour in which we partnered with local Rotary Clubs has been the support to Mercy Ships. Two years ago, the Africa Mercy travelled to Guinea, West Africa to provide life-changing surgery for thousands of Guineans. The Sidney by the Sea Rotary Club provided the funds to assist in training local doctors and to purchase new anaesthesia equipment. The club provided equipment and training for the establishment of a maxillofacial surgical unit at a hospital in Guinea, in partnership with Mercy Ships.

The club shares Rotary’s commitment to the eradication of polio by participating in fundraising events to support this Rotary International program, which has been lauded by the New York Times and the UN assists the World Health Organization in its work to eliminate polio in the world. Rotary is an advocate for peace and is aware of the power that the interaction of people from different parts of the world have in the understanding of others. The Rotary Youth Exchange, hosting a student (this year from Spain) in our club and our community, is an effective contributor to this major goal. You’ll find our members out in our community, working to support many organizations both through “sweat equity” – like flipping burgers at the annual community dinner during Sidney Days, washing cars in support of the food bank, or ringing the bells for the Salvation Army kettle campaign – or fundraising through such annual events as our Monte Carlo casino nights, poinsettia sales during the holiday season and selling ice cream and working the games of chance at the Saanich Fair.

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The Rotary Club of Sidney was chartered on August 14, 1946. Since it was formed, the club has sponsored the formation of three other clubs, the Salt Spring Island Rotary Club, the Brentwood Rotary Club and the Sidney by the Sea Rotary Club. The Sidney Rotary Club is a dinner club, which meets at the Glen Meadows Golf Course every Wednesday, at 6:30 p.m. The club has been involved in many local and international projects, along with providing scholarships and youth training opportunities for the youth in the area. The following are some examples of our participation in both the community and abroad. On the international front, the Rotary Club of Sidney has provided funds for clean water projects in many Central and South American towns and villages. We have also provided funds to build latrines in Kakuma, Kenya for children and purchased over 100 Eco-Kalan stoves for a Habitat for Humanity project near Dumageti City in the Philippines.

at SHOAL Thanks & congratulates all local Rotarians for their community service. We proudly host and cater Sidney by the Sea Rotary’s meetings.

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Proud to actively support Rotary in the Community! GORDON W. BENN Lawyer

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At home, the Rotary Club of Sidney has been very active in the community. The Saanich Fair has been operating for more than 130 years. Our club has been involved with the fair since 1953. We brought the first children’s rides to the fair along with establishing the children’s games and games of chance for the adults. We are also present at Sidney’s Canada Day Celebrations with our children’s games. The operation of the children’s games and games of chance is the major fundraiser for the club each year. The club donates to the Admiral Budge Sea Cadets for their participation in helping run the games at the Fall Fair. These funds have allowed the Rotary Club of Sidney to help our community in many ways. Some examples follow. Our club helped build the non-profit Wakefield Manor, the Rotary Baseball Park, adjacent to the Victoria Airport and the original bandstand at the end of Beacon Avenue. The club has provided the Town of Sidney with a town clock on Beacon Avenue, established the Heart Smart Walk along the Sidney waterfront and purchased a defibrillator for the Mary Winspear Centre. We have also assisted the North Saanich Fire Department purchase two thermal imaging cameras for firefighting safety, purchased the first set of jaws of life for the Sidney Fire Department, paid for the printing of a fundraising cookbook to assist Jeneece Endroff in her goal to raise funds for BC children with special needs and assisted at the Shoal Centre by rebuilding a fence. Our club collaborated with the Brentwood and

Sidney by the Sea Rotary clubs to provide furnishings for the palliative care unit at the Saanich Peninsula Hospital and contributed to the purchase of laparoscopic equipment for their new operating room. Sidney Rotary operated the most successful blood donor clinic in the province for more than 40 years. Recently we have provided funds to the Haliburton Community Organic Farm Society to construct a building to house a large freezer. Other fundraisers held by the Sidney Rotary Club include “Blush – A Taste of the Peninsula” held at the Mary Winspear Centre, the Swap & Shop held at the Panorama Recreation Centre as well as a Road Rally. With funds raised from these events, we have been able to assist the Mt. Newton Centre to support ongoing programs benefiting seniors in our community, a donation to the Parkland Grads, Kakuma Kids educational supplies, “Extreme Teen” events at Bayside School and the Panorama Centre. We also helped to support the Grade 3 water safety and swim program for all children on the peninsula. Sidney Rotarians have also been involved in staffing the Salvation Army Kettles during the Christmas Season. The youth in our community hold the key to our future, and the Rotary Club of Sidney has been very active in this area. We provide two $1,000 scholarships each year for graduating students from Parkland and Stelly’s secondary schools to further their education in British Columbia. Each year we send a student to Ottawa as part of Rotary’s Adventures in Citizenship to learn about our country and how its government operates, a student to the Rotary Youth Leadership Assembly in Tacoma, Washington to help build confidence and leadership abilities. In recent years, we have sent students to Adventures in Technology in Saskatchewan to learn about careers in the technical field of science and industry. Along with the Sidney by the Sea and Brentwood Rotary Clubs, our members also assisted in presenting the Junior Achievement program at Parkland school in 2009 and have donated library books to the local elementary schools. Last year, the Rotary Club of Sidney sent 2 Rotary Youth Exchange Students out for a one year cultural exchange; one to Sweden and the second to Thailand. President: Gordon Benn President Elect: Jonathan Dickie Secretary: Carolyn Morley Treasurer: Cosmo Pessoa Past President: Carolyn Morley

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The Rotary Club of Brentwood Bay, in its 34th year continues to serve the community. Meeting on the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of the month at noon and enjoying the meals and ambiance of the Zanzibar Café at the Brentwood end of Stelly`s Cross Road. Some may think a small club of 20 members cannot do very much. To the contrary Brentwood Bay has had a successful 2014 and looks forward to an active year in 2015. Being small we all know each other and meetings are relaxed and fun. We attract a variety of speakers and presenters who make our meetings educational and informative.

Sugar Shack at Saanich Fall Fair

Fund raising activities are carried out throughout the year to generate funds for our projects. Our major annual event is at the three day Saanich Fall Fair where all club members along with spouses, family and friends pitch in to sell candy floss, snow cones, hot dogs and our ever popular soft ice cream. Sunny days and a lot of effort made 2014 the most successful to date. On May 14th the club, together with the Saanich Peninsula Foundation held its second Lobster Fest at the Saanich Fair Ground Cedar Room. A great success on all accounts, so much so that the club plans to make this and annual event. The 2015 Lobster Fest is planned for May 30th at the Saanich Fair Ground the start of the east coast lobster season. We are looking for silent auction items and tickets are now available. Do not be disappointed buy early.

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Thank you, Rotarians, for putting community and service above self. Gary Holman, MLA

Saanich North and the Islands

2393 Beacon Avenue Funds raised by the club go to support both local and Sidney V8L 1W9 international projects. Club funds together with grants 250-655-5711 / 1-855-955-5711 from Rotary International were used to support the African Gary.Holman.MLA@leg.bc.ca Community Project working in Zambia to establish tree www.GaryHolmanMLA.ca nurseries, local water dams and provide school buildings and equipment so they can become self supporting. An immediate response to the Philippines disaster was to GH-PNR-Rotary-1401-4c.indd 1 purchase a $1000 shelter box containing tent, cooking implements and other necessities. The club continued its support of the Darcy Lazarz scholarship at Stelly`s Secondary School. Over the years the club has contributed 250•656•2224 funds to the Saanich Peninsula Hospital, Mount Newton FINLAYSONBONET.CA INFO@FINLAYSONBONET.CA Centre and Sluggett House. The club continues to maintain its interest in literacy, which in the past has included FINLAYSON BONET ARCHITECTURE provision of book prizes to the Brentwood Elementary THANKS THE ROTARY CLUB AND SUPPORTS THEIR INITIATIVES School, support for ELVI - Early Learning for the Visually TOWARDS THE BETTERMENT OF Impaired, book donations in support of the Times Colonist OUR COMMUNITY. Book drive. As with all Rotary Clubs we continue to raise awareness and support the Rotary International efforts to eradicate Polio, where eradication is getting ever closer. As you see we are a small club but active in the community. Why not take an interest in serving the community and come to a Rotary meeting and see what its all about. Contact our President Jock Halliday at 250-544-1120 or any member of Brentwood Rotary. We also welcome those who wish to make a presentation to our club. Jock Halliday

Gary Brooks giving update on Zambia project

District of North Saanich 1620 Mills Road, North Saanich BC V8L 5S9 Tel: 250-656-0781 | www.northsaanich.ca

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The Foundation of the Rotary Club of Brentwood Bay, established in 2013, continues to grow with funds raised at the May Lobster Fest. This permits the club to issue tax receipts for donations to the foundation, from which interest earned will then be used on selected local projects. Felix and his new bike. Zambia.

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Local businesses up for awards Five Saanich Peninsula companies in the running against 25 others from Greater Victoria and Sooke SIDNEY — Five Saanich Peninsula businesses are among the finalists in the 15th annual Vancouver Island Business Excellence Awards, to be presented Jan. 22 at the Westin Bear Mountain Resort. There are a total of 30 finalists up for awards in 17 categories, ranging from Business of the Year (over 50 employees) to Manufacturer.

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Make Your Home Safe for Independent Living Are you a low-income senior or a person with a disability who wants to live safely and independently in the comfort of your home? Do you have difficulty performing day-to-day activities? Does your home need to be adapted to meet your changing needs? If so, you may be eligible for financial assistance under the Home Adaptations for Independence (HAFI) program. Find out today if you are eligible and if you meet all of the requirements as a low-income homeowner or as a landlord applying on behalf of an eligible tenant. To apply or learn more, visit

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Three of the finalists are from Sidney and North Saanich — BC HAZMAT Management Ltd. (up for an award in the Green category), Viking Air (Manufacturer) and Salvador Davis & Co. (Professional). Saanichton’s CDG Coast Dynamic Group Ltd. is a finalist in the Manufacturer category and Access Records & Media Mgmt. of Brentwood Bay is a finalist in the Small Business

category. Wilson’s Transportation, based in Victoria and with Saanich Peninsula connections, is up for Business of the Year. Astrid Braunschmidt of CTV Vancouver Island will serve as Master of Ceremonies of the event, put on by the Business Examiner/Invest Northwest Publishing Ltd. To find out more about the awards, call 1-866-7582684. — Submitted

HAFI Funds Home Modifications for Disabled Man When Lorie and Walter bought their home in Port Alberni 13 years ago they slowly began renovating the unfinished basement to accommodate Walter’s changing needs as his muscular dystrophy advanced. “The basement was a black hole when we moved in,” recalled Walter. “After 12 years of skimping and saving, we made the downstairs completely wheelchair accessible, except for the bathroom. It was way too small. I could only stand for about a minute and a half without collapsing in the shower stall and I could no longer pull myself out of the tub in the upstairs’ bathroom, even with Lorie’s help.” Through funding from BC Housing’s Home Adaptations for Independence (HAFI) program, Walter and Lorie were able to work with a contractor to transform the space. A wall was removed to make room for a wheelin shower with benches, grab bars were installed, and the vanity and fixtures were relocated.

“ I just slide into the shower now,” said Walter. “I feel safer and no longer dread trying to wash myself. What was previously a dangerous chore for me is now a welcome treat.” Walter and Lorie hope to spend the rest of their lives in their home. The HAFI program provides financial assistance to help eligible low-income seniors and people with disabilities adapt their homes so they can continue to live independently.

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In the Matter of Part 3.1 (Administrative Forfeiture) of the Civil Forfeiture Act [SBC 2005, C. 29] the CFA NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT: On November 10, 2014, at 10114 McDonald Park Road, North Saanich, B.C., Peace Officer(s) of the Sidney RCMP seized, on or about 10:15 hours, the subject property, described as: five charcoal filters, five clip on lamps, five drying racks, twenty ballasts, five socket sets, two remote switches, seven can fans, one Co2 burner, a half portion of an aluminium container, two circular floor fans, one case of HP(Na) 1000 Watt bulbs, one box of miscellaneous plugs/cords, and approximately twenty lights and reflective shrouds. The subject property was seized because there was a warrant authorized by the court pursuant to the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act of Canada (CDSA) to seize evidence in respect of an offence (or offences) under section 7(1) (Production of substance) of the CDSA and was therefore offence-related property pursuant to section 11 (Search, seizure and detention) of the CDSA. Notice is hereby given that the

subject property, CFO file Number: 2014-2524, is subject to forfeiture under Part 3.1 of the CFA and will be forfeited to the Government for disposal by the Director of Civil Forfeiture unless a notice of dispute is filed with the Director within the time period set out in this notice. A notice of dispute may be filed by a person who claims to have an interest in all or part of the subject property. The notice of dispute must be filed within 60 days of the date upon which this notice is first published. You may obtain the form of a notice of dispute, which must meet the requirements of Section 14.07 of the CFA, from the Directorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s website, accessible online at www. pssg.gov.bc.ca/civilforfeiture. The notice must be in writing, signed in the presence of a lawyer or notary public, and mailed to the Civil Forfeiture Office, PO Box 9234 Station Provincial Government, Victoria, B.C. V8W 9J1.

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Virginia Kathleen Horn 1921-2014 It is with great sadness that her family announces the passing of Virginia Horn on December 25, 2014 in North Vancouver. Virginia, who was born in Vancouver, enjoyed a long, happy life with husband Jack who passed away in 1992. Growing up in Vancouver, Virginia worked at the Orpheum Theatre and as a pharmacist assistant during the WW II era prior to meeting and eventually marrying Jack. Before settling in North Vancouver in the mid-1950â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, she and Jack lived in Powell River, Nanaimo, Lulu Island (now Richmond) and Squamish, while following BCâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s ever expanding road building and construction projects. Virginia and Jack lived on the North Shore for 28 years dividing their time between North Vancouver and Lionâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Bay; and raising a family, while Virginia worked as a pharmacist assistant in the Village at Edgemont as well as Woodwardâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s pharmacy in Park Royal. Upon Jackâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s retirement, it was off to Vancouver Island where Sidney became the ďŹ nal destination to call home. Virginia lived in Sidney for 29 years. During this time she could be found outside in her garden, walking daily, and spending time with several friends playing bridge and enjoying the wide range of social opportunities the Saanich Peninsula has to offer. Virginia will be remembered by family and friends as energetic, outgoing, devoted to her children, and above all, ďŹ ercely independent. She is survived by daughter Julie-Ann Horn; son Geoff Horn (Janet); Grandson John Horn (Michelle); Granddaughter Kimberley Abbott (Ian); great-granddaughter Camille Abbott and great-grandson Miles Horn. In 2013, Virginia moved into residential care; ďŹ rst in Kiwanis Pavilion in Victoria and more recently, to Kiwanis Care Centre in North Vancouver. The family would like to extend a large â&#x20AC;&#x153;thank youâ&#x20AC;? to the staffs of both Kiwanis facilities for their outstanding care and support for Virginia in her ďŹ nal years. In lieu of ďŹ&#x201A;owers the family is suggesting donations to The BC Alzheimer Society or Kiwanis Seniors Care. A celebration of Virginiaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s life will be held on Saturday, February 7, 2:00 pm at Boal Chapel, 1505 Lillooet Rd. North Vancouver, BC.

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VOLUNTEERS HOPE THROUGH Achievement Foundation is looking for someone with grant writing experience to come into the office for a few hours a week to filter potential grant providers, from a secured data base. Call Volunteer Victoria at 250-3862269. THE MUSTARD Seed is seeking highly organized and detail-oriented individuals to volunteer as Development Assistants. If you are fluent in English, have intermediate MS Office skills and experience using database software and good telephone etiquette and would like to volunteer, call Volunteer Victoria at 250-3862269. VICTORIA RAINBOW Kitchen Society is looking for a volunteer coordinator for 3 hours/day, or 9 hours/ week. Tasks include maintaining volunteer records, developing and organizing volunteer orientation, maintaining a list of active volunteers and organizing volunteer appreciation. Call Volunteer Victoria at 250386-2269.

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MERCHANDISE FOR SALE BICYCLES BIKE for Sale Pedego Cruiser Womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Electric Bike. Sunshine yellow, like new, ridden only three times. Lithium Ion battery, keys and charger. Use its six gears or ride electric only. Also comes with basket and helmet, $2,400 new, asking $1,500. Call Dale in Sidney at: 403-380-9463 to view.

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GOLDSTREAM AREA- 1400 sq ft, newly furnished, W/D, D/W, A/C, big deck & yard, hidef TV, parking. Working male only. $650 inclusive. Call Ray 778-433-1233.

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ABBA EXTERIORS Professional gutter cleaning & repairs. Window cleaning. Roof de-mossing. Pkg discounts. WCB. (778)433-9275.

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HAUL A WAYClean and green, Junk removal. Free quotes. Call (778)350-5050.

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

HANDYMAN SERVICES. Lawns, fences, pruning, flooring, painting, drywall, small renoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s. Mike/Chris 250-656-8961

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

$20 & Up Garbage & Garden waste removal. Senior Disc. Free estimates. 250-812-2279.

JUNK BOX- Junk Removal Company. Local guys. Low rates. Call (250)658-3944. JUNK REMOVAL 7 days / wk. Fast Service, Best Prices!! Free quotes. (250)857-JUNK. PARRYâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S HAULING We haul it all - FREE estimates. Call Wes 250-812-7774. PETEâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S HAUL A DAY- Junk removal. Airforce guy. Call 250-888-1221. 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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LADY PAINTER Serving the Peninsula for over 20 yrs. Interior/exterior. Call Bernice, 250-655-1127.

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High quality, Organized. Interior/Exterior Residential/Commercial Jeff, 250-889-7715 or 250-472-6660 Member BBB

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

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ALFRED, ALFRED Quality Painting. Wholesale, Discounts! 50 years experience. 250-382-3694. A PROFESSIONAL Woman painter. Karen Bales Painting & Wall coverings. Over 25yrs exp. Free est. 250-514-5220.

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NET UNCONDITIONAL SALES/ TOTAL, JAN. 2014 NEW LISTINGS/ TOTAL, JAN. 2014 ACTIVE RES. LISTINGS/ PEAK, JAN. 2014

VICTORIA REAL ESTATE BOARD| See local real estate statistics at VREB.org

Realtors more important than ever Guy Crozier VREB president Travis Paterson

SHARE YOUR EXPERIENCES IN BUYING AND SELLING YOUR HOME 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

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January marks the swearing in of the Victoria Real Estate Board’s new board of directors. Arriving are presidentelect Wendy Moreton, with secretary-treasurer Ara Balabanian, past-president Tim Ayres, Kyle Kerr, Mike Nugent, Marijane Smith, Tony Wick and Cheryl Woolley. Black Press engaged current president Guy Crozier on the state of the industry.

Q: How long have you been selling in Greater Victoria and what makes it special for you? A: I’ve been selling real estate for 23 years now — in the Victoria area for my entire career! I’m a fifth generation Victorian, so just getting to know that many more fellow Victorians over the course of all the transactions I’ve been a part of has been special. Real estate is the perfect career for me. It lets me leverage my background of management in the service industry and build my own business the way I choose. When you look at the industry, realtors are one of the last bastions of entrepreneurs, we are each small businesses who invest in our own technology, products, marketing and so on. Every realtor out there builds their own brand and makes their

own way. I enjoy that level of responsibility for my business and control over my work. I feel very lucky to get to do what I do every day.

Q: What are your background strengths? A: I think I have the right kind of work ethic to be an entrepreneur – I’m competitive, like to build relationships and hard work doesn’t scare me. When I was new to the business I came in with a lot of ambition, which drove me through the tough times when you wonder if you’ll make it to the next month. I also feel my experience in the service industry served me well – no pun intended. I spent nearly a decade on the management track at a global restaurant chain and I learned so much there that has helped me do my work now. Not just around the value of good customer service, but how to balance the books, manage time, all those skills came from my training in the service industry. Q: Why take on this role? A: The more time I spend as a realtor, the more I value organized real estate, of which VREB is an integral part. I’ve volunteered on board committees for more than fifteen years, and it seemed like the natural progression to commit five or six years to be on the board of directors after my experience in committees. I felt ready. And my peers did as well; with their support I was voted in as a director and

keepers of information. Now that information is readily available online, and realtors have become the experts in how to use and interpret information, create the marketing strategy, navigate the complex paperwork, etc. Now, more than ever, you need a professional in a property transaction.

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VREB president Guy Crozier is a fifth-generation Victorian. later to the post of president. It’s been an honour.

Q: The traditional process of real estate agents selling homes has been challenged in recent years, do you anticipate any more trends to affect the industry? A: I think the changing trends have made realtors more important than ever. Twenty or 30 years ago technology wasn’t a factor when

purchasing or selling property, and there were only one or two ways to market a home. Negotiations were simpler. Now, technology changes faster than home values and mortgage rates. There are endless ways to market a property, sales are complex and there are more potential liabilities than before. Historically realtors were

Q: Does the VREB have any initiative new projects in mind? A: Projects we undertake are focused on helping our (1,200 Victoria region realtors) do their job better. For example, our board launched an online StrataDocs service that helps connect users with strata paperwork and information required when doing due diligence in selling and buying strata units, and that’s a Victoria-born initiative that is now being used across the country at many different real estate boards. One of our current projects is the strata lockbox program, which provides safe and secure places for realtors to place keys for multi-unit buildings. We have also just rolled out a complex mandatory education component through our provincial organization. We manage content and delivery at the local level. Moving forward the board will continue to look for ways to support members — that might be in the form of new technology or physical products that help streamline work and keep property safe. Saanich News/Black Press

The past year was a whirlwind of activity. Don’t let anyone tell you the market has slowed down on the Peninsula. We are still the best destination place for Retirees and Families. Housing prices in some areas of North Saanich have allowed young families to return and I loved hearing the comments from those who attended the Christmas Parade in Sidney this year as to the numbers of little children lining the streets. They had not seen this since the 80’s and 90’s. I wish to thank everyone who called on me this past year. Many referrals from past clients and our Remax Agents from all Corners of the Globe. I look forward to helping new clients and past in 2015. We need listings and can’t keep them in the office. To good health and working together in our amazing community. Specializing in Eldercare. Debbie is a retired nurse.

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Saanich mayor alleges spying, harassment Travis Paterson News staff

SAANICH — Saanich Mayor Richard Atwell unleashed a torrent of allegations against the District of Saanich and local police and is confirming rumours of an extra-marital affair. Atwell made several statements Monday afternoon at Saanich’s Data Tech Business Centre then left without taking reporters’ questions. “In my wildest dreams I never expected to see my personal life become fodder for tabloid journalism,” said Atwell, referencing news stories of a Dec. 11 policeinvolved incident in Saanich. Atwell revealed he has asked Saanich Police Chief Bob Downie to request an external police investigation into allegations that Saanich’s IT department “had been instructed to place spyware on my computer and a number of other computers within the municipal hall,” he said. It was not immediately clear if the spyware, known as Spector 360, was installed as an employee monitoring tool, whether it

was standard practice, nor if the software was installed. “It is also why I have not felt secure and comfortable working from the mayor’s office,” he said. On his lawyer’s advice, Atwell is advising anyone who wants to contact him to do so through an external email out of the District’s domain — mayor@richardatwell.ca. Atwell also said he’d been pulled over four times by police while driving in recent months, twice as a mayoral candidate, once as mayor-elect and once as mayor. “In two of those instances the officer administered a road side breathalyzer test which I believe was done without reasonable suspicion,” said Atwell. Atwell has requested the head of the Integrated Road Safety Unit, which is comprised of both municipal and RCMP officers, to review those stops. In addition, the Mayor clarified a Dec. 11 incident in which he called 911 and Saanich Police responded. “I called 911 as a complainant looking for help and at no time did I commit any criminal act,” he said.

Camosun poli-sci analyst weighs in on Atwell aftermath SAANICH — Consensus from a Camosun College political science analyst Mona Brash says Mayor Richard Atwell has an uphill climb ahead of him if he’s to fully restore his role as a proficient mayor. Brash said if Atwell’s going to get through the current situation, which rose in part from a series of allegations he made in Monday’s bold but brief press conference, then he needs to repair his relationships as soon as possible. “It’s difficult to operate with departments if you’re accusing them of harassment,” said Brash, in regards to Atwell’s declaration that spyware was installed on his computer without consent and that police leaked information about an extramarital affair. If Atwell wants to initiate anything he needs four councillors to support him and without trust and credibility he has no influence, she said. “But police and staff will carry on and do their jobs. Saanich is more than one person, municipal hall is a big place with a lot of people who’ve been there a long time. They know their roles.” Topics of discussion ranged, mostly As a result of the information being leaked to media, Atwell filed a complaint with the office of B.C.’s Office of the Police Complaint Commissioner on Monday, he said. Atwell is hoping to

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hinging on comparable examples such as the recent North Saanich scenario that saw four council members outnumber the Mayor Alice Finall and two other councillors, 4-3. That situation has since been reversed, as Finall was re-elected in November and is now in a majority position. Brash said it’s important to note that while Saanich residents are beginning to question Atwell’s credibility or ability to stay in power, he’s not in a conflict of interest until there is a direct monetary benefit from a decision he can influence. “Councillors, if they’re smart, are best to sit quietly and stay out of it. One of the rules of politics, when someone else is in trouble just step back, don’t get involved.” As for Atwell, the moment he opened up his private life was his phone call to the police on Dec. 11, Brash said. “There is a code, there are lots of similar things that go on in local, provincial and national politics,” she said. “Media tend not to pay attention to something unless others are involved. Local politics is personal, whether it’s in the media or not.” — Saanich News/Black Press

effective political skills, but that changes today,” said Atwell, adding he plans to meet with individual councillors to discuss the issues. Saanich Police on Tuesday released a statement

regarding Mayor Atwell following his allegations. “We can confirm that the Saanich Police has received notice today from the Office of the Police Complaint Commissioner (OPCC) that the OPCC has received a notice of complaint. This was referenced in a press conference held yesterday afternoon,” said the response, forwarded from Sgt. Steve Eassie. “The letter alleges the Saanich Police released information to the media regarding an incident that occurred on Dec. 11, 2014. Due to the potential for the OPCC to order a Police Act investigation, the Saanich Police cannot provide further comment at this time.” Coun. Fred Haynes, who attended the press conference as an observer, said that council will be issuing a joint statement once they have an opportunity to address the flurry of issues brought up by Atwell. “I believe the mayor was clear today that he wants to move forward and council wants to put these issues behind us and move on with good governance for the people of Saanich,” Haynes said. — Black Press

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