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Start clicking Saturday Panorama’s Arena B needs your votes Steven Heywood News staff

Imagine a hockey game featuring the likes of Jamie and Jordan Benn and the Dallas Stars versus the Vancouver Canucks. And then imagine it taking place in your own back yard.

That’s the vision of some of the people behind the effort to see Panorama Recreation Centre’s Arena B win the 2015 Kraft Hockeyville contest.

Pete Zubersky, coach and governor of the Peninsula Panthers Junior B hockey team, says the fact the arena is in the top 10 — and in the running for the $100,000 and pre-season NHL game grand prize — is only the beginning. That top 10 placing has already earned Panorama $25,000 for upgrade work.

This Saturday night, on Hockey Night in Canada, the voting will officially begin. Zubersky said that’s at around 8 p.m. — or the second intermission. At that time, he and others, like Jason Fletcher who actually nominated Panorama this year, will be urging people on the Saanich Peninsula, Greater Victoria and the entire Island to vote for the North Saanich rink. In fact, they’ve been Tweeting and networking already, to let as many people in their social circles as possible know about the contest.

“I really want to get it out there,” Zubersky said.

The top two rinks across Canada will be chosen out of this voting — one from the west and one from the east. Each wins $100,000 to go toward arena upgrades and then voting resumes to see which community becomes this year’s Hockeyville.

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Sidney Director of Engineering and Works Tim Tanton says 2015 will be the planning year for replacing or renovating the wharf at the end of Beacon Avenue.

What’s next for Sidney’s Beacon Wharf?

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Sidney’s iconic wharf at the east end of Beacon Avenue could be replaced, refurbished or even removed — although that last option is certainly not favoured by the Town of Sidney.

There are big plans in the works for Beacon Wharf. On the political scene, Mayor Steve Price has been touting the potential for the wharf to be the base for

a Gulf Islands passenger ferry service.

The idea has gained enough traction with the Capital Regional District that they have matched Sidney’s money to come up with $30,000 for a study this year on what it will take to bring the wharf up to snuff.

“Whether or not the service is a go,” Price says, “we need information on what it’s going to take to make the wharf useable year-round.”

Tim Tanton, Sidney’s director of engi-

neering and works, says the last structural assessment of Beacon Wharf was done in 2010. That led to more than $300,000 spent in 2012 on upgrades. However, the condition of the wharf overall meant vehicles had to be prohibited and large vessels could no longer be allowed to dock.

This year, Tanton said, is the planning stage to determine what’s next.

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Consultant to pare down community safety building site choices Steven Heywood News staff

It will be a month at least before a consultant determines the next best sites for a proposed community safety building in Sidney.

Mayor Steve Price says the municipality has re-engaged the services of Bradley Shuya Architects lnc. to review six properties. The Town is proposing a large community safety building to replace its existing fire hall and include the BC Ambulance Service and other emergency response programs.

The consultant did the initial review last year that led to the Town’s first choice of three acres of land next to Sidney Elementary School. In February, the board of trustees of School District 63 (Saanich) voted to not pursue any land deal with Sidney. They cited a negative impact on students — and public outcry against the location — as the main reason for not proceeding with a land deal.

Price said the Town is not back at square one — they have a proposed building plan in hand — they just need an ideal spot.

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With the Sidney Elementary School site eliminated from consideration, the Town is seeking out a new location.

“It will take at least a month for the consultant to pare down the choices to two sites,” Price said. “In that time, we will be receiving information on the chosen properties.”

Councillors are meeting incamera to discuss the potential land use. Price said he expects the two choices to be made public and debated openly.

The municipality wants to replace its fire hall, which was built in 1989. The hall no longer meets current earthquake safety standards and was designed for a population of 5,000. As Sidney has grown to more than 11,000 people, the fire department has expanded as well. Renovation of the existing building was considered but was ruled out as the

property is too small.

The remaining six sites are: • proposed Victoria Airport Authority Site • 2114 Beacon Avenue West • 2180 Beacon Avenue West • Iroquois Park • south Memorial Park Society lands and skateboard park • Ministry of Transportation Lands (south of Public Works Yard).

Even if a site is selected this spring, seeking funding sources would be the next step and construction of the building would not begin until next year at the earliest. The Town’s 2015-2019 financial plan does not list the community safety building among its capital projects over that time period.

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Les Sylven will take over for Chief Constable Paul Hames in Central Saanich Angela Cowan

SIDNEY — ORCCA — the chatiable dental clinic providing basic care for youth — took a step closer toward its grand opening later this month. This week, Randy Scott of Horizon Signs installed new signs at ORCCA’s office at the Sidney Elementary School annex building.

The grand opening of the clinic takes place March 26. The doors open to the public from 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. Donors and sponsors have been invited to a second opening event from 4 to 5:30 p.m. that will feature the Town Crier and other dignitaries.

— Submitted by Liz Savage, Director of Communication, ORCCA Dental Clinic Society

Chamber AGM March 24

SAANICH PENINSULA — Brentwood Bay Lodge is the site of this year’s Saanich Peninsula Chamber of Commerce annual general meeting on March 24.

Guest speaker will be B.C. Minister of State for Tourism and Small Business, Naomi Yamamoto.

The AGM starts at 5 p.m. For details, call 250-656-3616.

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Clarification

SIDNEY — To set the record straight, the Town of Sidney does not directly appoint board members to the Victoria Aiport Authority — it makes nominations and the board itself appoints them.

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Central Saanich Police Deputy Chief Les Sylven will be stepping up into the position of top cop this September when Chief Constable Paul Hames retires after 16 years on the job.

The Police Board made their decision March 12 to offer the position to Sylven, and he immediately accepted.

“It’s a little hard to believe still,” said Sylven. “It is an honour. This is such a great community, and the opportunity to continue serving here is really exciting.”

Sylven, 49, first began his career in policing with the RCMP in 1988 in Squamish and the Lower Mainland. He joined the Victoria Police Department in 1996 and after serving in various roles for 15 years, accepted his current position as Deputy Chief with the Central Saanich Department in 2011.

The promotion to Chief Constable comes hot on the heels of a recent prestigious honour: Sylven was invested into the Order of Merit of the Police Forces by Governor General David Johnson last year in recognition of his contribution to policing in Canada.

It’s that commitment to the highest standards of policing that Sylven plans on bringing to his new position.

“We’ve got a lot of challenges in policing in general, and the theme around a lot of it is trust and transparency,” he said.

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His Excellency the Right Honourable David Johnston, Governor General of Canada, right, invests Deputy Chief Constable Leslie Sylven, M.O.M., into the Order of Merit of the Police Forces in recognition of Sylven’s contribution to policing in Canada. Sylven will take over as Central Saanich’s Chief Constable this September. of mind for law enforcement in Central Saanich, and across the country, said Sylven.

“We have to be constantly checking to make sure that we are meeting the community’s expectations. It’s about making sure that the public has that confidence in us, because without that confidence, we can’t be effective at our job.”

Keeping on top of traffic safety and addiction issues on the Peninsula are also big topics for Sylven and Central Saa-

nich, he said.

“We spend a lot of our time dealing with addiction-related issues,” he said, noting that both alcohol and drug intoxication are involved.

The Department will continue to work closely with the Sidney North Saanich RCMP and with the community to ensure the Peninsula is a safe and positive place to live, he said.

“The police officers and staff are all so excellent,”

he said, adding that “Chief Hames has been in the role for 16 years now, and has done an excellent job leading the department. Those are some big shoes to fill. But I’m very excited about the future, and looking for more and more ways we can engage with the community.”

The Police Board is expected to announce the search process for the next Deputy Chief in the weeks to come.

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Ferry fare hikes to be capped at 1.9 per cent Tom Fletcher Black Press

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A lower dollar is expected to attract U.S. residents to B.C. while keeping more Canadian vacationers at home, with lower gasoline prices for travellers as well as ferry fuel costs, Macatee said.

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Conversion of ships to use liquefied natural gas will also reduce fuel costs.

Macatee cautioned that oil prices are volatile, and the forecasts are based on $65-a-barrel oil compared to about $50 today.

“Trying to predict fuel prices for the next five days is daunting,” Macatee said. “Our challenge is to predict it for the next five years.”

BC Ferries has cut administrative costs by $5 million since 2009, reduced executive pay by $1.2 million a year, reduced overtime and improved safety enough to lower WorkSafeBC

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An overhaul of the ferry reservations system is also expected to improve ridership when it is implemented.

NDP ferries critic Claire Trevena said the optimistic forecasts are based on a two per cent

increase in ridership, but to the average traveller, they mean further increases to an already high fare. She also cautioned that the 1.9 per cent cap is an average for the BC Ferries fleet, and some routes could see larger increases.

For the longer term, Macatee said he has asked BC Ferries to evaluate savings to be had by consolidating the three ferry terminals at Nanaimo and three on Saltspring Island. He wants BC Ferries to reconsider a $200 million terminal replacement and six new vessels for Horseshoe Bay, to see if smaller vessels and more sailings would be more efficient.

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A mix of concrete, asphalt, wood beams and pilings, Tanton said weather, water and rot have taken their toll on the wharf. Its age has meant constant repair and to make it a focal point in the downtown, it will require fixing.

The wharf was divested from the federal government to Sidney in 2006 but has a long history in the community.

Not only was it used for ferry services long before BC Ferries came to be, it was also the terminus of a rail line.

Tanton said crews have found the remnants of an old rail bed beneath Beacon Avenue during underground works.

There’s a lot of history there, Tanton said.

While any planning for the future of the wharf will probably include the idea of removing it completely, Tanton said that’s just not likely.

“This (wharf) is in the heart of the city,” he said.

The terms of reference for a consultant’s report on what’s to be done to upgrade the wharf are currently being written, Tanton said. Options being considered, he continued, will include keeping the structure as-is, with new wood pilings and other infrastructure. Or, he said a rock and fill option might be considered. Both have their benefits and drawbacks, expenses and impact on Sidney’s waterfront.

No matter what option is chosen in the end, Tanton said the eventual rehabilitation work there will be noisy.

“There just isn’t a quiet way of doing this.”

The political future of the wharf will play a role in this year’s planning process, he contin-

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Sidney wants its Beacon Wharf to become a hub of activity. Significant money will have to be spent on upgrades to make that happen. ued. If uses such as a passenger ferry service or public mooring are considered, that has to be part of the consultant’s terms of reference.

Again, more options — and that could mean more money when it comes time to build anew.

Factors such as the environmental impact of new wharf structures must also be considered, he said.

Making the wharf usable all year long is part of the plan, Tanton added. That could mean creating a breakwater to shield vessels from the wind and waves of the winter months. He said a rock breakwater is an option, but unlikely due to the depth of the water in front of the wharf and the resulting expense.

On the table is a floating breakwater. Tanton said Port Alberni recently put in a floating structure to act as a breakwater. It was supplied from the Seagate Pontoons (of which Sidney’s Marker Group is a partner) and is a rebuilt piece of a once-floating bridge from Washington State’s Hood Canal Bridge.

Tanton said that’s an option.

Price said many ideas will be considered for

the future of Beacon Wharf. He added he does not expect it to go anywhere — so it’ll come down to the best case to refurbish it.

As for the cost of

future construction, Price said the Town will search for grant sources and other opportunities to share the expense. Should the ferry service idea

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f there’s any silver lining out of the recent spill of heavy metal-contaminated rinse water at Viking Air, it’s that no one tried to cover it up.

Once the spill was discovered, James Bogusz of the Victoria Airport Authority says he was notified immediately. From him, the word was relayed on to the Town of Sidney, responsible for the downstream and residential portion of Reay Creek — the body of water into which the spill occurred.

More precisely, the spill went into a drain on the site of the aircraft manufacturer and into a man-made containment area, controlled by entrance and egress Depending on valves. Timely communication one’s reaction, meant those valves their character will could be closed to prevent the spill be revealed from having a large impact downstream.

Ian Bruce of Peninsula Streams, and an environmental watchdog, agrees that once the incident was discovered, the company didn’t hide but took responsibility and took action. Bruce says Viking Air representatives even attended a recent community meeting held with residents who live along the banks of Reay Creek to explain what happened.

No one wants something like this to occur. It’s a test of character after it does and depending on one’s reaction, that character will be revealed.

From the responses the News Review has received in this case, it seems Viking Air’s character has passed that test.

Yes, it would be preferable that steps are taken to prevent any such spills into a water course that has been hit hard over the years since the airport was built. And there are, says Bruce, learning points to take away from any such incident.

While he might be frustrated over the condition of the creek and the pond downstream, Bruce is at least glad people stepped up early and the spill was cleaned up.

This reaction is a lesson in responsibility and how to take it. Owning up to mistakes can be hard and many people avoid it like the plague.

Taking responsibility, even though it could mean taking a hit in return, is admirable and should not be forgotten by anyone facing a similar situation.

What do you think? Give us your comments by e-mail: editor@peninsulanewsreview.com or fax 250-656-5526.

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YOUR VIEW

We all pay for gas taxes, drivers or not Mr. Holman’s view on taxing gas does not make one bit of sense.

Roughly one third of gas prices are taxes and that results in extra costs for not only commuters who he seems to target, but also all business owners including police, fire, ambulance, recyclers, delivery drivers who keep the economy rolling — and, ironically, transit as well.

We know gas tax revenue goes into the general tax pool which subsidizes many things, good or bad, and very little gets back into road infrastructure and improvements like the blue bridge.

Taking transit doesn’t reduce gridlock, as people who can afford to drive always will, as it’s a luxury few will give up. Many cannot due to time constraints, bus availability and the self employed, which was the leading indicator of rising employment figures.

Mr. Holman should know by now that gas taxes add to inflation figures and a reduced economy. I don’t want higher food prices, health care, municipal or school taxes, entertainment fees, electricity, internet, cable and the above green and essential jobs I mentioned that affect your take home pay and purchases.

We all pay extra for gas taxes whether you drive or not. Think mail, home heating and cooking, recycling and transportation fees including bus, taxi, ferry, airlines, handy dart, school buses and even that item you shopped for online.

This isn’t about taxing drivers again, as it affects us all one way or another. I was laid off due to gas

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taxes, ferry prices and federal taxes imposed on my delivery contents.

Stuart Walker Central Saanich

Plenty of airport angst Judging by letters to the PNR, many residents have aircraft related issues. So, who in the grand scheme of things determines the where/ when/how of flight manoeuvres?

It would seem these procedures would come under the authority and control of NAVCAN. So, is it not time for more controlled and

considerate procedures to be established for all categories of aircraft?

There can be no operational justification for any aircraft to fly at low altitude and at high power over a residential property and this should be stopped.

Is there a compelling reason why takeoffs or approaches have to pass over someone’s roof? It is time to stop the habit of overflying residential property in the Town of Sidney and its immediate areas, as these are typically at low altitude and generate the maximum disturbance to people below.

Short turn ins/outs are also unnecessary. As has been noted, noise is but one component. Vibration inside our wood framed dwellings is considerable and of such intensity as to contribute to the negative health effects associated with such exposure.

If Sidney is to maintain its reputation for being a desirable place to be, as the town population grows the status quo regarding aircraft movements requires some modification. Aggravating noise is a well-documented source of several serious health issues.

As with most issues there is invariably a dollar value connection, however, this must not be allowed to inhibit needed environmental/ safety improvements. It is time to get past any turf-sensitive politics.

V. Gillett Sidney

Editor’s note: This final letter on the issue of airport noise just flew in under the deadline.

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n 1999, about 27 per cent of Canadian seniors over age 65 carried some form of debt. Today, that figure has risen to over 42 per cent.

It is therefore not surprising to learn, from a recent Angus Reid survey commissioned by CIBC, that the average Canadian homeowner does not expect to pay off his mortgage before age 58. In B.C., with our much higher real estate prices, those surveyed expect on average, to reach age 66 before liquidating their mortgage.

Some 65 per cent of Canadian families own a home. By the time we retire, our home is often larger, and perhaps in a higher–cost area than we really require. Typically, our home is our single-greatest asset — the largest component of our net worth.

A realistic option for those Peter Dolezal carrying debt into retirement Financial Savvy is to downsize price-wise, to a level sufficient to liquidate all debt. Beneficially, any capital gain on a personal residence is not subject to income tax when the home is sold.

Another option is to sell the existing home and consider renting instead of purchasing a replacement. If the choice is to rent, the extracted equity, after all debts are repaid, can be carefully invested in low-cost income-generating products, to not only cover rental costs, but also, to enhance retirement lifestyle.

We’ve all heard the expression “house rich; cash poor” — unfortunately an all-too-accurate description of far too many retirees. One great advantage of living in our beautiful but very costly real estate area is that when we do sell, we stand to gain far more tax-free benefit than homeowners in other areas of Canada. This offers further opportunities for local retirees, not necessarily to downsize their home, but to relocate and purchase a similar residence in other, lower-cost areas, either locally, or further afield in British Columbia, or even other provinces.

Other viable options can be considered by retirees to reduce debt and enhance lifestyle. Selling a single family home and purchasing a replacement with a separate rental suite can add up to $1,000 to monthly income, even if no equity is extracted in the transition.

In British Columbia, homeowners over age 55 have the unique opportunity to defer property taxes for as long as desired, until the property is sold. The provincial government finances the deferral at an incredibly-low simple-interest rate of 2 per cent below prime. For a retiree needing a few hundred extra dollars monthly, this is an option worth considering.

Rarely, if ever, should a retiree consider entering into a “Reverse Mortgage” arrangement to retire debt or upgrade lifestyle.

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This high-cost option offers to advance cash, with no repayment obligation, until the home is eventually sold. Once sold however, the compounded, high-interest obligation must be repaid in full — severely eroding the home’s equity. It has been best stated that if you “hate your heirs and don’t want to leave them a legacy in your estate, sign up for a reverse mortgage.”

Retirees in Canada are very fortunate.

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65, our personal tax deductions increase substantially; many pension incomes can be notionally-split for tax purposes; most of us become eligible for CPP and OAS payments; and we pay less for many goods and services.

If the substantial benefits that accrue once we retire are insufficient to provide the lifestyle we would like to enjoy, it makes great sense to resolve the shortfall by extracting some of the substantial equity we have accumulated in our personal residence.

Being debt-free, with sufficient income to enjoy our retirement, is an extremely liberating experience. Don’t miss out on it.

• • • • Mea Culpa! A reader wrote to me, pointing out two necessary corrections to my recent article on RRSP and RRIF conversions.

Firstly, not only can an RRSP holder “borrow” up to $25,000 toward a down payment on a first home, as the article pointed out, but also, up to

$20,000 can be “borrowed” toward the cost of further education.

Secondly, while rarely a useful feature, a RRIF account may be converted back to an RRSP, as long as it is done before age 72. My article had stated that once an RRSP is converted to a RRIF, the conversion cannot be undone.

That was an error.

My apologies!

A retired corporate executive, enjoying postretirement as an independent Financial Consultant (www.dolezalconsultants.ca), Peter Dolezal is the author of three books, including his most recent, The Smart Canadian WealthBuilder.

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Arena ice plant replacement nears $1 million Panorama ice rinks to cease operation a month early to facilitate installation of new ammonia system Steven Heywood

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After limping along following an ice plant blowout last November, the two arenas at Panorama Recreation Centre in North Saanich will see a replacement system installed this spring.

The arena refrigeration system replacement project will cost an estimated $950,000, says John Goodwin, Panorama’s Manager of Facilities and Operations. The lion’s share — approximately $650,000 — will pay for a new, ammonia-based ice plant. It will replace the current Freon system, said Goodwin, adding that tenders for bids will go out to suppliers of the equipment on March 23.

The remaining money will be used to upgrade the facility’s engine room to accommodate the new machinery and add safety measures to protect staff, customers and the neighbourhood from potential ammonia concerns.

Goodwin said all bidding will go before the Peninsula Recreation Commission for the final say on suppliers.

Replacing the ice plant at this stage was not in the Recreation Commission’s budget plans. According to a January 22 report to the Commission, the

Users of the ice at Panorama Rec. Centre will have to curtail their activity a month early.

Ice is coming out of the two arenas as of April 1 as the facility replaces its refrigeration system. The ice plant was damaged following a power outage last November, which has forced a replacement project to take place two years ahead of schedule.

Arena ice users, according to a Jan. 22 report to the Peninsula Recreation Commission, were notified last December of the pending closure.

The loss of the ice a month early means a loss of an estimated $30,125 in revenue, or 3.9 per cent from the 2015 revenue forecast.

The project is expected to be finished by the start of the next ice season. John Goodwin, Manager of Facilities and Operations at Panorama, says work will occur during the day and should not interfere with afternoon and evening arena non-ice-based users.

Heat recovery phase proposed Steven Heywood/News staff

Refrigeration specialist Brendon Parker, left, and Panorama’s Manager of Facilities and Operations John Goodwin stand in the engine room with the current Freon ice plant. The room will be gutted this spring to make room for an ammonia-based system. project will be paid for out of the capital reserve fund, leaving a projected deficit “to occur in 2018.” In their original financial plan, the ice plant was to be replaced in 2017. Goodwin said the damage the current system suffered last year changed that timeline.

Power fluctuations on Nov. 7, 2014 shut down various pieces of equipment at the rec. centre, including the ice plant. After restarting the equipment

two times, refrigeration went offline again on Nov. 11. Goodwin said a piece of the compression system ruptured.

It would still work, he said, but that has meant his lead hand, Brendon Parker, has had to manually adjust pumps and pressures to maintain an equal chill balance between both ice surfaces.

“We did everything we could. We didn’t want to lose the ice season.”

A new system, he

said, will fix that problem and increase efficiency as well.

“Freon-based systems are being phased out by 2020,” he said.

“A new system will have a 40-year lifespan, so this is the time to make a step forward.”

Goodwin said he researched a similar ammonia-based ice plant in Comox to ensure the technology will work at Panorama.

It will, he added, eliminate the use of Freon normally used between

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Destination for kitchen scraps on back burner Christine van Reeuwyk News staff

OAK BAY — Developing an Island solution for kitchen scraps is on hold and many area municipalities’ organic waste continues to be shipped to the Lower Mainland.

“We are in a holding pattern,” said Oak Bay Mayor Nils Jensen.

CRD staff suggested a “pause on the process” because the CRD’s core area liquid waste committee has embarked on a market sounding process for technologies to process liquid waste that could incorporate kitchen scraps and municipal solid waste.

“In the meantime, kitchen scraps in Oak Bay are being sent to

a processing plant in Richmond,” Jensen said.

Kitchen waste from Victoria, View Royal, Esquimalt and Sidney are also transported to Harvest Power.

“It’s unfortunate, I think, but we know the carbon footprint of shipping it to the Richmond energy garden is better than landfilling.

It prolongs the life of Hartland [landfill]. We’ll be hard-pressed to find a new landfilll site so close so whatever we can do to prolong the life is good,” said Oak Bay Coun. Michelle Kirby.

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They received 15 proposals.

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“Clearly we’re going to accumulate a sizable quantity of diverted kitchen scraps with potentially no solution other than sending them offshore,” said Central Saanich Mayor Ryan Windsor.

“I’m wondering what potential is there that this could take years to

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CRD staff suggest it could only be a couple of months until the market sounding results come back.

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Arenas A and B. The switch to ammonia will mean added alarms and monitoring gear, he said, to meet B.C. Safety Authority regulations.

After upgrading the engine room, Goodwin said a prefabricated ice plant should be able to be inserted inside and connected to existing arena infrastructure.

To facilitate the work, the ice surfaces will be removed almost a month early, closing on March 31. Work is expected to begin the

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Once a new ice plant is installed at Panorama, plans are afoot to use heat generated by the refrigeration system for portions of the rec. centre.

John Goodwin, Panorama’s Manager of Facilities and Operations, says refrigeration is simply the removal of heat, “so let’s pump it back into something else.”

The equipment to do so, he added, will cost an estimated $300,000 to $400,000.

After the unexpected damage to the existing ice plant last November and its replacement this spring, he said this second phase will have to be investigated further.

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Goodwin said the goal is to have the new

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Driveway’s Alexandra Straub will pilot an all-electric Nissan LEAF in the annual AJAC Eco-Run next week.

The all-electric sedan, which is also the prize car provided by the Scrap-It program for our Plug-In to Win contest, will glide silently from the Vancouver International Auto Show in downtown Vancouver next Wednesday.

The route, devised by the Automobile Journalists Association of Canada, will then take the participating 19 eco-friendly vehicles to Victoria via the Nanaimo ferry. On Thursday, the vehicles will be put through their paces on a handling course in Langford to see how versatile they are.

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Scrap your old gas-guzzler; it’s auto showtime British Columbia’s SCRAP-IT year, new executive show director Jason Heard wittily Program has announced a new promises“an electrifying show incentive program aimed at experience with lots of greenery removing high polluting vehicles on show!” from our roads, on the eve of this “You won’t need to go too far year’s Vancouver International to see green… the Green Auto Show.

by Keith Morgan Ride and Drive is at The new incentive allows the only entrance purchasers of a qualifying new at Thurlow. You can try out one of electric vehicle, who scrap their 2000 or 14 green vehicles from hybrids to older vehicle, to receive a $3,000 rebate. This pure electrics and see what makes program is separate from the BC Government’s them tick.” eco-car incentive scheme, the details of which Inside a wide array of green vehicles will be announced at next week’s show. are parked on Electric Avenue. But “This is a fantastic program whose ultimate there’s lots more to feast your eyes upon this goal is to remove older high polluting vehicles year. from our roads,” said SCRAP-IT Program CEO “Anyone can add space to a show but we feel Dennis Rogoza. “Vehicles model 2000 or older we have filled it with new content to deliver emit up to 60 times more emissions than later a much more rounded experience. The show models and electric vehicles have even much is about new cars but it has to entertain, be lower emissions.” exciting and make you wanting more year Qualifying electric vehicles are listed on the after year.”

SCRAP-IT.ca website. As part of this program’s The Super Cars and Exotics are back. On launch, SCRAP-IT has supplied a contest prize opening night, there will be super cars valued car in the shape of a new all-electric Nissan at $15 million on the plaza. Every kid will LEAF (see Plug-in to Win contest details right). want to eyeball the 100 per cent electric Big The LEAF will be on display at the SCRAP-IT Foot Monster Truck. There are also some sharp auto show booth in the Vancouver Convention looking concepts, such as the Cadillac Elmiraj Centre West (March 24-29). (pictured above).

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Heard is excited about a new display called Car Culture, which focuses on the vehicles and the lifestyles that drive them. Feature vehicles are displayed in themed settings, featuring accessories and backdrops.

Classic Alley offers a stroll back through time while Hollywood North pays tribute to the cars we see on movie sets around town. Just a sample of what’s up at the show. The rest of our Driveway crew (drivewaybc.ca) looks new cars on display at keith.morgan@drivewaybc.ca

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Good news for BC auto buyers who want a "green car" – a $7.5 million fund was set aside in the BC provincial budget in order to bring back a government incentive program that offered point of sale rebates to buyers of plug-in hybrids, electric vehicles and fuel cell vehicles.

The previous rebate plan expired last spring and details of the new plan are expected to be announced at the Vancouver auto show.

Here are five new to market vehicle choices with "green" aspirations. The first four are finalists for the AJAC Green Car of the Year Award, which will also be announced in Vancouver at the show next week. The 2015 Acura RLX Sport Hybrid SH-AWD would be my personal "primo-green" pick, if I were lucky enough to have a spare $50K stashed away.

2015 Honda Fit

Honda Fit may be small on the outside, but its organic shape and an ingeniously versatile seating system makes the most of every bit of interior space. The new Fit also consumes even less fuel, due to a new powertrain and a lighter yet more rigid new body.

A 1.5-litre engine that can produce 130 horsepower and 114 lb-ft of torque, powers all Fit models. Fuel economy is rated at 7.0/5.7/6.4 L/100km (city/highway/combined) with the new Continu-

fuel economy was achieved through a variety of engineering initiatives that included an impressive new (Lineartronic CVT) automatic transmission. It's also the only car in the “family car” market segment that comes with standard all-

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The 2015 Acura RLX Sport Hybrid SH-AWD would be my personal “primogreen” pick, if I were lucky enough to have a spare $50K stashed away.

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Members of the Automobile Journalists Association of Canada (AJAC) have already voted Best New (2015) Small Car (under $21,000) the Honda Fit.

2015 Kia Soul EV

This is a clever electric vehicle adaptation of Kia's tall 5-door compact car with the funky styling. Soul EV offers the same, user-friendly features as its gasoline counterpart, with seating for four or five and a large rear cargo area. Kia's polymer (electrolyte) lithium-ion battery pack is compact and easier to hide, as is can be molded into different shapes.

In Soul EV it's centrally fitted under the rear seats and a raised rear floor pan.

The liquid-cooled AC synchronous permanent magnet electric motor can generate a whopping 210 lb-ft of torque.

That's 59 lb-ft more than the gas engine version of Soul. Yet, its impressively smooth and standing starts are not as jumpy as other electric vehicles. Soul EV has a claimed driving range of 149 km on a single charge.

2015 Subaru Legacy

The redesigned Subaru Legacy won the overall 2015 Canadian Car of the Year Award. A substantial improvement in

wheel-drive.

Legacy was engineered in Japan and is built in the USA in an award winning production facility, for environmental excellence, in Indiana. In fact, the entire 832-acre plant site is designated a Backyard Wildlife Habitat by the National Wildlife Federation.

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er. The Hybrid editions come in three model grades and a starting price of just $28,710.

Camry Hybrid is powered by a 2.5-litre four-cylinder Atkinson Cycle engine linked with Hybrid Synergy drive and matched to an E-CVT. Fuel economy is rated at an amazing 5.7 L/100km (which is about 50 mpg) in the city and 6.0 L/100km on the highway.

2015 Acura RLX Sport Hybrid SH-AWD

Acura has linked its superb electronic (torque vectoring) Super Handling AllWheel Drive (SH-AWD) system with a new hybrid powertrain in this all-new version of the RLX. The gas engine is a 3.5-litre V6 with Variable Cylinder Management and it’s linked to a seven-speed dual-clutch transmission.

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DISTRICT OF NORTH SAANICH

NOTICE OF COUNCIL INITIATIVE SANITARY SEWER SERVICE The District of North Saanich gives notice under Section 213 of the Community Charter that it proposes to amend the boundaries of the Deep Cove/Patricia Bay/McDonald Park sewage collection local service area established by Bylaw No. 1139 (2007) to include the three properties shown hatched on the supplied map which are currently connected to the Town of Sidney sewage collection system.

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Reader Sue Ferguson captured HMCS Vancouver in the morning light.

The vessel was moored off Warrior Point in Patricia Bay for a few days.

Biosolid use still at issue Continued from page 9

Those results too were a concern for Windsor, where Central Saanich has dipped into the issue of biosolids use on farmland.

“It’s fairly obvious when the proposal of combining biosolids with other scraps and creating a soil … the community responds in a way that is not positive, to put it lightly.

But I’ll wait to see the report back in a couple months.”

It’s a stance the CRD has also taken in the past, vowing no biosolid use on land.

“There seems to be a clear policy that we’ve taken as a board that

it not be done in this region,” said Jensen, adding it would be a collision of policies. “Before we can even consider that we would have to go back and revisit a policy which was already revisited twice I think with the application of biosolids.”

As for the timeline, the next step would have been a shortlisting which takes time, so staff presume a couple months is within reasonable timelines to respond to those who submitted the 15 proposals.

“I would rather see us move forward sooner rather than later … operators may not be so keen down the road,” Windsor said.

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Residential properties in the local service area are subject to an annual parcel tax of $1,201.95 which will be levied until 2032, and annual operating and maintenance costs are recovered by user fees. The estimated costs of the sewage collection service for the properties that are proposed to be added to the service area are as follows: 10640 McDonald Park Road (Parkland School) 10585 McDonald Park Road (Kiwanis Village) 10542 McDonald Park Road (CRD Housing)

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The Council may proceed with the amendment of the local service area boundary and connect these properties to the sewage collection system unless the owners of at least two of the properties representing at least 50% of the assessed value of land and improvements petition the Council not to proceed, within 30 days of the second publication of this notice.

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Iolanthe brings fairies, parliament and satirical brilliance to Sidney Music the best of all Gilbert and Sullivan productions, says director Angela Cowan News staff

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Inge Illman and Jonathan Woodward take a moment to get into character on stage at the Charlie White Theatre. The pair are playing lovers Phyllis and Strephon, respectively, in this weekend’s production of Gilbert and Sullivan’s Iolanthe.

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The story follows Iolanthe, a fairy who committed the ultimate sin of marrying a mortal and was banished from the fairy realm, her death sentence only commuted on her promise that she would never see her husband again. Twenty-five years later, missing her desperately, her fairy sisters successfully plead with their queen to allow Iolanthe back into the fold, where she reveals that she had a son, Strephon, with her mortal husband.

Strephon, hopelessly in love with the low-born shepherdess Phyllis, the Lord Chancellor’s ward of court, calls on Iolanthe for help in overcoming the Chancellor’s objections to their marriage, unwittingly putting his devoted mother in danger of her life.

Add in an assemblage of the Peers of the Realm, a series of misunderstandings, ingenious satire and brilliant music, and the show is a true treat for fans of musical theatre and Gilbert and Sullivan.

“It’s been very fulfilling,” says stage director Jennifer Hoener with a smile as she relaxes for a brief moment in the Charlie White Theatre.

This is Hoener’s directorial debut, and though the experience has been full of unexpected challenges and surprises, she’s enjoyed herself immensely.

“I have loved the creative process,” she says.

“I’ve loved imagining what this would look like on stage, and listening to the music and matching the emotions and movements of the actors with the music.”

Hoener began her artistic career as a dancer, and so has an intimate relationship with music and its effects. She tried to teach the actors to listen to and internalize the music, and to let the rise and fall of the melodies inspire a natural reaction to come bubbling up from within, rather than putting on a mask of emotion.

“If you hear suspenseful music, you’re going to feel that,” says Hoener. “You don’t need to think, ‘I’m going to act suspenseful now.’”

It’s a way for the cast to make a personal connection to the show, and have the kind of passion and emotion invested that captivates an audience.

Hoener found her own connection with the operetta when she was reading the first scene between the fairies and their queen, and it sparked a memory of a beloved ballet teacher who had since passed on.

“I saw in this story, the fairies having that same reaction and respect for their queen as we did for our ballet teacher,” she says. “That was my way in to the show.”

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Dreamin’ Disney to support student bands Trip includes soundtrack session, performance for university musical director Angela Cowan News staff

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Simone Tardif and Steve Kinshela have been working hard with the rest of the Parkland Jazz and Concert Band members to fundraise for their upcoming trip to California this spring.

fter three years of ceaseless hard work, Parkland Secondary School’s concert and jazz bands are within inches of their fundraising goal for their trip to California this spring, but they still need a little help from the community.

To that end, band leader Cristina Sousa and the bands are putting on Dreamin’ Disney next Friday (March 27) at St. Paul’s Church, featuring the musicians collectively, as well as featuring a select few of the students as soloists or in small groups.

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Gilbert and Sullivan bridged opera and musical theatre Continued from page 16

plays Phyllis, the lovestruck shepherdess. That meant cutting out the stereotypes and getting into the nuances of the character, which was a struggle at times for Illman.

“Phyllis has been a little more difficult,” she says. “Not in terms of singing, but in getting into her character.”

Last year Illman played Josephine, the upper-class Captain’s daughter in the society’s production of the HMS Pinafore, and says that role lent itself to a natural haughty air, but delving into the lowerclass Phyllis was a little trickier.

“Phyllis has to be very real,” she says.

Along with developing a three-dimensional character, Illman has been enjoying rehearsing with the high quality of music in the show, which she says is more akin to true opera.

A lot of musical theatre productions focus on acting first and music second,

she says, but Gilbert and Sullivan are more about the music first.

“For me, that’s a huge part of it,” she says.

“This (production style) really bridged the gap between opera and what we have now as musical theatre,” adds Jonathan Woodward, who is set to charm audiences as the half-fairy Strephon opposite Phyllis. “(Iolanthe) is a particularly brilliant piece of satire,” he continues. “Not only of British parliament, which is quite a bit like Canadian parliament, but musically, they’re making fun of Mendelssohn and Wagner.”

Asked if he has a favourite scene, he admits it’s the beginning of the show that tops the list.

“We do a lot of fun stuff, but one of my favourites is the entrance of the Peers.”

Woodward had the chance to see the procession just a few days ago in its entirety, and says “the choreography

they’re doing is just funny as all get-out.”

Though not generally one of Gilbert and Sullivan’s most well-known works, Iolanthe has gained a reputation in theatre crowds as perhaps their best.

“I didn’t really have an appreciation for Gilbert and Sullivan until I started working with these shows,” says Hoener. “This is the most beautiful music, in my opinion, of all their shows.”

Performances run tonight (March 20) at 8 p.m., and Saturday and Sunday at 2 p.m. at the Charlie White Theatre at the Mary Winspear Centre, 2243 Beacon Ave. in Sidney.

Tickets are $44 for adults, $42 for seniors, $20 for youth, or $100 for a family. Tickets are available at the box office, marywinspear.ca or by calling 250-6560275.

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Parkland kids ‘just can’t wait’ to travel Continued from page 17

Audience members will be tempted to hum along with animated favourites like Just Can’t Wait To Be King from The Lion King, highlights from Aladdin and Frozen, the Beauty and the Beast theme and the Dead Man’s Chest medley from Pirates of the Caribbean.

The band hopes the show will cover the last of their expenses for this once in a (school) lifetime trip.

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Tapestry of Island Arts at Tulista Centre

A Tapestry of Island Arts show and sale opens April 7 at the Tulista Arts Centre, featuring nine local artists coming together for the first time.

Bronze sculpture, polymer clay, painting, wood turning, pottery, fibre art, fused glass, collage, watercolours and mixed media will be shown.

The public will also have the opportunity to watch demonstrations and meet the artists, including sculptor Nathan Scott, creator of Sidney’s ‘Bench People.’

The opening event is 5 to 7 p.m. April 7, and the show runs April 7 to 13 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Tulista Arts Centre, 9565 Fifth Street in Sidney.

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Victoria High CONCERT BAND Music Tour to Europe!

SATURDAY, March 28 10am - 2:30pm 1260 Grant Street Vic High parking lot Please bring your empties to support a great cause! or call us at (250)857-2496 for pick-ups any time before March 28th

CALL FOR ENTRIES 13TH ANNUAL Kitty Coleman Woodland Art & Bloom Festival.

Fine Art and Quality Crafts Juried Show.

Presented in a spectacular outdoor setting May 16, 17 and 18 Applications for Artisans are available at woodlandgardens.ca 250-338-6901 UKRAINIAN EASTER FOOD FAIR. Sale of homemade perogies, borscht, cabbage rolls, Easter breads, baking, beet horseradish, kovbassa & hot Ukrainian lunch. Wheelchair access. Free admission.

Sat. March 21, 11am-2pm. St. Nicholas Ukrainian Hall, 1110 Caledonia Ave. 250-384-2255.

INFORMATION DID YOU KNOW? BBB Accredited Businesses contractually agree to operate by the BBB’s 8 Standards of Trust.

Look for the 2014 BBB Accredited Business Directory Eedition on your Black Press Community Newspaper website at www.blackpress.ca.

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CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

Notice is hereby given that Kustom Towing, (2009) Ltd, 3297 Douglas St, Victoria, BC, V8Z 3K9 will be selling: 2002 HONDA ACCORD 1HGCG32092A800026 Owner Unknown 2006 FORD ESCAPE

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The Corporation of the City of Nelson is accepting applications for the position of

DEPUTY CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER Reporting to the CFO, this position will play a key leadership role in the strategic direction of the City.

It will have significant impact on all departments in the organization by providing diversified technical and administrative responsibilities in the areas of Financial Management.

Further information regarding this position can be found on the City of Nelson web site at www.nelson.ca.

Resumes must be submitted no later than April 7, 2015 at 8:00 am to:

Human Resources City of Nelson #101 – 310 Ward Street, Nelson, BC, V1L 5S4 Fax: 250-352-2131 Email: hr@nelson.ca We thank all applicants in advance for their interest, however; only those under consideration will be contacted.

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KRIPALU MASSAGE, Reiki, Acupressure, Chair Massage.

I have relaxed clients that have been with me for 5-12 years. See testimonials on website. Women only. Call 250-514-6223 or visit online at: www.andreakober.com

LANGFORD MULTI-FAMILY GARAGE SALE

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.

Ok Tire and Automotive, Terrace BC is seeking a licensed auto mechanic partner for an OK tire franchise. E-mail: momack@citywest.ca

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HELP WANTED

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TRADES, TECHNICAL CLIMBER/BUCKET Operator needed for residential tree service. Min. 2 years exp., must have valid BC DL, Certified Arborist an asset. $30$35 based on exp. 604-819-9447/ the.treeguy@hotmail.com

PERSONAL SERVICES HOLISTIC HEALTH TragerÂŽ Bodywork Gentle, effective & deeply relaxing. Move more freely with less pain and tension.

Spring Special $60.

Hot Stone Massage Penetrating heat from smooth basalt rocks softens tight muscles, melts tension Spring Special $80.

Rae Bilash CertiďŹ ed Practitioner Women only, men by referral 250-380-8733 www.raebilash.ca

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Home gym, treadmill,girls and ladies clothing, furniture, dart board, household items and more! Rain or shine.

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HANDYMAN WANTED- P/T work, Sidney area. Call Alex 250-475-6440.

PRODUCTION WORKERS Canada’s Largest Independently owned newspaper group is currently looking for Part Time Production Workers for its Victoria location.

This is an entry level general labour position that involves physical handling of newspapers and advertising supplements.

REQUIREMENTS: • Prior bindery and/or machine operator experience would be an asset • Motivated self-starter willing to work in a fast paced environment performing repetitive tasks • Must be able to lift up to 25 lbs and stand for long periods of time • Ability to work cooperatively in a diverse, team based environment • Must be reliable, dependable, have excellent communication skills and good attention to detail • Must have own transportation âœąAfternoon and evening shifts 16-20 hours per week. $11.25 an hour Interested parties may drop off their resumes between 9am and 5pm at:

3302 Hazelwood Road (off Happy Valley) Saturday, 11-4

NEWSPRINT ROLLENDS$2-$10. Fridays only, 8:30am to 4:30pm. #200-770 Enterprise Cres, Victoria. Goldstream Press Division.

MISCELLANEOUS WANTED ANTIQUES, BOOKS, collectibles, furniture, china, jewelry. Estates/private libraries purchased. Galleon Books & Antiques, 250-655-0700.

REAL ESTATE GET BACK ON TRACK! Bad credit? Bills? Unemployed?

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HOME CARE SUPPORT COMPANIONING & housekeeping. Call (250)891-5059.

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MERCHANDISE FOR SALE AUCTIONS AUCTION March 28th Custom log furniture making equipment, 1379 Green Ave, Trail, BC www.westernstarauctions.com for pictures and updates 250-212-3418

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Crossmen 1008 airgun, $50.

Silk pant suit, metal watering can, $5/e. 778-265-1615. fan, Call

FUEL/FIREWOOD ARBUTUS, CYPRESS, fir, hardwoods. Seasoned. Call 250-661-7391.

FURNITURE 6-PIECE BDRM suite, queen; chesterfield & loveseat, roll-top desk, antique corner cabinet.

All exc. cond. Pictures, household, etc. (250)478-4010.

MURPHY BED- White, hardly used, single, w/hardware, paid $2300, sell $1000.

Call (250)472-1355.

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STORAGE- 10’x25’ Ideal for boat, car or trailer, dry, high ceilings. $160. (250)656-8897.

SUITES, LOWER KEATING AREA- fully furnished downstairs studio suite, everything included. $750. Call (250)727-6939.

N.SAANICH. 2-BDRM, 1800 sq.ft. level entry. Bright, recently reno’d, 5 appliances, parking, nice yard. $1500./mo. inclds hydro. (250)812-4447.

SIDNEY: 1 bdrm furn. suite, NS/NP. On bus route. Utils incld, ref’s req’d. $850/mo.

Avail. now. Call (250)656-0963

WANTED TO RENT HOST FAMILIES needed for Quebec and International High School students, program at St. Margaret’s School (June 28 -August 1). Double placement.

Remuneration $1700. Contact Michelle at 250-385-0583 or michelle@selsa.ca

TRANSPORTATION AUTO SERVICES

SELLING? I charge far less commission. For example only $6,900 on a $600,000 Sale. A Full commission realtor would cost you $21,000 at 6 and 3. âœąWhen you buy with me, I give you $1000 to $9000 cash! www.JimParsons.com Call me now at 250-508-0739.

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12 MENS long sleeved shirts, size 15.5, assorted, good quality, $45. (250)383-5390.

HOT WEATHER 23w�x16�h, $20 firm.

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APARTMENT/CONDO DOWNTOWN: 2-bdrm condo. semi-furn, 5 appls. May 1. ref’s NS/NP. $1295. 250-383-8800.

COTTAGES

FREE REMOVAL of all vehicles, cash paid for some. Any condition. Call (250)889-5383

CARS 1993 BMW: 3.4 L engine, automatic, Kashmir (beige/gold), 4-disc brakes. Brakes, tire tread still in good shape, recent O2 sensor and throttle switch replaced, rear wheel drive, power windows/locks/ sunroof, 2-12� subs and Kenmore amp. 200,000 km, all receipts for work done. Very fun car to drive. $4000 obo. Call 250-812-6008 or email liamgammon0@gmail.com 2004 MATRIX Toyota, 71,000 km. Asking $6,800 obo. Good cond. Call (250)477-0062.

We Buy Cars!

Scrap Junk Running or Not! Cars Trucks Vans

$50 to $1000

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SAANICHTON- Small bachelor cottage. Hydro & water incld’d. N/P, references. Avail now. $900./mo. (250)652-3345

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RECREATIONAL VEHICLES FOR SALE

MT. DOUGLAS: 55+ only Bachelor suite, $485/mo, lower income seniors. NS/NP. Cable, heat, hot water included. Avail soon. 250-721-1818.

2005 OKANAGAN 5th Wheel 32.5’, winter package, 3 slides, many options, oak cabinets.

Very livable unit. $27,900.

(250)727-2833.

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JEREMIAH’S CARPENTRYSmall repairs, interior finishing, weather proofing, decks, fencing. Reasonable rates. Insured. Call 250-857-1269 or www.jeremiahscarpentry.com

(250)208-8535 WOODCHUCK Comm/Res lawn cutting.

Weed/ moss & Blackberry/ ivy removal. Aerate/ De-thatch.

GRAND XTERIOR Cleaning & Repairs- Gutters, roofs windows, PW. 250-380-7778.

SAVE-A-LOT HAULING Furniture, appliance, garden waste, we take it all! Always lowest rate, senior discount.

Brad 250-217-9578.

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

DRIVEWAYS, WALKWAYS, Decks, etc. Reasonable rates.

250-744-8588, Norm.

McGREGOR HOME REPAIR Decks, doors, stairs, walls, etc. Sm jobs ok. 250-655-4518

CLEANING SERVICES RELIABLE INDOOR Cleaning services. Safe, Natural products. Shunni (250)415-9528.

ELECTRICAL (250)217-3090.ELECTRICIAN Lic.#3003. 25 yrs exp. Renos, new homes, knob & tube replace. Sr.Disc.No job too small 250-361-6193 Quality Electric Reno’s, res & comm. No job too small. Lic# 22779.

NORTHERN SUN Electric Comm/Res. $40/hr.

Work Guaranteed. Any size job.

(250)888-6160. Lic#13981.

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

GARDENING 20% OFF! Pruning, cleanup, soil/mulch del (max 2 cu yd), hauling, aerate (250)479-6495

HANDYPERSONS BIG BEAR Handyman.

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

250-479-7950 FREE ESTIMATES • Lawn Maintenance • Landscaping • Hedge Trimming • Tree Pruning • Yard Cleanups • Gardening/Weeding • Aeration, Odd Jobs NO SURPRISES NO MESS www.hollandave.ca Auricle- 250-882-3129 Spring clean up lawn aeration & fertilize-soil-hedges, irrigation LANDSCAPE & TREE Care Lawns, garden maint, tree pruning/shaping, hedge trimming, design. Mth/weekly.

Free estimate, Insured, reliable. Andrew, 250-893-3465.

LAWN & Garden aeration, de thatching, fertilization, disposal. Free est. (250)360-6458.

MIKE’S LAWN and Garden.

Clean-ups, weeding, power washing & more. Senior disc.

Free est. 250-216-7502.

OVER 20 years experience, lawns, edging, clearing, pruning, design. Reasonable rates.

Call Andrew 250-656-0052 or 250-857-1269.

HANDYMAN SERVICES. Lawns, fences, pruning, flooring, painting, drywall, small reno’s. Mike/Chris 250-656-8961

HAULING AND SALVAGE

GUTTERS & DOWNSPOUTS ABBA Exteriors Inc. “Spring Clean-Up Specials” Gutter & Window Cleaning Concrete Power Washing Vinyl Siding Cleaning Roof Sweep & De-Mossing Carpentry * Yard Cleanup Handyman Repairs Free Estimates WCB Insured *Seniors Discounts* (778)433-9275 www.abbaexteriors.ca (250)889-5794.

DIAMOND Dave- window, gutter cleaning, roof-de-moss, gutter guards, power washing. Free estimate GRAND XTERIOR Cleaning & Repairs- Gutters, roofs windows, PW. 250-380-7778.

$20 & Up Garbage & Garden waste removal. Senior Disc.

Free estimates. 250-812-2279.

CLEAN-UP SPECIAL. You load bins, size 12 yard $100 plus dump fee or we do it all.

Call 250-361-6164.

GARY’S HAULING. One call does it all. Small demos & yard clean-up. Vehicle & metal recycling. Call (778)966-1413.

HAUL A WAY- Junk & garbage removal. Free quotes.

Senior disc. (778)350-5050.

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. PARRY’S HAULING We haul it all - FREE estimates. Call Wes 250-812-7774.

PETE’S HAUL A DAY- Junk removal. Airforce guy. Call 250-888-1221.

MASONRY & BRICKWORK CBS MASONRY BBB. WCB. Chimneys, fireplaces,flagstone rock, concrete, natural & veneered stone. Replace, rebuild, restore, renew! Free competitive est. www.cbsmasonry.com; Call (250)5899942, (250)294-9942.

MOVING & STORAGE (250)858-6747. WRIGHT Bros Moving&Hauling.Free estimate $80=(2men&3tontruck)Sr Disc.

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

STUCCO MAN- All types of Stucco/Painting. Repairs, additions, renovations. Free estimates. Dan, 250-391-9851.

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BLAINE’S WINDOW WASHING. Serving Sidney & Brentwood since 1983. Average house $35. 250-656-1475

AFFORDABLE PAINTING Int/ext. Quality guaranty. Free est. Call Dale 250-516-2445.

A PROFESSIONAL Woman painter. Karen Bales Painting & Wall coverings. Over 25yrs exp. Free est. 250-514-5220.

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Done Right Moving $85/hr.

Senior Disc. No travel time before/after local moves. BBB. Call Tyler 250-418-1747.

ALFRED, ALFRED Quality Painting.

Wholesale, Discounts! 50 years experience.

250-382-3694.

PRESSURE WASHINGpainting, yard work, small haul. Reasonable rates. Call Don (250)812-2210 or Bill 250-217-1485.

PLUMBING FREE ESTIMATES. Reasonable. Reliable. No job too small. Call 250-388-5544.

CLASSIFIED ADS MEAN MORE BUSINESS Call 250.388.3535

BOB’S WINDOW Cleaning.

Roof demoss, Gutters. Licensed and affordable. 250-884-7066.

DAVE’S WINDOW Cleaning.

Windows, Gutters, Sweeping, Roofs, Roof Demossing, Pressure Washing. 250-361-6190.

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Some words of advice for first-time buyers Buyers told to do their research and stay within their means Dan Ebenal News Staff

With interest levels remaining in historically low territory, doors to the real estate market are opening for many people who previously hadn’t thought about owning their own home.

Realtor Dave O’Byrne said his attitude is that it’s always a good time to get into the housing market.

But that doesn’t mean buyers don’t need to go in with their eyes open.

“My advice to first-time buyers is to buy within your means. It’s absolutely paramount to talk to a couple of mortgage brokers, maybe even your financial planner, and make sure you’re doing that within your means,” said O’Byrne, a realtor with Royal LePage Coast Capital Realty.

He said many of those looking to buy their first

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Dave O’Byrne checks out his new surroundings on Oak Bay Avenue as Royal LePage Coast Capital Realty plans to move its offices into Athlone Court on May 1. home can often face upheaval, with one spouse having to take time off work with a baby or having to move for a better job.

That’s why O’Byrne says it’s important to put a lot of thought into that first home.

“Back in 2005 or ’06 we saw a real heady market with people making some irrational decisions and paying too much for property, and maybe

more importantly buying something that wasn’t really a wise investment.”

He said buyers must be cautious about settling for a home that doesn’t suit their needs.

“Do as much research as you possibly can, research the area, talk to family and friends. This is where a realtor comes in. This is the role of a realtor, to say if you buy in this area, this is not the best

neighbourhood.”

While the cost may keep some first-time buyers from settling in certain areas, others may hope to save a few bucks by picking up a fixer-upper. Again, this is an area that warrants caution, according to O’Byrne.

“If you’re doing a fixer upper you need to make sure that you have somebody that really understands it,” said O’Byrne, who advises

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seeking out a contractor or qualified tradesperson.

“Make sure you get a real good sense of what it will cost. If you don’t do the whole rebuild, it can be like an old car where you’re just putting money into it all the time.”

And through all the excitement of searching for your first home, O’Byrne suggests giving some consideration to your needs down the road.

“One of the most important things in buying real estate is to make sure it is going to be reasonably saleable when you want to get rid of it. If you buy a house next to a crack house, or on a busy street, or something that is in really decrepit condition, and if you decide this doesn’t really suit your needs, even in a good market they can be hard to sell.”

But in the end it really comes down to finding a place you’ll be happy to call home.

“It’s about buying a home for your family, somewhere your family will be happy to live.”

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All star selections Stelly’s Secondary School guard Sophie Blandford was named to the 2015 South Island Girls All Star team. She is joined on the roster by teammate Lucy Skinner.

On the boys’ side, Parkland Secondary’s Harrison Archdekin was named to the A team, while Bryce Isfeld made the B roster.

South faces the North in three games March 28 at Spectrum school in Saanich. Tipoff is 4:30 p.m.

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