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Suspect in robberies arrested Tip leads police to man sought in three incidents

SIDNEY — Sidney North Saanich RCMP have arrested a suspect in a series of crimes in Sidney in February and March.

Michael Andras Kanalas, according to the police, was arrested Sunday afternoon at a home on Lands End Road in North Saanich without incident. Police had acted on a tip, according to a media release by Sidney North Saanich Staff Sergeant Anna Marie Mallard.

Kanalas, 22, is a suspect in the knifepoint robbery at the Resthaven Convenience Store on Resthaven Avenue on March 14. Video cameras and forensic evidence collected at Michael Andras the store led police to issue an arrest warrant.

Kanalas The case was mirrored by a nearly identical robbery that occurred March 20 at the same store. A lone male entered, confronted the cashier with a knife, took cash from the register and fled.

Again, police were able to obtain video evidence.

Mallard stated in a media release that Kanalas is also being linked to a break and enter at a Weiler Avenue home in Sidney on Feb. 15. In that case, someone forced their way into the home and stole a Playstation 4.

The game console was later found that same day at a pawn shop and was picked up by police. Video surveillance was obtained and charges were recommended against Kanalas.

Police investigation into all three matters is ongoing. Kanalas was scheduled for a court appearance in Victoria on Monday, March 23.

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Big Hero 6 co-director Chris Williams hams it up with his mom, Betty Williams, and his recently won (and surprisingly heavy) academy award at Betty’s condo in Sidney.

Growth areas facing a big fight CRD strategy targets West Saanich Road for industrial, commercial growth Angela Cowan News staff

Central Saanich council is hosting a special committee meeting April 22 to invite more public input on the Capital Regional District’s regional sustainability strategy after residents spoke up at a March 9 committee meeting.

They spoke against the inclusion of a

Future Growth Area (FGA) for lands on West Saanich Road north and south of Keating Cross Road. The FGA was proposed by the former Central Saanich council, and if adopted, would open the rural area to development for industrial, commercial and residential use.

It’s something Councillor Alicia Cormier is dead set against.

“Central Saanich needs to value the ara-

ble land that we have, and treasure it, and know that in 30 years it will be a really valuable community asset,” she said.

The RSS is a “progressive and necessary document that will guide us as a region.

They’re necessary and aggressive targets (for reducing greenhouse gasses),” added Cormier.

PLEASE SEE: Central Saanich council hoping, page 4

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Back to the drawing board for Oscar-winner Big Hero 6 director Chris Williams took time to visit mom in Sidney, then it’s back to work in April Angela Cowan News staff

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en in hand, Chris Williams sits bent over at his mother’s kitchen table in Sidney, sketching out cartoons and characters, an echo of endless artistic afternoons as a three-yearold.

The Oscar resting on the table, however, is new.

Co-director of Disney’s hugely successful Big Hero 6, Williams took home an Academy Award for Best Animated Feature in February, and was inundated with a frenzy of media and parties immediately after, from international entertainment news to the Vanity Fair shindig.

“And then, it all just stopped,” he says.

Asked about the experience, Williams still seems slightly stunned by the whole thing.

“It’s very surreal and exciting,” says Williams during a visit to mom Betty’s condo in Sidney.

“But I think I’ve settled into the reality of the situation. I’m happiest mostly for the crew. Directors always get way too much credit for their work.”

His humble nature is clearly genuine as he explains how there can be close to 500 people working on a film at Disney Animation Studios and each crew member has just as much ownership in the film’s success.

Crew will also jump around from project to project, depending on where they’re needed.

“Everyone has to be willing to drop what they’re doing and help someone else with their project,” he says.

A three-time director, longtime storyboard artist and virtually everything in between, Williams has been involved in nearly every step of the movie process over his two-decade long career with Disney, and as much of an honour as it was to win the Oscar, he doesn’t expect the award to change his day to day routines at the office.

“What would make a big impact on my career is if I started acting like a guy who’d just won an Oscar,” he laughs. “I’ve been at Disney Animation for 20 years.

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Big Hero 6 co-director Chris Williams enjoyed a few days’ peace and quiet in Sidney at mom Betty Williams’ condo after the frenzy that followed winning the Oscar for Best Animated Feature.

Everybody already knows me, and knows my strengths and weaknesses.”

“I’m very loyal to my boss (John Lasseter) and he’s very loyal to us,” he adds.

Working for Disney is a much different environment than most other film projects, in that it’s less of a freelance venture, and it’s extremely collaborative, says Williams.

“You’ve got this great buffer of so many people around you,” he says.

And in that same vein, there’s also a great deal of trust.

“You make yourself very vulnerable by pitching an idea or storyline that you

love, and then you have to stop and sit down immediately and turn that off, and hear what other people have to say about it,” says Williams.

“The line between what you do and who you are becomes very fuzzy, and you have to listen and you have to be receptive.”

It’s when that feedback challenges your ideas that the project most often

how great you are can kill a creative career, he says.

“You have to actively encourage people to disagree with you if that’s how they feel. You always benefit from that. The critical thing is actively fostering an envir o n ment

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It’s that honest environment that has no doubt contributed to Williams being as grounded and humble as he is, but being the parent of two young children likely also has a little to do with it.

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the Oscars were a blur of activity and awards shows, he says.

“There were awards that you’ve never heard of, that I’d never heard of until I was attending them.” “(The kids) would come into the bedroom in the morning and ask if we won, and they’d want to see the trophy or whatever, and then they’d want me to make them breakfast,” he says with a grin.

Williams certainly has a strong family support base, and it’s clear he’s just as dedicated to them. In fact, one of the first thoughts that ran through his head when Big Hero 6 won was for his mother.

“I knew it would mean a lot for my mom,” he says. “She was the one who got us all into the Academy Awards when we were young.”

“Coming here was perfect. And I’m enjoying the peace and quiet of Sidney for sure,” he adds.

After the Sidney visit, Williams was off to the mainland for some more family time before heading back to L.A. to rest up for a couple weeks.

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“It creates urban sprawl and will negatively impact the commercial viability of Saanichton and Brentwood Villages, as well as the Keating industrial area,” she said.

Cormier also pointed to an infrastructure deficit in the District.

“For us to even fathom adding infrastructure costs to support development is just out of the question. Development is at best cost-neutral, and it’s not going to pay for itself.”

Mayor Ryan Windsor made the motion to recommend that council mail out an informational flyer to the residents of Central Saanich to raise awareness about the FGA and to invite input.

“I’d like to hear more from the community before I make a final determination on this,” he said. “We need that information before we react to either proceed or take it off the table.”

Staff will likely need a few days to prepare the document, said Windsor, and then a week or

Alicia Cormier two to distribute.

Cormier’s concern is time, she said.

With the CRD accepting input from municipalities until their April 16 deadline, she doesn’t see how the flyer and further public input can be gathered in time.

But the mayor insists that the residents of Central Saanich will have their say.

“We can always ask the CRD for an amendment,” he said, adding that as a regional director on the CRD, he can make the case to the board for more time.

“We’re dealing with a new council, and we have to take our time.

If we have to delay the process, so be it.”

Council was unanimous in their desire for more public input and discourse.

“There was a healthy number of people (at the meeting) who spoke out against (the FGA),” said Coun. Bob Thompson. “My position since day one is I’ve been between two sides. I wanted to hear from all sides and get a full community debate.”

“It’s always been a contentious area,” he said. “The difference in part this time is it’s added in an industrial and commercial component that had not been considered previously.”

The location of the April 22 special committee meeting has not yet been decided, though council specified it would be at a larger space than council chambers to accommodate attendees. For more information, visit centralsaanich.ca.

For a complete draft of the Regional Sustainability Strategy, visit www.crd.bc.ca/project/ rss. To see the report from Central Saanich District staff, visit http://bit.ly/1Mun15o. reporter@peninsula newsreview.com

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New commander sets sights on big picture Steven Heywood News staff

If Anna Marie Mallard was a song, she’d probably be Johnny Cash’s I’ve Been Everywhere.

She’s been to Nunavut, Yellowknife, Baffin Island, Bella Bella, Port Hardy, Campbell River, Victoria and, well, you get the picture.

Now, she’s landed in Sidney as the detachment commander for the Sidney North Saanich RCMP. Staff Sergeant Mallard took over the post from Dennis O’Goreman officially on Feb. 16.

They actually switched jobs — O’Goreman moving into Victoria’s RCMP headquarters to become Advisory NonCommissioned Officer and Mallard coming to Sidney. Mallard said her previous role was working with eight detachments in the South Island region on such matters as their annual performance plans.

This latest move, she said, means she has been a commanding officer in nearly every

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Anna Marie Mallard is the new staff sergeant at the Sidney North Saanich RCMP detachment. role within the RCMP. Her first job since arriving on the Saanich Peninsula has been to meet with the leadership of local municipalities (Sidney and North Saanich) and the four First Nations communities.

Working with First Nations here is one of Mallard’s priorities, she said, adding that will be part of the bigger pic-

ture of policing within their jurisdiction. She’s had extensive experience with the restorative justice program for youth, saying she thinks it can be successful at many levels.

“Traffic, speeding in reduced speed areas like school zones, is one area of focus,” she added. “Other priorities here include crime reduction and

looking at areas where more crime is taking place, and focussing on those.”

Mallard pointed to the RCMP’s prolific offender program. They liaise with other offices, such as Central Saanich Police Service, to identify repeat offenders.

Their goal, she said, is to prevent new crimes from taking place.

“Our priorities will

remain the same as before,” Mallard continued. “I hope to carry on the good work that has gone on here.”

Mallard added she thinks accountability must be at the fore of everything the RCMP does in the community.

To that end, the local detachment recently started community consultative committees. Mallard called this a huge support to local police, enabling people to see what the police do, share their concerns and seek positive outcomes. It’s another method of involving the public, she said.

Overall, the Saanich Peninsula has a low rate

of crime. Mallard said having worked in Victoria and liaising with the Sidney North Saanich detachment, she knows the community it serves. The police focus on specific concerns to the residents here — such as ongoing scams and frauds that target seniors.

Her role, she said, will be to oversee the detachment’s 32 officers and eight support staff, develop the budget and perform regular administrative jobs.

Mainly, she will work with Sidney, North Saanich and the First Nations communities to address local concerns.

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Jim Parker Publisher Steven Heywood Editor Janice Marshall Production Manager Bruce Hogarth Circulation Manager

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.C. school boards will have to cut $29 million in the next year, and $54 million over the next two years, says the provincial government.

The result is this year the Victoria School District will be forced to cut $1 million of fat from its administration budget.

The cuts can’t come from the classroom.

The B.C. Liberals say they would like to see some amalgamation of services between neighbouring school boards and that’s not such a bad idea.

We’re sure you wouldn’t have to look very hard in government The cuts can’t to find suitable cuts and areas where come from the districts could come classroom together to share resources.

The Education and Health Ministries continue to be a black hole for government money — both major expenditures for the provincial government.

Instead of griping about the problem (after all, the province has been forced to make cuts of its own to keep the budget balanced), it would be refreshing to see school trustees come together to see what could be done to deliver better service and lower costs.

How that would look must come from the education sector and parents.

The focus must always be put into the classroom and better preparing our students for the future.

Adminstration and non-teaching roles are important, but does every school district need someone counting widgets when that same person could count widgets for two or even three districts?

To use a tired, old cliché: it’s time to look outside the box — or classroom, if you wish — to find solutions. — Victoria News/Black Press What do you think? Give us your comments by e-mail: editor@peninsulanewsreview.com or fax 250-656-5526.

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Making real progress on poverty Approved training means training The B.C. government has made its for jobs that are identified as in most significant moves in decades demand, requiring high school and to address the needs of some of the occupation-specific training that province’s poorest people. can be completed in a year or less.

The largest financial commitment They include retail sales, general is for a new program to help single office work and assistance jobs in parents escape from the welfare health services. trap. There are 16,000 single parents Another overdue policy change in B.C. receiving provincial income is to double the allowable earnings assistance or disability payments, for all income assistance most of them women. recipients from $200 Even if they could to $400 a month. This find an entry-level job, it gives people a chance wouldn’t pay enough to to improve their cover the child care they circumstances by taking would need to go to work. whatever part-time or Worst of all, the current casual work they can system requires that if they manage, without having enrol in training, they lose that little income cut their income assistance, from their already meagre including dental and welfare cheques. extended medical care And then there was the for themselves and their Tom Fletcher B.C. Views recent decision to end the children. claw-back of parental child That is the welfare support payments from trap, one of the most income assistance payments. perverse government policies to The province has for many years have survived into our supposedly run a costly child maintenance enlightened modern era. enforcement program to track down The new program takes effect in (mostly) deadbeat dads and force September. It will not only continue them to pay at least a token amount income assistance payments when to support their children. Now when single parents enrol in skills training, they pay child support to a single it promises to cover their child care parent on income assistance, they and transportation costs for an will at least have the satisfaction approved training program of up to of knowing the children actually one year. receive the extra benefit.

Medical and child care costs will These harsh, historic policies then be covered for up to a year after training, to allow a transition to were built around a philosophy that welfare is a temporary last resort, employment.

to be withdrawn as soon as some other source of income is identified.

That is a valid if unfashionable position to take on behalf of working taxpayers who pay for all this, but it only makes sense if the income assistance recipient has a realistic option.

For those who are already in the entry-level job market, the minimum wage goes up 20 cents an hour in September, from $10.25 to $10.45.

This is the beginning of an annual review that will tie the wage to the consumer price index.

A paltry sum, to be sure, but anyone who still thinks jacking the minimum wage up to $15 an hour is a magic solution that won’t cost some entry-level jobs is clinging to a socialist dream world.

• I have been contacted by several low-income seniors who read my recent column on B.C.’s Seniors’ Advocate. They were asking where to find out if they are eligible for support programs such as the SAFER rent subsidy, assistance for Medical Services Plan premiums, property tax deferment and grants to help with home modifications for disabilities.

I apologize for this oversight.

One place to start is the Seniors’ Advocate toll-free information line, 1-877-952-3181, weekdays 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Tom Fletcher is legislature reporter and columnist for Black Press. tfletcher@blackpress.ca

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LETTERS Federal government has gone too far with C-51

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-51 is a disgrace.

According to the federal government, Bill C-51 is an act which should “encourage and facilitate information sharing between Government of Canada institutions in order to protect Canada against activities that undermine the security of Canada.”

It seems very obvious at this point that that neat and vague phrase, although potentially true, does not encompass the true character of the bill.

C-51 is a disgrace because the Conservatives have tried to take advantage of what they thought would be a vulnerable population after the Parliament Hill shootings.

They were wrong, the bill goes too far and Canadians know it.

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It is unrealistic to think that the bill will pass given the proposed changes to char-

geting peaceful protestors. C-51 gives the RCMP power to criminally charge persons involved in disrupting infrastructure. This involves, for example, First Nations groups peacefully protesting a pipeline, people who already make up a disproportionate amount of prisoners in the system. Harper sure does not understand British Columbia.

All of the changes to the criminal justice system and firmly held Canadian beliefs in C-51 are unacceptable.

This time Harper has gone too far.

Enjoy your time in office Conservative government, the next federal election cannot come soon enough.

Patrick Teague Central Saanich

ter rights and private information sharing.

Furthermore, the bill is devious in tar-

Readers respond: Bill C-51 debate and the state of the grounds near local traffic circles C-51 is a very real threat Prime Minister Harper’s proposed Bill C-51 (Anti-Terrorism Act, 2015) is by all appearances a very real threat to Canadian civil liberties--most notably, freedom of expression.

Researcher/writer Joyce Nelson cites several provisions in Bill C-51, including these examples. One, the bill lowers the threshold for “preventive arrests.”

Another is that it would allow a judge to impose up to a year of house arrest on someone who has not been charged or convicted of a crime.

The Canadian Civil Liberties Association declares that the bill significantly broadens the powers of CSIS (Canadian Security Intelligence Service) and “may criminalize legitimate speech.”

The result? “A potential chilling effect on academics and journalists and bloggers,” who could face up to five years in prison, according to the CCLA. I stand with Elizabeth May, who is urging Members of Parliament “not to allow the Conservatives to turn CSIS into a secret police force.”

Jack Thornburgh North Saanich

Canadians deserve more coverage I was one of the thousands of Canadians across the country marching in the streets to stand out publically and say no to Stephen Harper’s Terrorist

Act Bill C-51. Our numbers in Victoria were reported by the RCMP at 1,500 people.

Thousands of Canadians hit the streets and the very industry that should be concerned with freedom to cover and report gave these marches a 20 second blip on national and local news coverage. By late Saturday the story was dead.

Yet, two men were detained in Turkey and I heard that same news clip no less than four times on Saturday and again on Sunday. I am an avid CBC radio listener and am so disappointed with the amount of air coverage and time taken to take up the Middle East cause at the expense of neglecting reporting what is happening in Canada.

In our country, Canadians are given 20 seconds.

The media should value their freedom of speech or they will regret the airtime given to put the fear of terrorism in Canadians. The industry

has virtually been silent on the protests of thousands of Canadians across the country to not only protect our freedom but theirs as well. Who decides the news being reported in this country? What role does all this coverage on ICIS play in war mongering? A recent study from Sweden’s Uppsala University say we are safer now than we were during Iraq War in the ‘90s, so Stephen Harper is the only leader driving this as the biggest threat in history.

We have an election on the horizon and

their campaign. Maybe in the future they will be available to comment.

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Clean up those traffic circles You drive along Lochside/5th Avenue in Sidney and all the flower beds, even the traffic circle one, has been beautifully looked after.

Then you hit all the circles around McTavish and nothing is maintained. It is a disgusting mess!

Anyone getting off a plane and renting a car first sees the circle

by East Saanich Road,which usually looks nice, then heads toward the highway and sees this awful mess.

If Sidney can have their people out for the last month making everything look beautiful, I feel North Saanich needs to do something. I hope other people really look as they navigate the circles and see the terrible shape they are in.

Come on North Saanich, show some pride in what we want visitors and residents alike to look at in our area.

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I’d draw you a picture of a daffodil standing in a large pop bottle, in the cup holder on the dashboard of a huge pickup truck.

This vehicle belongs to one of my daughters who lives near Kam-

loops, where daffodils may bloom sometime in May but certainly would be a rarity right now.

She stopped in Penticton and took a picture of it, still in the pop bottle, but this time sitting half buried in a snow bank! She was so thrilled to see our daf-

fodils flowering everywhere.

We do live in paradise out here on the West Coast and pity those who live either on the Prairies, or back East, where it will be at least another month before they see even a blade of green grass.

Poor souls!

The trees just below my window look like the pink froth on a strawberry milkshake right now and in the living room there are three dark blue, highly perfumed hyacinths (King of the Blues) in full bloom.

On the balcony there are golden crocus and

bright yellow tulips blooming and dwarf tulips several inches tall, but none in bloom just yet.

It is definitely spring (although the breeze is still on the chilly side) and the thermometer says it’s a scant eight degrees Celsius.

The clematis, which has not been pruned. (shame on me) is producing fresh leaves and I can see an infant flower bud poking its head out (the silly little thing!).

Although the balcony gets super hot during summer days, I’m glad I’m on the west side of this condo.

Those poor folks across the hall only see the early sun and spend the rest of the day in shadow!

Mind you, they stay relatively cool during summer’s burning heat, while I lie in the shade, under the bed, gasping!

“If you have room in your garden for a few more items, maybe you would consider a few strawberry plants.”

– Helen Lang If you have room in your garden for a few more items, maybe you would consider a few strawberry plants.

There can’t be many things more delicious on top of a bowl of corn flakes than a few sliced strawberries.

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Iolanthe has wit to spare

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he lights dim, a hush falls over powerfully-voiced Inge Illman. Both the murmuring audience and Gilbert and Sullivan veterans, the the conductor raises his hand. pair have charming chemistry on The slow swell of strings fills the the- stage, and their voices rise and fall in atre to the rafters, and soon the dark- well-balanced harmony that is a treat ened room is transported to the Eng- to listen to.

Adrian Sly’s performance as the lish countryside by whimsical flute and clarinet in the midst of a seam- Lord Chancellor is jovial, full of goodnatured cheek, and the rapid-fire and less overture.

The curtain rises, and two fresh- flawless delivery of his lyric-intensive faced and apple-cheeked darlings musical numbers is enough to leave awake centre stage, rubbing their one breathless.

And the fairies, from Merissa Cox’s eyes while their fairy imperious portrayal of the Queen sisters flirt with sumof the Fairies to Andrea Palin’s mer breezes and frolic devoted Iolanthe, to the beneath the ever-blue colourful chorus tripping skies. hither and thither, were So begins the Vicplayful and on point, if toria Gilbert & Sulsometimes a little diffilivan Society’s cult to understand as production of they sung en masse.

Iolanthe, a comic The orchestra is opera that sets to be commended fairies against the for their masterful British Peers of the performance of a Realm, satirizes gorgeous score, led both the pomp by concert master and circumstance Pablo Diemecke of government and music direcand marriage, tor George Corand ultimately win. strives for a hapAn amateur pily ever after for Angela Cowan/News staff all involved.

Jonathan Woodward and Inge group though they may be, the actors At the heart of it, Illman in Iolanthe. dealt with the Iolanthe is a classic love story, with misunderstand- occasional hiccup like pros, without ings and obstacles wreaking havoc breaking character.

Such as when Strephon sat down for its lovers. Strephon, an Arcadian shepherd, is madly in love with the with such dejected despair at being beautiful Phyllis, the Lord Chancel- denied his beloved’s hand in marlor’s ward of court. They plan to riage that he broke his flute with a marry, despite the Lord Chancellor’s resounding crack. Or when Phyllis’ disapproval, threatening penal ser- bustle bow dropped to the floor as vitude for the poor young Strephon, she and Strephon were finally lovuntil his fairy mother Iolanthe steps ingly reunited after their misunderin with her horde of sisters to set standing.

In both cases, the actors simply things to rights. Unfortunately, Phyllis assumes Strephon has betrayed moved the objects out of the way her with the ever-youthful Iolanthe, in keeping with the emotions of the and, heartbroken and scorned, scenes, and though the audience in all likelihood noticed, it didn’t disbreaks off their engagement.

Jonathan Woodward plays tract from the action.

Strephon wonderfully, without guile and with eyes only for his beloved PLEASE SEE: Phyllis, played by a passionate and Review: Iolanthe, page 12

Street Smarts

Well it looks like we might have turned the corner weather wise here.

The buds are out and I see signs that my bulbs are trying their best to reach out for some warmer air.

I also still hear a lot of funny noises when cars drive past my house or when I’m walking down Beacon.

Yep, the sound of snow tires. That horrible sound of metal on bitumen.

We have new rubber the whole way round on our vehicles at home but a friend of mine is due for tires on his pick-up truck.

Now knowing this guy like I do (he’s not short on a dollar) I expect him to go with something that offers great durability, grip in all seasons, and comfort.

Comfort you ask?

Yes, comfort.

Tires are one of the most important part of our vehicle but usually one of the most neglected. They

are the 24 square inches that keep our vehicles from sliding off the road. So when I buy tires, I look at comfort as a huge factor when making my decision.

First thing I think of is what driving condition am I most going to encounter, followed by how soft and quiet are these tires going to be.

I am not too concerned about durability, as I don’t drive my truck hard so I know I will get maximum life out of them.

My buddy puts a lot more miles on his truck than I do, so what works for me may not work for him.

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Wednesday, March March 25, 25, 2015 2015 -- PENINSULA NEWS REVIEW Wednesday,

Library writing contest opening on April 1 Poetry, fiction and non-fiction accepted, entries are free. Deadline for hard copies is April 30 Angela Cowan News staff

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“It’s just to encourage people to try,” says Moira Gardener, a member of the writers group and library volunteer.

“It gives you a deadline, and it may just give you that little bit of confidence that you finished something.”

There are very little required criteria to be eligible to enter. Membership in the writers group is not necessary, nor is any experience, or even an entry fee for that matter. As the contest is put on through the public library, it’s free enter.

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Moira Gardener, left, and Sidney North Saanich library manager Sharon Walker go over the criteria for the upcoming Saanich Peninsula Community Writing Contest. Entries accepted April 1 to 30.

Barbara Smith will be among those sitting on the panel, as well as the News Review’s own editor, Steven Heywood.

Tanner’s Books has stepped up to sponsor the prizes for the winners: $100 and $50 gift certificates for the first place winners and honourable mentions, respectively, for each category. That could buy a few writing books to help further one’s craft. (Writing Down the Bones and The Little Red Writing Book come to mind.)

Last year’s contest brought all manner of

talent out of the woodwork, says Walker, and of high quality too.

“We had such a good response. It was delightful to see the range of people coming in with their stories,” she says.

“The winners were absolutely amazing,” adds Gardener.

Winners this year will be invited to read their work at a celebration and awards ceremony at the library on May 14 and get a taste of what it’s like reading to a room full of attentive listeners.

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The dream of having a world-class theatre at Stelly’s Secondary could be one step closer to being realized.

At a recent Central Saanich council meeting, Ron Broda, president of The Society for the Community Arts Theatre at Stelly’s, appealed to mayor and council to endorse the Society’s efforts to commission a feasibility study to explore hard facts and options.

The Society has done a lot of footwork, said Broda, but they need expertise now to determine what type and size of project is actually possible.

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Support is growing for a project to replace Stelly’s theatre.

ly’s vice-principal Tina Pierik all came along to show their support, demonstrating that the project has gained ardent supporters in the community.

Council voted unanimously to support - in principle - the study, and appointed

Councillor Niall Paltiel as the official liaison to the project.

“It’s a significant recognition that it’s a worthwhile project,” said Broda.

School District 63 (Saanich) had already appointed trustee Barb Menzies as an official liaison, and are currently deliberating a request for funding from the Society.

Broda has been invited to present on the project at the School District’s budget advisory meeting tonight (Wednesday, March 25) at 7 p.m. at Bayside Middle School. The final decision whether SD63 will contribute funding will likely be made

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Onstage, he’s charming and well put together and strikes a balance between the kind of comedy your mother would giggle at and downright dirty jokes — always delivered with a hint of a cheeky grin.

Friday’s show is mostly new material, says Della Siepe, as he gets ready to record a new album at Vancouver’s Yuk Yuks Comedy Club in April.

“It’s definitely going to be more myself in terms of the type of material I’m doing,” he says, adding that the standby themes of dating and everyday experiences will still be prevalent.

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The comics take the stage at 8:30 p.m. Friday, March 27 at the Waddling Dog Bar and Grill, 2476 Mount Newton Cross Road in Saanichton. Doors open at 7:30.

Tickets are $21.49 available at http://bit. ly/1I6NQKp, or $25 at the door.

For more information, visit arbutusevents.ca.

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Review:

Iolanthe Continued from page 9

Billed as a comic opera, Iolanthe avoided straying into slapstick or campy territory, instead serving up wit and tongue-in-cheek comments while retaining drama and surprise, particularly as the operetta neared its climactic conclusion in the second act.

Iolanthe’s impending death sentence, with a low-lit stage and tension mounting, held the audience in such sway that the entire theatre collectively held their breath, hoping for a last-minute reprieve.

This reviewer isn’t going to spoil the ending, save to say that for engaging characters, strong vocal performances and enchanting music, it’s a show worth seeing.

If you missed the performances at the Mary Winspear, Iolanthe is at at the McPherson Theatre in Victoria, March 28 at 8 p.m., and March 29 at 2 p.m. Tickets are $48, and family rates are available. Contact the McPherson box office at 250-386-6121 or visit rmts.bc.ca/events/ Iolanthe-McPhersonPlayhouse to purchase. reporter@peninsula newsreview.com

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COMMUNITY CALENDAR Arts

Writers Group: Critique at the Sidney North Saanich Library. Develop your writing in a supportive environment. Writers of all genres welcome. Thursday, March 26, 6:30 to 8 p.m. Free. Register at 250656-0944.

A smAll expressions Show. 2D and 3D artwork within one cubic foot of space. On now to March 29, Tuesday through Sunday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Tulista Park Gallery, 5th and Weiler streets in Sidney. Free admission and free parking. cacsp.com.

CooKeiliDH CeltiC BAnD in concert March 29 at 2:30 p.m. at St. Mary’s Church (East Saanich Rd. @ Cultra Ave., Saanichton) Tickets $15 at the door.

Call or email to reserve 250-652-1611 or stmarys. saanichton@shaw.ca.

Events

Health

tHe JuAn De Fuca Pathfinders Volkssport Club

Meetings

Green DrinKs sAAniCH Peninsula. Join us Tuesday, March 31 at 5:30 p.m. for a screening of Directly Affected, a film by Zack Embree and Raincoast. org about the people and places in the way of Kinder Morgan’s Trans Mountain pipeline and tanker proposal. Tickets $10 at the door or online at tinyurl. com/raincoastDA. RSVPs appreciated. sAAniCH peninsulA toAstmAsters open house Tuesday, March 31 at 7:30 p.m. at the Sidney Library in the Nell Horth Room. Come and learn what Toastmasters is all about. For more information contact Gwen at 250-6563738 or go to http://1288. toastmasters.org. tHe WHite CAne Club meets at the SHOAL Centre for those with vision impairment on the first Thursday of each month. Next meeting is Thursday, April 2, 1:30 to 3 p.m. Presentation will be by BC Guide Dog Services. resiDents AnD rAtepAyers

of Central Saanich meeting Wednesday, April 8 at 7 p.m. at the Health Centre, Mt. Newton X Rd. Main topic: composting with Marianne Unger and Lisa Helps from the Backyard Project. peninsulA GArDen CluB will meet on Monday, April 13 at 7 p.m. at the Mary Winspear Centre. “How to show what you grow” will be presented

by Carol Harding and Margaret Linten, certified judges. They will share tips on preparing floral displays to get the best possible judging scores. Visitors welcome. Non-member dropin-fee is $5. tHe siDney sHutterBuGs Club meets at 7 p.m. the first and third Thursday of the month at the Mary Winspear. We are a friendly group that meets to learn more about photography and to share our enthusiasm. We also meet at the Jazzania Restaurant for coffee every Tuesday at 10 a.m. For further information go to our website sidneyshutterbugs. ca.

Fundraisers

st. stepHen’s CHurCH at 7921 St. Stephen Rd. off Mt. Newton X Rd. is having a car boot sale on May 23 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Rain or shine. Free admission. To reserve a spot, email lgcliff@ gmail.com. There is a fee of $15 for a space. There

will be tables for rent for crafters, $20. All must be booked and paid in advance.

There will be plant sales, baked goods, music and food to eat. More info at parishcs.ca or email lgcliff@ gmail.com.

3 course dinner for $6.25 delivered

The Westin Bear Mountain Golf Resort & Spa, Victoria is holding its on-site recruitment fair Saturday, March, 28th• 10am - 3pm Clubhouse Building, Ballroom 1999 Country Club Way, Victoria 250-391-7160

Volunteers

volunteerinG in pAlliAtive care is a uniquely rewarding experience. Volunteers support end of life patients and families. For more about the Saanich Peninsula Hospital Palliative Care Volunteer Program, contact Yasmin Rampuri at 250652-7519 or email yasmin. rampuri@viha.ca.

Attention pet lovers. Pet Lovers Rescue is looking for new members to support the group. They assist all animals in need of care and raise funds to help pay vet bills. For more, call Ellie at 250-652-0047. sHoAl ACtivity Centre is looking for a volunteer for two hours a week for our Computer Lab Drop-In to help seniors with iPad and tablet questions. Contact Anna Hudson 250-6565537 ext. 117 or ahudson@ beaconcs.ca.

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REAL ESTATE BETTER MEALS

RECRUITMENT FAIR

Barb Ronald

For all your Real Estate needs...

cell: 250-744-8211

If you are interested in learning more about employment at Bear Mountain, bring your resume to the resort and meet representatives from all departments who will be hiring for the upcoming season. The following departments will be in attendance:

Housekeeping, Food & Beverage, Golf Operations and Greens Maintenance.

For further details see www.bearmountain.ca

Events Calendar

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Easter Vintage, Retro and Collectibles Show Randy Bachman Palm Court: Around the World in 80 days The Pacific Brant Carving & Art Show CFUW BC Conference Dansko Showcase The Lonely - Roy Orbison Tribute Raincoast Conservation Foundation Presents: Celebrating the Salish Sea SPAC 62nd Annual Arts & Crafts Exhibition & Sale Buffy Sainte-Marie

Sidney Anglers Salmon Derby Peninsula Singers: Centre Stage in Vegas Look Beyond Addictions Walk Honeymoon Suite 2015 ARS Rhodo Convention Ian Sherwood and Coco Love Alcorn Peninsula Players: Last of the Red Hot Lovers West Coast Amusements Midway Sidney Concert Band Annual Spring Concert Swiftsure Big Band: Salute to the Big Band Era Westcoast Ride to Live Murray Hatfield Magic Show Triple Threat Musical Theatre: Hats off to Broadway Garden City Cat Show

Monthly Meetings/Classes

NEW LISTING

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Design your own home in wonderful rural North Saanich. West facing 1.2 acre lot has been surveyed for a sewage system. Mostly level & cleared with mature trees around the boundaries, very private. Great location with easy access to the Ferries, airport & Sidney by the Sea! Jean Dunn

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tHe lADies Division at Ardmore Golf Course has started its 2015 season. They meet Tuesday mornings at 8 a.m. and tee off at 8:30. A great group of ladies with varying degrees of golf skills.

meets Saturday, April 4 for a 5/10 km. walk. Meet at Central Saanich municipal Hall, 1903 Mt. Newton X Road. Registration 9:30 a.m., walk 10 a.m. Contact is Pat at 250-598-2325.

• Canadian Federation of University Women - 4th Tuesday monthly • Iyengar Yoga - ongoing registration 250-656-9493 • Musical Theatre Classes - Every Tuesday (Winter/Spring Session) • NOSA - Every Wednesday Fall/Spring • Peninsula Business Women - 3rd Tuesday monthly • Peninsula Garden Club – Monthly Meetings info at www.peninsulagardenclub.ca • PROBUS - 2nd Tuesday monthly • Sidney Anglers Association - 4th Monday monthly • Sidney Shutterbugs - 1st & 3rd Thursday monthly • SPAC - 1st Monday monthly • Victoria Pilates Mat Classes - Fridays • UVic on the Peninsula – Register now 250-472-4747

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COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS

COMING EVENTS

INFORMATION

BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES

DID YOU KNOW? BBB Accredited Businesses must pass a comprehensive screening process. Look for the 2014 BBB Accredited Business Directory E-edition on your Black Press Community Newspaper website at www.blackpress.ca.

You can also go to http://vi.bbb.org/directory/ and click on the 2014 BBB Accredited Business Directory

INCORPORATED CHARTER BUSINESS FOR SALE $40,000 OBO Seasonal Charter Business, with all Passenger Transport Licensing in place. 15 passenger 2001 Ford E350 van with inspections and maintenance papers up to date. Great seasonal business, Cruise Ships operating 6 months/yr. Great potential for growth during the winter months. MUST SELL! Please contact: Elaine at 250812-6008 or ejtours@shaw.ca

BOTTLE DRIVE 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

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LOST. STUD Earring, emerald & diamond. At Save-On or Thrifty’s. Sat. March. 21.

Reward. Call (778)426-3688.

Notice is hereby given that Kustom Towing, (2009) Ltd, 3297 Douglas St, Victoria, BC, V8Z 3K9 will be selling:

LOST UMBRELLA, large, Native Loon design, blue tones; sentimental. (250)380-8733

2002 CADILLAC ESCALADE 1GYEK63N12R326652 Owner R. Macbride 2005 FORD FOCUS 1FAFP36N95W308725 Owner S. Blacklaws 1994 TOYOTA 4RUNNER JT4VN36H1R0018123 Owner G. Currie 2001 JEEP TJ 1J4FA59S01P340065 Owner G. Currie 1991 MERCEDES 300 CLASS WBDEA51E0MB372330 Owner J. Morton Will be sold on April 8, 2015. At 647B Dupplin Rd, Victoria, BC between 10am-2pm.

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LONG BEACH - Ucluelet Deluxe waterfront cabin, sleeps 6, BBQ. Spring Special.

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ATTENTION ANTIQUE DEALERS!

Check out this vintage model 1965 classic, the only one produced on March 25th, 1965, with 383,000 hours on original block.

Body in good condition, has a few wrinkles and dents but no rust. Springs a bit weak but rear end ok. Able to blow a gasket if overheated, sluggish when packing a heavy load. Only overloaded twice with minimal body damage. Engine maintenance records state in good running order but temperamental in cold weather. Could use new rubber, as traction is poor in all conditions. Visibility still good with original pair of high beams. Does not start well in the morning but has a new paint job every week. May need a new muffler as becoming louder with age.

Happy 50th Birthday Tina

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES Dryland Sort Manager

PERSONAL SERVICES

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

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HOLISTIC HEALTH

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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

FINANCIAL SERVICES

Req. to manage a union crew, maintain safety and production, oversee all booming, sorting, scaling, maintenance and overall operation management and reporting at our Sayward Dryland Sort operation.

Email- PKennell@ cipalumber.com

FAN, 23w�x16�h, $20 Call (250)595-6734.

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WEIGHT Training equipment, value $150 you pay $60. Gas tank, $35. (250)727-7905.

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

RENTALS

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

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

FURNITURE

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

Call (250)472-1355.

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

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SENIOR ASSISTED LIVING

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

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

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HELP WANTED 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:

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MERCHANDISE FOR SALE UNDER $100 6’ ALUMINUM step ladder, $15. Hand dolly, $10. 2 Water coolers, $15. Kitchen stool, $5.

Humidifier, $15. Giant flash light, new, $5. New Dr. Scholl’s foot massager, $20.

Large free standing fan, $15. block of steak knives, $5. Call (250)479-7918.

FRIENDLY FRANK 1955 DICTIONARY, extra lrg satin pants, octopus Play Doh station. $5. ea. 778-265-1615.

3/4 BED (48�), with box spring and mattress, $45.

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8 MEN’S long sleeve shirts, assorted, good quality, size 15 1/2. $25. (250)383-5390.

ANTIQUE FIRE Extinguishers - 3 large, one small. $90. Call (250)384-1142.

Advertising Sales Representative Black Press Community News Media is seeking a motivated and cheerful individual to join our growing advertising sales team.

The right candidate will bring excellent customer service and telephone selling skills and enjoys working with our sales team and advertising clients. You are creative, organized and thrive in a competitive market with frequent deadlines.

Candidates for this position are results oriented and possess the ability to service existing clients, develop new business and understand meeting sales targets. Ideally you have experience in telephone sales or service environment with a focus on client interaction.

This position involves selling advertising for special features in the community newspaper group.

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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.

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

Call 250-361-6164.

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.

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

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.

250-479-7950 FREE ESTIMATES • Lawn Maintenance • Landscaping • Hedge Trimming • Tree Pruning • Yard Cleanups • Gardening/Weeding • Aeration, Odd Jobs NO SURPRISES NO MESS www.hollandave.ca A&R LANDSCAPING. Certified Horticulturist, yearly maintenance, clean-ups, pruning, renovating older gardens, great rates, Seniors Discounts.

Call (250) 686-4361.

FENCING

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

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

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

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

GARDENING Auricle- 250-882-3129 Spring clean up lawn aeration & fertilize-soil-hedges, irrigation

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250-388-3535

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

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.

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

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

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

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

HANDYPERSONS BIG BEAR Handyman.

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

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

HAULING AND SALVAGE $20 & Up Garbage & Garden waste removal. Senior Disc.

Free estimates. 250-812-2279.

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

Brad 250-217-9578.

HOME IMPROVEMENTS FULL SERVICE Plumbing from Parker Dean. Fast, reliable, 24/7 service. Take $50 off your next job if you present this ad. Vancouver area. 1800-573-2928.

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

(250)889-5794.

DIAMOND Dave Moving- Free estimates!

Done Right Moving $85/hr.

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

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

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.

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

OLD TIMER. Quality old fashioned service. Great rates. Excellent references. Call Al at 250-474-6924, 250-888-7187.

PRESSURE WASHING DRIVEWAYS, WALKWAYS, Decks, etc. Reasonable rates.

250-744-8588, Norm.

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

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

WINDOW CLEANING ABBA EXTERIORS Professional gutter cleaning & repairs.

Window cleaning.

Roof de-mossing. Pkg discounts. WCB. (778)433-9275.

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

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

DAVE’S WINDOW Cleaning.

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

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