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Textbook tackle St. Michaels Blue Jag Josh Graffi, bottom, upends an Oak Bay Barbarian with Owen Sudul, right, during the annual Rees Boot rugby game, held April 8 at the University of Victoria’s Wallace Field. The Barbarians trailed 22-0 at the half, but rallied to score 26 consecutive points for the 26-22 win. For upcoming rugby games, see Page A25.

Saanich council is embracing five recommendations made by B.C.’s privacy commissioner that address the municipality’s improper use of spyware on the mayor’s computer, but public calls for an external, independent investigation are going unheeded. On Monday night, Saanich Mayor Richard Atwell put forward nine motions to address a scathing report released last month by B.C. Information and Privacy Commissioner Elizabeth Denham on the District’s use of Spector 360, an employee monitoring software program that intrusively recorded keystrokes, screenshots and other information on 13 municipal computers. “Despite the fact the spyware was installed on my computer without my knowledge, and after only one day in office, which beleaguered by initial progress, we now have the opportunity to reset,” Atwell told the packed council chambers. Atwell hoped to offer public apologies to anyone who was known to be monitored using Spector 360, and to ask staff to detail how personal information collected using the spyware had been identified and destroyed. The report also set out to establish the duties of a dedicated privacy officer, who could then conduct an audit of the District’s IT systems and its compliance with the Freedom of Informa-

tion and Protection of Privacy Act (FIPPA) within 60 days. “To date, I’ve only received minimal support regarding the spyware issue from some of my council colleagues, which has been disheartening,” Atwell said. “We will fully move ahead when we address the unanswered questions that have been left behind from the privacy commissioner’s report.” Coun. Judy Brownoff, who chaired the portion of the meeting that addressed Atwell’s report, began by reading to the sometimes boisterous crowd a statement on respectful workplaces. Soon after, Atwell tabled his report as the last agenda item of the evening. “It’s now clear from the commissioner’s report that serious mistakes were made following the election last November with the hurried and illegal installation of Spector 360,” Atwell said in his opening statement. “The public must be satisfied if we are to have their confidence going forward. … It’s our elected duty to restore public trust.” The report sparked a steady line of public speakers who expressed anger, disappointment and sadness at the spyware scandal. Most called for an independent, external investigation to address lingering questions left by the privacy commissioner’s report. PlEASE SEE: Council’s spyware discussion, Page A6

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Lake Hill lawn bowling club hosts open house The Lake Hill Lawn Bowling Club holds its annual open house on Saturday, April 25 from 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. Located at 3930 LaSalle Street at Reynolds Park, the lawn bowling club invites anyone to try their hand on the green, meet friendly members and tour the facility. See more at lakehilllawnbowlingclub.com or call Mary at 250-385-3323.

Holocaust Remembrance Day this Sunday The Yom HaShoah Holocaust Remembrance Day Event is open to people of all faiths on April 19 at 11 a.m. at the Jewish Cemetery, located near the intersection of Fernwood Road and Cedar Hill Road, just south of Hillside Ave.). Members of the local Jewish community and friends will be remembering those who died in the Holocaust as well as recognizing the strength of survivors and the lessons to be learned for all peoples from the tragic events. Personal stories from a Holocaust survivor and several descendents of survivors will be heard. For more information, email congregationemanuel@gmail. com.

Nominations open for philanthropic awards Nominations are officially open for the 2015 National Philanthropy Awards event. Nominations will be accepted online at npdvictoria.com until May 29. Finalists will be announced in September, and the award winners will be announced at the National Philanthropy Day event on Nov. 17 at the Fairmont Empress hotel. editor@saanichnews.com

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Participants cruise down Shelbourne Street during the Saanich Cycling Festival in 2013. This year’s Big Family Bike Ride takes place on Sunday and begins at Camosun College’s Lansdowne campus.

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What started as a car-free day to honour Earth Day is now celebrating its fifth year. Saanich’s mass-participation Big Family Bike Ride follows a five-kilometre route along the Shelbourne Corridor and McKenzie Avenue. It’s part of the Saanich Cycling Festival at the University of Victoria, from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on Sunday. “We’re very excited it’s been five years since myself and others sat down to create a non-car event in support of our climate action,” said Coun. Judy Brownoff, co-creator. “It’s been on Shelbourne because it’s a key corridor for us to focus on improving cycling, though we might, for the first time, consider moving the route next year.” The event will be very similar to last year’s. A Saanich Police cruiser will guide the Big Family Bike Ride from Camosun College ending at the festival headquarters at the University of Victoria’s Parking Lot No. 10 where all participating cyclists will end up with stage entertainment,

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The designated Kid’s ride around UVic, for cyclists six and under, will be lengthened from the regular two-kilometre route, Brownoff said. “I talked to kids last year who told me it was too short, so we’ve lengthened it,” she said. The Big Family ride starts at 11 a.m. at Camosun College’s Lansdowne campus route will feature a slow, welcoming pace for riders as young as seven, and Saanich Police will provide rolling street closures along the Shelbourne and McKenzie Avenue. Free parking is available at UVic Lot No. 6, and cyclists are asked to use Henderson

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Marty the Marmot hangs out with Saanich staffer Derek Wong at the 2013 Saanich Cycling Festival at UVic. Road to access Camosun College Lansdowne prior to the ride. The Kid’s ride begins at the University of Victoria at 11 a.m. in parking lot No. 10 as well. Look for the inflatable start/ finish archway. The District of Saanich has partnered with 20 community organizations, businesses, groups and associations to put on the family-friendly event. Visit saanichcyclingfestival.com for more information.

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Overshadowed by talk of an investigation into the Spector 360 spyware program, a final reading of a reformed approach to public input and participation at Saanich Council meetings flew under the radar. As of Monday, April 20, the new bylaw will allow residents five minutes to speak on agenda items, as well as a monthly open forum session for public concerns not on the agenda following council meetings. The new model will replace public input that was previously restricted to committee of the whole agenda items. The changes also allow up to two delegations, or scheduled presentations, to present at council. Oak Bay now becomes the only known B.C. municipality that does not allow delegations at council. “One thing that stands out is the three-minute cap at the monthly open forum, which me might have to revisit in six to

eight months, based on how it goes,” said Coun. Colin Plant, who tabled the public input reform in January. The three-minute open forum isn’t necessarily capped at three minutes, as the chair has the discretion to allow the speaker to go over the allotted time, he said. “If it’s clear the topic is valid and the speaker is nearly finished making their point, I’m sure they’ll be allowed to finish. We’re not going to cut someone off who’s nearly finished,” Plant added. Easing public access to council was something the rookie councillor and all candidates touted during the November election campaign. By giving residents a chance to speak or question agenda items, situations such as former mayor Frank Leonard’s governance review question on the Nov. 15 ballot would likely have happened differently. In that case, the governance review passed with little public questioning by council, but would now be subject to public response.

“Under the previous model brought there was less opportunity for public to provide feedback, and that scenario would now be open to all,” Plant said. “The perception of open governance is something I thought will help make Saanich great.” Plant credits Mayor Richard Atwell for suggesting an additional opportunity to allow delegations to speak, which is limited to two parties per council and must be registered ahead of time. Applications for delegations to speak at council should be showing up on the saanich.ca website later this week. It’s important to remember that the intention of open forum meetings is not to provide an opportunity to question staff, Plant noted. Staff are available at municipal hall if residents want to get in touch with them. “We can’t fix things on the spot,” he said. “The open forum is a chance to share ideas and concerns with council.” reporter@saanichnews.com

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“I’ve never seen a report like this throughout my career,” said Karen Harper, a former Chief Information Officer and senior vice president with the B.C. Pension Corporation. Harper told council she was tasked with overseeing compliance with FIPPA at the Crown corporation before her retirement. “There’s a significant gap in (the privacy commissioner’s) report. And that gap, which needs addressing, is how did this happen,” Harper told council. In her report, privacy commissioner Denham said the District failed to properly notify employees about the installation and use of Spector 360. Denham also found “the District’s submissions to my office demonstrate a deep lack of understanding about the most basic tenets of the (Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy) Act, such as what constitutes the collection of personal information.” Haji Charania told council he was shocked by the “absolutely unnecessary, wasteful and wrong” use of spyware at the District. “The first time I heard this, I was surprised. It sounded like an old James Bond movie,” Charania said. Carmel Thomson, a soft-spoken Saanich resident best known for her stewardship of Maltby Lake, felt compelled to apologize to Atwell herself. “I’d certainly like to apologize

to the mayor, it’s very unfortunate about what’s happened,” Thomson said. When the public speakers concluded, council approved the five recommendations laid out in Denham’s report. The first two recommendations – removal of Spector 360 and the destruction of all data collected through its use – have already been completed, according to Saanich’s interim CAO Andy Laidlaw, who is currently on vacation. Denham’s further recommendations include an update to District privacy policies and the creation of administrator logs to track when anyone accesses IT systems that store personal information. (Denham could not determine if anyone had accessed information collected by Spector 360 and was told there were no digital access records.) The privacy commissioner also recommended the District of Saanich implement a comprehensive privacy management program, and that a privacy officer be hired who can then ensure the municipality complies fully with FIPPA. “Even though one never likes to have their shortcomings pointed out, I think we’ll turn this around to make our organization even stronger,” said Coun. Susan Brice. “We need to address those problems,” said Coun. Vic Derman. “I’m more than comfortable taking action as quickly as we can to ensure we’ve done that.”

Derman then moved that Atwell’s (Coun. Fred Haynes was absent on report be referred to staff for con- business.) “While I appreciate Mayor sideration, sparking a tense debate Atwell saying let’s look at the media between Atwell and most council- release, I think it needs to be far broader than that,” Plant said. lors. Plant argued for a complete staff “I think there are some good intents here from the mayor … but report on the installation of Specthere are issues that are quite likely tor 360, which was unanimously in-camera,” Derman said. Those approved. Plant’s additional motion issues include potentially identifying to soften a spyware apology to a “regret” was then voted individual staff members, he down by all but Atwell. said. Carrie MacPhee, SaaAtwell’s report would have nich’s director of legisladirected staff to explain sevtive services and acting eral errors from Jan. 13 and 14 CAO, said an internal District press releases about spyware report, once prethe spyware’s installation. pared, should first be disThose inconsistencies include cussed in secret because District officials’ assertions it involves accusations that “there was no reason- Coun. Leif made of District staff, and able expectation of privacy by Wergeland council can then decide employees” while using workplace computers, that the spyware how to proceed. “My respectful suggestion would was installed in response to conclusions from a May 2014 security audit to be get all of that information first,” and that it was installed to enhance MacPhee told council. “Once council the security of the IT system. The has that report, you would be able spyware actually made Saanich’s IT to determine how you could like to security less secure “by concentrat- respond.” Coun. Leif Wergeland received the ing the personal information of key employees and officers in one loca- most audible audience reaction of tion, creating a ‘honeypot’ for exter- the evening when he noted Atwell nal attackers,” Denham wrote in her “has taken this personally.” After the jeers subsided, Wergereport. “We haven’t looked at this more land continued. “But it (spyware) wholesomely,” said Coun. Colin was put on our computers, too.” Two shared workstations availPlant, the only councillor to support Atwell’s defeated motion to issue a able to councillors were also being public apology to anyone monitored monitored by Spector 360, Denham’s using Spector 360 at the District. investigation revealed.

When the meeting concluded around 11 p.m., Atwell said council should have embraced more of an oversight role by being prescriptive about the information it wants from staff. “(Council) sliced and diced this and left it for the CAO to handle,” Atwell said. “Few are interested in having conversation with me, even about my own motions. And I am the first among equals but I am an equal and the respect I was given tonight with my own motion, I think shows the state of Saanich council at the moment.” Atwell also expressed concern at the “shoddy paper trail” left by senior staff when they met on Nov. 19 and decided to install monitoring software. There are no minutes nor an agenda from that meeting, Atwell said. Outside council chambers, Wergeland said council’s adoption of the privacy commissioner’s recommendations shows the municipality is ready to move forward, and he stressed the election campaign is over. “We’re saying to the public, ‘There were some changes and mistakes that were made in the process that we hope to make right,’” Wergeland said. It was not immediately known when the in-camera report on the installation and use of spyware at the District would return to council. editor@saanichnews.com

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Billed as “Victoria’s largest building, renovation and decor show,” the 2015 Victoria Home Expo will be taking over the buildings and arenas of West Shore Parks and Recreation in Colwood this weekend. Some of the features of this year’s event will be the furniture and mattresses to try before you buy, closet and personal organizers to help you control your clutter, cutlery and cookware to restock your kitchen and even food items to find cooking inspiration from. Combine those with the expert advice on hand from experts in everything from home decor to kitchen and bathroom renovations, painting to flooring to window coverings, and visitors to the show are sure to find something they can use or ideas for projects to undertake in their own homes. It’s also free admission this year to take in the almost 300 exhibits, booths and demonstrations. After the turnout at the Victoria Early Spring Home Renovation and Decor Show – held Feb. 27 to March 1 in Saanich – which was free for the first time this year, organizers have decided to continue that trend and make the Home Expo a free event for visitors, as well. Be sure to get your “show passport” to get stamped at vendors around the event to be entered to win a $1,000 gift card from Capital Iron. The hours of the show are Friday from 1 to 9 p.m., Saturday from 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Find the schedule of special presenters and floor map of the facilities online at homeshowtime. com/event/victoria-spring-home-expo. Maps and schedules will also be available on-site. editor@saanichnews.com

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Spyware needs independent review Saanich council should call for an independent body to investigate the spyware scandal. The use of Spector 360 involved the collection of personal information in violation of provincial privacy law as determined by B.C. Privacy Commissioner Elizabeth Denham. There are some who still debate the seriousness of that fact. Some councillors and District officials balked after Denham relayed the “near-complete lack of awareness and understanding of the privacy provisions” in the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act she observed from the staff members she interviewed. Under Denham’s mandate, she was able to offer recommendations or orders as a result of her investigation. She chose the former option, believing the District would act quickly to address her concerns. It seems the municipality and elected officials support doing just that, but only when it comes to implementing Denham’s tightly restricted administrative recommendations. What Denham was unable to answer, what was left hanging after her report – and what council displayed an unwillingness to clearly address in the public arena on Monday night – was whether there was malicious intent when Spector 360 was installed on the computer of Mayor Richard Atwell, the Chief Administrative Officer and 11 others. Instead, council picked apart Atwell’s complex set of motions and chose instead to ask for an internal staff report on the murky period between Nov. 19 and Jan. 20, when spyware was deemed a reasonable fix to IT security shortcomings. Now, senior staff – with the exception of interim CAO Andy Laidlaw – will be reporting back to council in-camera on their own highly questionable decision made after a single meeting with no minutes for reference. Council said it will then decide how to proceed. A motion for an independent investigation didn’t make it onto the floor on Monday. Atwell said he thought it was doomed to fail, based on the opposition to his other motions. But he or another councillor should have put it forward, if only to demonstrate the lack of support for such a move. It’s proper to give staff a chance to explain themselves in most cases, but independent review is necessary when those implicated are investigating themselves. What was needed Monday night was resolve. What council demonstrated was its fractured dysfunction. What do you think? Give us your comments by e-mail: editor@saanichnews.com or fax 250-386-2624. All letters must have a name and a telephone number for verification.

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Legislature reflection hits the mark Re: Feeling disillusioned after a day observing in the B.C. legislature, Opinion (April 1) Loved, loved, loved the guest column on page A7 on April 1 about being disillusioned by the B.C. Legislature by Tessa Hawkins. Well written, detailed and most importantly - and horrific - is how true it is! Sadly! I hope all those people who were part of this terrible day read this article to see what we see. Cari Taylor Saanich

Council spyware meeting frustrates observer At Monday night’s Saanich council meeting, Mayor Richard Atwell put forward a motion that Saanich do a media release to say that Saanich apologizes for the spyware scandal. No one on council would second the motion. Coun. Colin Plant then moved that the wording be changed to “Saanich regrets”. Only Councillor Plant and the Mayor supported

the motion. The audience (a packed house with standing room only) had been restrained up until this point, considering the gravity of the subject. But at the defeat of the second motion, some in the room erupted in cries of shame. Earlier in the evening, numerous Saanich residents spoke to the Mayor’s original motion, urging the council to appoint an independent investigator to get to the bottom of the spyware scandal. Council did not address these suggestions and instead voted for an in-house report that potentially will have the same people who implemented the spyware

investigating themselves. It was very clear to this observer that some incumbent council members were doing everything they could to sweep the whole spyware scandal under the carpet, and appeared to be deliberately thwarting the Mayor’s every move. In an emotional but extremely controlled statement after the vote, Mayor Atwell reiterated that the law had indeed been broken, and if council doesn’t respect the law, he had no comment. This is a sad, sad day for the municipality of Saanich. Bob Etheridge Saanich

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CRD groups review sewage technology Innovative ideas for sewage requires careful balance, says CRD chair The Capital Regional District’s core area wastewater committee needs to tread carefully with new technological information, says CRD chair Nils Jensen. The CRD received 10 submissions to its request for technical information, which staff said contain, “a significant volume of technical information which should prove useful to the Westside and Eastside select committees and the technical support teams working to develop conceptual options as well as the technical team that will undertake the detailed analysis and costing evaluations.” They were offered up to the core area liquid waste management committee for comment last week. “One of the things P3 Canada has made clear is they will only support proven technology, technology that has been shown to be effective and used elsewhere. They want to take as little risk as possible with their money,” Jensen said. “Some of these leading-edge innovate technologies are very exciting and very interesting. Some are five and 10 years away from being usable, so there’s a high risk with some of these technologies.” Industry representatives will present their submissions to the CRD’s Request for Technical Information during Innovation Days at Royal Roads University on April 27, 28 and 29. “The job of the committee now is to work our way through this and see what kind of technology is suitable for our particular region,” Jensen said. “That weighing process is not easy but certainly it involves looking at the track record for those technologies. When there’s a $750-million investment on the line, you have to be very careful in choosing the right technology.” editor@saanichnews.com

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100 classrooms down, more to go The countless volunteer efforts of Saanich resident Haji Charania were celebrated at St. Andrew’s Regional High School earlier this week. Charania was honoured during National Volunteer Week (April 12 to 18) for his work with the Junior Achievement B.C., which he’s been with since 2006, providing 10 years of consistent and unwavering volunteer service to our organization, said Junior Achievement regional manager Deborah Wakeham. “As a non-profit organization, we hope that our volunteers will generously donate their time in two classrooms each school year. In the case of Haji, it’s a bit different,”

Wakeham said. “Looking back through ten years of files and records on the volunteer contributions that Haji has made, one would expect to find record of him volunteering in 20 classrooms. “But over the 10 years of volunteer services provided, Haji has volunteered in over 100 school classrooms.” It’s not only the time that Charania gives but it’s the sharing of his knowledge, experience and expertise with youth that Junior Achievement of BC is grateful for, she added. Junior Achievement is a world-wide non-profit organization celebrating its 60th anniversary this year. reporter@saanichnews.com

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unsustainable. Even the economic case is shaky. Studies by the Centre for Responsible Travel and Raincoast Conservation conclude revenue from bear-viewing is far higher than revenue from grizzly hunting. According to polls, almost 90 per cent of B.C. residents oppose hunting grizzlies for trophies. Scientists say it’s unsustainable. The Coastal First Nations coalition has banned grizzly hunting in its territories, but the government doesn’t recognize the ban. The Raincoast Conservation Foundation has bought hunting licences in an attempt to reduce bear kills on the coast. Simply put, most British Columbians are against the grizzly trophy hunt. It’s time for the government to listen to the majority rather than industry donors and ban this barbaric and unsustainable practice.

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had expanded greatly taking in most of B.C. and Washington State, not to mention Hawaii, and Grainger took on more responsibilities by becoming president of the Prairie Group as well as Cariboo Press. He was named chief operating officer in 2002 and moved to Victoria from Williams Lake to work alongside Black. “David trusted me explicitly,” Grainger said. “We were very good friends. We did all the good things together and all the bad things together. I loved his family and they loved me.” Black said Grainger was a quick study and an asset to the company. “I’m not surprised he stayed around for so long. I was always able to give him new challenges, and he got the job done,” Black said. “He was a lot of fun to be around, too.” Grainger always remained committed to his community,

and expected the same from his newspaper staff. For him it started with the minor sports his kids were involved with – hockey and football – and soon morphed into other areas such as service clubs, community boards and organizations like the Williams Lake Stampede and Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation. When he came to Greater Victoria, Grainger became the honourary chairman of JDRF and raised thousands of dollars for the charity. “I want to leave this world with some confidence that I helped change some people lives and I think I did that,” Grainger says. Warner, who nominated Grainger for the award, says his former boss was a mentor to many people and organizations. “Bob is wonderful. Staff and community residents know him as a forthright leader and an honest man with an engaging personality,” Warner says. For Grainger, it was all in a day’s work. Since his retirement, he’s played it low-key. He does a little fishing, hunting, golfing and has had more time to devote to his woodworking hobby. One thing he does miss about working, though, is the people. “I miss people amazingly. It was the best ride. It was the best thing in my life,” he says.

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The first time you meet Bob Grainger, it can be intimidating. The retired Black Press newspaper executive is an imposing presence. But ask anyone who has worked with Grainger and they’ll say you couldn’t meet a nicer guy. “He definitely has a game face that is rough and tough, but he cares more about people and newspapers than anyone,” says longtime friend and co-worker Mark Warner, who has known Grainger for 22 years. To Grainger, it’s always been about the people and “doing a good job.” So, it shouldn’t be surprising that Grainger will be honoured with the prestigious Eric Dunning Award for Dedication and Service to the Community Newspaper Industry, when the B.C. and Yukon Community Newspaper Association meets for its annual convention at the end of April. “I’m very surprised about the award,” says Grainger, 71, a Saanich resident. From hardware salesman to being the right-hand man of Black Press founder David Black, Grainger’s 33 years in the newspaper business has been colourful. It began in 1976 when Black was the owner and publisher of the Williams Lake Tribune and was in need of a sales manager for his growing newspaper. Black wanted someone who was aggressive and wellrespected in the business community. It took a little convincing, but before long, Grainger joined up with Black and a unique partnership was formed that would last more than 30 years. In 1978, Grainger became the publisher of the Williams Lake Tribune and by 1980 he was the president of Cariboo Press, making Grainger responsible for the chain of newspapers Black had put together throughout the Interior of B.C. In 2000, Black Press

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For her first two years at Spectrum Community School, Katelyn Smith showed up every month for the band’s bottle drives. Now in Grade 11, Smith still shows up when she can. “It’s fun, we split into sorters and collectors for the first few hours then we all sort from 11:30 a.m. to about 1 p.m., and make a big lunch,” she said. On Saturday, Smith and her bandmates will receive a $3,700 cheque from The Bottle Depot, as Spectrum returned the most containers in The Bottle Depot’s year-long contest that ended in Feburary.

Spectrum band’s monthly bottle drives collected and returned 141,661 items, the most of the 50 or so organizations that competed in the The Bottle Depot contest at the vendor’s three locations: 3961 Quadra St., 655 Queens Ave. and 4261 Glanford Ave. “Spectrum returned about 20,000 units above everyone else, we’re thrilled to give them the cheque for it,” said operations manager Kelly Gorman of the The Bottle Depot. Spectrum won $1,500 cash for the contest and earned another $2,200 in one month from the proceeds of The Bottle Depot’s charity bins. There is a method to Spectrum’s success,

Gorman said. For one, the band runs bottle drivers regularly. They also hold the drives following long weekends, which has proven fruitful. “They follow the trends of when people consume more, and it has paid off,” Gorman said. Of course, bottle collections have their drawbacks. “It’s the stickiness, or when your gloves break, that’s the worst,” said band member Trent Walker, who’s enjoyed the best and the worst of bottle collecting. “People also leave their bags of empties in the driveway for months, that can be really gross especially

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if it spills out everywhere,” Smith added. “The kids work hard, they’re very dedicated to the band,” said band leader Jamie Davis, who added the money will be used to purchase a new baritone saxophone for the band, and any leftover amount will go towards sheet music. “We have a couple of baritone saxophones, but we’re in need of a new one. It’s common for the bigger school bands to provide some of the larger, more unique instruments such as the baritone sax, which isn’t necessarily as affordable for students as some of the instruments.” Fundraisers are part and parcel for Spectrum band members, who sell homemade apple pies in the fall, poinsettias at Christmas and Mothers’ Day flower baskets. But the biggest money comes from the bottle returns. “We are indebted to the community,” Davis said. “We have people who phone us to ask when our next bottle drive is .And anyone can donate them to The Bottle Depot, you just have to say it’s for the Spectrum band when you donate.” Spectrum is hosting an upcoming New Orleans Jazz Night with the school’s junior and senior jazz bands and jazz combos, 7 p.m. Friday, April 24 in the Spectrum gymnasium. Tickets are $10 at the door. Desserts will be available from the school’s culinary program. reporter@saanichnews. com

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Okell in third down south Auto racing enthusiast Bill Okell is back at it for the 2015 Sports Car Club of America’s Western Championship season beginning with a pair of third place finishes on April 11 and 12 at Thunder HIll Raceway Park in Sacramento, Calif. It was the first race weekend for the Saanich West resident since he finished 10th overall at the Sports Car Club’s national championship in October. The next stop in the series Western Championship series is Button Willow in Sacramento, May 1 and 2. Okell will race as many of the 12 Western Championship races as he can to qualify fifth or better, for a berth in the 2015 National Championships, which are at Daytona in

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After an unnerving season in which the Premier Baseball League Victoria Mariners lost teammate Zack Downey to non-Hodgkins lymphoma at 17 years of age, and Lisa Patterson, described as the “team Mom,” it’s little wonder the team is returning as a tight knit group this season. “Team chemistry is through the roof, it’s the closest team I’ve ever been a part of and it feels like you’re playing for the guy beside you, not for yourself,” said pitcher Chris Lata. The Mariners watched as the B.C. PBL season started last weekend, and the Mariners now host their own home opener with a double header on Saturday versus the North Shore Twins, 1 and 3 p.m. at Henderson Park. The Mariners are in Parksville on Sunday for a double header versus the Royals. “Last year was a season of loss, it was a hard year,” said Mariners’ head coach Mike Chewpoy. “Lisa was always there, she did so much and she was really the team Mom, so to lose her right before Mother’s Day, and then lose Downey a few weeks later was brutal all around.” Lisa’s son, Jeremy Patterson, returns at second base. He’s the only Grade 12 on the team who doesn’t have a playing spot lined up at a

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Grade 12 Lambrick Park baseball academy students Chris Lata, left, and Jeremy Patterson will swap the red for navy blue as they return to the lead the Victoria Mariners in the 2015 B.C. Premier Baseball League season. post secondary school for next year, but that’s out of his own desires, as Chewpoy said he’s certainly capable. “I’ll stick around, maybe work a bit and just take a year off before I move on,” Patterson said. Baseball was big for him last year, he added, as it gave him an outlet and a

place to be during his time of grief. The Mariners finished second in the PBL standings but lost in the playoffs. They’re gunning for another top-four finish, even with a long list of PBL rookies, Patterson said. “We had a good team last year but even with a lot of rookies this year we expect

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for two years, they’re ready to go,” Chewpoy said. “We have a shortstop, Jason Willow, he’s been groomed since Grade 8 and he’s only in Grade 10. The key is all our guys are ready.” Patterson is of the newest generation of premier league players who don’t know what it was like to have one team in town. He

to be strong, the new guys are really talented.” Some of the rookies are actually in Grade 12, which is the second year eligible for PBL, including pitchers Nolan Bruce and Cole Russell. “It might be their first year in premier but they have been in the academy and in the junior program

chose to join the Mariners junior team in 2013 over the Eagles. Patterson is one of many Mariners enjoying the unique coexistence with Eagles players in the Lambrick Park baseball academy. Among the Mariners in the baseball academy are a pair of imports, Jackson Belanger and Nate Seltsam. Belanger’s parents recently transferred here from Prince George for work, and Seltsam comes from Utah for a chance to play baseball while upgrading at school, Chewpoy said. “Belanger just fell into our lap and he just happens to be extremely talented, and Seltsam played summer ball for a coach at Salt Lake College that knows (former Mariner) Chris Fougner.” Imports show up from time to time but aren’t a regular occurrence, Chewpoy added. “Our season is already a success, every senior has a place to go in post secondary.” That list includes Bruce, Russell, Belanger, Seltsam, Jake Bosence, Sam Glowicki, Nick Dawson, Brett Irvine and Mike Varley.

In good hands Mariners premier outfield rookie Sam Glowicki led the B.C. Junior PBL in runs batted in last season with 45, which was 14 more than the next player. Fellow rookie Tyler Schindel had 30 RBIs (third overall) and led the league with 35 stolen bases.

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High school rugby schedule features four games in the senior boys league played for Saanich schools, Thursday with St. Michaels University School at Esquimalt, Belmont playing at Stelly’s, Spectrum visiting Glenlyon Norfolk School and Edward Milne making their way to Reynolds Secondary. Senior girls have a handful of mini-tournaments played at three hosting schools Friday, April 24: Edward Milne hosts Esquimalt, Claremont and Belmont, Spectrum hosts Oak Bay, Reynolds and Victoria High, and GNS hosts Mount Douglas and Stelly’s at Windsor Park.

High school senior badminton games run Tuesday, April 21 when St. Andrews visits Glenlyon Norfolk School, Reynolds makes the drive to Stelly’s, Victoria High plays at Spectrum, Edward Milne travels to Pacific Christian School, and to finish off the day’s agenda, St. Michaels plays at Mount Douglas Secondary. start at 3:45 p.m. The Victoria Mariners open the Premier Baseball League season this weekend with opening ceremonies at 12:30 p.m. on Saturday, April 18 at Henderson Park, facing the North Shore Twins in a double header starting at 1 p.m. The Mariners’ junior premier squad play at home on the Sunday, facing the White Rock Jr. Titans at 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. The Victoria Eagles premier baseball team looks to expand on its 20-8 blowout win over the Nanaimo Pirates to

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Lake Hill Little League minors-1 (9-10) players take the field on Opening Day 2015. open the seaon. The Eagles are away Saturday and return Sunday to face the North Shore Twins in a double header at Lambrick Park, first pitch at 11 a.m. The Junior premier squad opens their regular season this weekend, playing their home opener Saturday, April 18 against the White Rock Jr. Tritons at 12 p.m. and 2:30 p.m. Gordon Head Lawn Bowling Club’s season starts Saturday and Sunday with games from 1 to 4 p.m. at the

Lambrick Park facility. Novice training happens Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 1 to 3:30 p.m. until April 24 and Monday, Tuesday and Thursday from 7 to 9 p.m., April 20-30. Coming up, Lake Hill Lawn Bowling is hosting an open house next Saturday, April 25 from 1:30 to 4 p.m. before the first day of bowling Sunday, April 26. - Devon Gall is an avid sports fan and athlete attending Grade 12 at Mount Douglas secondary school.

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COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS CRAFT FAIRS SACRED HEART Church Christian Charities Clothing & Spring Clothing & Attic Treasures Sale. Saturday, Apr 18, 9am-2pm. 4040 Nelthorpe Street. Clothing, fabric, bedding, linens, attic treasures and house wares. Free Admission. Wheelchair accessible. All proceeds go to Charity.

COMING EVENTS 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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In the Matter of Part 3.1 (Administrative Forfeiture) of the Civil Forfeiture Act [SBC 2005, C. 29] the CFA NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT: is filed with the Director within the time period set out in this notice. A notice of dispute may be filed by a person who claims to have an interest in all or part of the subject property. The notice of dispute must be filed within 60 days of the date upon which this notice is first published. You may obtain the form of a notice of dispute, which must meet the requirements of Section 14.07 of the CFA, from the Directorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s website, accessible online at www. pssg.gov.bc.ca/civilforfeiture. The notice must be in writing, signed in the presence of a lawyer or notary public, and mailed to the Civil Forfeiture Office, PO Box 9234 Station Provincial Government, Victoria, B.C. V8W 9J1.

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VOLUNTEERS CRD REGIONAL Parks seeks Trail Ambassadors help to provide information and encourage good trail etiquette on regional trails and at community events. Ambassadors will be present at peak times, three or four times a year. Shifts range from 2-4 hours depending on the event. Call Volunteer Victoria at 250-386-2269. HepCBC has opportunities for motivated students or young professionals looking to gain experience. Participants would help with administrative duties, organizing and promoting events, communication and advocacy, and researching and writing articles. Call Volunteer Victoria at 250-3862269. SPECIAL OLYMPICS BC, Victoria is looking for a head coach for their 10-pin bowling program. Practices are 1.5 hours per week. The head coach also prepares lesson plans and directs athletes and assistant coaches in the sport of 10-pin bowling. To learn more about this rewarding program, Call Volunteer Victoria at 250-386-2269.

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On June 19, 2013, at Uptown Boulevard near Carey Road, Saanich, B.C., Peace Officer(s) of the Saanich Police Department seized, at the time indicated, the subject property, described as: $1,865 CAD, on or about 17:17 Hours. The subject property was seized because there was evidence that the subject property had been obtained by the commission of an offence (or offences) under section 5(2) (Possession for purpose of trafficking) of the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act of Canada. Notice is hereby given that the subject property, CFO file Number: 2015-2761, is subject to forfeiture under Part 3.1 of the CFA and will be forfeited to the Government for disposal by the Director of Civil Forfeiture unless a notice of dispute

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MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE 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.

RENTALS APARTMENT/CONDO 1 & 2 Bdrm suites & cabins. Perched on a cliffside with panoramic ocean vista, overlooking The Saanich Inlet. Serene & secure. All amenities on-site, firewood. $500-$1200 inclds utils. Monthly/Weekly. Pets ok with refs. 25 min commute to downtown Victoria. Must have references! Call 250-478-9231.

CHESTERFIELD, LOVE seat & matching chair. Cost $2000, Sell $400 obo. (250)472-9355.

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

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

RENOVATIONS SPECIALIST Carpenter&Sons. decks, fence Doors, windows, painting, drywall. Kitchen, bath, suites, Senior Disc. 250-217-8131.

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TREE SERVICES BUDDY’S TREE SERVICESTrimming, pruning, chipping, removals, hedges. Insured. Call Keith, (250)474-3697.

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On your way up to one of the most well-known golf resorts in B.C., if not all of Canada, the backhoes and bulldozers are hard to ignore. Development is seemingly still going strong up on Bear Mountain. “There really isn’t another place like Bear Mountain,” beams Ruthanne Doyle of Ecoasis, the company that took over the reins of property sales at the West Shore resort community. “There are golf resort areas that have residential components, but they’re not 20 minutes from a capital city. It’s a huge strength for us to be in that kind of position,” she says. The development allows people to have their primary residence at a high-end resort. “When Ecoasis bought Bear Mountain (in October 2013),” adds the company’s financial expert David Clarke, “one of the things we really wanted to focus on was not being so golf-centric. We love golf, we think golf is the great cornerstone here, we’re not messing with the golf, but we wanted to create other amenities to drive the value here – the value to both our current residents and our future ones.” Mountain biking and tennis are both becoming a big deal up there, he says, which along with the well-established golf benefits, make a sort of trifecta of outdoor recreation pillars. “We’re not taking focus off of golf,” Doyle says, “we’re broadening its appeal and enhancing it. “We want people to ask, ‘where can I play, live and work all at the same time?’” Clarke says. Right now, Ecoasis’ answer is Turnberry – their current focus in terms of residential development. The 51-lot subdivision is set along the ninth fairway of the Mountain course. Nestled in that serene mountain setting, its proximity to the amenities in the nearby village makes it a unique residential opportunity that people are intrigued by. “Any of the people who have come to look at the project absolutely love that aspect of it,” Doyle says. “It’s a quiet neighbourhood, but with easy access to everything people love about Bear Mountain.” The properties that have sold – about 60 per cent of what’s available – are, as Doyle puts it, “a nice combination of end users and builders.” In other words, some people are building for them-

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Ruthanne Doyle of Ecoasis says Turnberry – their current offering – is approximately 60 per cent sold already, and Ecoasis has more plans in development stages, as well. selves and others are building as a business. Unlike some subdivisions, where there are limited options in terms of home styles – the proverbial cookie-cutter neighbourhood – there are no repeated designs in Turnberry. There are covenants in place ensuring builders must follow certain design principals, Doyle says, but each house will be unique, with homes custom-designed for the lot they’re on. Ecoasis can point “end-user” buyers to architects and designers to help create their ideal home and have it built. But with builders buying a number of lots in Turnberry, there will also be finished homes that people can just purchase and move into. And while the overall focus is being broadened at the resort, each lot purchase still comes with a golf membership to Bear Mountain.

There are more projects in the planning stages, which Clarke says will likely diversify their offerings further. The goal for the next few subdivisions is to have a mix of single-family dwellings, executive townhomes, smaller patio-type homes and possibly even multi-family complexes or condominiums, as well as adding to the area’s commercial and retail offerings. “This is the new Bear Mountain,” he says. “This is the start of a new vision for a sustainable longterm development, which takes what’s great about what’s already here and builds upon that.” Feel free to call Ecoasis if you have any questions about their offerings at 250-391-6100 or head over to bearmountain.ca/real-estate or ecoasis.com. editor@saanichnews.com

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more details in Real Estate Victoria, available FREE on news stands & in home delivered copies of this community newspaper VICTORIA 42 South Turner Street, $849,900 MLS 348569, Saturday 1-2 Coldwell Banker Slegg Realty

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402-1025 Hillside Avenue $239,900 MLS 349453, Saturday 1-3 Pemberton Holmes Ltd. Jim Fields, 250-384-8124

204-539 Niagara Street, $288,400 Saturday 1:30-3:30 Macdonald Realty Victoria

101-640 Michigan Street

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Daily 12-5 Chard Developments, 250-383-2999

102-2768 Satellite Street MLS 348368, Sunday 2-4 DFH Real Estate Ltd. Geoff Field, 250-477-7291

308-1436 Harrison Street $258,900 MLS 348705, Sunday 2-3 Coldwell Banker Slegg Realty Mark Imhoff, 250-590-1775

1524 York Place, $975,000 MLS 349365, Sunday 2-4 RE/MAX Camosun Patrick Skillings, 250-370-7788

102-1120 McClure, $435,500

MLS 348642, Sunday 2-4 RE/MAX Camosun Lorraine Stundon, 250-812-0642

VIEW ROYAL

83 Saghalie Rd, $560,654

Lynn Van de Kamp, 250-388-5882

Daily 12-5 Bosa Properties, 250-382-2672

3020 Quadra Street, $879,900

507E-646 Michigan Street $499,899

Shelley Saldat, 250-589-4014

Coldwell Banker Slegg Realty Mark Imhoff, 250-590-1775

MLS 342990, Saturday 2-4 Pemberton Holmes Ltd.

2022 Romney Road, $1,149,000

MLS 348422, Saturday 2-4 Newport Realty Sandy Berry, 250-818-8736

83 Saghalie Road, From $411,121 Daily 12-5

Bosa Properties, 250-382-2672

MLS 347831, Saturday 3-4

301-1137 View Street

MLS 348438, Sunday 2-4 Pemberton Holmes Ltd. Nicole Bentley, 250-384-8124

200 Douglas St., From $429,900 Saturday - Monday 1-4 Macdonald Realty Helene Roy, 250-883-2715

#35-1498 Admirals Road, $99,888 MLS 348619, Saturday 1-3 RE/MAX Camosun Robert Nemish, 250-744-3301

SAANICH EAST

2531 Sinclair Road, $1,298,900

MLS 349286, Saturday 2-4 Newport Realty Julie Rust, 250-385-2033

207-1642 McKenzie Ave, $379,000 MLS 348254, Saturday 11-1 Boorman’s Real Estate Dean Boorman, 250-882-0234

4918 Alamida Cres, $600,000 740 Travino Lane Saturday 1-3 Royal LePage Coast Capital Realty Goran Tambic, 250-592-4422

Tuesday - Sunday 1-4 Royal LePage Coast Capital Realty Scott Munro, 250-477-5353

4173 Buckingham Place $698,888

591 Carnation Place, $329,000

MLS 349340, Sunday 2-4 Burr Properties Ltd. Shirin Purewal, 250-382-8838

MLS 349175, Saturday & Sunday 2-4 RE/MAX Camosun Don Bellamy, 250-655-0608

3918 Orchard Ln, $839,900 1063 Hyacinth Avenue MLS 349232, Saturday & Sunday $567,000 1-3 RE/MAX Alliance Karen Love, 250-727-5868

Sun. 2-4 Boorman Investment Co. Dean Boorman, 250-595-1535

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SAANICH WEST

74-7570 Tetayut Road, $225,900

207-3133 Tillicum Road $209,900

879 Craigflower Road, $479,900 MLS 349144, Saturday 1-3 Sparling Real Estate Ltd. Trevor Lunn, 250-656-5511

1690 Lands End Road $997,000 MLS 349467, Saturday 2-4 RE/MAX Camosun Phil Warren, 778-678-1124

MLS 349180, Sunday 2-4 RE/MAX Camosun Roxanne Brass, 250-744-3301

920 Burnside Road W., $615,000

7182 West Saanich Road., MLS 346736, Saturday 1-3

MLS 346834, Saturday 2-4 Boorman’s Realty Dean Boorman, 250-882-0234

From $333,000 Saturday & Sunday 1-4, Royal LePage Coast Capital Realty Murray Lawson, 250-477-5353

RE/MAX Camosun Craig Walters, 250-655-0608

3912 Carey Road, From $249,900

305-7161 West Saanich Road, $278,800

2818 Pickford Road, $469,900

Saturday - Monday 1-5 Macdonald Realty Sheila Aujla & Sophak Sim, 250-744-4441

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MLS 347819, Sunday 1-3 RE/MAX Camosun Craig Walters, 250-655-0608

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7344 Wallace Drive, $799,900

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2505 Prospector Way, $695,000

Saturday 2-4 Royal LePage Coast Capital Realty Mark McDougall, 250-588-8588

105-990 Rattanwood Place Sunday 2-4 Sutton Group West Coast Realty Komal Dodd, 250-479-3333

528 Stornoway Drive $449,900

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

3532 Proudfoot Place, $785,000 MLS 349508, Saturday 2-4 Pemberton Holmes Ltd. Claire Yoo, 250-384-8124

2555 Crystalview Drive $549,900

MLS 347948, Saturday 1-3 RE/MAX Camosun Roxanne Brass, 250-744-3301

300 Selica Road $569,900

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

Saturday 1-3 DFH Real Estate Ltd. Jenn Raappana, 250-474-6003

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Best of the City now open online Saanich News is asking you, our readers, to tell us where to find the region’s best pubs, restaurants, art galleries, sports activities, festivals and much more. Wednesday marked the start of balloting in our 21st annual Best of the City awards. Online at saanichnews.com there’s a ballot where you can start voting on such subjects as shopping, entertainment, restaurants and recreation. The online voting continues through to May 1. Look for the survey link at the top of our home page. You must vote in a minimum of 30 categories for your vote to count. The results of the reader survey will be compiled by our staff and published in a special magazine publication on Friday, June 26. Be sure to check out the ballot for entry rules.

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Toy and hobby enthusiasts prepare for Pearkes fair Comics addicts, toy collectors and plenty of kids take over Pearkes arena on May 3 for Victoria’s Ultimate Hobby and Toy Show. See a huge collection of toys, dolls, comics, vinyl records, trains, Lego, diecast vehicles, Star Wars, Transformers, video games and more. Kids are free,

adults pay $5 and early birds can get in for the first hour (8 to 9 a..m.) for $15. The event runs until 3 p.m. Costumes are encouraged and participants will receive an extra door prize ticket for making the extra effort. See more at ultimatetoyfair.com. editor@saanichnews.com

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COMMUNITY NEWS IN BRIEF

AGGV welcomes new curator

Haema Sivanesan is the new curator of the Art Gallery of Greater Victoria. She begins the newly created curator position on June 1. Sivanesan brings more than 20 years of experience from various positions in public galleries and artist-run centres in Canada and Australia, and she has significant experience in Asian art. Hailing from Australia, Sivanesan first worked with the Art Gallery of New South Wales, in Sydney, as assistant curator of the Asian art department. She was also a curator of the Commonwealth Games Cultural Festival in Melbourne. Most recently, Sivanesan worked with the Mendel Art Gallery, where she co-organized a major Indigenous arts conference in partnership with the Alberta College of Art and Design, the University of Saskatchewan and Wanuskewin Heritage Park.

Local writer wins national prize

A Victoria writer is the grand prize winner of the 2015 CBC Short Story Prize. Canada Writes announced the winners on Monday. D.W. Wilson, from Victoria, won the grand prize for the story, Mountain Under Sea. It was selected from more than 2,200 entries from across the country. Wilson will receive $6,000 from the Canada Council for the Arts, and his story will be published in the May edition of Air Canada’s enRoute magazine. He will also receive a 10-day writing residency at the Banff Centre. To read Mountain Under Sea, go online to cbc.ca/books. The French grand prize winner was Annie-Claude Theriault. Runners-up were Sheri Benning, Salina Brydson, Kirsten Madsen and Tom McMillan. Each runner-up will receive $1,000 from the Canada Council for the Arts. editor@saanichnews.com

Theatre classic to open at Craigdarroch Castle A play written in 1890 is coming back to life at Craigdarroch Castle. Hedda Gabler centres on Hedda, the daughter of an aristocrat.

Bound by the social restrictions of Europe in the late 1890s and beset by financial restrictions, Hedda’s unhappiness leads her to create her

own drama – toying with her new friends’ and relatives’ lives, The show will run from April 28 to May 6. Doors open at 6:30 p.m.

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Shows start at 7 p.m Tickets are $20 and are avalable online at the castle.ca/events/heddagabler/, by phoning 250592-5323 or in person

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F SPORT CREDITS OF UP TO

APRIL 16 TO 18 ONLY.

$5,000‡

ALL-NEW 2015 RC F SPORT

jplexusvictoria.com JIM PATTISON LEXUS VICTORIA 623 Finlayson Street Victoria, BC (250) 386-3700 3 Day Lexus Event offers are available to retail customers at participating Lexus Dealers from April 16 through April 18, 2015 (“Offer Period”), on approved credit. Lexus dealers are free to set their own prices. Dealer order/trade may be required. Offers are subject to change or cancellation without notice. *The 1% lease and finance rate reduction/complimentary first month payment offer (“Offer”) may not be combined with semi-monthly lease and/or bi-weekly finance offers. To qualify for the Offer, retail customers must enter into a new monthly lease or monthly finance agreement for a new, unregistered 2014 or 2015 Lexus vehicle through Lexus Financial Services at a participating Lexus Dealer during the Offer Period. Offer not valid with any existing loyalty offers. As applicable, the customer’s annual lease or finance rate will be reduced by 1% (to a minimum of 0%) throughout the term of their lease or finance agreement. In addition, a lease customer’s first monthly payment will be waived up to a maximum of $2,000 (inclusive of fees and taxes) and a finance customer will be reimbursed for the first monthly payment up to a maximum of $2,000 (inclusive of fees and taxes). After the first monthly payment, the lease customer will be required to make all remaining scheduled payments over the remaining term of the lease agreement. Finance customers will be required to make all scheduled payments. If the first monthly payment exceeds $2,000 (inclusive of fees and taxes), then the lease customer will be responsible for paying (or, for a finance agreement – the finance customer will not be credited with) any difference. If the first monthly payment is less than $2,000 (inclusive of fees and taxes), then the customer will not be credited with the difference. Some conditions apply. See your Dealer or Lexus.ca for complete details. ‡ $500/$2,000/$2,000/$3,000/$3,500/$5,000 F SPORT credit available to qualified retail customers on the purchase/lease of new Lexus 2015 RC 350 F SPORT/2015 CT 200h F SPORT/2015 IS F SPORT sedan/2015 GS 350 F SPORT/2015 RX 350 F SPORT/2015 LS 460 F SPORT models and will be deducted from the negotiated price after taxes. Limited time offer is subject to change or cancellation without notice. ^Lease and Finance offers provided through Lexus Financial Services, on approved credit. ^Representative lease example based on a 2015 IS 250 F SPORT sfx ‘F’ on a 39 month term at an annual rate of 0.9% and MSRP of $43,961. Monthly payment is $379 with $7,470 down payment or equivalent trade in, $0 security deposit and first monthly payment due at lease inception. Total lease obligation is $22,261. 65,000 kilometre allowance; charge of $0.20/km for excess kilometres. ^Representative finance example includes taxes and is based on a 2015 IS 250 F SPORT sfx ‘F’ on a 36 month term at 0.9% annual rate and MSRP of $43,961; Monthly payment is $1,244; Cost of borrowing is $615 for a total obligation of $44,775. MSRPs include freight and PDI ($2,045), Dealer fees, AC charge ($100), Tire charge ($25) and Filters ($3.35). License, insurance, registration (if applicable), and taxes are extra. Lexus Dealers are free to set their own prices. Limited time offers only apply to retail customers at participating Lexus dealers. Dealer order/trade may be required. Offers are subject to change or cancellation without notice. Offers expire at month’s end unless extended or revised. See your Lexus dealer for complete details.

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Friday, April 17, 2015 - SAANICH

5SALE

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Rogers

Sugar Selected 4kg

17 18 19 20 2 FRI 1 SAT SUN MO N TUES

Bounty

Paper Towels Selected 6 Rolls

On Sale

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Compliments

Kettle Brand

Sensations or Balance Selected Frozen 810g–1.13kg Box

Selected 220g

Beef Burgers

Potato Chips

On Sale

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Huggies

Diapers

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