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Jill Galt, Joe Heatherall and Bruce Ham with Queenie and the Groove Kings entertain the crowd at Majestic Park Tuesday for the Music in the Park series. Eugene and Colleen Liang (above) join their children Mikayla and Kaitlyn along with Kenzie Elliott as they kick up their heels on the impromptu dance floor.

Saanich puts tax hikes under the microscope Travis Paterson News Staff

The first of a three-part report by District of Saanich staff was brought to council on Monday, exploring why the municipality’s annual property tax increases are as much as four per cent beyond the consumer

price index. In the past five years, Saanich has increased property taxes 5.72, 4.63, 4.45, 3.97 and 4.65 per cent (in 2015). Each of those raises are no less than 2.97 per cent above the CPI for Victoria, the cost of living model generally used to measure tax hikes. Coun. Vic Derman was one of the first to

support an in-depth look at the matter. “I thought it would benefit council and the public at large to know what are the [significant] sources of Saanich’s costs and why this is taking place,” Derman said. “And what it really stems from is the problem of how to engage public input into the budget process. By the time it

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Work closes Swan Lake boardwalk for summer Project begins next week at nature sanctuary Dan Ebenal News Staff

Work begins next week on a project that has been years in the making. The Swan Lake Christmas Hill Boardwalk will be closed as work begins Monday to replace a section of the aging structure. “It’s aging beyond repair and has reached the end of its life,” said Kathleen Burton, executive director with Swan Lake Christmas Hill Nature Sanctuary. The $320,000 project will replace about 90 feet of the floating section, as well as a 37-foot approach ramp and 15x20-foot rectangular wharf. The new boardwalk will be constructed using aluminum framing and a fibreglass decking surface, giving it a much longer lifespan. The entire floating boardwalk is 755 feet in length and Burton hopes to have the remaining sections replaced next year. “It’s very much a safety issue. If we don’t do the work, we will be permanently closing the boardwalk. Even the remainder of the boardwalk, it will need to be done within the next year, hopefully next summer, or we will have to close the boardwalk

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Swan Lake Christmas Hill Nature Sanctuary executive director Kathleen Burton stands on the boardwalk that will be undergoing renovations beginning next week. if we don’t get it finished.” The work has to be completed over the summer as federal regulations only permit work over water courses between July 15 and Sept. 15. “What may seem to be an inconvenience to some this summer will be well worth it,” said Burton. “The sensitive

wetland ecosystem surrounding Swan Lake is accessible to 65,000 visitors each year because of the wharves and floating boardwalk that extends out into Swan Lake, linking one edge of the lake to the other. “Surrounding trails will be open all summer and while I realize this isn’t the same as

crossing over the open water, we need to replace the sections which are in poor condition so that the boardwalk does not need to be completely closed for reasons of safety.” Officials with Swan Lake initially began looking at replacing the boardwalk in 2011. At that time, the total project

was estimated to cost $450,000 – but since that time the cost has doubled. The District of Saanich contributed $15,000 towards the project and the Victoria Natural History Society came up with $75,000, “so that’s a nice chunk of the project,” said Burton, who expects further fundraising efforts will allow the remainder of the boardwalk to be replaced next summer. While the boardwalk is closed over the summer, trails through the area can still be accessed, with the public asked to use the jogging trail to the right of the boardwalk in order to enjoy a stroll around the lake. The North Wharf, also known as the Founders Wharf, was replaced in June 2010, and this week crews completed the replacement of the Fire Hall Boardwalk. The Fire Hall Boardwalk is one of the foot bridges found along the 2.5-kilometre loop trail around the lake and wetland areas. The cost for that project was $2,500, with the money coming from a grant from TD Friends of the Environment. The project ensures safer access to these areas for visitors who may have mobility issues. In addition to the footbridge replacement, the project includes significant invasive species removal and restoration of the affected wetland area. editor@saanichnews.com

End of subsidies put co-op housing at risk Travis Paterson News Staff

B.C.’s most financially vulnerable co-op housing members are facing a crunch that’s already forcing people out of their homes. The government subsidies co-op housing groups rely on are coming to an end as the Canadian Mortgage and Housing co-op agreements made from the 1970s to ‘90s are sunsetting. “Not all co-op housing members are low income but we do have a great number of people who rely on the government subsidies, seniors and single parents, who will be out of options when it comes to staying in their community,” said Saanich’s Patty Shaw, president of the Co-op Housing Federation of B.C.

As a single mom, Shaw moved into the Kailasa Co-op on Burbank Crescent in the Glanford neighbourhood 23 years ago. She raised her two children there, and along the way became involved with the Kailasa board of directors and then the CHFBC. On Monday, she spoke to Saanich council about CHFBC’s You Hold the Key, a campaign to ‘Fix the co-op housing crunch.’ The Kailasa Co-op had two new members move in this year, the first member turnover in seven years. Of the 17 units at Kailasa three are still inhabited by founding members. One of the founding members recently moved, a senior citizen who knew he couldn’t afford it anymore, especially with the subsidies ending, Shaw said. “The You Hold the Key movement is

a plan to keep vulnerable, low-income co-op members in their homes and communities. Otherwise they’re left looking for alternative housing that’s impossible to find [locally].” Saanich council invited Shaw to return on Monday to speak on a resolution which council is considering. What CHFBC is proposing with You Hold the Key is a provincially funded rent supplement program for low-income co-op members based on the rent supplement agreement many co-ops already have with B.C. Housing under the federal Index-Linked Mortgage program. Travis Paterson/News staff

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Election taking on an American feel As we head into the halcyon days of summer with Canada Day celebrations now behind us, Canadians are coming to grips with their first taste of American-style politics. The decision by Prime Minister Stephen Harper to set fixed dates for federal elections in Canada has brought about a seismic shift to Canadian politics. The most noticeable change is the campaigns themselves, which now stretch far beyond the traditional fiveweek window. When Canadians last went to the polls on May 2, 2011, the election campaign was limited to the 36 days after the writ was dropped. But all of that has changed. Canadians are now being inundated with political ads wherever they turn, whether it be television, newspapers, radio or websites. And with the election date of Oct. 19 still more than three months away, you can be sure that there’s even more still to come. While the Liberals and New Democrats have chosen to use their finances on ads introducing the party leaders, the Conservative government has launched a series of American-style attack ads, primarily aimed at Liberal leader Justin Trudeau. Most of the positive messaging for Prime Minister Harper’s Conservatives has come in the way of government-funded ads. If fixed-election dates are to continue, which they likely will, steps must be taken before the next election to close the loophole that allows the governing party to subsidize its campaign with taxpayer dollars. The barrage of television ads that will fill the airwaves over the next few months are an unwelcome distraction for many Canadians, but the longer campaigns do provide some benefit. The months of campaigning should serve to better inform Canadians about the issues facing the country and hopefully we can see a whole series of televised debates (if the party leaders can get past the posturing). Maybe the prolonged exposure will help boost voter turnout in October, then again maybe not, but at least it’s a glimmer of hope to help Canadians get through their summer of political discontent. 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. The SAANICH NEWS is a member of the British The SAANICH NEWS isa aself-regulatory member of the British Columbia Press Columbia Press Council, body governing Council, a self-regulatory governing the province’s the province’s newspaperbody industry. The council considersnewspaper industry. Thefrom council considers complaints from public about complaints the public about the conduct ofthe member the conduct of newspapers. If talking withdoes the editor newspapers. If member talking with the editor or publisher not or publisher does not resolve your complaint abouttreatment, coverage or story resolve your complaint about coverage or story treatment, you may the B.C. Press Council. you may contact thecontact B.C. Press Council. Your Your written written concern, concern, with with documentation, documentation, should should be be sent to B.C. Press PO BoxPO 1356, V9GB.C. 1A9. For sent to B.C.Council, Press Council, BoxLadysmith,B.C. 1356, Ladysmith, information, phone 888-687-2213 or go to www.bcpresscouncil. V9G 1A9. For information, phone 888-687-2213 or go to org. www.bcpresscouncil.org.

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Obstructionism has increased cost of sewage treatment In a recent editorial the Saanich News decries the lack of progress on sewage treatment, attacks the CRD for supposedly bungling sewage treatment, and lauds the democracy and openness of those currently searching for sewage plant sites. Unfortunately, I believe this editorial totally distorts what actually happened in the sewage treatment wars. The facts are that sewage treatment was democratically approved through representatives elected in various municipal elections. In my opinion, the CRD was far too democratic in permitting a small, unelected minority of sewage treatment opponents to continually harangue public representatives and public servants whenever frequent public meetings and consultations were held. Over and over again the likes of Richard Atwell and his little crowd of supporters virulently attacked and attempted, successfully, to discredit decisions democratically made. A number of local politicians gained power partially through their antisewage publicity. Never mind that they had little expertise in sewage treatment. With time, total opposition to any sewage treatment in a few cases turned into calls for even more treatment than that proposed by the

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CRD – this, of course, left unexplained and unexpensed with technologies yet to be developed. Having successfully derailed the existing treatment plan we are now left at the tender mercies of some who opposed the plan entirely, others who simply want to delay it until 2040 or so, and those who now are converted to treatment but promise much better, and much cheaper, technologies than those proposed by the CRD. The best of luck to them. If they succeed I will be the first to congratulate them, however, current processes give little promise of success. First, some are still trying to halt sewage treatment and bypass the democratic process by appealing to the federal government to give exemptions or delays to Victoria. Second, the process of choosing a site is far from advanced but simply repeats actions already taken years ago. I attended one of the Eastside selection/aim projects earlier this year. It was almost exactly like one held by the CRD eight years earlier, only the CRD one was much more informative. It seems to me the process is one in which the organizers can take citizens’ input and afterwards do whatever the organizers wanted to do in the first place, while claiming democratic

legitimacy. The truth is democracy was undermined, not advanced, by small, organized groups frustrating the intent of democratically elected decision-making. This obstructionism has been going on almost for the total adult lifespan of some of the deniers and delayers. That is, we could have had cheaper sewage treatment 20 years ago but for the vociferous few. The perpetrators are now faced with the consequences of their own obstructionism. When the time comes, let them own up to their responsibilities and not escape judgment through a false rewriting of recent history. David Coburn Victoria

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Pair facing charges after attack outside restaurant News Staff

Police have arrested a pair of suspects in a violent robbery of an employee outside a Saanich restaurant. Saanich Police report a 19-yearold man was attacked while on a break from a restaurant on the 300 block of Burnside Road West on June 26. Two males approached the employee behind the restaurant and asked him for a cigarette. When he denied having more cigarettes, his cellphone was taken, and when the employee asked for its return he was attacked. Sgt. Steve Eassie said one of the suspects is alleged to have violently choked the victim and threatened to kill him while holding a screwdriver to his neck. “It’s not something we see an awful lot of,” Eassie said of the crime. “Thankfully, the victim, although he has some minor bruising and the obvious mental anguish that he’s suffering as a result of this,

The goal is to alleviate flooding in surrounding areas of the park, such as the boat storage compound. As well, the main Sinclair entry pathway will be refinished with asphalt and the roadway entrance off of Sinclair will be upgraded with a small turn-around and drop-off area. Saanich Parks plans to install historical, interpretive signage with a focus on First Nations, though that is still in the development stages. “We’re hoping to have the Songhees band assist us with research and production design,” Darrah said. Reconstruction is expected to take eight weeks, barring unforeseen developments. reporter@saanichnews.com

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Gyro Park drainage work delayed The planned drainage upgrade and installation at Cadboro Gyro Park, initially expected to be completed for summer, has been delayed and will restart on Aug. 10. Saanich’s park planning and design manager Gary Darrah said details concerning the drainage design and reconstruction of the gravel parking lot took longer than expected. The work is significant and as such, the parking lot of Cadboro Gyro Park will be closed during reconstruction. A temporary one will be created in the park which can be accessed by turning left off Sinclair when entering the park. The work includes rebuilding the gravel parking lot and installing a drain system with the added ability to pump water in times of flooding.

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A summer of studies St. Michaels student heading to Shad Valley Travis Paterson News Staff

Cadboro Bay’s Jeff Skinnider, 16, is giving up the lazy days of a teenaged summer for four weeks of applied science in Newfoundland this month. From July 5 to 31, the St. Michaels University School student – who is craftily leaping from Grade 10 to Grade 12 – is attending the Shad Valley program offered through Memorial University in St. John’s, Nfld. Science has been a focus for Skinnider at SMUS, which is why the Shad program stood out for him. “I’m looking forward to the capitalist side of it, the way it ties business and project management into the focus and goes [beyond theory],” he said. Skinnider was alerted to the Shad program by his elder brother, who attended it in 2010. About 620 students attend Shad Valley each summer, which is offered through 12 different programs at 12 universities across the country. The application was steep, including three essays, and was completed as of November. Skinnider will stay in residence at Memorial, where he expects the workload to be inviting but also intense. They also participate in team-building exercises, recreational activities and visit tourist attractions.

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St. Michaels University School student John Skinnider spends some downtime at Olive Olio’s in Cadboro Bay before heading to Newfoundland for the Shad Valley summer science program. Those selected have top marks, a strong community focus and come from diverse backgrounds. “Actually the (curriculum) is kind of a surprise, I’ve received limited information about exactly what we’ll be doing, though I do know at some point we go camping,” Skinnider said. “Mostly it’s morning

lectures followed by afternoon workshops or project (work).” The one-month Shad course should contribute a couple of credits towards Skinnider’s early high school graduation. During his upcoming Grade 12 year he hopes to add one course through accelerated entry at University of Victoria.

Cougar spotted at Rithets Bog

A cougar has been spotted in Rithets Bog Conservation Area. Saanich Police report a group of five adults was walking on one of the trails in the park at about 11 a.m. Tuesday when they all spotted an animal they believed to be a cougar. Officers from the Saanich Pound confirmed that an animal had been in the area, although the type of animal could not be determined from 2

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Monday’s report showed the annual fees Saanich pays for CRD Regional Sewage had jumped 6.5 per cent in 2011, followed by a 15.6 per cent in 2013, 7.1 in 2014 and 8.3 this year. Admittedly, sewer and piping is sinking Saanich’s budget at the moment, as the district is playing catchup with a one to 1.5 per cent increase for capital maintenance and repairs. The city has been stuck with emergency repair bills for broken pipes and other incidents that far outweigh the regular, planned maintenance for the same costs. “That one to 1.5 per cent per year is simply a catchup measure to cover the maintenance and replacement for infrastructure to get Saanich in the proper financial position [it] should have been in all along,” Derman said. “It wasn’t budgeted for in earlier times. Now it’s nearly eight years running. And we’re not there yet.” What we’re really seeing, Derman added, is the result of the downloading of responsibilities from the provincial and federal governments. “Their share of infrastructure costs are funded less and less, which is inappropriate as the

ago. We should be planning for bulk of their revenue is from new development in the right cities and towns, so you’d places and in the right way. think they need to keep cities With compact development and towns healthy,” he said. that can make use of existing “If you look back, they would infrastructure. With sprawl, contribute considerably more which brings an immediate to [municipal projects].” rush of tax (revenue), but in The coming second report the long term you inherit the will be reviewed at the July 13 (less sustainable council meeting, model) of with a focus on “Eventually, maintaining what Saanich can that sprawled do to increase its Saanich needs a way, infrastructure.” revenue streams, at some point, to A third report followed by moderate the need for will visit the subsequent of what, questions; property tax increases.” issues where and what are the - Vic Derman how Saanich implications can possibly of cutting cut costs. If it means cutting substantially at this point. services, then Saanich wants to “I thought the report (on have public input with reaction Monday) was very complete to which services could be cut. and well done,” Derman said. “If it’s salaries [which are “It covered what the areas are largest at the union level], that are causing this situation. there’s going to be some tough Eventually, Saanich needs a way, at some point, to moderate negotiations. If it’s services or programming, then which the need for property tax ones,” Derman said. increases.” Saanich resident Hadji One way to do that is by Charania, a regular at council, encouraging urban density was the only member of the with any Saanich residential public to speak in light of development and disallowing the report, questioning “who sprawl, Derman said. The is accountable for the hefty Douglas Corridor and Shelbourne Valley are key increases, and who is managing areas where Saanich wishes to this in the future?” encourage density. “I suggest a cap on budget “It’s something we really increases, and I suggest a needed [and] should have done, deeper look into the operation by my view, about 10 years of Saanich,” Charania said.

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Fire season shaping up as one of B.C.’s worst The B.C. government has spent more than $80 million so far this year battling forest fires, on a pace for one of the worst fire seasons on record. Finance Minister Mike de Jong said the unusual early dry spell has provincial costs running ahead of 2003, where devastating fires at Barriere near Kamloops and in the Okanagan destroyed or damaged 238

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Ten-year-old John Demeriez is relentless as he circles his bike around and around the fieldhouse at Pearkes Recreation Centre. His volunteer partner, Nathan Wong, could use a break, but there will be no pit stop. It’s the first time Demeriez has successfully ridden a bike in well over a year. Thanks to the iCan Shine bike camp, Demeriez is back in gear and eager to go. “(Demeriez) gets around pretty fast,” says Wong, an 18-year-old University of Victoria student from Oak Bay. “It’s great exercise. I love it, it’s almost selfish how rewarding it is for me to see the kids learn to ride a bike.” Wong paired with

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The Victoria Grizzlies need host families for Junior A hockey players aged 16-20. Separate room required. Food allowance and home game tickets provided. Westshore, Sooke, Royal Oak, Saanich West ideal but other locations considered. For more information on a great way to be involved in junior hockey in your community please contact noelle@victoriagrizzlies.com

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BISTRO SET, solid wood, painted white, new $90. (778)440-3334.

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

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

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HELP WANTED

BEACON COMMUNITY Services is looking for volunteers who have access to a car and who enjoy meeting people to assist with medical drives. Beacon Community Services, which promotes independence and helps people to help themselves, receives over 3200 requests for medical drives every year. Call Volunteer Victoria at 250-386-2269.

ISLAND HEALTHâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S South Island Residential Sites is looking for three administrative assistant volunteers. This rewarding volunteer assignment is perfect for Health Information Sciences students looking to gain experience in seniors health care. Volunteers assist with data entry, filing, and general administrative tasks. Call Volunteer Victoria at 250-386-2269.

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DEEP COVE: Downsizing! Sat., July 11, 9-3. Corner of Tatlow and Heather. Priced to sell. Jointer, hardware, turn table, kitchen, homeschool books, cookbooks, camping, misc. Only good stuff! N.SAANICH. Sat. & Sun. July 11 & 12, 9am-3pm. Power tools, furniture, household items. Very cheap prices!! 10114 McDonald Park Rd. SAANICH- 244 Sims Ave, Sat, July 11, 9-4pm. Downsizing and miscellaneous items.

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The successful candidate will have a good knowledge of InDesign, as well as a basic knowledge of PhotoShop and Adobe Acrobat. This is an entry-level opportunity and while this is not a design position, basic building of print advertisments will be required. Skills required include a good working knowledge of either Mac or PC platform and a willingness to learn the other; the ability to focus; work in a fast-paced, deadline driven environment; to think independently and be a good problem solver. Additionally, the ability to learn industry speciďŹ c software packages is a must. This position is 12 hours per week, Monday to Wednesday, day shift with possibility for additional hours in the future. Black Press is Canadaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s largest independent newspaper group with over 150 community, daily and urban papers located in BC, Alberta, Washington State, Hawaii and Ohio. Send resume to: Loralee Smyth, Operations Manager 818 Broughton Street, Victoria BC V8W 1E4 or email lsmyth@blackpress.ca with â&#x20AC;&#x153;Paginatorâ&#x20AC;? in the subject line. Deadline is July 17, 2015 Only those considered for an interview will get a response.

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Reporter Peninsula News Review The Peninsula News Review, a twice-weekly publication, has an immediate opening for a full-time reporter. Reporting to the editor, the successful candidate will provide top-quality work on a range of news and feature stories covering a range of beats. A key attribute will be an ability to work well as a self-starting member of a busy newsroom. You have a passion for and are comfortable with, all aspects of multimedia journalism. The successful candidate will show keen attention to detail, work well under deadline pressures, and willing to learn in a fastpaced environment. Knowledge of Canadian Press style is important, as is the ability to take and carry out instructions in a timely fashion. Basic photography skills are required and successful candidates will have their own camera. Must have a valid driverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s license and working vehicle. Knowledge of InDesign and Photoshop are assets. Interested candidates should send resume, clippings and cover letter by July 19, 2015 to:

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BENOIT CONSTRUCTION. Renoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s & Additions. Windows, Doors, Decks. 250-479-0748.

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FURNITURE REFINISHING

OVER 20 years experience, lawns, edging, clearing, pruning, design. Reasonable rates. Call Andrew 250-656-0052 or 250-857-1269.

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

CLEANING SERVICES EXPERIENCED HOUSEKEEPER- Reliable. Call 250920-6516, 250-881-7444.

U-NEEK SEATS. Hand cane, Danish weave, sea grass. UK Trained. Fran, 250-216-8997.

20% OFF! Mowing, power raking, hedge/shrub trim, cleanups. Call (250)479-6495.

CLEAN-UP SPECIAL. You load bins, size 12 yard $100 plus dump fee or we do it all. Call 250-361-6164.

(250)208-8535. LANDSCAPE Design. Tree & hedge removal, yard clean-up, soil delivery, hauling. 25yrs experience.

DRYWALL BEAT MY Price! Best workmanship. 38 years experience. Call Mike, 250-475-0542.

ELECTRICAL (250)217-3090.ELECTRICIAN Lic.#3003. 25yrs exp. Any size job. Renos, new homes, knob & tube replacement. Sr. Disc. 250-361-6193 Quality Electric Renoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, res & comm. No job too small. Lic# 22779. KENDRAâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S ELECTRICAL Company. Res/Com. Lic #86952. Call 250-415-7991. NORTHERN SUN Electric Comm/Res. $40/hr. Work Guaranteed. Any size job. (250)888-6160. Lic#13981.

(250) 858-0588 - Lawn & garden maint. - Landscaping - Fences & Decks - Hedge & Tree Services - Pressure Washing Free estimates * WCB www.mowtime.ca DPM SERVICES- lawn & garden, seasonal pruning, clean ups, landscape, power wash, etc. 15yrs exp. (250)883-8141. GARDEN OVERGROWN? Cleanups, lawn cuts, pruning, blackberry clearing. Call John 250-478-7314, 250-812-8236. LANDSCAPE & TREE Care Lawns, garden, tree pruning/shaping, hedge trimming, design, monthly maintenance. Insured, reliable. References. Call Andrew, 250-893-3465. LEVEL GROUND Landscaping

Lawn renovations. Complete garden & arborist Services. Call (250) 818 0587.

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

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GARYâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S HAULING. One call does it all. Small demos & yard clean-up. Vehicle & metal recycling. Call (778)966-1413.

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HAUL A WAY Junk & garbage removal. Clean & green. Free quotes. Sr disc. 778-350-5050

HOME IMPROVEMENTS

GUTTERS & DOWNSPOUTS

JUNK BOX- Junk Removal Company. Local guys. Low rates. Call (250)658-3944.

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Renovations Specialist Carpenter&Sons. decks, fence doors, windows, painting, drywall, kitchen, bath, Senior Disc. Lic, Ins. 250-217-8131

(250)889-5794. DIAMOND Dave- window, gutter cleaning, roof-de-moss, gutter guards, power washing. Free estimate

JUNK removal Fast service fairly priced Greater Victoria Services 250-893-3064

CONCRETE & PLACING RBC CONCRETE Finishing. All types of concrete work. No job too small. Seniors discount. Call 250-386-7007.

HOUSE & Yard repairs. no job too small. OAP Discounts, free est. Andy, 250-886-3383.

ABBA Exteriors Inc. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Spring Clean-Up Specialsâ&#x20AC;? 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 GRAND XTERIOR Cleaning & Repairs- Gutters, roofs windows, PW. 250-380-7778.

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A PROFESSIONAL Woman painter. Karen Bales Painting & Wall coverings. Over 25yrs exp. Free est. 250-514-5220. HIGH QUALITY and FAST. Professional Painting. $20./hr. Free est. Glenn 778-967-3607. â&#x153;Ť DONâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S PAINTING â&#x153;Ť (250)479-8748. 30 years exp. Free Est. Quality Interiors.

PRESSURE WASHING DRIVEWAYS, WALKWAYS, Decks, etc. Reasonable rates. 250-744-8588, Norm. THE PROFESSIONAL WAY. Driveways, walkways, decks, & more. No mess, friendly service. Keith (778)351-4328.

STUCCO/SIDING

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

THE STUCCOMAN- All types of Stucco/Painting. Repairs, additions, renovations. Free est. Dan, 250-391-9851.

RED SEAL House Painter & Crew. 15% Seniorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Discount. gloverpainting.ca@gmail.com 250-882-0024.

TREE SERVICES

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

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

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High quality, Organized. Interior/Exterior Residential/Commercial Jeff, 250-889-7715 or 250-472-6660 Member BBB SIDNEY PAINTERS- Interior & Exterior. Reliable, Friendly Service. Keith (778)351-4328.

BUDDYâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S TREE SERVICESTrimming, pruning, chipping, removals, hedges. Insured. Call Keith, (250)474-3697.

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Housing market shows rentals are needed Secondary suites are in demand Travis Paterson News Staff

After a recent spike in the vacancy rate for rental suites in Greater Victoria, the number of available suites has shrunk to what it was five years ago. The most recent of the Canadian Mortgage and Housing Corporation’s twice-annual vacancy reports came out in April, with Greater Victoria seeing vacancies of 1.7 per cent for bachelor suites, 2.7 for o n e - b e d ro o m and 2.8 for twobedroom suites. But those numbers could be off a little bit, said CEO Dave Hutniak of Landlord B.C. HisDave Hutniak torically, CMHC doesn’t include condos, townhouses or secondary suites in the report, which can understate the true vacancy rate in Victoria. “It’s a huge drop in rental vacancies, when you [approach] one per cent, technically it becomes zero vacancies [based on what’s actually out there],” Hutniak said. “I’m not saying the rental market hasn’t tightened up [in Greater Victoria], it has.” What the drop in vacancy rates really says is that the Capital Region is once again desperately in need of supply. “[It comes back to] a need for increased supply in purpose-built rentals [whether it’s Victoria or Saanich],” Hutniak said. District of Saanich planning staff are cognizant of how crucial Saanich’s (unofficial estimate of) 10,000 secondary suites are to housing in the region.

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Herons Landing and The Ardea at 3185 Tillicum Rd. are the first apartment buildings erected in Saanich in more than 25 years. But the big push is for density, not sprawl. Saanich had its first purpose-built rental show up last year, the two building development of Herons Landing and the Ardea, at

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the corner of Burnside and Tillicum. The waitlist to get into those buildings is currently into September. Purpose-built rental buildings were so out of favour, the Herons

Landing and Ardea development was the first time in 25 years that Saanich council was able to approve an apartment designated for rental housing. It’s a problem Saanich Coun. Fred Haynes is eager to address. “We have other [developers] now looking at the [purpose-built rental] market, [it’s] encouraging,” said Haynes, who is vice-chair on the Regional Housing Trust Fund. “Certainly there are some things we can do, whether it’s allowing buildings of certain types [such as the recent move to allow wooden structures up to six storeys]. Given this, I believe it is the ‘range of housing’ options we all need to think more about, including opportunities to retain and to add to our rental housing stock including private, non-profit and co-operative rental housing.” Saanich’s 2008 official community plan recognizes the municipality’s ability to attract and retain young families and the necessary workforce, but true action has yet to be taken beyond private developments, which are also a necessary area of growth. “We’d like to see more affordable rental housing. To get it, we need collaboration from government,” Hutniak said. Otherwise, potential rental developments are competing with (condo) developers for the same land, Hutniak added. Hutniak is part of Victoria’s Housing Affordability Task Force, which is bringing a draft of recommendations to council on July 16. Among the suggestions are the contribution of city land at no cost, to enable affordable housing development. While there is a small, interest rate-driven uptick in purpose-built rentals in B.C., more measures are needed, Hutniak said. “It’s more than we’ve had for 25 years, let’s get shovels in the ground to build additional supply.” reporter@saaichnews.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 102-1120 McClure Street MLS 348642, Sunday 2-4 RE/MAX Camosun Lorraine Stundon, 250-812-0642

#4-1012 Terrace Ave., $319,000

MLS 352412, Saturday 2-4 Sutton Group West Coast Realty Kathryn Alexander, 250-881-4440

614 Baxter Avenue, $559,000

Saturday 1-3 One Percent Realty Tania McFadden, 250-589-0248

1425 Bay Street, $599,000

MLS 353396, Saturday 2-4 Sotheby’s International Realty Canada Glynis MacLeod, 250-661-7232

2022 Romney Road, $1,089,000

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

101-640 Michigan St., From $399,000

305-2520 Wark Street, $239,900

MLS 352358, Saturday 1:30-3:30 Macdonald Realty Ltd. Lynn Van de Kamp, 250-388-5882

707 Luscombe Place, $409,900

MLS 353149, Sunday 1-3 Fair Realty Kevin Ramsay, 250-217-5091

Saturday 1-3 Royal LePage Coast Capital Realty Cheri Crause, 250-592-4422

303-924 Cook Street, MLS 351404, Saturday 1-3 RE/MAX Camosun Dana Hahn, 250-744-3301

1328 Lyall Street, $639,900 MLS 353042, Saturday 1-3 & Sunday 2-4 Sutton Group West Coast Realty Troy Petersen, 250-858-1134

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2156 McNeill Ave., $674,900

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MLS 352583, Saturday 1-3 Newport Realty Laurie Abram, 250-812-1771

3316 Quadra Street, $326,900

MLS 353076, Thurs.-Sun. 1:30-4 Century 21 Queenswood Realty Ltd. Chuck Meagher, 250-477-1100

2773 Thompson Ave., $674,900

MLS 353527, Sunday 2-4 Sotheby’s International Realty Brad MacLaren, 250-727-5448

3316 Quadra Street, $342,900

2133 Windsor Road,

MLS 353614, Sunday 1-3 Royal LePage Coast Capital Realty Deborah Piper, 250-884-2388

Daily 12-5 Chard Developments 250-383-2999

201-11 Cooperage Pl., $639,000

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4695 Bramble Court, $1,099,000 MLS 350622, Saturday 2-4 RE/MAX Camosun Ron Bahrey, 250-744-3301

VIEW ROYAL 16-106 Aldersmith Pl., $408,800

MLS 353066, Thursday-Sunday 1:30-4 Century 21 Queenswood Realty Ltd. Chuck Meagher, 250-477-1100

MLS 349293, Saturday 1-2 Royal LePage Coast Capital Realty Mark McDougall, 250-588-8588

104 & 111-1485 Garnet Rd.

10347 Bowerbank Rd., $564,900 MLS 352359, Saturday 2-4 Pemberton Holmes Ltd. David Rusen, 250-413-7594

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3100 Admirals Rd, $615,000 7344 Wallace Drive, Saturday 11-1 & Sunday 1-3 $788,800 Sutton Group West Coast Realty Troy Petersen, 250-858-1134

MLS 352655, Sunday 1-3 RE/MAX Camosun Craig Walters, 250-655-0608

3912 Carey Road, From $249,900

7182 West Saanich Road., From $364,500

Saturday & Sunday 1-4 Macdonald Realty Sheila Aujla, 250-744-4441

Saturday 1-4, Royal LePage Coast Capital Realty Murray Lawson, 250-477-5353

41 Lurline Avenue, $479,900

Sunday 11-1 Sutton Group West Coast Realty Troy Petersen, 250-858-1134

2340 Oakville Ave, From $499,000

302-4536 Viewmont Ave. $295,000 MLS 345782, Sunday 1-3 Pemberton Holmes Ltd. Daryl Ashby, 250-478-9141

Saturday 12-3 Royal LePage Coast Capital Realty John Monkhouse, 250-216-6343

1515 Keating Cross Road, From $399,000 Saturday & Sunday 1-4 RE/MAX Camosun Lyle Pelter, 250-744-3301

SAANICH PENINSULA

40-7751 E. Saanich Rd., $303,900

3-4580 W. Saanich Rd., $439,000

1634 Tasco Close, $698,000 MLS 353594, MLS 353266, Sunday 2-4 Sotheby’s International Realty Canada Dean Boorman, 250-882-0234

106-7088 West Saanich

MLS 351063 & 353087, Saturday 1-3 Road, $418,800 Royal LePage Coast Capital Realty MLS 352782, Saturday 1-3 Rosemarie Colterman, 250-592-4422 RE/MAX Camosun Craig Walters, 250-655-0608

MLS 352992, Sunday 2-4 DFH Real Estate Ltd. Stephanie Peat, 250-656-0131

Saturday 1-2:30 & Sunday 1-3 Sutton Group West Coast Realty Eamon Coll, 250-479-3333

6-630 Brookside Road, $499,500 MLS 346474, Saturday 12-4 RE/MAX Camosun Brad Gregory, 250-744-3301

WEST SHORE 593 Latoria Road, From $299,000 Sat. & Sun. 1-4 Pemberton Holmes Ltd. Greg Long, 250-384-8124

1998 Hawkins Pl, $538,900 MLS 352261, Sunday 2-4 RE/MAX Camosun Deb Coburn, 250-812-5333

4954 Rocky Point Road, $749,000 MLS 350014, Sunday 2-4 RE/MAX Camosun Deb Coburn, 250-812-5333

2125 Jason Lane, $499,000 MLS 353504, Saturday 1-3 Royal LePage Coast Capital Realty Rick Hoogendoorn, 250-592-4422

3314 Haida Drive, $519,900 Saturday 1-4 DFH Real Estate Ltd. Mike Hartshorne, 250-474-6003

3432 Resolution Way, $599,900 MLS 353572, Saturday & Sunday 1-3 RE/MAX Camosun Karol Power, 250-886-2537

1217 Clearwater Pl., $389,900

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

3433 Mary Anne Crescent, $699,900

768 Danby Place, $558,888

MLS 349942, Saturday 2-4 Sotheby’s International Realty Canada Brad MacLaren, 250-727-5448

3692 Wild Country Lane, $719,900 MLS 349954, Saturday 1-3 Pemberton Holmes Ltd. Greg Long, 250-384-8124

Saturday 2-4 Sutton Group West Coast Realty Troy Petersen, 250-858-1134

UP ISLAND

3050 Sherman Road, From $224,900

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Tigers snare provincial berth Saanich squares off with Juan de Fuca for Island title The Saanich Midget A lacrosse team is on its way to provincials, but they’d like to do it with an Island title in hand as well. After securing the league championship, the Tigers received a bye through the first round of playoffs, where Juan de Fuca eliminated Cowichan. Saanich and JDF now square off for a best-ofthree series for the Island title. Game 1 was Wednesday night, after press time, and Game 2 goes Saturday at 11 a.m. at Panorama Rec Centre. Because the Island has two berths to provincials – July 22 to 26 in Prince George – both Saanich and JDF will attend. It’s a light week in local baseball with several teams off for tournaments. Following a weekend away from league play, Saanich’s Junior Eagles head to Henderson Park Tuesday to take on cross-town rivals the Victoria Mariners. First pitch is at 6 p.m. The Victoria HarbourCats are also in the middle of a long stand on the road, but come Thursday, the ‘Cats look to sweep the Bellingham Bells in a three-game series through

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July 18. It’s a busy weekend on the cricket pitch with two games on the weekend calendar. This Saturday, United takes on the Colts for a 12:30 p.m. start at Beacon Hill Park. Sunday has the Islanders CC taking on Albion at Beacon Hill, also with a 12:30 p.m. start. In Division 1 play, University takes on the Alcos at 12:30 p.m. Sunday at Windsor Park. The Sailors Field Hockey Club continues summer drop-in sessions for anyone, age 14 years or older who would like to try field hockey with some of Victoria’s best coaches and players. Drop-in is $5 per session for about 90 minutes of skills and drills on the University of Victoria turf field on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 7 to 8:30 p.m. For more information, email leeronnie19@gmail.com. Beacon Hill Little League, which also welcomes players

from southwest Saanich, hosts the 2015 Softball National Championship Tournament July 25 to 29, welcoming teams from all over the country at both the major and junior level to Hollywood Park. Teams will vie for the opportunity to represent Canada at the Little League’s Softball World Series in August. The Greater Victoria Cycling Coalition is hosting the Farm Fresh Flavour Trail ride Saturday, July 25, It’s a chance to visit local farms, markets and bakeries. The ride begins at Saanich Commonwealth Place at 10 a.m. and ends there at around 2 p.m. The ride is approximately 20 km. Pick up your lunch at one of the stops or bring your own. Registration is also under way for Ryder Hesjedal’s Tour de Victoria, which will wind its way along the Saanich coastline as part of its travels around the Capital Region. Choose from three levels – 45 km, 85 km or 140 km – and see www.tourdevictoria.com for more information. Can’t ride but still want to be part of the fun? Volunteers are also needed. Devon Gall is an avid sports fan and a former Carnarvon baseball player. Send your sports events news to jocktalk@ telus.net.

Gordon Head finishes third in province

Gordon Head U14c placed third in the provincial girls fastball championships last weekend in Coquitlam. After playing nine games in the stifling heat, Gordon Head lost by one run to the eventual champions the Enderby Storm. It’s an impressive result for a club with only 40 players (in all age divisions).

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