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Santa drops in on special kids Jacob Zinn News Staff

Santa usually travels by sleigh and reindeer, but last Thursday, he made an exception. Saint Nick took a Bell 429 C-GCQR helicopter for his annual visit to the Queen Alexandra Centre for Children’s Health in Saanich. Since 2001, the Coast Guard has arranged for Santa to visit the integrated child care programs in a helicopter, giving out teddy bears to about 60 children, many of whom have special needs. The yearly drop-in by Santa was started 15 years ago by Darcene Thirkell, superintendent of operational business with the Coast Guard, when her two children attended the child care program at the G.R. Pearkes Building. “It occurred to me that parents of children with special needs may find it difficult to take their children to see Santa in a busy mall,” said Thirkell of the inspiration behind the visit. While her children have grown up, Thirkell and the Coast Guard have continued the tradition of flying in Santa via helicopter. Jessica Woollard, communications officer with the

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Cohen Mazzoni, 4, was delighted to meet Santa on Thursday when Kris Kringle himself dropped by the Queen Alexandra Centre for Children’s Health. After making a stylish entrance in a helicopter, Santa visited dozens of kids at the centre’s child care programs, delivering teddy bears from his bag of toys. Children’s Health Foundation of Vancouver Island, said the drop-in gives the children an opportunity to meet Santa that they otherwise might not have. “Not all the children in the programs have special needs, but for those who do, it’s a lovely way for them to see Santa in a familiar environment,” she said. “A lot of the children that attend the child care programs are siblings or they’ve heard about this incredible thing that the Coast Guard does by bringing in Santa by helicopter. There’s a lot of excitement – it’s such a unique way to bring Santa to children.”

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Christmas morning can be a special time for many Victoria residents. Even if you don’t celebrate the holiday, many still have the day off to relax, recuperate and spend some time with loved ones. But we often forget there are those who still have to get up and go to work the morning of Dec. 25. And for those that do, it can be a challenging day. “It’s not a positive experience,” says Dr. Christopher Morrow, one of 36 emergency room doctors that split their time between

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Fires tear through a pair of Saanich homes Travis Paterson News Staff

If not for a Saanich Police officer’s presence in the area on Sunday morning a vacant residence on Short Street would likely have burnt to a far greater degree. The officer was on patrol in the area of Uptown when they called in the structure fire at 5:27 a.m. for the boarded-up, two-storey residential home at 851 Short St. “The officer witnessed an extensive amount of smoke, [with a section of the house] engulfed in smoke and flames,” said Saanich Police Sgt. Steve Eassie. “It appeared at some point someone had entered the home through a boarded-up entry but we don’t know when.” Saanich Fire responded with a command unit, two engines, two ladder trucks, a rescue unit and 18 firefighters and encountered heavy smoke and fire. They were able to identify the “seat of the fire” and extinguished it immediately, Saanich Fire said in a release. Neighbouring residents

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Saanich Fire Department responded to a structure fire at 850 Short Street. The boarded-up, residential home hasn’t had power since 2014. The cause of the fire is unknown. occupying the house immediately adjacent were evacuated temporarily. The home is one of five single-family dwellings

remaining on Short Street, which features condo and commercial developments. Eassie confirmed the residence

has been without electricity since 2014. Saanich Fire Department responded to a Ten Mile Point

house fire on Monday afternoon in the 3700 block of Arbutus Ridge. Damage is estimated at $300,000 for the single family home, which was filled with thick smoke. Crews extinguished the base of the fire and remained on scene for two hours locating and extinguishing hot spots. The house was unoccupied at the time. It’s believed the fire started at the centre of the house and was limited by a lack of oxygen. It is under investigation at this time. The two fires join a short list of Saanich’s bigger fires from 2015. An October fire gutted the carport and damaged parts of a home on Cedar Hill Cross Road. The playground at Copley Park was struck by arsonists twice in the early summer, with the second incident so hot it levelled the metal. A fire also broke out at the scene of a likely murdersuicide on the 4900 block of Cordova Bay Road in April. A Gorge neighbourhood fire on Austin Avenue from September 2014 also remains unsolved.

Santa Scoot helps fill a dream Alison Morgan For the Saanich News

Saturday brought an old tradition from Verona, Italy to the downtown streets of Victoria. Luca Orlandi of Famoso Pizzeria on Johnson Street, organized the first annual Santa Scoot; a parade of scooters through downtown Victoria. It ended with the scooters arriving in Market Square, where the festivities included gingerbread men, ‘Frozen’ princesses and a live band. When asked why he wanted to organize the event, Orlandi said, “On Christmas Eve in Verona, there is a big motorcycle parade through the streets and all the riders collect toys from local businesses for the children. It is a big celebration.” Orlandi contacted the Help Fill a Dream Foundation and arranged to donate a portion of the proceeds from every pizza sold that day to the foundation. “It is something I wanted to

do for the community of Victoria and to help the kids. Help Fill a Dream was a natural choice for me because they are about helping families and children,” said Orlandi. “Everyone on the streets were smiling and waving. It was just wonderful to see their happy faces.” As the Santa Scoot involved transportation with two wheels, Help Fill a Dream chose to incorporate a ‘Dream Reveal’ of a bicycle during the event for sixyear-old Andrei Marti of Saanich, who was diagnosed with Type 1 Juvenile Diabetes last summer. “Andrei has been biking since he could walk. It’s a huge part of his life and he wants to do it all the time,” said mom Annelies Browne. “We go to the free-ride park and the big boys there told Andrei that the Rocky Mountain bike is the best, so he’s been wishing for one this Christmas.” When Santa arrived in Market Square with his dream bike, Andrei was overjoyed. “I can’t believe it,” Andrei said with a

smile. “I like biking a lot. This is really, really cool.” When asked what his favourite part about the new bike was, Andrei said, “The handle bar break…I’ve never had one before.” Since his diagnosis, Andrei has become an active volunteer for the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation. He has also participated in the Pedal for the Cure fundraiser, when he cycled for three hours. “Cycling helps Andrei manage the diabetes by keeping him active. Help Fill a Dream is an incredible foundation and we’re so grateful for this gift,” said Browne. “We’re going to be very busy at the bike park now.” Help Fill a Dream is an Islandbased foundation that helps children with life-threatening conditions fulfill their dreams. The foundation relies solely on funds generated by the community. To make a donation or any enquiries, email contact@ helpfilladream.com or call 250382-3135.

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Christmas a time to give of ourselves Christmas Day is upon us. And while the holidays are a special time for most of us, a time to gather with family and celebrate all that we have, for some, the holidays can be a difficult time. It can be easy to feel overwhelmed during the holiday season. Between work or school, family commitments, and the added stress of Christmas shopping, decorating, cooking, travel or welcoming relatives, it is all too easy to throw up your hands and say ‘To heck with it!” For others, the Christmas season can bring back painful memories or serve as a reminder of something now missing from their lives. The urge to simply crawl into a hole – or at least a bundle of blankets on the couch – and watch terrible movies on Netflix until the season is over is understandable. So as we gather to celebrate the Christmas season, make sure to reach out to those around you who might not find the holidays a happy occasion. Here are a few hints to help spread a bit of Christmas cheer to some of those who may be in need. Invite someone that you know might not have family nearby to your dinner table or holiday festivities. The more the merrier, right? If you can, facilitate transportation. Sometimes accessibility is the biggest barrier to joining activities. Take time to visit family members who are living alone or in care facilities. While you are there, maybe pack along an extra flower or gift you can give to another resident you think could use some company. If you have time, sit with them too. If you cannot go visit family members or friends who may be feeling alone, find the time to give them a call. It’s worth the effort to make the holidays a time for all around you to enjoy. And what better gift could there be? What do you think? Give us your comments by e-mail: editor@saanichnews.com or fax 250-3862624. All letters must have a name and a telephone number for verification. The SAANICH NEWS is a member of the National Newsmedia Council, which is an independent organization established to deal with acceptable journalistic practices and ethical behaviour. If you have concerns about editorial content, please contact: editor@ saanichnews.com or call 250-480-3262. If you are not satisfied with the response and wish to file a formal complaint, visit the web site at mediacouncil.ca or call toll-free 1-844-8771163 for additional information.

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Unfounded fears surround climate change debate The letter written by Ed Wiebe in the Dec. 16 Saanich News illustrates the hype and unfounded fears some of your readers have come to accept as “truth” regarding the subject of climate change. His reference and criticism to writings by Tom Fletcher on this subject is totally off base. Tom’s writings and viewpoints are frank, logical and factual as well as fair and unbiased. He’s a great asset and valuable contributor for the Saanich News. There is much hype and erroneous information floating about regarding climate change. Unfortunately, much of the so-called “science”, predicting dire consequences for all of us, is not based on proven, credible, scientific evidence and those researchers who have different opinions, founded on accurate scientific findings and research, are quite often prevented from speaking out. For example, we were told for years by the “experts” that our climate is warming at an alarming pace due to carbon dioxide buildup in our atmosphere – all of it caused by human activities. More accurate and credible research is showing that the warming trend has actually slowed; no significant increase in global temperature has been noted for the last 18 years. The increase in carbon dioxide

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buildup during the last century has occurred as a result of varying amounts of solar energy. The slight increase in heat energy emanating from the sun and warming our planet has promoted a prolific growth of micro organisms in the oceans which in turn have generated increased amounts of carbon dioxide, added to our atmosphere, as a result. Man’s contribution to increased carbon dioxide levels present in our atmosphere is actually less than one per cent during the last 50 years. Climates have historically fluctuated for centuries. This is a natural process. There was a period lasting several years, during the Middle Ages, where temperatures plummeted to extremes. It became so cold that people actually believed that another Ice Age period was about to start. This event occurred well before the Industrial Revolution, proving that this particular climate change had absolutely nothing to do with man’s industrial activities. The scientific community has never been able to explain this historic event, nor link this to human activities. Recent knowledge that our Earth’s polar ice caps have stopped melting and are again rebuilding is being suppressed. Why? Is this also an “inconvenient truth”?

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It’s not just hospital workers who have to modify their celebrations at Christmastime, he says. Some patients can actually help lift spirits in the ward when they come in with a minor injury relating to the holiday. That brief stay before returning to their holiday festivities can often provide a bright moment in an otherwise gloomy day. However, creating and maintaining the holiday vibe around the ER can be challenging. While nurses can sometimes get away with wearing a Santa hat or a fun sweater, Morrow says, doctors can’t, especially if they have to deliver a serious diagnosis or tell a family member a patient has passed away. Regardless whether

the family celebrates Christmas or not, the impact of such news isn’t lessened by

wearing a goofy hat. “It just doesn’t work,” he says. There’s a time and a

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Giving to the homeless a year-round tradition for Kuku’s Jacob Zinn News Staff

It may be the holiday season, but the spirit of giving is year-round for Randy and Anita Madahar at Kuku’s. Every Wednesday and Sunday, the delivery and takeout restaurant brings piping hot food such as butter chicken, lasagna and shepherd’s pie to the homeless in Victoria. The husband-andwife team started feeding the needy after friends of his from the Soprano’s Karaoke Sports Bar and Grill began cooking food for the homeless. “Five years ago, my friend Kenton, he started doing chilis every Wednesday and Sunday,”

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Community Calendar Thursday, Dec. 24 St Dunstan’s Church is staging the play The Best Christmas Pageant Ever at 7 p.m. Admission is by donation, with proceeds going to the Syrian refugee family fund that is being established. St. Dunstan’s Church is located at the corner of Tyndall and San Juan avenues. Saanich Community Church invites you to celebrate a Candlelight Christmas Eve Service at 6:30 p.m., 4566 West Saanich Rd. Enjoy provocative poetry, sacred readings, carol singing, hot apple cider and a community of warm-hearted neighbours. An offering will be accepted for the Saanich Community Church refugee resettlement fund. Christmas Eve Services at St. Luke’s Church, 3821 Cedar Hill Cross Rd. Child Friendly Christingle Carol Service at 4 p.m.; services with carols and candles at 7 and 10 p.m. For more information, contact 250-477-6741 or www. stlukesvictoria.ca. A Vox Humana tradition – Dylan Thomas’ quintessential

So what compels the Madahars to donate their time, energy and food twice a week? To them, giving just comes naturally. “We just like to give to the unfortunate, and it feels pretty nice to do that,” said Randy.

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“It’s a good energy, to do this. It feels really good to give,” said Anita, adding that others have seen their volunteer work and want to help out. “We’ve had some families come in who want to go there and hand out the food themselves.” Randy and Anita said they are always open to more

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Congregation Emanu-El Synagogue presents violinist Serguei Popov in Concert at 7 p.m., 1461 Blanshard St. There is no admission charge for the concert but donations are welcome to help Popov continue his Aliyah projects in Europe and Turkey, and will help support Congregation Emanu-El’s Refugee Sponsorship Project.

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Eric is currently saving all the money he earns. He says, “I want to buy an ‘Airsoft gun’ to use on targets that I have made.” Congratulations Eric on being “Carrier of the Month” and always delivering your papers with a smile

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Midget Braves look to end year on winning note Dec. 31 is the Runners of Compassion Run Through Time 5K run, 3K walk and 1K kids’ run on New Year’s Eve. Check-in is from 5 to 5:45 p.m. at UVic’s McKinnon building lobby with the race beginning on Ring Road at 6 p.m. Proceeds support Shoes for Youth and YW/MCA Camp Thunderbird. Register online at runnersofcompassion. com or in person at Frontrunners, 1200 Vancouver St. downtown. For Saanich runners looking ahead to next year, those eyeing May’s Oak Bay HalfMarathon, Relay, 10K and Kid’s Fun Run have until Dec. 31 to choose an early registration package that includes a gift.

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Local lacrosse fans take note: Victoria Shamrocks’ season tickets are available at 250-478-7625 weekdays or visit 967 Langford Pkwy. Tuesdays, Thursdays or Fridays from noon to 5 p.m. Those renewing season tickets before Dec. 31 will be entered to win 2016 season tickets. And for those with February’s Americas Rugby Championship on their calendar, you can now sign up for early bird tickets for games being held at Westhills Feb. 6 and Feb. 20. For details visit events. rugbycanada.ca. nnn

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First impressions really do make a difference when it comes to selling your home. Even in today’s competitive market, taking a little extra effort to put your home’s best face forward will help you sell quickly and for top dollar. For some, that means hiring a professional, but with a little time and thought, you can also do much of the work yourself, says Gail Cole, of All Things Balanced. Cole, also a certified feng shui practitioner, offers tips designed to help them sell “quickly, easily and with less stress.” Cole has put her ideas into an e-book: Create that ‘Buying’ Feeling when Selling Your Home. “It’s a step-by-step how to get ready; a room by room (look) at what can stay and what has to go because not everything can stay,” Cole said in an interview from her Saanich home. The top three areas Cole typically undertakes with clients are creating curb appeal, de-cluttering and de-personalizing, and overall cleanliness. “Creating good energy is important,” she said. “You can’t touch how things ‘feel,’ but when you walk into a home you know.” Cole’s approach is two-fold. First you want to help buyers see themselves in the home, and that means creating a welcom-

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Creating a warm, inviting entry includes getting rid of the clutter, but also creating a welcoming setting, says Gail Cole, author of Create that ‘Buying’ Feeling when Selling Your Home. ing atmosphere that begins in the front garden and continues through the entry and inside. But it’s also about “de-personalizing” – removing the wall of family photos and instead hanging generic artwork that com-

plements the setting. The goal is to make it as neutral as possible, but still warm. Ensuring the yard is tidy and the home is clean, decluttered and in good repair will also give the impression that the home has been well-cared for, Cole notes.

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Make sure the litter box is tucked away, the floors are swept and the recycling is tidy and organized out of sight. Otherwise, the impression for buyers is, “if it’s dirty, it’s probably been dirty for a long time,” Cole says. “If you have a cat, that’s OK, but put the litter away during a showing.” How long it takes to get your home ready for sale will depend on how you live in your home and how long you’ve been there. “You accumulate and if you don’t get rid of stuff, it does take time,” she says. It’s also possible to mitigate some of the negatives of a home with some simple touches. For example, the effects of a long narrow hallway can be eased with the addition of mirrors to reflect light and give the impression of space. “What are people first going to see when they first walk in; what’s their first impression going to be?” Cole asks. “In this hot market, if you’re not ready and it sits on the market, it becomes one of the those duds.” In addition to information about preparing your home for sale, Cole also offers tips and suggestions for choosing and working with a realtor and working through the overall process of selling your home, including your expectations, whether you’re comfortable with an open house, for example, and your emotional attachment to your home.

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Atlantic Cooked or Live Whole Lobster

77 Cherry Coke 24x355ml

Peru

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8.80 per kg

Per

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Meat

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Pork Back Ribs

11.00 per kg

Canadian AA

Strip Loin Grilling Steak 19.81 per kg

Per

New Zealand

Fresh Semi-Boneless Leg of Lamb

Canadian

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Canadian AA

11.00 per kg

22.02 per kg

41.87 per kg

Beef Simmering Short Ribs

19.81 per kg

Per

99 Per

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OFF

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40% RIEDEL GLASSWARE

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Per

Blue Water Seafoods

Salmon, Haddock or Tilapia Grill

LICABL PP

EES EF

PLUS A

179gr

Olivieri

300-350gr

350gr

Gnocchi

Filled Pasta

Blue Water Seafoods

Powerade

Sports Drink

PLUS A

EES EF

LICABL PP

Olivieri

PLUS A

EES EF

LICABL PP

Kraft

Olivieri

Parmesan Cheese

160gr or 300ml

591ml

for

Pasta Sauce

Vitamin Water

Glaceau

710ml

for

299

599

399 for

Pollock Fillets or Popcorn Shrimp

300-360gr

431-445gr

Blue Water Seafoods

Nested Pasta or Lasagna Sheets

250gr

Smart & Crunchy Alaska Pollock

Selected, 325-519gr

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Meat

Sunrise Farms

Bone In Chicken Breast

Locally Raised BC Poultry

Canadian AA

Inside Round Oven Roast

8.80 per kg

Grain Fed Free Run

1kg

99 Per

Mitchell’s

Sunrise Farms

Heritage Thick Sliced Bacon

Chicken Drumettes 1kg

1kg

Schneiders

Classic Favourites Meatballs

Country Natural Chicken Wings, Strips or Nuggets

908gr

750gr

Locally Raised BC Poultry Grain Fed Free Run

12 New Year

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Dinner or Lunch Plates

for

8’s

Minute Maid

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24 HOURS NOTICE REQUIRED

8’s

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Frozen Real Fruit Beverage

Carr’s

Crackers 125-150gr

295ml

Perrier

Carbonated Natural Spring Water

1lt

Planters

Cashews 225gr

for

Minute Maid, Five Alive or Nestea

Walkers

Frozen Beverage

San Pellegrino

250ml

LICABL PP

EES EF

12x355ml

EES EF

for

LICABL PP

EES EF

6x330ml

Ginger Ale, Club Soda or Tonic Water

Bottles, 6x330ml

PLUS A

Frozen Concentrated Fruit Mixer

Non-Alcoholic Beer

125-150gr

2$ for

Schweppes

Beck’s

Sparkling Fruit Beverage

PLUS A

Bacardi Mixers

for

PLUS A

Shortbread

LICABL PP

EES EF

for

PLUS A

Selected, 295ml

McVitie’s

Digestive or HobNobs Biscuits

300-400gr

2$ for

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Quality Foods an Island Original

Prices in effect Dec. 27, 2015 - Jan. 03, 2016

Cheese

Creamery Style Real Ice Cream

255gr

276-384gr

2lt

Breyers

Potato Chips

Restaurante Tortilla Chips

Original Egg Nog

Armstrong

Old Dutch

Dairyland

Folgers

Classic Roast Ground Coffee

1.66lt

600gr

1lt

for

Crackers

120-250gr

Castello

Process Cheese

170gr

125gr

Old El Paso

8 Soft Flour Tortillas, 189gr

DON’T SHOW UP EMPTY HANDED Clover Leaf

Clover Leaf

Whole Baby Clams or Clam Juice

Smoked Oysters or Mussels

142gr or 236ml

85gr

3$ for

2$ for

for

5$ for

225gr

3$ for

LICABL PP

1.5kg

5$ for

5 10

4$ for

1.75lt

5$ for

LICABL PP

Delissio

Pizzeria or Rising Crust Pizza 581-888gr

Delissio

Rustico or Thin Crust Pizza

5$ for

QUICK AND EASY FAMILY MEALS Meat Lasagna with 3 Cheeses

375ml

120gr

1.89lt

Bassili’s Best

Stuffed Manzanilla Olives

15% Leg Crab Meat

Beverage

750ml

Classic Dip

155-163gr

for

Five Alive or Nestea

Clamato Juice

Nalley

Stax Potato Chips

175gr

Mott’s

Non Alcoholic Sparkling Juice

LICABL PP

398ml

Lay’s

Christie

Bits & Bites

Unico

Clover Leaf

EES EF

for

Martinelli’s

LICABL PP

Refried Beans

500ml

250gr

LICABL PP

Old El Paso

Dairyland

Sour Cream

Sour Cream Dip

100% Orange Juice 1.75lt

EES EF

for

227-510gr

EES EF

for

Heluva Good

Tortilla Bowl

Dinner Kit

Swiss Knight

Rosenborg Danish Brie or Camembert Cheese

28-35gr

650ml

Minute Maid

Sparkling Water

12x355ml

Old El Paso

Seasoning Mix

3 Dasani

24’s

EES EF

Dare

Coke or Sprite

12x355ml

Old El Paso

Thick ‘n Chunky Salsa

Tazo

Tea

3$ for

from Quality Foods

890ml

HAPPY NEW YEAR

Mayonnaise

for

225-500gr

453gr

Nestle

Carnation Hot Chocolate Mix

EES EF

Hills Bros

Cappuccino

EES EF

for

Hellmann’s

Selected, 475ml

Dressing

Pickles

Sharp Cold Pack Cheddar, 230gr

340gr

600gr

Kraft

Vlasic

140-454gr

PLUS A

Imperial Carefully Aged Cheese

Crackers

PLUS A

320gr

500gr

PLUS A

Crackers

MacLaren’s

Christie

Philadelphia Cream Cheese Spread

Stoned Wheat Thins

Shredded Cheese

Natural Sliced Cheese

Kraft

for

PLUS A

Saputo

Armstrong

PLUS A

for

PLUS A

920gr

Cheemo

Perogies

2kg

340-630gr

499

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SAANICH NEWS - Wednesday, December 25, 2015

Quality Foods an Island Original

Prices in effect Dec. 27, 2015 - Jan. 03, 2016

Cheese

Creamery Style Real Ice Cream

255gr

276-384gr

2lt

Breyers

Potato Chips

Restaurante Tortilla Chips

Original Egg Nog

Armstrong

Old Dutch

Dairyland

Folgers

Classic Roast Ground Coffee

1.66lt

600gr

1lt

for

Crackers

120-250gr

Castello

Process Cheese

170gr

125gr

Old El Paso

8 Soft Flour Tortillas, 189gr

DON’T SHOW UP EMPTY HANDED Clover Leaf

Clover Leaf

Whole Baby Clams or Clam Juice

Smoked Oysters or Mussels

142gr or 236ml

85gr

3$ for

2$ for

for

5$ for

225gr

3$ for

LICABL PP

1.5kg

5$ for

5 10

4$ for

1.75lt

5$ for

LICABL PP

Delissio

Pizzeria or Rising Crust Pizza 581-888gr

Delissio

Rustico or Thin Crust Pizza

5$ for

QUICK AND EASY FAMILY MEALS Meat Lasagna with 3 Cheeses

375ml

120gr

1.89lt

Bassili’s Best

Stuffed Manzanilla Olives

15% Leg Crab Meat

Beverage

750ml

Classic Dip

155-163gr

for

Five Alive or Nestea

Clamato Juice

Nalley

Stax Potato Chips

175gr

Mott’s

Non Alcoholic Sparkling Juice

LICABL PP

398ml

Lay’s

Christie

Bits & Bites

Unico

Clover Leaf

EES EF

for

Martinelli’s

LICABL PP

Refried Beans

500ml

250gr

LICABL PP

Old El Paso

Dairyland

Sour Cream

Sour Cream Dip

100% Orange Juice 1.75lt

EES EF

for

227-510gr

EES EF

for

Heluva Good

Tortilla Bowl

Dinner Kit

Swiss Knight

Rosenborg Danish Brie or Camembert Cheese

28-35gr

650ml

Minute Maid

Sparkling Water

12x355ml

Old El Paso

Seasoning Mix

3 Dasani

24’s

EES EF

Dare

Coke or Sprite

12x355ml

Old El Paso

Thick ‘n Chunky Salsa

Tazo

Tea

3$ for

from Quality Foods

890ml

HAPPY NEW YEAR

Mayonnaise

for

225-500gr

453gr

Nestle

Carnation Hot Chocolate Mix

EES EF

Hills Bros

Cappuccino

EES EF

for

Hellmann’s

Selected, 475ml

Dressing

Pickles

Sharp Cold Pack Cheddar, 230gr

340gr

600gr

Kraft

Vlasic

140-454gr

PLUS A

Imperial Carefully Aged Cheese

Crackers

PLUS A

320gr

500gr

PLUS A

Crackers

MacLaren’s

Christie

Philadelphia Cream Cheese Spread

Stoned Wheat Thins

Shredded Cheese

Natural Sliced Cheese

Kraft

for

PLUS A

Saputo

Armstrong

PLUS A

for

PLUS A

920gr

Cheemo

Perogies

2kg

340-630gr

499

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Deli & Cheese Maple Ham

Fat Free or Harvest Tyme Turkey Breast

Hungarian or Wine Salami

Per

100 gr

Sushi

Royal Gourmet

Per

100 gr

Cooked Meatballs

227gr

7 95 35

for

Dinner for Three

27 Piece Party Tray

Medium

Salad • • • • • • •

Spring Roll

Available at select stores only.

Per

100 gr

Medium

Homous or Baba Ganouj

10 Piece Sushi Lovers

Schneiders

Grimm’s

NEWS

Available at select stores only.

Broccoli & Grape Caprese Creamy Coleslaw Pasta Primavera Potato & Egg Potato & Yam Double Baked Potato

Seafood • Quality Foods

10/20 Size

Frozen or Previously Frozen New Zealand

Blue Cod Fillets

99 4 ¢

100 gr

Sweet Treats Cranberry Trio

Sultana Raisins

Per

Quality Fresh

Organically Yours

Per

100 gr

Fresh

Hand Peeled Shrimp

Per

100 gr

Alaskan King Crab Legs

Digby Scallops

3-4oz Lobster Tails

Roasted Cashews from India

Frozen or Previously Frozen

Frozen

400gr

Per

100 gr

Quality Fresh

Sweet Treats Licorice Wheels

500gr

99 Per

100 gr

399

599

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SAANICH NEWS - Wednesday, December 25, 2015

8” Pumpkin Pie

Bakery

Original Cakerie

1/4 Slab Family Pack Squares

Pumpernickel Bread

680gr

for

Dinner or Crusty Buns

English Bay

12 Pack Cookies

2$ Villaggio

Bread

2$ for

7” Keylime, Cherry or Mango Cheesecake

QF Signature

Raisin Butter Tarts

6 pack

510gr

12 pack

Cheesecake Slice

for

Villaggio

Buns

6-8’s

2$ for

Quality Foods • Taste for Life Rizopia

Astro

100% Brown Rice Pasta

340-454gr

2$ for

Kettle Brand

Yogourt

650-750gr

for

2$ for

Calbee

Non Dairy Frozen Dessert

739ml

6x355ml

Frozen Coconut

Organic Pasta Sauce

Zero Calorie Soda

220gr

Simply Natural

Zevia

Potato Chips

Snapea Crisps

93gr

for

Glad

for

Glad

Cling Wrap or Press ‘n Seal

Sandwich Bags

Assorted Sizes

Household

Glad

Containers

LICABL PP

EES EF

PLUS A

473ml

Selected, 40-100’s

Bags

Selected, 10-24’s

60m or 70ft

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Drop in between 4:00 & 6:00 PM for a fresh

NEW APPY SPECIAL!

Imported “Hot House”

Washington Premium

Tomatoes

Fuji Apples

NEWS

6.59 per kg

5.49 per kg

49 Per

Per

Imported

Long English Cucumbers

2lb bag

Yukon Gold Potatoes

for

California Grown

Garden Salad 1lb bag

3 5 2$

2$ for

6”

Bunched Spinach

88 1.94 per kg

Taylor Farms

Glittered Daisy Bouquet

Washington Grown

California Grown Green Giant

Baby Peeled Carrots

California Grown

Lemons

3.28 per kg

Per

Imported

Limes

3.28 per kg

Per

for

Natural Organics

Paperwhites

7 18 99

MON.

TUES.

WED.

Italian Grown

Organic Kiwi Fruit 1lb bag

8 DAYS OF SAVINGS at QFSAT. Sun. Dec 27, 2015 Sun. Jan. 3, 2016

SUN.

THUR.

FRI.

SAT.

SUN.

CLOSED AT 6PM

CLOSED

2$ for

Organic Whole White Mushrooms 227gr

B.C. Grown

Organic Spartan Apples 3lb bag

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