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Sparks fly in business deal A Ramsay Machine Works employee welds copper piping in the company’s workshop on Tuesday, the day Ramsay announced it had secured a $20-million contract with North Vancouver’s Neptune Terminals. Ramsay will spend more than one year fabricating and assembling a coal-loading machine for Neptune – a development which spells job security for 50 or more local tradespeople. See the story, page A3.

Sidney Sparkles takes on the town tomorrow Two worthy projects canvass during parade of lights Christine van Reeuwyk News staff

Despite the chill in the air, cold hard coinage will warm the heart

during Sidney’s annual parade this weekend. Sidney Sparkles traditionally has the Sidney Lions Food Bank canvassing for change and non-perishable food items along the parade route. “The parade is huge. It kicks off our real Christmas season,” said Bev Elder, administrator for the Sidney Lions Food Bank. Last year, Peninsula Mission Community Church

volunteers collected nearly $3,000 in change. “Which we can double,” Elder pointed out. “And that’s just spare change. It’s amazing how much spare change adds up.” This year they’ll have some fellow canvassers along the parade route, thanks to Grade 12 student Helen Roy. She and her Parkland secondary

school cohorts will be out canvassing to purchase nets. Roy spearheaded the school’s drive for the Spread the Net Student Challenge, a cause created by former federal politician Belinda Stronach and TV host Rick Mercer after a 2006 trip to Africa. PLEASE SEE: Donations taken, Page A3

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Man discovered asleep at the wheel

A Saanich man found passed out in a vehicle in Central Saanich earned a driving suspension on Monday. Officers found the man asleep behind the wheel, with his seatbelt on, vehicle running, the window wound down and drug paraphernalia in sight in the 2900-block of Martindale Road just before noon. A Saanich police officer trained in drug recognition was called in and the man was issued a suspension for impaired driving.

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Pot patrol nabs teens in Polo Park

An officer found four teens in a truck in Polo Park and a suspicious smell of marijuana around 2 a.m. on Sunday. Police seized a small amount of pot from three boys and a girl inside the truck.

Highway ice lands driver in ditch

A man reported his own crash to Central Saanich police after hitting black ice in the early hours of Sunday. The man was driving in the fast lane and hit the brakes in response to traffic ahead when he swerved off Highway 17 and into the ditch near Island View Road.

Sideswipe ends RV test drive

A truck towing a trailer and a recreational vehicle tangled on West Saanich Road near Alec Road on Saturday. The driver of the RV was taking the vehicle on a test drive northbound on West Saanich when a passing truck and trailer southbound brushed the RV.

Dog and man struck in crosswalk

A man and his dog were both hit while crossing the road on Saturday around 1:45 p.m. A car turning left onto Keating X Road hit them in the crosswalk at Keating and Central Saanich Road. The woman driving stopped and won’t be charged.

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Lighted trucks make their way down Beacon Avenue during last year’s Sidney Sparkles Santa Parade. This year’s event happens Saturday evening, starting at 5 p.m.

“Spread the Net purchases and distributes insecticidetreated bed nets for the prevention of malaria in Africa,” said Roy. “It’s such a great chance to make a difference, because one net costs $10 and protects five people for up to five years. It’s a great way to bring the school and the community together to focus on one cause.” As an added bonus, the school that raises the most funds will get a visit from the Canadian TV icon to film a segment for The Rick Mercer Report on CBC. The Peninsula Celebrations’ Sidney Sparkles Santa Parade starts at 5 p.m. on Dec. 3 and runs along Beacon Avenue and Second Street. At 6:15 p.m. the annual SailPast of Lighted Boats flows along the Sidney waterfront. The sailing light show is best viewed from Port Sidney to Tulista Park. reporter@peninsulanews review.com

Big bucks for Ramsay means jobs in Sidney $20M project kicks off in January Erin Cardone News staff

Dave LeDrew and his family have a sense of comfort they haven’t felt in years. “It’s been touch and go for a couple years. It’s hard to plan for the future when you don’t know what to expect,” LeDrew said. “(Now) for a couple of years, I don’t need to worry about work.” LeDrew lost a previous job three years ago – not long after he was married and just a week before he learned his wife was pregnant. Soon after, he signed on as a fabricator for Ramsay Machine Works and was glad for the work,

but the economy left him on wherever we can.” Fabrication is scheduled to uncertain ground. Tuesday, Ramsay announced start in January and assembly in June. Ramsay expects it secured a $20-milthe stacker-reclaimer lion contract with Nepto be ready to ship to tune Terminals in North Neptune by February Vancouver, to build a 2013, and reassembled stacker-reclaimer to for operation by that handle coal. spring. “It’s a great day for “It’s a significant Ramsay,” said Greg Ramimpact it’s going to have say, the Sidney compadirectly on the region,” ny’s co-owner with his said Sidney Mayor Larry brother Fraser. Cross. The company plans to “The multiplier effect hire about 20 people to Dave LeDrew is (also) very significreate the equipment, designed by Ontario engineering cant,” he added, saying Ramsay firm, EMS-Tech. Ramsay added he employees will spend money in might hire 10 extra people for the restaurants and shops, and that trucking companies will also see assembly phase of the project. “We try to recruit locally,” Ram- a boost. “These are skilled people say said, “but we’ll have to go

required as well, young people.” LeDrew said for people who work in trades, announcements such as Tuesday’s are great news, especially in a weakened economy. “For the last couple years, when the economy dwindles, the trades take the hit. Now that this is up and running, we don’t have to worry for a while.” editor@peninsulanewsreview.com

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Giving him the gears Ryan Thompson of Nanaimo, left, is presented with a new road bike and helmet by 2011 Cops for Cancer Tour de Rock team member Chris Bush Tuesday. Thompson is the winner of the Trek Tour de Rock Vancouver Island Contest, sponsored by the Trek Bicycle store of Victoria and Black Press. Thompson received a new Trek Madone 4.5 carbon frame road bike – the identical model used on the tour – a helmet and cycling shoes. The package is valued at about $2,600.

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Residents protest spruces’ removal Sidney says trees’ demise a done deal Erin Cardone News staff

The big trees on Fifth Street just can’t go, a group of Sidney residents say. Helen Lang and Diana Gough told Sidney’s mayor and council this week that the row of large Norway spruce at the corner of Fifth Street and Oakville Avenue should stay put, despite an approved four-unit development that will mean removing them. “Every time I scooted past those trees,

Sign bylaws out of date

I was thinking, they can’t take down those trees,” Gough said. “Surely those big trees can be saved.” Lang recently wrote in her Over the Garden Fence column in the News Review that she hopes other residents will help protest the trees’ removal. Randy Humble, director of development services, said with approval of the development sealed on Oct. 24, the trees will come out. “Indeed we’d like to preserve the trees, but there’s just no way with the development being approved we could preserve them.” He added the trees were likely installed as a buffer against traffic noise.

After a Sidney Street business circumvented the rules, the town is taking another look at its outdated sign bylaws. The Investment Planning Counsel at 2480 Beacon Ave. has both a fascia sign and a sign on an awning. According to bylaws, a business can only have one or the other. The business applied for a variance permit to allow both types of signs. Coun. Jeannette Hughes said the current bylaws “are quite restricting to what (businesses) can do.” Council will review the bylaws in the new year. editor@peninsulanewsreview.com

Two cougar sightings prompt warning to Sidney area residents Christine van Reeuwyk News staff

A cougar or two are making the rounds in Sidney again. A resident spotted one of the wild cats around 9:30 p.m. Monday in the Maryland Drive and Weiler Avenue area of Sidney. Officers from Sidney North Saanich RCMP also saw the

cougar, and tracked it as it crossed Lochside Drive and headed into Tulista Park. They lost the cat on the beach. A second sighting was called into police around 4:30 Tuesday in the 8700-block of West Saanich Road. “We went out and didn’t see it that time,” said Cpl. Chris Swain, media liaison for Sidney North Saanich RCMP.

“Be cautious. We live in a wooded area and they’re known to be around off and on.” – Cpl. Chris Swain, RCMP While there haven’t been any reported sightings recently residents should be aware, he said. “Be cautious,

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Season’s started but don’t panic We’ve barely dipped our toes into December and already many of us feel like we’re running late for Christmas. It seems a sense of guilt has become one of the cardinal emotions of the holidays. In Oak Bay, where we’re used to seeing gestures that seem extravagant to other residents of the region, the town’s business community has purchased carbon offsets to mitigate the environmental damage wrought by the exhaust fumes from Saturday’s lighted-truck parade. It’s likely just a clever move by the Oak Bay Business Improvement Association to earn a little extra publicity. But the need to clean our conscience in a season of excess can make the next few weeks feel overwhelming. Consumers are told they need to buy now while the deals are hot – and idea reinforced by the growing acceptance of the term Black Friday in Canada. It’s traditionally the busiest shopping day in the U.S. and falls on the holiday created by that country’s November Thanksgiving. In Canada, the busiest day for consumers is usually one or two days before Christmas or on Boxing Day, which isn’t observed down south. However, more and more Canadians are buying into the message that the pressure is on to shop lest you drop before getting something for everyone on your list. It might be great for retailers and everyone getting presents, but feeling like you’re failing will just take the fun out of what should be a happy time. So, before the maddening crowds make you mad, relax, grab a hot cocoa and keep a healthy perspective. There are plenty of things to take in during these dark December nights. More importantly, this is a critical season for most charity organizations that count on the generosity and goodwill of the public to stay afloat. We encourage everyone to enjoy the light ups, sail pasts and truck parades happening in communities around the region. Now if only some kind of credits were available to offset the sense of envy many of us are feeling because our home’s Christmas light display seems so out-matched by our neighbours’ technicolour wonderlands. What do you think? Give us your comments by e-mail: editor@peninsulanewsreview.com or fax 250-656-5526. All letters must have a name and a telephone number for verification. The Peninsula News Review is a member of the British Columbia Press Council, a self-regulatory body governing the province’s newspaper industry. The council considers complaints from the public about the conduct of member newspapers. If talking with the editor or publisher does not resolve your complaint about coverage or story treatment, you may contact the B.C. Press Council. Your written concern, with documentation, should be sent to B.C. Press Council, 201 Selby St., Nanaimo, B.C. V9R 2R2. For information, phone 888-687-2213 or go to www.bcpresscouncil.org.

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Dare I say the ‘A’ word? On Southern Vancouver Island we imploding because of the cost of retaining such a huge civil service. have 13 different districts, towns Municipalities in Canada are also and cities as well as one electoral flying headlong into the same sort area. Each of them supports mayors, regional directors, councils, fire of abyss. Where is all of this money to supdepartments, municipal hall staff, port this political infrastructure CAOs, buildings, you name it. In supposed to come from? the 14 different jurisNaturally it is the taxpaying dictions there are 77 public. councillors each paid Amalgamation is an issue more than $10,000, that would need to go before probably averaging the voters and they should about $15,000. That’s decide whether it is an idea about $1.1 million. whose time has come. For the mayors, add So what is the solution? another $500,000 or For one thing we already so. The CAOs each get have regional districts which, close to $150,000 per in a sense, are a fourth level year depending on the Pirjo Raits of governance, which also size of the community. gets paid through property Then there are the Hard Pressed taxes. With a little creative other well paid profesadjustment perhaps we could sionals, etc. etc. etc. The amalgamate communities and have numbers are huge. less, if any, use for a CRD. The same Yes, we do need professionals; people are already sitting around yes, we need councils and mayors the table making regional decisions. and fire chiefs; yes, we need to run We already have regional services, our communities. But are we at risk including the RCMP. Does Oak Bay of becoming even more overburdened with bureaucrats and govern- still need its own police force? Saanich? Does it cost taxpayers less to ment employees? have smaller police forces? The issues that councils face are On the South Island we have not unique to each jurisdiction but natural boundaries and these could each time something comes up the be used to divide the region into wheel is reinvented. I’m pretty sure four larger municipalities. What if there were a little more commuwould this look like? Could bigger nication and sharing of ideas and communities deliver more services solutions most municipalities could for less money? Or will this create a reduce their corporate structures, unimaginable quagmire of red tape legal fees and personnel. and inefficiency? We know residents We need to think about the cost want to be able to speak with the and the future of this ever expandelected people about their issues ing public work force. Around the in their own community. And they world, countries like Greece are

should and could, providing each community had representation at the table based on their populations. So, we would have the greater municipality of Victoria made up of Victoria, Oak Bay, Saanich and Esquimalt; Peninsula made up of North Saanich, Sidney and Central Saanich; West Shore made up of the communities of Highlands, View Royal, Langford, Colwood, Metchosin and East Sooke. The Sooke municipality would consist of the area stretching from Sooke to Port Renfrew. No one seems to realize where the boundaries of each of these municipalities are anyway. We all realize politicians, in whatever hierarchy they exist, want to keep control over their own fiefdoms. Planning advisory committees made up of un-elected community members could assess the municipality’s needs and make recommendations to their elected public servants. They would, of course, have to carry some weight and there should be some sort of obligation to take their recommendations seriously. So what would we end up having? Four municipalities with fewer councillors, CAOs and staff; an amalgamated police force; rapid transit paid for by all the municipalities; shared municipal works yards; a louder voice at the provincial and federal level; and broader planning for road networks, to name just a few benefits.What would we lose? Prijo Raits is the editor of the Sooke News Mirror. editor@sookenewsmirror.com

‘ Could bigger communities deliver more services for less money? ’

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LETTERS Amalgamate Colwood and Langford It’s nice to see more people talking about amalgamating. For too long my precious tax dollars have been spent on mayors, councillors, chiefs, deputies and managers rather than on the community. Having more than 90 elected representatives serving the region from Sooke to North Saanich is absolutely insane. And each has its own stipends and perks. I used to think small was good. But after seeing the success of neighbourhoods such as Cook Street village, Fernwood and James Bay, I now see these village concepts are the better way to go. That said, I also see the problems of Esquimalt trying to remain a municipality while it is totally integrated into the Greater Victoria area. Since all the core municipalities are interrelated, connected and share common resources, Victoria, Oak Bay, Esquimalt and Saanich should be seen as one city with numerous villages. One wonders why Colwood, largely a residential “city” is falling over itself to build a downtown core when there is an active, vibrant one in Langford. It’s nice to have businesses and even offices to meet specific needs in specific areas but we do not need to duplicate entire downtowns just to keep up with the Joneses. Instead of reinventing the wheel, let’s put the barriers to amalgamation on the table and appoint non-elected officials to make recommendations to address those barriers. Of course, they will need the support and co-operation of our elected representatives. Let’s start by amalgamating Langford and Colwood and grow together and develop a community plan that is good for both. Barringer Young Colwood

Meters are harmful – financially, at least Re: ‘Forced’ smart meter program not OK, (Letters, Nov. 23) Norm Ryder objects to smart meters primarily because they emit radiation he believes is injurious. Unfortunately Mr. Ryder appears to be one of those people who is convinced the radiation is harmful and no amount of evidence or argument will change his mind. B.C. Hydro has released the evidence and obviously sees no reason to say it again, when it falls on deaf ears.

Unfortunately this fuss about radiation drowns out valid objections to the meters. The smart meters are for the benefit of Hydro, not for its customers. It wants to be able to govern the way we use electricity and, despite protests, be able to change price of power continuously. These meters help Hydro in locating outages, but they also allow Hydro to lay off all the young people who work as meter readers. It is unconscionable that the B.C. Liberals, who proclaim they place families first, would allow Hydro to bill every family $300 (even indirectly) for no advantage to the families. There can’t have been more than a handful of householders in the whole of B.C. who wanted to spend $300 on new meters. Hydro tries to pretend that being able to monitor our energy consumption is a benefit, but to whom? Unless we want to really freeze in the dark, there is no way we can save enough on energy to amortize the meters in a reasonable time. It is an interesting thought that if Hydro were a private company it would place its customers’ satisfaction first. As a public company the interests of the politicians, administrators and union employees come first, and the welfare of us poor guys, who pay the bills, is an afterthought. Fred Langford Sidney

Smart meters not the way to save money B.C. Hydro appears to have missed the lesson learned by those who tried to shove the HST down the throats of British Columbians. I have a smart meter on the side of my house and I have no health concerns about it being there. However, I do object to what residents of B.C. are being told about the advantages to them -- such as that it’ll save them money. That’s only true when timeof-day rates are imposed, as done in Ontario. No doubt that province started with a twotier system, with a low ceiling for the less-costly bracket. Then if folks cook dinner midafternoon rather than around 6 p.m. or run the clothes dryer at 11 p.m., they’ll save money. Seems to me, with support from our provincial government, such utility efforts would be better directed toward alleviating our dependency upon the two aging transmission lines that cross to the Lower Mainland, one of which we almost lost during the winter a few years

back. What we need desperately are alternate generating options, not a gas line running underwater from the mainland. Why not install wind turbines up-Island where stiff winds are available? Why not put solar panels on top of commercial buildings and houses where appropriate? And, why not create some jobs by using some of our resident coal, along with the best current chimney scrubber technology, to produce electricity? Any added pollution can only be a pittance compared to the levels coming from the approved Alberta tar sands, with that being a pittance compared to what hovers above India and China, and perhaps drifts our way. In Canada, rationally, we should be responsible, but need to strike a proper balance between society’s needs and what best suits our environment. Don Wilkes Langford

Halt bad drivers with bad attitudes A huge proportion of Victoria-area drivers are selfish. They park in handicap stalls just to visit the government booze store. Other jerks deliberately drive fast through playground and school speed zones, or weave in and out through heavy highway traffic. They deliberately endanger other people for their own perceived convenience. That’s irrationally selfish behaviour. And there’s another psychographic group I’ve noticed recently -- young females in old cars, complete with cigarette, cellular phone and bad attitude. They don’t know how to handle the vehicle either. When will voters demand that politicians fund police to get more feet on the street to curb dangerous drivers? Keith Sketchley Saanich

HST fee a step too far for a bottle-deposit fee Recently we bought a bottle of juice at Fairway Market. The bill then listed a 12-cent recycle fee and a five-cent bottle deposit. Surprisingly, the recycle fee was assessed a further onecent HST. Now I support recycling, and I dutifully bring bottles back for deposit, but the existence of the HST fee is just too much. The sooner the HST repeal is enacted, the better. Roel Hurkens Victoria

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The toughest of B.C.’s new impaired driving penalties infringe upon people’s constitutional right to a fair trial, a B.C. Supreme Court judge has ruled. Ruling on a challenge to the new roadside penalties Wednesday, Justice Jon Sigurdson said the increased roadside penalties for blowing in the “warn” range of blood alcohol, from 0.05 to 0.08 per cent, are permissible. But drivers who blow more than 0.08 should have a chance to defend themselves in court before their vehicles are impounded for 30 days and they face thousands of dollars in administrative penalties, Sigurdson said. Imposing the most severe roadside penalties “is not a reasonable limit which is demonstrably justified in a free and democratic society,” the judgment says. Defence lawyer Michael Shapray told Black Press the ruling leaves the B.C. government and the police with little choice but to back down on the harsher roadside penalties. “They’re going to have to revert back to the criminal law and take people back for breathalyzer tests at the (police) station,” Shapray said. “They’ll

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Breathing Space Yoga will be the venue for The Shift this weekend. On Dec. 3, the Brentwood studio (7167 West Saanich Rd.) will feature the Wayne Dyer production that explores the spiritual journey in the second half of life. Doors open 6:30 p.m. Admission is $5 which includes tea. Call Helen 250-544-2064 for more detailed information.

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ing gifts. Many artists will be in attendance for the show which runs Dec. 10 and 11 at Muse Winery, 11195 Chalet Rd. in North Saanich.

azz vocalist Emily Braden returns to Jazz Vespers at St. John’s United Church on Sunday (Dec. 4). A vocalist, composer and lyricist, Braden heard it all first through her grandmother’s speakers in her hometown of Boise, Idaho. As a young girl, she spent countless hours memorizing classic vocal solos and singing to the walls of her bedroom. Early love affairs with powerhouse voices such as Ella Fitzgerald, Sarah Vaughan, Aretha Franklin and Chaka Khan fanned the embers for what is now recognized as her signature style: bold, innovative, rhythmic. Braden cultivated her craft under mentorships with Dave Barduhn (former arranger for Stan Kenton) in Oregon and legendary jazz musician Louise Rose (student of Duke Ellington and Oscar Peterson protégé) in Victoria. Supporting internationally acclaimed artist Harry Manx, she recorded on multiple award-winning albums and performed for packed houses across Canada. She currently lives in New York City and performs as a bandleader at notable East and West Coast venues as well as on international stages. Most recently, Braden was selected as a finalist in NYC’s 2011 Jazzmobile Vocal Competition. Braden’s debut album Soul Walk showcases the clarity and flexibility of

Church brings Christmas

Saanich Peninsula Presbyterian Church is offering The Last Straw. The Christmas musical is an original play based on the book by Fredrick Thury. It follows the journey of Hoshmakaka, the camel, as he follows the star to the manger. The show runs Dec. 10 at 7 p.m. at 9296 E. Saanich Rd. For details call 250656-7090.

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Emily Braden her voice. “As a singer, Emily has no boundaries. She gives me goosebumps,” says Misha Piatigorsky, the poducer, composer and pianist for Soul Walk. Soul Walk is a collection of jazz standards and originals that also marks her debut as a bilingual songwriter. Oliver Swain on bass and Ken Hall on guitar will accompany her at the vespers performance. Swain has toured extensively, including appearances at the Edmonton, Calgary, Winnipeg and Vancouver Folk festivals, teaching at the Festival of American Fiddle Tunes and many smaller festival

and concert performances. A two-time Prairie Music Award recipient and Juno nominee, Swain has developed a reputation as one of Canada’s most dynamic and exciting roots performers. His career over the last decade has spanned the continent including tenures with the Bills (with Marc Atkinson), Scruj MacDuhk (Winnipeg, Man.), the Red Stick Ramblers (Baton Rouge, La.) and his current group, Outlaw Social. Oliver has also worked with three time Grammy nominee Toni Childs and living legend Marc Savoy. Hall studied composition at the Royal Conservatory in Toronto. Since moving to Victoria he has played in some of Victoria’s most successful bands, including the Sidewalk Blues band, Kumbia, Sunyata and the Sara Merrerios band. He is currently working with the klezmer jazz band, the Stomp Club, and the world beat group Saffron. reporter@peninsulanewsreview.com

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As far as holiday traditions go, it’s tough to top the magic of The Nutcracker. One of the traditions of Alberta Ballet’s production of The Nutcracker is its inclusion of local children. About 50 Greater Victoria youngsters have been rehearsing since mid-September for the chance of a lifetime to be part of the production. “The opportunity for these kids to be a part of a professional production is so incredible,” said Elise Wren, associate producer of Dance Victoria, which is presenting the show. “When they enter into the theatre they see all these big girls with their point shoes. It’s so magical for them.” The children in The Nutcracker play a variety of roles including partygoers, soldiers, mice and rats. “You see these little guys scurrying across the stage. At that age they can already depict those roles,” said Nicole Caron, who has danced with Alberta Ballet for

10 years. “How they’re able to portray those characters at such a young age is remarkable.”

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The Insurance CorpoThe Insurance ration of B.C. is Corpoapplyration is applying forofanB.C. increase to ing for an increase to its mandatory basic its mandatory basic vehicle insurance for vehicle insurance 2012 to help cover for an 2012 to help coverand an increase in claims increase in claims and a decline in investment a decline in investment income. income. ICBC president Jon ICBC president Jon Schubert said Tuesday Schubert said Tuesday the corporation’s bodily the corporation’s injury claims bodily have injury contributing claims have jumped, to contributing to ajumped, $200-million increase a $200-million increase in overall claims in in overall claims in the first nine months the first nine months of 2011. Annual bodily of 2011.claims Annualclimbed bodily injury injury by $350claims millionclimbed in the by $350 millionand in are the past five years, past five years, and$1.7 are expected to reach expected reach $1.7 billion thisto year. billion year. “We thishave not “We have not increased our rates increased our rates since 2007 and there since been 2007 aand there have number have a number of ratebeen decreases durof rate decreases during that time,” Schubert ing that time,” Schubert said. said. ICBC reported net ICBC for reported net income the first nine income for nine months of the thefirst year of months of the year of $52 million, down from $52 million, down from $331 million in the same $331 million in the same period in 2010. Despite period in 2010. Despite that, its rate change that, its rate change application to the B.C. applicationCommission to the B.C. Utilities Utilities will seek Commission to decrease will seek to decrease rates on optional coverrates on optional age, where it facescovercomage, where it faces competition from private petition from private insurance companies. insurance Financecompanies. Minister Finance Minister Kevin Falcon cited ICBC Kevin Falcon losses in thecited B.C. ICBC govlosses in theworsening B.C. government’s ernment’s worsening deficit position. Quardeficit position. terly results for theQuarproterly results for the provincial treasury show a vincial treasury projected deficitshow of $3.1a projected of $3.1 billion, up deficit $313 million. billion, upsaid $313 million. Falcon insurance Falcon said insurance companies around the companies around the world have seen investworld have seenfall investment income off ment the income fall off with continued with theslump continued economic in the economic slump the United States and in instaUnited States and instability in Europe. bility in Europe. Schubert said most said most of Schubert ICBC’s investments of ICBC’s investments have been moved into have been moved into lower-risk short-term lower-risk short-term bonds in response to bonds in response to the volatility of finanthe markets. volatility of financial cial markets. tfletcher@blackpress.ca tfletcher@blackpress.ca

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Waging the risk to your portfolio Yet another high-impact and often unnecessary Investment risk is a very broad and at times confusing subject. Risk can range from zero when investment risk is tax risk. Many investors simply fail to consider the impact of various income tax invested in fully guaranteed low-yielding GIC rules on their portfolio returns. Underproducts, to astronomical on penny standing those key features of Canadian stocks which have a much better taxation most important to investors is chance of fading to zero than of producnot difficult, nor are they numerous. ing a dramatic capital gain. Firstly, any dividends paid by CanaThe challenge, of course, is to find dian corporations are eligible for a divithe risk-reward balance that best fits dend tax credit and very low effective each individual investor. This is easier tax rates. A B.C. resident with no other said than done for most of us, unless income, can earn up to $41,000 annually we truly understand the various comin Canadian dividends, yet pay zero tax. ponents that comprise investment risk. At most, he would pay 26 per cent on I have previously touched on a number of these elements. High mutual Peter Dolezal annual dividends above $127,000. On the other hand, earned interest, fund fees accentuate market risk by Real Savvy whether on savings accounts, GICs, siphoning several percentage points from portfolio value – with little evidence the high T-bills, bonds, or bond funds, as well as dividends earned from non-Canadian corporations, are fees result in better performance for the investaxed at the same rate as employment income. tor. Another article dealt with the extra risk repThe simple rule of thumb for a Canadian invesresented by currency fluctuations as they affect tor is to limit investments which generate interest non-Canadian investments, and outlined how or foreign dividends to holdings only in registered various currency-hedged exchange-traded fund accounts – either a registered retirement savproducts can alleviate this risk. ings plan, registered retirement income fund, or tax-free savings account. These accounts don’t attract taxes the year income is earned, regardless if it is interest, dividends or capital gains. Non-registered investment accounts should contain products which primarily pay dividends from Canadian corporations. The low tax rate on Canadian dividends serves to significantly lower the tax cost for these non-registered accounts. Astutely saving on taxes is guaranteed to improve portfolio returns. Thus, the normal market risk inherent to portfolios containing equities will be moderated. A retired corporate executive, enjoying postretirement as a financial consultant, Peter Dolezal is the author of three books. His most recent, The Smart Canadian Wealth-Builder, is now available at Tanner’s Books, and in other bookstores.

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to retirement, the Victoria Regional Transit Commission left a firm message to newcomers: no reduction in service hours. The commission, which is made up of With at least four members leaving due politicians from Greater Victoria, met Tuesday to consider a provisional budget for 2012-13. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Leaving it at status quo is a reasonable thing for this commission to do,â&#x20AC;? said Saanich Mayor Frank Leonard. The District of North Saanich Inaugural Council Victoria Mayor Dean ForMeeting will be held in the Council Chambers tin suggested dipping into the of the Municipal Hall, 1620 Mills Road, North reserve fund for $1 million to Saanich, B.C. on Monday, December 5, 2011 at balance the budget. â&#x20AC;&#x153;If we tap 2:30 p.m. the reserves slightly, that will get Citizens of the District us through to the new commisof North Saanich are sion,â&#x20AC;? he said. cordially invited to Transit staff suggested leaving attend. service levels as they are, which would cause a four per cent

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â&#x20AC;&#x153;Leaving it status quo is a reasonable thing for this commission to do.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Frank Leonard, Saanich mayor increase in property taxes. The reserve fund is at $2.3 million, but could be needed to cover rising oil costs and upcoming labour negotiations. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This is a provisional budget,â&#x20AC;? said Oak Bay Mayor Christopher Causton. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Personally I fall somewhere between what the staff has recommended and what Dean has said.â&#x20AC;? Causton said taking a lesser amount from reserves would lower the possible tax increase without compromising the reserve fund. llavin@vicnews.com

Roadshow is coming to Langford: 6 Days Only! TERRY INKLER Canadian Collectors Roadshow Staff Writer

After very successful shows in White Rock and Duncan, The Roadshow is returning to Langford. So you had better search through your attics and garages, go through your lock boxes and jewellery, because you may be sitting on a small fortune and not even know it! Roadshow experts are here to examine all your antiques, collectibles, gold and silver.

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noticed a substantial increase in the amount of precious metals such as gold and silver coming to the Roadshow, which makes sense considering how high itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s currently trading at. He added, â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Roadshow is great because it puts money in peopleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s pockets, especially during such hard times. Lots of items that are just sitting around collecting dust in basements and jewellery boxes can be exchanged for money, on the spot!â&#x20AC;?

At another Roadshow event, a woman, named Mira Kovalchek, walked in with a tin full of hundreds of old coins that During a show near Toronto, a woman were given to her as a young child by her came in with a jewellery box that she grandfather. She ď&#x192;&#x17E;nally decided to come had just inherited from her late aunt. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I in to the Roadshow and see what he donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t wear jewellery,â&#x20AC;? explained Barbara had given her. She was ecstatic to learn Engles, â&#x20AC;&#x153;so it was an easy decision to she had coins dating back to the late come down to the Roadshow to sell itâ&#x20AC;?. 1800â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, some of which were extremely She was very excited when she was able rare. Roadshow consultant Perry Bruce to walk away with a cheque for over explains â&#x20AC;&#x153;We had uncovered an 1871 $2,100 for jewellery she was never going Queen Victoria 50 Cent piece, valued at to wear anyway. over $2,000!! She had a nice assortment of coins that were not rare dates, but Expert Elijah Gold explains, â&#x20AC;&#x153;We have

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she was able to sell them for their silver contentâ&#x20AC;?. She explains, â&#x20AC;&#x153;I never would have thought that my old tin of coins was worth so much! I can ď&#x192;&#x17E;nally afford to renovate my kitchenâ&#x20AC;?. Perry Bruce continued, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Canadian coins prior to 1967, and American coins prior to 1964 are all made with silver, and we have noticed a large increase of customers coming to the Roadshow with coins and cashing them in for their silver valueâ&#x20AC;?. Experts at the Roadshow will evaluate and examine your items, FREE OF CHARGE, as well as educate you on them. The Roadshow sees hundreds of people during a one week event, and they have been travelling across Canada to different cities and towns, searching for your forgotten treasures. Trains, dolls, toys, old advertising signs, pocket watches, porcelain and bisque dolls, pretty much everything can be sold at the Roadshow. Any early edition Barbieâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s are sought after by the Roadshow collectors, as well as a variety of

Dinky Toys and Matchbox cars. Lionel Trains and a variety of tin toys can also fetch a price, especially if they are in their original box or in mint condition. If a collector is looking for one of your collectibles, they can always make an offer to buy it.

A man brought in a 1950â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Marx Tin Toy Robot, in fairly good condition, still in its original box. They were able to locate a collector for that speciď&#x192;&#x17E;c toy within minutes, and that gentleman went home with over $700 for his Toy Robot and a few other small toys. So whether you have an old toy car, a broken gold chain, or a Barbie sitting in the closet, bring it down to the Roadshow, they will take a look at it for FREE and it could put money in your pocket!

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In the event of snowfall, property owners and residents are advised that the Central Saanich Streets and Traffic Bylaw requires you to clear snow and ice within 24 hours of the accumulation of such snow or ice from the sidewalk bordering your properties. Please remember your elderly or physically challenged neighbours who would appreciate your assistance with snow removal. The municipality will make every effort to keep major arterial and collector streets open and to clear snow from as many residential streets as possible. A brochure further outlining these policies and procedures is available at the Municipal Hall or Public Services Yard as well as on the Districtâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s website. To view the Districtâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Snow and Ice Information page please visit: www.centralsaanich.ca The co-operation of all property owners and residents in this matter is greatly appreciated. Norman Doerksen Superintendent of Pubic Works

In Langford: December 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 Four Points by Sheraton, 829 McCallum Rd., Victoria (Langford) CANADIAN COLLECTORS ROADSHOW: 1-877-810-4653 9:00 am - 6:00 pm (except Saturday, December 10th, 9 a.m.-3:00 p.m.) Bring in your old unwanted or broken jewelry, coins, antiques & collectibles for the cash you need to help pay off those holiday season bills.

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Salvation Army launches annual kettle campaign Erin McCracken News staff

Christmas is a time of joy for many, but also one of stress for those struggling financially. Hundreds of parents looking for a little help to put presents under the Christmas tree for their kids, will turn to the Salvation Army Community and Family Services Centre in Victoria, where they can shop for toys for free. The toy shop opened Nov. 24, but there aren’t enough items for the estimated 700 families who might use the service from now until Christmas, making the need for new, unwrapped

toy donations and the Salvation Army’s red kettle campaign greater than ever. “Some of the families just wouldn’t be able to celebrate with giving at Christmas, like the unwrapping of presents,” said Kyla Ferns, the Salvation Army’s special projects officer, adding there is a large need for gifts for boys over age seven. “It’s sad because it’s not what Christmas is, but it’s a big part of Christmas – the gifts and the tree and that tradition, and Christmas just wouldn’t feel the same if you didn’t have that,” Ferns said. The Salvation Army’s 120th annual kettle campaign was

also launched Thursday, and donations can now be made at any of the 40 kettles set up across the Capital Region, until Christmas. The goal of the not-for-profit’s largest fundraiser is to generate $250,000, so that people in need throughout the region can still access Christmas programs and year-round services. Last year, $224,000 was raised in the region. The kettles will be out Monday to Saturday until Christmas Eve, but that will only be possible if more people volunteer their time as bell-ringers, said Ferns. In past years, the Salvation

Army has paid bell-ringers who use the organization’s programs, “who just need a little bit of extra money during the holidays,” Fern said. In addition to volunteering, there are many ways people can donate. Text HOPE to 45678 to donate $5, set up a virtual kettle online at salvationarmy. ca/ikettle, give to any kettle across Canada at fillthekettle. com, or call 1-800-725-2769. Drop off new, unwrapped toys and gift cards for the Salvation Army’s toy shop at the Community and Family Services Centre, 2695 Quadra St., or call 250-386-8521. emccracken@vicnews.com

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Sidney Pier Bistro While restaurants in Sidney are popular destinations for tourists in the summer, locals flock to them all year long. The Pier Bistro Restaurant is a great example. Located at the bottom of Beacon Avenue beside the Satellite Fish Company Ltd., this cozy restaurant is literally at the end of the pier, allowing patrons to enjoy the spectacular 180 degree view of the Pacific Ocean. For owner Donna-May Morris, working in such a beautiful setting is like a dream come true. From an early age helping out her parents at their family-owned campground in the Kootenays, DonnaMay has always enjoyed working with people. Over the years she collected recipes in anticipation of someday owning her own bistro, and that dream came to fruition with the Pier Bistro Restaurant. The Pier Bistro is a second home to many regulars, and looking at the menu you can understand why. With the restaurant being right on the ocean and having access to such quality seafood, Donna-May is able to use only the best and freshest ingredients in her delicious assortment of dishes. The Pier Bistro Restaurant’s menu

offers a wide variety of options for everyone. Bennies, omelettes, gourmet burgers and salads are just a few of the items that are sure to tempt your taste buds. A local favourite, which is also very popular with tourists, is their award-winning seafood chowder, as well as their delectable crab cake bennies. Donna-May strives to create a menu that presents many options for everyone that comes to enjoy a fresh and unique meal in a cozy marine-themed atmosphere to enjoy the spectacular view. They are also fully licensed, so go ahead and enjoy an ice-cold beer on the sunny patio in the summer, or maybe inside with an Irish coffee on those cold, blustery days while enjoying the breathtaking view. Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner during the summer and for breakfast and lunch during the winter, you can enjoy this bistro off the beaten path year-round. Winter hours: 9:00am - 3:00pm for breakfast and lunch 7 days a week. Summer hours: 9:00am - 9:00pm for breakfast, lunch and dinner 7 days a week.

CHINESE VILLAGE BUFFET Try our expanded breakfast menu! The Most Authentic & Exotic Chinese Cuisine mufﬁns • fruit • croissants EAT IN BUFFET

Take out buffet is available - 16 dishes to choose from!

15% off for pick up orders HOURS OF OPERATION 11:30-2:00, 4:30-8:00

CLOSED ALL DAY TUES. • CLOSED FOR LUNCH SAT. & SUN.

RIGHT ON THE BEACON PIER TAKE OUT MENU LOCATED ALSO AVAILABLE

2550 Beacon Ave. 250.655.4995 open all winter 9 am - 3 pm 7 days a week

#5-7855 East Saanich Rd.

250-652-1382

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