PENINSULA NEWS REVIEW - Friday, December 6, 2013
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Central Saanich is showing its support for the Agricultural Land Commission and the Agricultual Land Reserve. A core review on B.C.’s government operations has been taking place including a review of the ALC. At the beginning of November, a memo was leaked to national media regarding a proposal to strip the powers of the ALC and the ALR. During a council meeting on Nov. 18, Councillor Alicia Cormier put forward a motion to reaffirm the municipality’s support for the commission and the land reserve. “Farms and rural non-farm holdings comprise over 70 per cent of Central Saanich’s land base and farming is considered a fundamental activity that defines the character and local culture within Central Saanich,” said Cormier. “Food and agriculture support the health and well-being of Peninsula residents and increas-
ingly, locally-produced food is up through the Association of being seen as one solution to Vancouver Island and Coastal mounting environmental prob- Communities and the Union of B.C. Municipalities?” lems such as climate change.” Cormier said that passing Cormier’s motion resolved that the municipality request the motion doesn’t prevent the that the Provincial Core Review municipality from bringing the notice to AVICC as process protects and well. enhances the ALR “I just think it’s too and ALC in support early in the process, of mutual objectives. we’re essentially tryThis, to protect the ing to tell them how District’s supply of to run their consultaagricultural land and tion and I think it will promote agricultural reduce effectiveness viability as well as of what were asking. see that the province I don’t disagree with reconfirm the 2013 the motion, I disagree budget commitment Alicia Cormier with the strategy. We to provide the ALC an need to be strategic of additional $4 million over three years to support the how we bring this forward to the ALC in providing better over- province,” said Jensen. Coun. Ryan Windsor moved sight over the ALR. That also includes working with local gov- an amendment that was carried ernments to encourage farming. that will see the document sent “I’m not going to be support- to the AVICC regardless. Cormier’s amended motion ing this motion for a number of reasons,” said Coun. Carl Jensen was carried with Councillor Jensen in opposition. during the meeting. reporter@peninsula “My question is, why wouldn’t newsreview.com we look at putting this motion
Winners in Sidney sailpast SIDNEY — It was a win win win for this year’s Lighted Boat Parade which was enjoyed by hundreds of people who lined the Sidney waterfront on Nov. 30. “The business community was supportive ensuring everyone was a winner by supplying an array of gifts and vouchers that were given out at the awards night at Sidney North Saanich Yacht Club following the parade,” explained Warren Franklin, one of the co-chairs of the event. “We originally had 26 boats plus five Coast Guard and Royal Canadian Marine Search and Rescue vessels set to go. However, as always, some boaters had to drop out because of the flu, lighting problems or in the case of the sea ambulance emergency vessel Ashley, skippered by John Manning, had to leave the parade to respond to an emergency call on one of the islands.” Franklin said winning skippers received a Sidney Rotary Club Award trophy for their efforts to create outstanding visual themes and effects for their boats and all boats received a Rotary participation plaque. “A big thank you to the 32 businesses and groups who ensured every skipper in the parade received an award,” said Franklin, adding that another special thanks goes out to all the members of the Lighted Boat Parade Sailpast Committee and the Sidney Celebrations Society who helped to sponsor the event. reporter@peninsula newsreview.com
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One of the entries in the 2013 Lighted Boat Parade on Nov. 30 combined two forms of transportation.
Lighted Boat Parade winners:
Best Overall – Pegasus, Don Cragmyle from Van Isla Marina First Time Entry — Miss Penny, Dan Weeds from the Sidney North Saanich Yacht Club Best Under Eight Metres — Dawna 2, Len Burton from Westport Marina Best Commercial — I did it again, Ken Hanson from Tsehum Harbour Best Sail — Double Happiness, Dave Bennett 2nd Sail — Magic Moment, Jim Dryden from Royal Victoria Yacht Club 3rd Sail — Elixer, Ken Evans from Westport Marina Best Power — Lime Light, Richard Dawe from Goldstream 2nd Power — Bethel Star, Cam Thorkelson from the Sidney North Saanich Yacht Club 3rd Power — Crazy Horse, Drew Westwood from Capital City Yacht Club.
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