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Delay denied North Saanich council majority holds off challenge to development process Steven Heywood News staff
A majority of councillors in the District of North Saanich are fed up with roadblocks being thrown up against residential development proposals and said as much in a vote at the most recent council meeting. Mayor Alice Finall raised a motion on Monday, Oct. 1 to halt any action on density issues — including hearing development proposals — in order for council to complete its public consultation process. It was an attempt, said some councillors, to put the brakes on the municipality’s approvals process and in the end did not pass. “The mayor is trying to stall what we are trying to do,” said councillor Ted Daly, recalling his previous cries for a review of the official community plan, which failed at the time, but would have addressed the current issue of housing density. “We’ve had this discussion before,” added coun. Dunstan Browne, saying by statute, the district has enough meetings to hear from the public on these issues. “The problem with this motion … is that it’s wording … means nothing gets done.” Finall’s motion, “that council complete the public consultation process prior to considering or taking any further steps with increases in density,” is about public input, she said. PLEASE SEE: Dramatic density change, page A4
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Sidney North Saanich RCMP cordon off a portion of Tulista Park Wednesday morning after a body was discovered in a parking area near the Anacortes Ferry terminal.
Foul play ruled out in death B.C. Coroner’s Service discovered cause of death of man found in Sidney park Steven Heywood News staff
A man’s body was found Wednesday morning, Oct. 3 in a parking area at Sidney’s Tulista Park. A large portion of the north end of the park, near the Anacortes Ferry terminal, was cordoned off by police for about four hours that morning, to allow their forensics section and B.C. Coroner’s Service to investigate the scene. Police at the scene reported that the Sidney North Saanich RCMP had received calls in the early morning about the possibility of a deceased person in the park.
Sgt. Wayne Conley said the body was discovered next to a parked motor home. He added police were looking into whether the person and the vehicle were connected, and said later that they were. The man had apparently parked the motor home in the lot in the early morning hours of Wednesday, Oct. 3. The body was not that of 54-year-old Gordon Henderson, who had been reported missing Oct. 1 and has since been found (see page 2 of today’s paper). Conley said the investigation revealed that there was no foul play involved in what was termed a sudden death. The man was not from the area and his next-of-kin, who live in another province, have been notified. editor@peninsulanewsreview.com
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Missing man is found safe North Saanich’s Gordon Henderson had been missing since Monday
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A 54-year-old North Saanich man has been found alive and safe after being reported missing by his family on Monday, Oct. 1. Police earlier in the week had enlisted the public’s help to try to find Gordon Henderson. By Wednesday afternoon, Sidney North Saanich RCMP had reported that Henderson has been found alive and his family was on their way to
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meet with him. Further details about the disappearance were not given. Henderson went missing Monday and was believed to have been in the area of the Saanich Peninsula at the time. Cpl. Kevin Day of the RCMP stated in a media release Tuesday that the disappearance was out of character for Henderson. Sgt. Wayne Conley of the RCMP said Wednesday that they appreciate the work of area media and the public in getting the word out.
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Traffic travels along a busy stretch of West Saanich Road just before the intersection at Keating X Road. Residents in the area are calling for a separated pedestrian pathway along the road.
Residents call for pedestrian walkway Concerned citizens in Central Saanich want safe access to bus stops, amenities Devon MacKenzie News staff
A group of Central Saanich residents are banding together to call for a pedestrian walkway to be put in along a section of West Saanich Road. Barb Whittington, who lives on West Saanich Road near the intersection of Old West Saanich Road, started a petition with several neighbors asking the municipality to consider the feasibility of installing a separated (from the roadway) pedestrian pathway that would run from the northern end of Old West Saanich Road into Brentwood Bay. “What we’re looking for is something similar to what Saanich
installed in front of the Red Barn Market,” explained Whittington. “We want a pathway that’s separate from the roadway and would give pedestrians and cyclists a safe option to travel into Brentwood or to the nearby bus stops.” Whittington has lived at the same address for about 35 years, and although she said she isn’t against growth and change in the area, she does acknowledge that traffic has increased significantly along the stretch of road in the last three decades. “(This section of) road, I would say, has become about 10 times busier since we’ve lived here,” she said. “There isn’t really another way to get into Brentwood or to the
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bus stops and the volume of traffic is really discouraging to pedestrians, especially for families who have young kids who walk down to get the school bus.” Whittington attended Monday night’s council meeting with a few of her neighbours who signed the petition and spoke to council about their concerns. “We want this path primarily for safety and accessibility,” Whittington said. “According to a freedom of information request we got from the municipality, when this stretch of road was monitored from the fall of 2011 to the early spring of 2012, 100 per cent of the vehicles traveling down it were speeding, even after the speed limit was changed from 50 to 40 kilometers
an hour. It really discourages people from walking when we should be encouraging people to get up and be active. “We’re never going to get rid of cars, nor do we have to, we just need a solution to make these two things work together.” During the meeting, council voted to send the idea of the walkway to staff and have them look at the feasibility and cost of such a project, but it wasn’t without discussion. “I don’t think the speed limit should have even been changed to 40 in the first place,” said councillor John Garrison during the meeting. “(West Saanich) is a major arterial road and the speed limit should be at least 50.”
Coun. Carl Jensen indicated the desire to have walkways in other places around the municipality is an ongoing issue, and that all requests should be looked at longterm. “I think we need to look at this in terms of the five year plan,” he said. Chief Administrative Officer Patrick Robins said staff would have something back to council on the rough costs for such a project — both curb and gutter and separate gravel walkway — in the coming weeks, adding that the fate of the project would ultimately rest on approval from the province depending on if the land is part of the provincial right of way or not. reporter@peninsulanewsreview.com
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Dramatic density change force housing. “This is an attempt to put the brakes on what “My concern is consultation with the people in the majority of council has already approved,� he this community,� she said, adding none has been said. done at all on the two recent development applica“We still have nothing in any of those propostions — on John Road and East Saanich Road. als that (does) anything for workforce housing,� “These have gone through council quite quickly,� countered Finall, suggesting council needs to hold Finall said, adding this is the case because they large public meetings — not just public hearings at have convinced some councillors that they will council chambers — to get the public’s opinion on offer workforce — or affordable — housing. the district’s housing and growth strategies. Yet, said the mayor, neither projCoun. Celia Stock, also on the ect addresses workforce housing at mayor’s side, said she’s not sure if “There will all. these development proposals meet “We are looking at dramatic den- never be a guarantee the standard for workforce housing sity changes,� Finall said, “without that the district needs. that those will be any understanding that they are of As well, she said she’s concerned affordable.� benefit to this community.� public input will fall on deaf ears. Coun. Elsie McMurphy added “You can’t go to people with a – Elsie McMurphy the homes proposed in two current prior mindset,� she said, “where development applications will be everybody in the community selling for market value. knows you’ve already made up “There will never be a guarantee (by a devel- your mind.� oper) that those will be affordable,� she said. Coun. Craig Mearns added he wants the two McMurphy added she supports the mayor’s project proposals — which he termed quite small position, saying it’s important council shows peo- — to proceed and “to see how they do.� ple consultation means something. Coun. Conny McBride said the term ‘affordable’ “Council may not do what each (person) says, is up to individuals and what they can afford. Yet, but at least we hear them.� with workforce housing needed to keep industry Daly responded by saying the two developments in the area, “it’s needed here. It’s why people voted calling for increased density do benefit the com- for us.� munity and will provide more family and workIn a 4-3 vote, the mayor’s motion failed. Continued from page A1
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Taking the region’s pulse Vital Signs report looks at social housing, health and more Daniel Palmer News staff
The Victoria Foundation released its annual report card on Tuesday, highlighting a greater need for social housing and daycare in the Capital Region, as well as inflated wait times for children needing surgery. The Vital Signs report provides a sweeping overview of the Capital Region’s economy, environmental health, arts, safety, transportation and seven other indicators. It combines a range of provincial and national statistics with citizen perception to highlight community successes and shortcomings. “There are tremendous drives being made in homelessness (and) there’s an increase in daycare spaces,” said foundation executive director Sandra Richardson. Although 300 more daycare spots were added in Greater Victoria last year, it’s still not nearly enough to meet demand, Rich-
ardson said. “With 19,000 children needing daycare and just over 5,000 daycare spaces ... it’s still perceived as not enough,” she said. Another red flag is the province’s social housing waitlist. The number of people in Greater Victoria in line for subsidized housing increased by 15 per cent in the past year to 1,681. “It’s a reflection of the increase in rent. We still have very high rents for a community with our income level,” said Andrew Wynn-Williams, executive director of the Victoria Coalition to End Homelessness. But there has been success tackling both homelessness and low-income housing in recent years, he said. Last year, 152 new units were completed and another five projects are planned throughout the Capital Region. “Right now, the objective is to just get more built.” Richardson hopes the report will create public awareness of the need to support nonprofit services accessed by the
region’s most vulnerable citizens. “If the public is aware of that, it perhaps causes them to be more mindful of places like the food bank and what they can do to give back,” she said. “Not everybody has the same opportunities.” The Capital Region bodes better than the average Canadian city in both median family income ($77,000) and unemployment (5.3 per cent). Other indicators include the Canadian Creativity Index, which ranks cities based on technology, talent and tolerance for creative industries. Victoria ranks second, alongside Vancouver, as one of the best places in the country for creative industries. Toronto ranks seventh while Ottawa takes top spot. Greater Victoria still lags in entrepreneurs, however, sitting 71st out of 100 Canadian cities on an index that measures the presence, growth and policy environment for small business ownership. To view the report, visit victoriafoundation.com.
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Arrests made in drug bust at Swartz Bay Daniel Palmer News staff
Victoria police stopped nearly $50,000 worth of crack cocaine and methamphetamine from hitting the city’s streets Wednesday, Sept. 26. VicPD worked with RCMP and B.C. Ferries staff to arrest two people as they returned with a suitcase full of drugs from Vancouver on the 1 p.m. sailing from Tsawwassen to Swartz
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VICTORIA — B.C. Ferries has the green light to raise fares by up to 12 per cent over three years and passengers should expect less frequent sailings on some major runs. Increases in the fare cap of roughly four per cent a year were approved Monday by B.C. Ferry Commissioner Gord Macatee. The ferries regulator also directed B.C. Ferries to come up with more than $54 million in savings over four years, including $30 million through service cuts. B.C. Ferries will trim some sailings starting Oct. 9, particularly when vessels are running with light passenger loads on major routes between the Lower Mainland and Vancouver Island. Regular odd-hour sailings won’t be affected, but nearly 100 even-hour sailings are to be scrapped between those terminals this fall and winter to help save an estimated $1 million. Tsawwassen-Duke Point sailings that have been running less
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The events are carefully screened to protect privacy, however, mapping them will provide the community with relevant neighbourhood crime data, said Chief Constable Paul Hames. “Providing reliable, timely information to our citizens is one
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his Thanksgiving weekend is a special one, as we reflect on the many ways our community has come together recently. One could not help but be touched by the support of hundreds of folks who came out for the annual Terry Fox Run last month. Their enthusiasm and giving spirit is contagious. The Terry Fox Run for cancer research begins a wave of fundraising that rolls through the fall and into the Christmas season. Last weekend’s CIBC Run for the Cure saw more than 4,000 runners and walkers make their way around Ring Road at the University of Victoria. The event is fun and exciting for participants, who are in equal part sombre and thoughtful. They sang, chanted and wore all manner of pink attire, from boas and tiaras to T-shirts and tutus, emblazoned with names honouring loved ones who are battling or have been taken by breast cancer. More than $30 million was raised across the country by this event for breast cancer research, education and advocacy. Today (Oct. 5) is the finale of the Canadian Cancer Society’s Cops for Cancer Tour de Rock fundraising ride. The 17 riders trained six months – averaging 4,000 kilometres each – in preparation for the twoweek, 1,000-kilometre ride down Vancouver Island. As well, those who support them spend many months planning and fundraising to make that ride worthwhile. The riders themselves will tell you, it’s not about the cycling, but about the communities, both large and small, that support the tour along the way. And this weekend the 33rd GoodLife Fitness Victoria Marathon hits the streets of the city. Competitive runners have trained hard for the event, pounding out an estimated 400 kilometres before they hit the ground running this Sunday on Menzies Street near the legislature. Along with thousands of runners come thousands of dollars in donations for more than 20 charities supported by the marathon. The fundraising aspect of the marathon is relatively new, yet has shown great potential as it becomes more culturally intertwined with the race itself. We applaud the physical and fundraising efforts of all these riders, runners and walkers. They help lift all of our spirits, by giving us the opportunity to share their good feelings and help those around us through our charitable donations. 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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slew of friends and friendsmarathon. For an event that of-friends signed up for the swarms walkers, runners and Tough Mudder in Whistler, wheelers over a good chunk of a hardcore 10- to 12-kilometre the city for a day, I was stunned obstacle course, earlier this year. with how little I knew about the It seemed you couldn’t go a day GoodLife Fitness Victoria Marathon. without hearing about More than 12,000 another connection to participants are expected someone who planned to to fill the streets on leap small buildings and marathon morning slime through obstacles – with road closures to achieve the glory of throughout Victoria and completion. Oak Bay along the route. I take pride in knowing The races range from a these friends who one-kilometre kids’ run intentionally ran through to the full 42-kilometre electrically charged wires marathon, starting and in the Mudder, or guys and finishing not far from the girls who climb mountains Christine van legislative buildings. or snowshoe ridiculous There are four official Reeuwyk hills and vales in Mind charities benefiting from Island Girl Over Mountain Adventure race proceeds and 20 Racing. charities that are raising I’ve never contemplated anything funds through a pledge process in remotely similar, not even a simple the event. trek up the West Coast Trail. I’m walking with the Hepatitis C They’re generally strong of body Education and Prevention Society’s and mind. I’m not. Liver Warriors, also known as Team I know these things about Daisy, for my pal. myself and tend to lean away Non-profit HepCBC provides from activities where I’ll likely be support for those living with the maimed or injured. I know my blood-borne virus which attacks limitations and am not shamed by the liver. them. The society has high hopes of So me, myself and I were stunned raising $25,000 – enough to reopen when my rubber arm twisted to its office, hire a part-time executive support a friend and walk the half director for a year and return to marathon this weekend. This heart helping people living with the over mind thing could get a person heavy stigma of Hep C. killed. I figure the least I can do is take Sunday marks the 33rd a few hours to walk this beautiful anniversary of the Victoria city as a way of raising awareness
of this group. One coworker (OK, he’s the boss) and his wife are doing the half marathon as a training run for the New York Marathon next month. I’d call it insane, but he’s the boss. Another coworker is partaking in her fourth Victoria Marathon, doing the half again to raise funds for Lifetime Networks, a non-profit to support people with disabilities in Victoria. It’s not the lure of adrenaline that pulls her, but the emotional high. “It’s uplifting and powerful,” she says. It’s a high to witness the sense of accomplishment on the faces of folks as they cross the finish line, particularly those participants with obvious physical impairments who overcome a lot to make the trek. The online map identifies cheer zones along the way. From what I hear, there are people in costume, those who offer inspirational quotes on posterboard and even entertainers keeping everyone – walkers and athletic specimens alike – in good spirits on the 21-kilometre route. Fortunately, the GoodLife Fitness Victoria Marathon welcomes walkers who can finish the half marathon course in fewer than six hours. I can do that. I’m pretty sure. Probably. I’m no Tough Mudder and have no desire to win or anything… Christine van Reeuwyk is a reporter with the Oak Bay News. cvanreeuwyk@oakbaynews.com
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LETTERS Readers respond: Policing costs, rezoning land Commuter resents mayors’ implications Re: Victoria and Esquimalt mayors call for regional cost-sharing for policing (Sept. 28, page A2), As a resident of Saanich who is employed in Victoria, I guess I am one of the freeloaders Mayor Fortin is perturbed about. Though when I am loitering around I am spending money at coffee shops, restaurants, book stores and many other retailers at least five days a week. If the property taxes of surrounding municipalities are hit when they don’t get to see the economic benefit of hosting “two-thirds of the population of Greater Victoria on any given day,” (that was a complaint, really?) then I will simply have to take as much of my business as possible elsewhere. What’s next? Are mayors Fortin and Desjardins going to start handing out invoices at Ogden Point to greet all the tourists coming off the cruise ships? “Spend money in our city? How dare they!” Paul Rokeby-Thomas Saanich
Calm down a little, please I’m not sure what is more ridiculous, the reaction of police over some boys with a BB gun, or the News Review dedicating a quarter of the front page to the story. I would however appreciate some further explanation of “the dangers and risks of possessing a BB gun”, unless of course they were referring to the risk of harm coming from an over zealous police officer with a gun responding to such a call? I use BBs guns all the time, I have never thought of it as a risk, or caused anyone any harm. I’d wager that more people hurt themselves with chopsticks than with BB guns. The police officer quoted in the story also assures us that calls to police of a gun being seen will always “prompt the same tactical response from police”, the absurdity of that comment is surpassed only by the terrifying nature of it. Am I to expect a tactical take down every time I go to the local shooting range or out hunting? Will I be put in cuffs and have my property seized every time I try to keep a crow from killing the song birds at the feeder in my backyard or shoot a can with my son? When did simply possessing a gun, real or fake, become a crime? I think it’s time for the police, and this newspaper, to calm down a little when it comes to guns. Mike Shoesmith Central Saanich
In favour of rezoning Re: Quality and peace in the south east quadrant of North Saanich. I am a half-acre property owner in the south east quadrant of North Saanich. I am in favour of
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Fiscal restraint forgotten As a taxpayer of Central Saanich I would like to see some fiscal restraint by this city council.There seems to be no end to the big expensive projects they are going to commit the city to. First a fire hall that was not needed and they are going to keep the old one for a satellite, not retire it and sell it to cover costs of the new one. Central Saanich has a very low fire rating and very slow growth rate — two fire halls are not needed. Now I get in the mail that this council wants a new city hall for a projected cost of $16 million. This makes no sense. The existing one is more than adequate, again the low growth rate of this district doesn’t justify such a major expense. Central Saanich only has a population of 16 thousand, give or take, and does not have the tax base for these expensive projects. These two projects, $7 million for the fire hall and $16 million for the city hall, add $23 million to the debt. The argument put forth is the need to earthquake proof everything. An event may happen, and if a big enough event happens, nothing will withstand it. This used to be a pay as you go district, now no project is too big to put on the taxpayers’ back. I tried in the last election to select and talk to people that were for fiscal restraint. It seems that once elected, this was quickly forgotten. Andy Caldwell Central Saanich
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tion of prime ministers. They serve five-year terms as the Queen’s representative in each province, declaring new legislation and performing ceremonial duties around the province. Point is a former provincial court judge. Before being named to chief commissioner of the B.C. Treaty Commission, Point served as an elected chief of the Skowkale First Nation for 15 years. He also served as the tribal chair of the Stó:lo Nation Government, and Grand Chief of the Stó:lo Tribal Council.
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IN BRIEF - North Saanich Oct. 1
Mayor Alice Finall attended the recent Union of B.C. Municipalities conference in Victoria. She said she will report on it more fully at the next council meeting. Councillor Elsie McMurphy asked Finall what the steps are to report on the UBCM. Finall said it’s up to each councillor to summarize their experiences from the event. She said more than one councillor reporting on the UBCM offers different perspectives and is helpful.
• Council briefly discussed the Sidney North Saanich RCMP quarterly report. Mayor Finall noted that Staff Sergeant Dennis O’Gorman reported that as of April 1, 2013, funding from Transport Canada will end for two auxiliary constable posted at the Victoria International Airport. • Council passed its 2013 meeting schedule. There will generally be two regular meetings per month, except in the
event of holidays that fall on the Monday session days. Councillor Ted Daly noted there will only be one regular meeting in August and September, 2013, due to the UBCM conference in September. Mayor Final said that issues can be dealt with at a later date. • Council passed its annual list of properties exempt from taxation. It includes churches, notfor-profit societies, museums, youth groups, Capital Regional District land (which gets the biggest exemption at around $17,000) and Town of Sidney property (McTavish Road site of the North Saanich fire hall).
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Public Notice 2013 Permissive Property Taxation Exemption Bylaw In accordance with Section 227 of the Community Charter, notice is hereby provided regarding the adoption of the “North Saanich Exemption from Taxation Bylaw No. 1311 (2012). The intent of this bylaw is to grant property taxation exemptions to the following categories of land/or improvements: Length of Exemption is 1 year Roll Property Description Number 00529.050 02472.000 03030.000 19036.000 19077.000 19200.300 20007.000 21400.003 21413.000 23011.000 23013.000 23017.000 23017.010 23018.000 23024.000 Total
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Tax Estimate 2013 3,329.00 5,115.00 8,501.00 1,542.00 12,478.00 1,273.00 2,841.00 2,081.00 7,339.00 9,699.00 17,027.00 2,862.00 2,809.00 8,800.00 8,954.00 94,650.00
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Giving thanks, giving back Brentwood Bay mom and son raise finds for Cops for Cancer Devon MacKenzie News staff
A Brentwood Bay woman who relied on support from her friends and community last year is intent on giving back. Liza Glynn, who was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis in 1998, received chronic cerebro-spinal venous insufficiency treatment, known as liberation treatment, in the spring of 2011. The treatment isn’t offered in Canada because it’s considered experimental. Glynn relied on her friends and members of the community to help cover the costs of travel to the U.S. and the cost of the treatment. Glynn is now able to move more freely since the treatment and has set a goal with her son, Tenney, to help raise funds for Cops for Cancer Tour de Rock. “I was very grateful for the kindness and support I received from the community before my surgery,” she said. “Now Tenney and I want to give back to the community who helped us and give to the people who need it.” After raising funds, Glynn cut her hair on Saturday, Sept. 22 and will continue to accept donations for the cause until Thanksgiving (Oct. 8). To donate to Liza and Tenny’s Tour de Rock fund, contact them at 250-652-4123 or arpiseta03@ yahoo.ca.
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Tour de Rock in Sidney The Cops for Cancer Tour de Rock rode its way into Sidney on Thursday, Oct. 4, after the Peninsula News Review’s deadline. There was a planned parade with the 18 riders, a barbecue and other events in Beacon Park, all designed to raise funds for the effort to support children with cancer and their families. Watch for coverage in next Wednesday’s News Review.
NORTH SAANICH — North Saanich council will invite Graham Debling, president of the Sidney Museum and Archives to an upcoming committee of the whole meeting to talk about the museum expansion. Debling made a brief appearance at their Oct. 1 regular meeting in regards to their fundraising campaign. “We want to more comprehensively tell the story of Sidney, North Saanich and area,” Debling said.
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Central Saanich council recognizes small business Devon MacKenzie News staff
• Council voted to make a proclamation that recognizes Oct. 20 of this year as Small Business Saturday in Central Saanich. The motion was made by Coun. Carl Jensen and was unanimously agreed upon by council. “Small business is classified as anything under 50 employees and that’s a lot of our businesses here in the community,” said Jensen during the meeting. “By making this motion, I hope to recognize the contribution our small businesses make in the community.” October is recognized nationally as Small Business Month in Canada.
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• Woodwynn Farms is in the process of preparing a new application for temporary housing to bring to Central Saanich council. According to Coun. Adam Olsen, the farm already sent an application to the Agricultural Land Commission on a previous date, so the new application will only have to go to the municipality rather than both governing bodies. • Vantreight Farms put forward a proposal during Monday night’s meeting to install a 50m tower with a 30m by 30m compound for the installation of various telecommunication companies’ equipment. The farm has housed telecommunications antennas on some of their existing buildings for more than 20 years, but is seeking to formalize the way the process is done, by installing an appropriate tower. Because of the land’s zoning and the size of the tower and compound, the proposal
Correction Event date and time left out In the Oct. 3 edition of the Peninsula News Review, the story Inclusive First Nations art show is coming neglected to mention the date and location of the show. The show began Sept. 28 and runs until Oct. 21 at the Community Arts Council Gallery at Tulista Park (9565 Fifth St.)
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The annual Sidney Fine Art Show, presented by the Community Arts Council of the Saanich Peninsula, opens next week at the Mary Winspear Centre. The show is celebrating a decade of featuring works from some of B.C.’s most highly regarded artists. “The Community Arts Council of the Saanich Peninsula is excited and encouraged by the fact that over the years, the Sidney Fine Art Show has
become one of the premiere juried fine art shows in Western Canada and a permanent fixture in the Peninsula’s annual fall arts schedule,” said Sandy Bligh, the chair of the Sidney Fine Art Show organizing committee. “It’s an event that’s eagerly anticipated by artists, the community, and by the many volunteers who so generously give their time.” Adjudication for the show closed in mid-September and saw 377 pieces selected by three jurors out of 1,200 submissions. “In this economy one of our
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Only a working smoke alarm can save your life! Alarm campaign FIRE PREVENTION WEEK OCT. 7-14
Smoke alarms save lives “Fall backâ€? to smart home safety As most Canadians turn back the clocks on November 4, here are some timely smoke and carbon monoxide (CO) safety tips: s 7HEN YOU change your clocks, test your smoke arlam. s 9OU HAVE less than three minutes to escape a ďŹ re. So when smoke alarms sound, everyone must know what to do and where to go. Having and practising an escape plan is essential. s )NSTALL ONE SMOKE ALARM on every storey and outside BEDROOMS )NSTALL INSIDE bedrooms if you sleep with doors closed. s %NSURE ALL SMOKE ALARMS are fully powered. Never take out batteries or remove an alarm from ceiling due to a false alarm. s )F YOUR HOME HAS ANY fuel-burning devices such as a gas furnace, gas water heater, gas appliances, or an attached garage or carport, install at least one CSAapproved carbon monoxide outside all sleeping areas. One per storey is recommended.
s 2EPLACE SMOKE ALARMS EVery 10 years, and CO alarms every 7-10 years (depending on manufacturer) whether battery operated or hardwired into your home’s electrical system. Carbon monoxide is colourless, odourless and tasteless. So without a CO alarm, humans cannot detect its presence. Despite the average home having several potential sources of the deadly gas, studies show that nearly 60 per cent of Canadians have not INSTALLED A #/ ALARM )N ADdition to being impossible to detect, CO also has another nefarious trait. Symptoms of carbon monoxide exposure mimic the u, without the FEVER )T IS ROUTINELY RESPONsible for thousands of clinic and hospital visits each year, and is commonly misdiagnosed. Prolonged or extreme exposure causes nausea, dizziness, confusion, the loss of physical mobility, brain damage and ultimately, death. More home safety resources can be found on the www. safeathome.ca web site.
Analysis was undertaken on almost 50,000 ďŹ res that occurred in Alberta, British Columbia, and Ontario over a 5-year period involving 663 fatalities. The ďŹ ndings demonstrated that the death rate per 1,000 ďŹ res in the absence of a present, functioning smoke alarm was 74% greater than when a functioning smoke alarm was present.
Thanksgiving turkey ďŹ res cause for concern at 9-1-1 centre % #OMM S lRE DISPATCH TEAM IS warning families to be mindful of their turkey cooking during Thanksgiving weekend. “A turkey isn’t something you typically see on a list of household ďŹ re hazards, but we get 9-1-1 calls about ovens going up in ames all the time,â€? says Corey +ELSO % #OMM lRE DISPATCHER “The result can be devastating if you’re not careful every time you have something cooking for an extended period of time.â€?
% #OMM HAS RECEIVED SOME ODD calls to 9-1-1 before – including someone wanting to know how long to cook a turkey – but a turkey ďŹ re is no joke. )N FACT IT IS A LEADING cause of spikes in 9-1-1 calls over the holidays. “A ame in your oven can start easily and escalate quickly,â€? says Kelso. “Oil drippings through a thin tinfoil turkey pan or bits of leftover food residue inside your oven are extremely ammable in a high temperature setting.â€?
Many fatal ďŹ res start at night )NVESTIGATIONS into home ďŹ re deaths very often ďŹ nd that a smoke alarm did not sound. )T MAY HAVE been disconnected or not in working order. The batteries may have been dead, or someone may have taken them out. Smoke alone won’t necessarILY WAKE YOU UP )N FACT THE fumes could put you into an even deeper sleep. Often, victims never wake up. Se-
niors will often need assistance from family members to put safety measures into place. As well, family members are in the best position to reinforce the precautions necessary to help their loved ones prevent or respond to a ďŹ re. Focus on these six priorities to help aging family members protect themselves against ďŹ re in the home.
N INSTALL smoke alarms inside every bedroom, outside each sleeping area and on every level of the home, including the basement. N Larger homes may need ADDITIONAL smoke alarms to provide enough protection. N For the best protection, INTERCONNECT all smoke alarms so when one sounds they all sound. N An IONIZATION smoke alarm is generally more responsive to aming ďŹ res and a PHOTOELECTRIC smoke alarm is generally more responsive to smoldering ďŹ res. For the best protection, both types of alarms or combination ionization and photoelectric alarms (also known as dual sensor alarms) are recommended. N Smoke alarms should be INSTALLED away from the kitchen to prevent false alarms. Generally, they should be at least 10 feet (3 meters) from a cooking appliance. N REPLACE all smoke alarms when they are 10 years old.
Which smoke alarm is best for reducing false alarms? Smoke alarms are not all the same. By choosing the correct technology you can keep your family safe and reduce those annoying false alarms when you cook or shower. Photoelectric smoke alarms are a good choice near kitchens or in areas
adjacent to bathrooms, say fire safety experts. Their sensors are best at detecting slow smouldering fires — which means you will have fewer false alarms caused by burnt toast or shower steam. Ionization smoke alarms are good for general living areas, as their sensors are
best at detecting fast-flaming fires. Fire departments say having both types in your home, or a combination with both types of sensors, provides the best protection. More information as well as fire safety tips can be found online at www.safeathome.ca.
A smoke alarm campaign launched just two months ago aimed at ensuring every home in B.C. has working smoke alarms is quickly building momentum as supporters, notably Kidde Canada and Black Press, have come on board with contributions totalling $425,000. Kidde Canada is donating 5,000 smoke alarms, with a total Shirley retail value of $75,000, Minister to support the goal of Bond at a fire alarm the campaign - to have campaign stop. functioning smoke alarms in every household in B.C. These 5,000 smoke alarms will be distributed among vulnerable populations in the province, including to First Nations homes. Partners will work together on developing a distribution plan that will maximize the protection offered by smoke alarms to homes identified as most at risk. Black Press, based in Victoria, is adding more reach to the safety campaign with a $350,000 strategic, multimedia investment to raise awareness among its readers about the importance of having working smoke alarms in their homes. The Fire Chiefs’ Association of B.C. and the Office of the Fire Commissioner will lead a steering committee of stakeholders on the local, provincial and national level, with a focus on the Three E’s of Injury Prevention — education, environment and enforcement. A national injury reduction forum will be held Oct. 12, 2012, hosted by Surrey Fire Service with the Canadian Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons. Oct. 12, 2012 has been proclaimed Smoke Alarm Awareness Day in B.C.
How to get out alive! • Always have an emergency plan in place with your family so you all know where to meet in case of a fire. Pick an easy place to remember, such as a neighbour’s yard that is a safe distance from your home. • Plan escape routes from your home. Remember, only rely on a window as an escape route if it is large enough and on the ground floor. • Always teach children to crawl as close to the floor as possible if there is smoke in your home. • If there is a fire or you smell smoke, before you open a door, test the temperature of the door with the back of your hand. If the door is hot, do not try to exit through it. Try a window instead. • Replace batteries in smoke alarms on a regular basis and check expiration dates on fire extinguishers to make sure they are still good.
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Peninsula fire chiefs offer fire safety advice Central Saanich Volunteer Fire Department
annual Grade 5 Expo — a day of learning for local students at their fire hall. They are sent through eight different stations to learn about safety and the job that firefighters do in the community. “It’s the right age to get at them with the information,” French says. With the support from teachers, the stu-
Having children learn about fire safety early is key, says Central Saanich Fire Department Chief Ron French — not only for their own education, but for their parents as well. That’s why the local department hosts the
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dents take the information back home and share it with their parents. That’s good news, as fire safety is everyone’s business. To stay on top of that business, French says the department has a stable of 46 volunteer firefighters. Ninety per cent of those member, he says, are trained fully and ready for when the department can adopt its two-station model. That begins when Central Saanich’s new fire hall construction is complete. Even with information in the households and a dedicated fire department, French says prevention is still the key to fire safety. He urges residents to keep an uncluttered house to avoid fire and asks people to make sure their electrical appliances are working. “A lot of our fires are attributed to electrical wires an appliances,”
“It all comes down to having a plan.” – Jim Tweedhope he explains. Then, he adds, make sure the home has a visible address — so that emergency personnel can find you when you need them, the most. In the meantime, French says the department will be conducting driveway surveys in the Mt. Newton Slope area of his jurisdiction. There, he explains, some driveways are too narrow for the fire trucks to fit. He says they may ask residents to do a little tree cutting or bush clearing to ensure the trucks can reach their homes if and when they are needed.
Town of Sidney Volunteer Fire Department Jim Tweedhope, fire Chief for the Town of Sidney’s volunteer department, is looking for a few good men and women. The local department
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is down to 33 members and he says they need more to ensure adequate community coverage, day and night. Sidney has a busy department, he says, with between 500 and 600 calls each year. While residents of Sidney are a top priority to be able to respond quickly to those calls, Tweedhope says he might be relaxing that stipulation in order to shore up his numbers. “It is a large commitment,” he cautions, noting that the job is rewarding but a member has to have their entire family on board to make it work. The training people get, Tweedhope says, is of high caliber. Recently, a pair of Sidney volunteer firefighters have become career members in big city departments — often a goal of young, ambitious firefighters. One, he says, has joined the Vancouver Fire Department full-time and is one of only a dozen women on the force. In between recruitment phases, Tweedhope says the department encourages people to make sure
they have working fire alarms in their homes and businesses. As well, people should have a plan to be able to get out of their houses safely, in case there’s a fire. That involves having two ways out — in case the main exit in your plan is cut off by fire or smoke. “It all comes down to having a plan,” he says. Tweedhope says the local department will be ready for the Great Canadian Shake Out — an annual earthquake drill. It happens at 10:18 a.m. on Oct. 18, and residents, schools and businesses are encouraged to use the time to practice their safety and survival drills. “People have to be aware of the potential for it,” he says. “We live in a very active earthquake zone.”
North Saanich Volunteer Fire Department At the North Saanich Volunteer Fire Department, Chief Gary Wilton says they have received 341 calls to date in 2012.
That’s on par with previous years, where they average some 550 calls. Those are for various emergencies, from fires and car accidents, to alarms of all types and other assistance requests. “It’s amazing how regular it is,” Wilton says about the calls. To meet that demand, North Saanich has 45 volunteers, a full compliment to fill their two fire halls. “We just graduated another seven firefighters,” he says. Yet, even with a full crew, two fire halls (and soon to have a third out on Wain Road), Wilton says there’s one concern he has about being able to reach people when they call for help. It’s people’s house address signs. Often they are covered up and in some cases, they don’t exist at all. Knowing where they are going is the first step to reaching people with help, he says. “It’s amazing how many people just don’t have (address signs). We will even supply and install them if we’re asked.”
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Central Saanich Police Sgt. Andy Duke (center) stands with two new recruits, Cst. Anil Apa (left) and Cst. Nigel Smallwood, at their swearing in ceremony.
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wo new recruits have been added to the roster at the Central Saanich Police Service. Cst. Anil Apa and Cst. Nigel Smallwood join the force after being selected in a process coordinated by Sgt. Andy Duke over a year ago. Cst. Anil Apa is originally from Turkey
and holds a degree in economics. He also served as a sergeant in the Turkish army. Cst. Nigel Smallwood is originally from England where he worked as an investigator for Her Majesty’s Customs and Excise and the Serious Organized Crime Agency. Smallwood also holds a commercial pilots license and volunteers with
civil air search and rescue. The two new officers began training at the police academy in New Westminster in April and participated in patrol training with the Central Saanich police. They take on their new roles with the service in December. — Central Saanich Police Service
entral Saanich Police Service is reminding everyone on the Peninsula that fall has arrived, and with that comes shorter days and longer nights. The seasonal change can also result in increased chance of pedestrian accidents on roads because of darker or low-visibility weather. Cst. Paul Brailey, Central Saanich police traffic safety officer, offers a few tips to pedestrians and drivers as we move into fall: • Pedestrians should dress to be seen. Wear bright and reflective clothing when walking at night and especially in bad weather. • Drivers should be aware of pedestrians crossing at night or in low-visibility weather, and pedestrians should always make sure to have eye contact with a driver before stepping out into a roadway or intersection — even if you are in a crosswalk or crossing with lights. • For pedestrians, hearing is an important safety sense. Listen for approaching vehicles that you may not see but are potentially travelling in your path.
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Carbon monoxide threat jumps with cold weather
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hat extra nip in the fall air provides a reminder that increased vigilance is required to protect your family from carbon monoxide, known as the silent killer. For one Ontario man, it is an especially stark reminder. In late 2008 John Gignac, a retired firefighter, lost his niece, her husband and their two children to carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning. A blocked chimney vent forced the deadly gas from their gas fireplace back into their home. And just one year ago, a Whitehorse family and a boarder were also killed by CO poisoning. After his family tragedy, Gignac established the Hawkins-Gignac Foundation for CO Education and spends his retirement imploring others to protect themselves from CO with one simple step: installing a CSA-approved carbon monoxide alarm. “My niece Laurie Hawkins and her family had no chance because they did not have a CO alarm,” Gignac says. “If they did, they would still be with us today.” Carbon monoxide is colourless, odourless and tasteless. So without a CO alarm,
humans cannot detect its presence. Despite the average home having several potential sources of the deadly gas, studies show that nearly 60 per cent of Canadians have not installed a CO alarm. “Over the past four years I have spoken to dozens of groups and hundreds of people and the comments are almost always the same,” Gignac says. “People tell me they don’t need a carbon monoxide alarm because they have electric heat. But when I ask them if they have a gas appliance or water heater, or a woodburning or gas fireplace, or a garage or carport attached to their house, they all get a horrified look on their face. Because any one of those can be a source of CO and their families have been at risk for years.” In addition to being impossible to detect, CO also has another nefarious trait. Symptoms of carbon monoxide exposure mimic the flu, without the fever. It is routinely responsible for thousands of clinic and hospital visits each year, and is commonly misdiagnosed. Prolonged or extreme exposure causes nausea, diz-
ziness, confusion, the loss of physical mobility, brain damage and ultimately, death. Gignac offers these four CO safety steps:
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• Have a licensed inspector check heating systems and other fuel-burning appliances, including fireplaces, every year.
Tips for trick or treaters and people celebrating
• Install one CSA-approved CO alarm on each storey of your home and outside all sleeping areas.
Halloween is fast approaching and with that comes reminders to all about safety this time of year, said Cpl. Pat Bryant of the Central Saanich Police Service. “This time of year is fun for people of all ages but it can also pose challenges for those who choose to celebrate it. Above all, it’s important that you and your children remain safe,” he said. Bryant’s tips for keeping kids safe include staying off the road and staying visible. “We expect trick-ortreaters to be out during normal evening hours, so they need to be aware of traffic and drivers need to use extra caution when driving through our community,” he said. “Trick-or-treaters should always use sidewalks and driveways, and avoid the street if
• Check outside to make sure all exhaust flues and vents are not obstructed. • Replace CO alarms every 7-10 years depending on the manufacturer, whether battery operated or hardwired. “Most CO alarms cost in the range of $30, just about 2 cents a day over their lifespan, a small price to pay for the safety of you and your family,” Gignac adds. More safety tips are available online at www.endthesilence.ca.
Sparky says: replace old smoke alarms and never tamper with them Sparky the Fire Dog teams up with firefighters and educators to encourage smart fire safety habits that save lives. Smoke alarm tampering is at the top of Sparky’s “nono” list. Taking batteries out of a smoke alarm, or removing it from the ceiling when it goes off because of cooking smoke or shower steam, puts a family at serious risk. Canadian research shows that more than 50 per cent of
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at all possible.” Bryant also added these tips for parents when sending out their children on the big night: • Children should use a flashlight while walking to help their visibility, especially in rural areas. • Parents can adhere reflective tape or stickers to children’s costumes or treat bags or have them wear a reflective bracelet to up their visibility to drivers. • Young trick or treaters should always be accompanied by an adult. • If allowing older youth to trick-or-treat without supervision, pre-plan a route with them in advance. • Be sure trick-ortreaters are wearing well-fitting shoes. • Avoid costumes that drag on the ground or impede your child’s vision. Any face masks should allow for full visibility and breathing. • Candy should not be eaten unless checked by an adult first. Bryant noted that Halloween is a time for adult celebrators as well, and that police will be on patrol that night making sure people are staying safe. “We will be out conducting routine patrols and counterattack roadblocks so make sure to plan a safe ride home,” he reminded. reporter@peninsula newsreview.com
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BC Ambulance Service
Brian Gill, Firefighter
Damon O’Brien, Firefighter
Tim Dutchak, Firefighter
Dean Bissenden, Firefighter
Shaun Sweenie, Firefighter
Paul Lacasse, Firefighter
Ian Banfield, Firefighter
Bobby Scott, Firefighter
Tristan Gentile, Firefighter
BC Ambulance Service
McKimm & Lott
BC Ambulance Service
District of Central Saanich, Public Works
AMJ Campbell Van Lines
Department of National Defence
Fortis BC Natural Gas
City of Victoria, Public Works
Self Employed
Michelle Warren, Firefighter
Brent McMillen, Firefighter
Daryl Hall, Firefighter
John Inoke, Firefighter
Phil Reaume, Firefighter
Emiliano Hernandez, Firefighter
BC Ferries
VIHA
Access Records
Access Records
Butchart Gardens
Siskin Cabinets Doors
The following businesses offer their thanks and appreciation for your hard work and dedication. Sidney Waterfront Inn & Suites
Adams Electronics
www.sidneywaterfrontinn.com 9775 First Street Sidney ................................ 250.656.1131
103-9838 Fourth Street Sidney ..................
Oceanside RV Resort
A Parkbridge Lifestyle Resort
www.oceansideresortrv.com 3000 Stautw Road Saanichton........................250.544.0508
Town of Sidney 2440 Sidney Avenue, Sidney .....................
(250) 656-1184
(250) 656-4351
Murray Coell, MLA Saanich North and the Islands www.murraycoellmla.bc.ca ....................... (866) 655-5711
District of Central Saanich 1903 Mt. Newton X Rd. Saanichton ..........
The Denture Clinic
(250) 652-4444
3-2227 James White Boulevard Sidney ..... (250) 655-7009
Panorama Recreation Centre www.panoramarecreation.ca 1885 Forest Park Drive North Saanich .......
(250) 656-7271
District of North Saanich 1620 Mills Road in North Saanich ..............
Victoria International Airport 201-1640 Electra Blvd Sidney.....................
(250) 656-0781 (250) 953-7500
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Sidney Hank Michno, Assistant Chief Mike Harman, Assistant Chief
Jim Tweedhope, Fire Chief
Brett Mikkelson, Deputy Chief
Sidney Fire Department
Sidney Fire Department
Sidney Fire Department
Town of Sidney
Jeff Tomlin, Captain
Robert Tyler, Captain
Joe Geary, Captain
Sidney Fire Department
Mary Winspear Centre
Sidney Plumbing
Richard Ford, Lieutenant
Aaron Kary, Lieutenant
Ryan Michno, Lieutenant
Craig Pelton, Lieutenant
Nigel Adams, Firefighter
Matt Beasley, Firefighter
Steve Bennett, Firefighter
Darrin Blinko, Firefighter
Don Campbell, Firefighter
Kory Coward, Firefighter
Elk Lake Auto Centre
Pronautic Builders
BC Ambulance Service
City of Victoria
Shoppers Drug Mart
BC Corrections
Town of Sidney
JV Gasworks
Self Employed
Town of Sidney
Arthur van Deth, Firefighter
Greg Fiddick, Firefighter
Donald Galbraith, Firefighter
Carl Gardner, Firefighter
Jay Krieger, Firefighter
Kevin Mackenzie, Firefighter
Corey Makar, Firefighter
Jason Mockridge, Firefighter
Dave Nikula, Firefighter
Darren Proulx, Firefighter
Sidney Appliance
Home Renovations
Viking Air
Self Employed
Victoria Airport Fire
BC Ambulance Service
James Island Industries
BC Ambulance Service
LawnTech
Darren J. Proulx, CGA
Adam Pryer, Firefighter
Kirk Tamburino, Firefighter
Rick Toogood, Firefighter
Steven Tyler, Firefighter
Shawn Waters, Firefighter
Kelly Wilson, Firefighter
Peninsula Co-op
VIHA
University of Victoria
Mary Winspear Centre
BC Transit
Sidney Appliance
North Saanich Gary Wilton, Fire Chief
Pat Phillips, Deputy Chief John Trelford, Assistant Chief
District of North Saanich
Van Isle Windows
District of North Saanich
Steve Knapp, Fire Prevention Officer Jennifer Provan, Admn. Asst.
Ray Halsall, Captain
Paul Schwagly, Captain
Greg Smith, Captain
Scott Provan, Captain
Wayne Wooster, Lieutenant
Tieg Clark, Lieutenant
Pat Jordan, Lieutenant
Kurtis Barner, Lieutenant
CFB Esquimalt
Kone Elevators
Island Traffic
District of North Saanich
Municipality of Oak Bay
G & E Equipment
A. Slater Electric
A. Slater Electric
District of North Saanich
District of North Saanich
Les Hammond, Firefighter
John Latta, Firefighter
Bill Ehman, Firefighter
Chuck Hanan, Firefighter
Hammond Management
Latta Aviation
Air Canada
Victoria Shipyards
Dave Charters, Firefighter Sonny Watson, Firefighter Shaun McCumber, Firefighter
Jim Nelson, Firefighter
V.I. Propane
Neville Consulting Group
District of North Saanich
Angela Kind, Firefighter
Ben Harding, Firefighter
Ted Stelck, Firefighter
Mike Arychuk, Firefighter
Jo Ann Sjerven, Firefighter
Self - employed
District of North Saanich
Mortgage Architects
Games Workshop
Self Employed
Stelck Tile
Institute of Ocean Science
School District #63
Adam Elia, Firefighter
Jon Dodd, Firefighter
Darryl Bacheldor, Firefighter
James Bridge, Firefighter
Chandler Louie, Firefighter
James Dooley, Firefighter
Canpro Construction
Wales McLelland Construction
Radio Works
Holmes Realty
Lordco Auto Parts
Self Employed
D.C. Systems Services
Austin Dickson, Firefighter Nicholas Brethour, Firefighter Canadian Forces
Nicholson Manufacturing
Murray Goodsir, Firefighter Chase Mollberg, Firefighter Goodsir Painting
Nicholson Manufacturing
Anna-Marie Trelford, Firefighter Brian Thomas, Firefighter Victoria Airport Authority
Bobby Smart, Firefighter Nick Prozorovsky-Halsall, Firefighter Ruben Infante, Firefighter
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CARRIERS SHOW THEIR SUPPORT FOR SPORT during Jersey Day, part of Sports Day in Canada Black Press community newspaper carriers showed their support for sport last Friday by donning a favourite team jersey while they delivered their paper routes, as part of national Jersey Day. Recognizing both the hard work of the dedicated carriers to deliver the local news every week and the importance of sport in the life of a vibrant community, Black Press asked its 1,100 carriers to submit photos of themselves “on the job” in their team colours, says Black Press Director of Circulation Bruce Hogarth.
A flood of photos arrived, showing carriers in action while delivering the Oak Bay News, Victoria News, Saanich News, Goldstream News Gazette, and Peninsula News Review. A sampling of the submissions is printed here for our readers to enjoy. Participating carriers were eligible to win prizes from the Victoria Royals, Thrifty Foods, Saanich Parks and Rec, Wildplay and the National Geographic IMAX. Thank you to all of our newspaper carriers from Black Press!
Cara Victoria News carrier
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Logan & Connor Goldstream News carriers
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Emily & Cooper Victoria News carriers
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Nik Goldstream News carrier
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THANK YOU TO ALL OUR BLACK PRESS NEWSPAPER CARRIERS & DRIVERS
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UKRAINIAN FOOD SALE
Sat, Oct 6, 10am-noon. 1110 Caledonia Ave, Victoria, BC. Homemade fresh frozen perogies, cabbage rolls, borscht, fresh sausage.
250-384-2255. PERSONALS STEAMWORKS: A club for men to meet men. 582 Johnson St., Victoria. 250-3836623 steamworksvictoria.com
LOST AND FOUND
FOUND: 4GB Panasonic camera chip, Sept. 25th near FairďŹ eld Plaza. Contains pics of child’s birth. Is this photo you? Or do you know her? Please call Sue at (250)4751258 or (250)363-8691.
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MERCHANDISE FOR SALE
MERCHANDISE FOR SALE
EDUCATION/TUTORING
FREE ITEMS
MEDICAL SUPPLIES
MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE
TUTORING SERVICE in your home. CertiďŹ ed teachers, any grade, any subject. email: schooliseasyvic@gmail.com or call (250)483-5496. or go to www.schooliseasy.com/Victoria
FREE: LARGE overstuffed Sofa, dark green, full size. Call (250)656-1056.
FINANCIAL SERVICES
BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES ADVERTISE in the LARGEST OUTDOOR PUBLICATION IN BC THE 2013-2015 BC FRESHWATER FISHING REGULATIONS SYNOPSIS. The most effective way to reach an incredible number of BC Sportsmen & women. Two year edition- terriďŹ c presence for your business. Please call Annemarie 1.800.661.6335 email: ďŹ sh@ blackpress.ca MAKE A FORTUNE with $3000, we know how. Free info pack. Call (250)590-9634.
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An Alberta Construction Company is hiring Dozer and Excavator Operators. Preference will be given to operators that are experienced in oilďŹ eld road and lease construction. Lodging and meals provided. The work is in the vicinity of Edson, Alberta. Alcohol & Drug testing required. Call Contour Construction at 780-723-5051. BANNISTER AUTO GROUP If you are energetic, creative and motivated and have the desire to join a “Customer First Familyâ€?, then we should invite you to come grow with us. We are one of Western Canada’s fasted growing automotive companies. We have an opening at our GM store in Vernon for a Sales Manager. Interested in joining our team? Contact Darryl Payeur @ 1-888-410-5761 or email your resume to darryl@bannisters.com. Bannister GM Vernon, Bannister GM Edson, Bannister Honda Vernon, Browns GM Dawson Creek, Champion GM Trail, HuberBannister Chevrolet Penticton, Salmon Arm GM Salmon Arm. FELLER BUNCHER- Duncan, BC. We are looking for a fulltime Feller Buncher operator. Our logging operations are with Timberwest in the Lake Cowichan area. Wage and beneďŹ t package as per the USW Coast Master Agreement. Please fax resume to 604-736-5320 or email to: kenfraser@telus.net. GM TECHNICIAN required at Jenner Chev in Victoria. Email: mgray@jennerchev.com
HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS. Best price. Best quality. All shapes & colours available. 1-866-652-6837 www.thecoverguy.com/newspaper?
FRIENDLY FRANK 8 SPIDER plants in pots, $4/ea. 8 Geraniums plants in pots, $4/ea. 250-652-4199. ADJUSTABLE ELECTRIC single bed w/ Certa mattress, incls bedding, $75 obo. Call (250)475-6627. MAN’S 3 piece suit, pure virgin wool, never used, w 36� h 5’8�, $89 obo. (250)727-9425.
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DRIVERS WANTED: TerriďŹ c career opportunity outstanding growth potential to learn how to locate rail defects. No Rail Experience Needed!! Extensive Paid Travel, Meal Allowance, 4 wks. Vacation & BeneďŹ ts Package. Skills Needed - Ability to travel 3 months at a time Valid License with air brake endorsement. High School Diploma or GED. Apply at www.sperryrail.com under careers, keyword Driver DO NOT FILL IN CITY or STATE
PERSONAL SERVICES
FULL SIZE electric Scooter by Victory, excellent condition, 4 wheels, adjustable seat, headlight, horn and mirror. Asking $750 obo. Call (250)655-7404.
NEW AMEROCK 20� towel bar in box, antique bronze, $15. Call (250)383-5390.
MISCELLANEOUS WANTED
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HOME CARE SUPPORT KIND, GENTLE, mature Registered B.C. Care Aide seeking Care worker/ light housekeeping position, P/T, in a friendly N/S home. References. $25./hour. (250)655-9239.
NUTRITION/DIET MOUTHWATERING CAPTAIN COOK’S, HOME BAKING Meat Pies, Chicken Pies 4� unbaked frozen $2.50/each Sausage rolls 9/$5 size 1/2� Croquette’s 6/$10 baked or frozen.
Info: 250-652-9755.
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PHOTOGRAPHY/VIDEO
RED SEAL Heat & Frost insulator. Steady work in the Victoria area, union wages & beneďŹ ts. $28.65/hr. + H&W and pension. 1-800-663-2738. Email: nmunro@insulators118.org
RETOUCH, RESTORE, Edit Photos. Portraiture-Baby+Family Maternity. Home Movies to DVD. Call 250-4753332. www.cwpics.com
TENDER TOOTSIE slippers, size 8, $15. Call (250)5953070.
FUEL/FIREWOOD ARBUTUS, CYPRESS, ďŹ r, hardwoods. Seasoned. Call 250-661-7391. SEASONED FIREWOOD Vancouver Island’s largest ďŹ rewood producer offers ďŹ rewood legally obtained during forest restoration, large cords. Help restore your forest, Burndrywood.com 1-877-902-WOOD.
HALF PRICE! Never used; Folding power lift shower commode with chair ($1600). Wheelchair mint cond. (best offer). Call (250)818-4000 or email mercedes500@shaw.ca
500 RECENT paperbacks, $.50; Altas Lathe, $900; 1200 hand crafted earrings/necklaces, $2-$7, large amounts 50% off. Call (250)655-3347.
HONDURAS MAHOGANY SIDEBOARD1930’s, 40�wx15�dx34�h, beautiful condition, $450. Call (250)656-3322.
DOWNSIZING/ SACRIFICE. Glass & white oak china hutch - wall mount or buffet. $200. White solid oak entertainment/ media storage centre $250. (250)656-9717.
REAL ESTATE FOR SALE BY OWNER
MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE
FURNITURE
SOLID AMERCIAN BLACK WALNUT. Gentlemen’s wardrobe (armoire type - original key) 44�wx24�dx54�h and chest of drawers, 54�wx25�dx30�h. Handcrafted in Quebec, 1930’s beautiful condition, $2800/pair. Call (250)656-3322.
NEWSPRINT ROLLENDS$2-$10. Fridays only, 8:30am to 4:30pm. #200-770 Enterprise Cres, Victoria. Goldstream Press Division.
ANTIQUES, BOOKS, collectibles, furniture, china, jewellery. Estates/private libraries purchased. Galleon Books & Antiques, 250-655-0700
PET CARRIER, heavy fabric, zipper enclosure and shoulder strap, $25 obo. (250)598-0750 GET BACK ON TRACK! Bad credit? Bills? Unemployed? Need Money? We Lend! If you own your own home - you qualify. Pioneer Acceptance Corp. Member BBB. 1-877987-1420. www.pioneerwest.com
LOWREY ORGAN Symphonic Holiday.4 channels, upper/lower keyboard, about 4’L x 2’W x 3.5’H, $600. obo. SCOOTER Rascal Continental,good working order $400. (250)544-2116
BERNINA 820 QE Sewing Computer - high end sewing & quilting machine w/ 40 cm long free arm, stitch regulator, dual feed. $4500. (250)882-5465. DOWNSIZING SALE. Rocker/Recliner, Sears Special, dark brown, $125, Charbroil BBQ, side burner-rotisserie, $100, electric body heater/vibrator, $35. Call 250-655-4185
10353 DEVLIN Plc, Sidney. Private Rancher. $499,000. 3 bdrm, 2 bath, lrg treed lot. Complete details at w w w. p r o p e r t y g u y s . c o m ID#192295 www.realtor.ca mls #307481 CAYCUSE Very rare 5 acre treed park-like Property with well-maintained furnished home - 1500 sq.ft, 3-bdrm, 2 bath. Extremely close to Pristine Cowichan Lake. Perfect for recreational property or full time living. Reduced to sell $378,800. Exceptionally low yearly cost. Not leased land. Call 250-745-3387 or 250-478-2648
SOFA, LOVE seat, La-Z-Boy recliner, all in good condition, $300 obo (all). Email: robdi@shaw.ca
MEDICAL SUPPLIES
MERCHANDISE FOR SALE
Garage Sales
PERSONAL SERVICES APPLIANCES MIND BODY & SPIRIT
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WANTED: CLEAN fridge’s, upright freezers, 24� stoves, portable dishwashers, less than 15 yrs old. McFarland Industries, (250)885-4531.
CertiďŹ ed Aromatherapist “Simply the Best!â€? 14 yrs in Practice JANALEE
BUILDING SUPPLIES
MASSAGE
250-380-5190 ~Non-Sexual~
ALL YOU NEED IN PRINT AND ONLINE
METAL ROOFING & siding sales. Seconds avail. Custom roof Flashings. 250-544-3106.
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GARAGE SALES
ELECTRONIC SCOOTER Shop Rider Voyager 778S. Used indoors except for 3 trips outside. Exc. cond., $1200 obo. Call (250)472-1361.
GORDON HEAD- 4445 Tyndall Ave, Multi-family! Sat, Oct 6, 9am-2pm.
WE’RE ON THE WEB
BUYING OR SELLING?
KEATING AREA, 2219 Cooperidge Dr., Fri, Sat, Sun, Oct. 5, 6, & 7, 8am-3pm. Moving Sale. Furniture, twin beds, kitchenware, small appliances, older fridge, upright freezer, tools and garden tools, camping gear and lots of misc items.
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REAL ESTATE
REAL ESTATE
RENTALS
RENTALS
TRANSPORTATION
TRANSPORTATION
FOR SALE BY OWNER
HOUSES FOR SALE
REAL ESTATE SERVICES
APARTMENT/CONDO
HOMES FOR RENT
AUTO FINANCING
CARS
1 & 2 Bdrm suites & cabins. Perched on a cliffside with panoramic ocean vista, overlooking The Saanich Inlet. Serene & secure. All amenities on-site, firewood. $700-$1200 inclusive. Monthly/Weekly. Pets ok with refs. 25 min commute to downtown Victoria. Must have references. 250478-9231.
1-LEVEL WHEELCHAIR accessible 4 bdrm, 2.5 baths. Approx 2400 sq.ft. Pets, kids welcome. N/S. Avail immed. $1700/mo. (250)656-2242.
$399,000. Next to VGH, 2 bdrm + 3rd or office, 2 lvl, end unit, windows on 3 sides. Large family room, 2 fireplaces, pet allowed. 71-14 Erskine Ln., Tel: 250-478-0269. Open House, 2PM-4PM, Sat & Sun. www.Comfree.com/367097
Qualicum Beach: $295,000 1512 sq.ft. modular, 5yrs old, on own land in 45+ Coop Park. 2bdrm +den, 2baths. Close to beaches and golf courses. (250)738-0248
HOUSES FOR SALE
ARGYL MANOR 9861 Third St., 1 bdrm, F/S, common W/D N/S, N/P, HT & HW incl’d. $860/lease. Avail Oct 1st. Call 250-475-2005 ext 227. COLWOOD 2 bdrm condo, 4th floor, elevator, 5 appls, insuite laundry, F/P, prkg incld, N/P. $1100. Oct. 1. (250)474-6855.
SIDNEY Spectacular Rancher. Inside & Out! Very private, 12ft hedge ¾’s way around house. Beautiful exposure on a quiet, well maintained Cul-de-sac! Call 250-656-2222 or for more info: www.propertyguys.com ID#192329
GLANFORD AREA- Avail now 3 bdrms, 2 bath upper, $1400. 5 appls, 2 balconies, quiet str. Yard is shared. Sm pet ok. Call Equitex 250-386-6071.
HOMES WANTED
WESTHILLS: NEW 1 bdrm apt. $950+ util’s. Close all amens. W/D. NS/NP. Avail. Nov. 1st. Call 250-477-5610 or email scottman12@shaw.ca
WE BUY HOUSES Damaged House? Pretty House? Moving? Divorcing? Estate Sale? We will Buy your House Quick Cash & Private. Mortgage Too High and House won’t sell? Can’t make payments? We will Lease Your House, Make your Payments and Buy it Later!
COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL SIDNEY: AIRPORT side of Beacon Ave. 650-700 sqft workshop/storage space. Rent incld’s heat and electricity with ample electric outlets. Shaw cable connection avail. Located on 2nd floor. Peninsula Mini Storage, 2072 Henry Ave. West. Call (250)655-6454. Also avail. 6500 sqft warehouse with large doors and high ceilings. Call to inquire.
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COTTAGES DEEP COVE: cozy 1bdrm, wood floors, acreage, skylights $950 mo, N/S. 250-656-1312.
SAVE ON COMMISSION Sell your home for $6900 or 1% plus $900 fees FULL MLS SERVICE!
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APARTMENTS FURNISHED LANDS END: large sunny water view, priv entry, parking, NS, www.sidneystudio.info. Adults, snow birds, refs. 250655-4175 SIDNEY EXECUTIVE suite. near ocean & town. $1295. Short/ long term.250-656-8080
CENTRAL PARK area, 3-4 bdrm home, full bsmt, W/D incl’d, $1450. 250-479-6569.
1985 CADILLAC Seville, 70,000 k. Mint condition. White leather upholstery. 1 owner. $3,500. Call (250)656-1560.
LOCHSIDE AREA, waterfront lrg 1 bdrm, close to James Island wharf, quiet, 4 appls, $800 incls heat. N/S, small pet neg. (250)544-0470. SIDNEY- 2 BDRM, garage, yard, deck, F/S, W/D. $1350. Avail Nov 1. (250)812-4154. Auto Financing 1.800.910.6402
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VICTORIA HOUSING. $475$575 all incl, suits working/students, disability. 778-977-8288
SUITES, LOWER
2007 CUSTOM Chev HHR. Excellent condition. Loaded. White. 119,000 km, mostly hwy driven. On-Star. $11,900 firm. 250-755-5191.
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BRIGHT, NEWLY renovated 1 bdrm suite in Deep Cove, grd level, separate entrance. F/S, W/D, D/W, appls all new, wood stove & flrs. N/S. $1100 inclusive. (250)656-6138.
1981 MERCEDES 300SD Turbo Diesel for sale. 281,000 KMS, (Champagne colour) in fair condition, asking $3000. Maintenance log available. Call 250-885-9010. RECREATIONAL VEHICLES FOR SALE
BRIGHT NEWLY renovated 1 bedroom above ground suite. 4 piece bath, storage, utilities and shared laundry. N/S, N/P. $800. Nov 1. 250-656-4319. C. SAANICH. 1-Bdrm. $850. inclds utils & laundry. NS/NP. Avail immed. 250-418-0780.
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AARON’S RENO’S Drywall, taping, texture. Insured/bonded. Free est. 250-880-0525.
PRIVATE HOUSEKEEPER. Has available openings. Exc ref’s. $25/hr. 778-433-4340.
MUD on the RUN. Small drywall repairs, textures & renovations. Ross, (250)812-4879.
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PERIMETER EXTERIORS. Gutter Cleaning, Repairs, Demossing, Upgrades. WCB, Free estimates. 250-881-2440.
HANDYPERSONS AL’S AVAILABLE to update your home. Kitchens, baths, basements, etc. Licensed & Insured. Al 250-415-1397. BIG BEAR Handyman. Decks, Stairs, Painting, General household repairs. Free estimate. Call Barry 250-896-6071
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FURNITURE REFINISHING U-NEEK SEATS. Hand cane, Danish weave, sea grass. UK Trained. Fran, 250-216-8997.
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2 BURLEY MEN MOVING. $85/hr for 2 men (no before or after travel time charges on local moves. Please call Scott or Joshua, (250)686-6507.
BIG BEAR Painting. Interior & Exterior. Quality work. Free estimate. Barry 250-896-6071
TOP NOTCH PAINTINGOver 25yrs exp. Interior/Exterior, Residential Reliable, Reasonable and Friendly Service. Call Brad 250-580-5542.
FELIX PLUMBING. Over 35 years experience. Reasonable rates. Call 250-514-2376.
RE-STUCCO & HARDY Plank/Painting Specialist. 50 years experience. Free estimates. Dan, 250-391-9851.
DAVE’S WINDOW Cleaning. Windows, Gutters, Sweeping, Roofs, Roof Demossing, Pressure Washing. 250-361-6190.
JOHN’S STONEWORK. Free estimates. Over 30 years experience. (250)595-6099. ROMAX MASONRY. Exp’d & Professional. Chimneys, Brick Veneer, Rockwork, Cultured Stone, Interlocking Paving. Fully insured. Estimates. Call 250-588-9471 - 250-882-5181
MOVING & STORAGE DIAMOND MOVING- 1 ton 2 ton. Prices starting at $85/hr. Call 250-220-0734.
DONE RIGHT MOVING $80/hr. Senior and student discount. No travel time before or after. SMOOTH MOVES. Call Tyler 250-418-1747. MALTA MOVING. Residential & Commercial - BBB Member. (250)388-0278.
PAINTING ALFRED, ALFRED Quality Painting. Wholesale, Discounts! 50 years experience. 250-382-3694. A PROFESSIONAL Woman painter. Karen Bales Painting & Wallcoverings. Over 25 yrs exp. Free est. 250-514-5220.
DRYWALL REPAIRS & HOUSE PAINTING. Free estimates. If you, your family or friends need any of the above give Joseph Bronson a call 250-686-0663. Reasonable rates in a tight economy. I take pride in the end results.
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Glen Meadows ladies’ season wraps Awards handed out to members at windup Devon MacKenzie
club and Karen Smith from Glen Meadows golf and country club came first in the two best net tournament during the windup event. The Cedar Hill Ladies Club was also presented with the trophy for the Business Ladies most overall yearly inter-club points. With the season wrapped up, the final results from the year were tallied. Trophy recipients were as follows: Spring Trophy - Deb Henzie and Barb Hale Bernice Wilson Senior Trophy - Anni
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The Glen Meadows Ladies Golf Division has wrapped up its season and the Glen Meadows Business Ladies hosted the yearly inter-club windup Saturday, Sept. 22. Golf clubs attended Glen Meadows from throughout the city and a great day of golf, dinner and prizes was had by all. The mixed team of Val Mieras and Yvonne Audette from Cedar Hill golf club, Cathy Savage from the Uplands golf
Jakubowski Super Senior Trophy - Marg Hurd Garland Trophy - Rita Seigo George Paulin Trophy - Rita Seigo Club Championship - Low Gross - Jo Ann Saville Club Championship Low Net - Molly Fediw Senior Club Championship - Marlene Hamilton Nash Trophy - Low Gross - Rita Seigo Nash Trophy - Low Net - Jo Ann Saville — With files from the Glen Meadows Ladies Golf Division
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Parkland to host senior girls, boys volleyball SIDNEY — Parkland Secondary School plays host next week to two senior volleyball round robins. On Tuesday, Oct. 9, Parkland hosts Reynolds Senior Secondary, Spectrum Community School and Stelly’s Secondary School for a senior girls regular season round robin. On Wednesday, Oct. 10, Parkland
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Parkland Secondary School’s senior boys rowing team of Shawn Shortill, Sebastian Testart, Sam Lipscombe and Ethan Pennell dug deep for a second place finish in their heat against two Stelly’s Secondary boats on Elk Lake Sept. 30. Steven Heywood/News staff
Saanich Peninsula schools show well at Crabfest Regatta Steven Heywood News staff
High school rowing teams from Saanich and the Peninsula showed well at the Crabfest Regatta Sept. 30 on Elk Lake. Rowers at junior and senior levels from Stelly’s and Parkland secondary schools finished in the top three in a variety of events, demonstrating determination and talent to get throughout their respective heats to reach the day’s finals. Among junior A woman 8+, Stelly’s placed second with a time of 1:56.34, finishing
between two Claremont Secondary teams. In junior B women 4x, Stelly’s placed third (1:53.90). The Stinger’s junior A novice men’s 8+ team was first, beating Claremont by under a second. Parkland’s junior B novice men 4x rowers dominated Pacific Christian School in a time of 2:04.38 — more than seven seconds ahead. Parkland’s junior B novice women 4x took first and second in their final race of the day. A third local squad was only a second off of third place, which was taken by Glenlyon
Norfolk School. Stelly’s junior A novice women 8+ won their final race with a time of 2:20.34. In junior A men 4x, it was Stelly’s and Parkland in a one-two finish, respectively. The teams were separated by only a second. The Bayside Middle School rowers took second and third place in their junior C mixed 4x and in their women’s 4x final. Stelly’s would place third in junior A women 4x and second in junior B women’s 8+, just ahead of the Parkland entry. More results from Crabfest:
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Junior B novice men 4x - Stelly’s second. Junior B novice women 8+ - Parkland first. Junior A novice women 4x - Parkland second. Junior B men 4x - Stelly’s first. Junior A men 8+ - Parkland first, Stelly’s second. Full results from the race day can be found online at regattdata.com from Lower Vancouver Island School Sports (LVISSA), including results from Victoria’s Gorge Crabfest, featuring schools from the Victoria School District.
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Here’s a great children’s story. The Queen Alexandra Foundation for Children has been renamed Children’s Health Foundation of Vancouver Island. Please join us in welcoming our new name! We are excited about the change because the new name tells the story of what we do and where we do it. Our Foundation has a 90-year legacy of helping children thanks to you, our incredible donors and supporters. Our new name sets the stage for helping even more children in the years to come. Here for your children The newly-named Children’s Health Foundation of Vancouver Island will continue to promote the health and well-being of children, youth and families all over Vancouver Island and the Gulf Islands. This includes funding for facilities, organizations, programs, and equipment for children in need.
The Queen Alexandra legacy lives on The Children’s Health Foundation of Vancouver Island continues to support the Queen Alexandra Centre for Children’s Health in Victoria. And the name “Queen Alexandra” will forever be part of our legacy.
How we help: Across the Islands We provide grants to organizations that support the health and well-being of children and youth through their programming. We also fund families experiencing urgent and unforeseen medical needs, including travel and accommodation and specialized medical equipment.
Jeneece Place With the support of our entire community, our Foundation funded, built and operates Jeneece Place. This 10-bedroom home provides a supportive and inexpensive environment for families who travel to Victoria for their child’s medical care.
West Shore and Sooke Child, Youth & Family Centres We own and operate these facilities in which child and youth related health and social service agencies use the facilities at cost – so that their resources can be directed to helping children.
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