PENINSULA
NEWS REVIEW
Looking ahead in 2013
Panthers battle for third
There are plenty of issues and projects on the books for the Saanich Peninsula this year. We look at a few of them. Page 3
Peninsula working hard for that third place spot in the South Island VIJHL division. Page 11 Watch for breaking news at www.peninsulanewsreview.com
Friday, January 4, 2013
Bryson is ready for new CRD role Central Saanich mayor working with Capital Regional District more in-depth Devon MacKenzie News staff
Last month Central Saanich Mayor Alastair Bryson was appointed as chairman of the Capital Regional District and he says he’s looking forward to working with the CRD more in-depth. “I’m really looking forward to working with this group of directors,� said Bryson. “I’ve enjoyed my first year working with them and it’s a really interesting interface at the CRD level.� Bryson said he values the importance of the regional district coming together to consider issues like deer overpopulation and resident Canada geese and that the input from all communities on issues like those is essential. “As a board member or as chairman you’re there to represent your council, of course, but you’re also there to consider things on a deeper level as to how they will affect the region as a whole.� Bryson was appointed to the role in late December after he won a vote against Saanich Coun. Judy Brownoff and Metchosin Mayor John Ranns. Langford Coun. Denise Blackwell, who has previously held the chairperson position, was appointed as vice-chair after beating out Graham Hill, mayor of View Royal. reporter@peninsulanewsreview.com
Elizabeth Chambers/submitted photo
News Review reader Elizabeth Chambers took this photo of a simple gift in her neighbourhood. She said “this symbolizes the spirit of generosity in our neighbourhoods� for the new year.
Sidney needs more firefighters Building code changes include costs to construction, fire response times Steven Heywood News staff
Building permit applications in the province must now comply with the 2012 edition of the B.C. Building Code, after a deadline of Dec. 19, 2012 has come and gone. In Sidney, town staff have identified two changes with the potential to impact new construction in the community. According to a staff report from Marlaina
Elliott, director of development services, seismic design of new homes and how quickly a fire department can reach them in an emergency are the specific changes that could affect Sidney home builders. The 2012 seismic code now requires the use of braced wall panels and bands “intended to increase the building’s structural integrity,� states the report. Potential impacts here include design changes, added costs (expected to be mini-
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mal, according to the report), education of the new Code requirement and providing information on those requirements. The second significant impact in Sidney will be the Code’s addressing of fire protection and department response time. This has to do with the proximity of a house front to a property line (known as a setback). PLEASE SEE: Town firefighters able, page 4
The Cannery Building #205-2537 Beacon Avenue Sidney, B.C.
ALLAN R. GREEN VICE-PRESIDENT / BRANCH MANAGER / SENIOR INVESTMENT ADVISOR
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