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Classes take yoga into a unique setting where students are surrounded by fish and water, page 13.

Stelly’s Secondary School opens its doors this week to show off its many varied programs, page 14.

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Large crowd on hand at the Peninsula Mayors’ Breakfast at the Institute of Ocean Sciences Devon MacKenzie News staff

Housing density in North Saanich, a business improvement area in Sidney and staff turnover in Central Saanich were all topics covered at the Saanich Peninsula Chamber of Commerce’s annual Mayors’ Breakfast held last week.

On Feb. 7, around 80 members of the community got together at the Institute of Ocean Sciences in North Saanich to hear updates and comments from the three “We have to start mayors on the Saanich Peninsula. looking at where we North Saanich Mayor can cooperate. I want Alice Finall started the to see us building more conversation by touching on a few of the newsof a relationship with worthy topics from the municipality over the last each other.� year, including the year– Alastair Bryson long discussions on residential housing density in the municipality. “All of our council supports affordable housing,� Finall said during her speech, adding that council will aim to hear the public’s voice in the matter during upcoming community meetings and open houses. “We already hosted one open house and there are two more of them to come,� she said.

Finall also touched on other news from the municipality including the assessed value of the B.C. Ferry terminal possibly affecting the district’s tax base and the positive business growth in North Saanich which mainly took place on airport land.

PLEASE SEE: Sidney business comunity, page 3

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Parkland Secondary School forward Jamie Hargreaves takes the ball strong to the basket for two points against Woodlands (Nanaimo) on Friday, Feb. 8, en route to a 50-32 win. The PSS girls basketball team hopes to win at this weekend’s South Island finals. See page 19 for the story.

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Sidney business community improving: Cross Continued from page 1

“We saw business expansion in North Saanich from the new 443 Squadron hangar to the Sobey’s warehouse to Ramsay Machinery,” Finall said.

Sidney Mayor Larry Cross touched on the selection of the new Thursday Night Market operator, negotiations for a pedestrian overpass at Beacon Avenue, work on the new roundabout, implementation of electric vehicle charging stations and the push for the business community to come together in Sidney.

“Last year I spoke of the fragmentation in the business community in Sidney and this year, thanks to a group of business leaders who started the Sidney Business Development Group we saw that community come together,” said Cross, who added that the process for a BIA is in full swing.

“I’m looking forward to seeing what happens with the BIA and unifying business in Sidney,” he said.

Central Saanich Mayor Alastair Bryson spoke mainly on new staffers at the district, including CAO Patrick Robins and Bruce Grieg who was promoted to Director of Planning and Building Services in December after previously serving as District Planner and Assistant Planner since 2005. Bryson also spoke about cooperation between the three municipalities and four First Nations on the Saanich Peninsula.

“We have to start looking at where we can cooperate. I want to see us building more of a relationship with each other. We need to start looking at synergy” said Bryson.

The morning was closed with comments from Devon MacKenzie/News staff past Chamber president John Treleaven and Central Saanich Mayor Alastair Bryson entertains the crowd with some humorous anecdotes during the Saanich new Executive Director Chris Fudge.

Peninsula Chamber’s annual Mayors’ Breakfast on Feb. 7. reporter@peninsulanewsreview.com

Students aim to increase numbers at the polls Megan Cole News staff

With only three months left until British Columbians head to the polls, students are busy encouraging their peers to vote.

The University of Victoria Students’ Society has already had Elections B.C. on campus helping people become registered voters, but with more than 500,000 eligible voters under of the age of 34 not participating in the last election, director of external relations with the UVSS Lucia Heffelfinger Orser said youth issues are being forgotten.

“I think when students go out and vote it brings youth issues to the forefront,” said Heffelfinger Orser.

“Some of the reasons why health care and other issues always rank at the top for government is because it is an older demographic who votes and those are the issues that are important to them.”

As a student society, the primary issue it would like to see addressed by the political parties in the election race is post-secondary education.

The UVSS along with societies from across the province are joining together creating a coalition called the Alliance of B.C. Students, which previously ran an informal campaign known as Where’s the funding?

“It represents over 180,000 students in the province and we are running a campaign specifically

targeting the four major political parties in the upcoming election,” said Heffelfinger Orser.

“Essentially we’re trying to call on the Liberals, the NDP, the Conservatives and the Green Party to commit to making B.C. have the highest quality, most successful post-secondary education system.”

With a general election scheduled for May 14, Heffelfinger Orser is concerned students may still have difficulty making it to the polls.

“It’s a tricky time for students to vote,” she said.

“It’s a time when they are moving in and out of the province, going on summer vacation, finishing exams, or looking for work.

I thinking timing makes a differ-

ence.”

Heffelfinger Orser added with fewer students on campus at the time of the general election, it is also more challenging for the student societies to reach them.

The Camosun College Student Society has launched a similar campaign at the Landsdowne and Interurban campuses under the banner Rock the Vote B.C. Like their peers at the University of Victoria, the CCSS is hoping the youth vote will make a difference in some potentially tight races.

“Rock the vote B.C. has two components: voter registration, and promoting the issues that are important to students such as tuition, financial aid, transit, housing and the environment,” said CCSS external executive Mad-

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“Voter registration is very important because the election falls at a extremely inconvenient time for students.

“Students need to know their rights as a voter, such as the ability to vote in any polling station across the province on election day, unlike federal elections.”

To entice students who may need to register, next Friday the CCSS will be serving grilled cheese sandwiches to Interurban students who fill out voter registration forms.

“We want to make sure our members are registered and receiving their voter information in the mail, making it just that much easier to vote,” said Keller MacLeod. mcole@oakbaynews.com

Town of Sidney NOTICE OF BUDGET MEETING Please note that the Town of Sidney will be holding a special Council meeting at 6:00 p.m., on Tuesday, February 19th, to consider the Town’s 2013-2017 Financial Plan. A second meeting is scheduled for the following evening, should it be required.

All persons wishing to comment on the Five Year Financial Plan may do so at the special Council meeting on the 19th, or through written submission.

The financial plan was presented to Council on January 21st, and received initial consideration at the Committee of the Whole meeting on February 4th. Background documentation is available at the Town Hall and on the Town’s website.

Further inquiries may be directed to the Finance Department at 250-656-1184.

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District moves cell tower forward Herring disappearing COUNCIL NEWS from fishery: anglers the properties could have a notice put on title should they not be adjusted to comply with the district’s building bylaws in the next 30 days.

District of Central Saanich Monday, Feb. 4, 2013 Devon MacKenzie News staff

• Council passed (with Councillor Zeb King opposed) the third reading of a zoning amendment bylaw to allow a cell tower to be erected on Vantreight Farms’ property at 8277 Central Saanich Road.

Staff will now forward a nonfarm use application as well as the proposed bylaw, along with comment from council to the Agricultural Land Commission for approval.

• Two staff memorandums were brought forward concerning unauthorized secondary suites in the Tanner Ridge area.

Neither homeowner was present during the meeting and

munity approached council with a letter concerning the deer management strategy.

The group is asking, among other things, that council renew their advocacy to the • Council and staff province regarding are working on renewfencing subsidies for ing a lease agreement farmers, adopt an antiwith the Central Saan- Zeb King feeding bylaw in the ich Lions Club for the district, support the Lions Hall at 6994 East farmers in their wish Saanich Road. to meet with police to review The last agreement between firearms bylaws and increase the two parties expired at the public education on crop proend of August 2012 and the new tection permits. agreement, which began in September, will be a five year term • During the meeting, council for the rent of $1. appointed members to cover liaison and chair positions vacated • Councillor Cathie Ounsted by Councillor Adam Olsen who announced that effective Jan. resigned last month to run as 30 she resigned from the Co-op a Green Party candidate in the board. provincial election in May. reporter@peninsula • Several farmers from the comnewsreview.com

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Overfishing, pollution could be reasons Arnold Lim News staff

Bob Briggs remembers pulling 60 fish out of the Gorge Waterway on a good day. Meandering over to the Craigflower bridge, sometimes with friends, he recalls taking more than 500 fish out of the Gorge over the two-month spawning period.

He still fishes there today, but his catch is down to 50 – and he wonders where all the herring have gone.

“It was nothing to go down and get a bucketful of fishing herring six years ago,” he said.

The decline is clear, but the reason is not.

If anything, water in the Gorge is the cleanest it’s been since the 1920s. With construction of the new bridge set to begin in April, World Fisheries Trust executive director Yogi Carolsfeld hopes the spotlight brings new awareness to the issue.

“It is a unique thing in the Gorge. There are not many places you can get this in the middle of the city,” Carolsfeld said.

He’s heard plenty

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Jim Yardley, front, and Bob Briggs fish for herring off the Craigflower Bridge. of anecdotal evidence regarding the popular food and bait fish, but he said he needs concrete facts and hopes to fund a creel survey, a monitoring method relying on surveying and interviewing fishermen on a daily basis.

“In the Gorge itself, I never heard of any herring actually coming back last year,” said Andrew Paine, founder of the Salish Sea Herring Enhancement Society.

“We did lots of visits around the Gorge during spawning season.

It is pretty disheartening we didn’t see any spawning activity.”

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Paine said a similar technique, coupled with information gathered from proper monitoring, could help Gorge herring stocks bounce back. editor@vicnews.com

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Berm to help Chalet Creek COUNCIL NEWS

council for time to find out if the district can legally do so and if there are any costs associated with that. Council voted to refer Mearns’ request to staff for information and advice.

District of North Saanich Monday, Feb. 4, 2013 Steven Heywood News staff

• Plans to complete a trail around Gardner’s Pond off of Tatlow Road in North Saanich are being considered. Newton Hockey, president of the Peninsula Streams Society told council they will work with staff and the district’s environmental committee to use an existing right-of-way at Chalet Creek (which drains out of the pond) as a berm to help retain water in the summer months. This, he said, will help supplement the flow of water into the creek, protecting fish habitat.

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North Saanich Mayor Alice Finall talks with former Central Saanich Councillor Bob Thompson during the Sannich Peninsula Chamber’s annual Mayors’ Breakfast on Feb. 7.

North Saanich won’t seek wider parking policy NORTH SAANICH — North Saanich district councillor Celia Stock’s request to have staff develop parking and housing amenities policies in the wake of increased housing

developments in the district, was defeated.

Staff noted they are already working on an amenities policy at council’s earlier direction. Coun. Ted Daly called Stock’s motion

a request for what is already routine.

Coun. Elsie McMurphy noted parking will become a serious issue if housing growth expands. Coun. Dunstan Browne said a policy is

premature, considering the district is in the midst of a housing consultative process.

Staff reported they work on parking issues case-by-case.

• Coun. Craig Mearns has asked staff to excuse properties under construction from the regulations of a now-repealed wildfire development permit area. He wants the district to also return any assurance bonds related to the now-defunct wildfire permits and any special notions attached to such properties be removed.

Acting CAO Theresa Flynn asked

• Coun. Browne gave notice that he will pose a motion at the next regular meeting (Feb. 18) to move all neighbourhood meetings to the municipal hall in order to Podcast them.

• Council has made appointments to various district commissions and committees.

Board of Variance: Gordon Safarik and Myrtle Siebert (3-year terms).

Advisory Planning Committee: Richard Fell, Roderick Harris, Chad Rintoul, J. Vennard and John Upward (two-year terms).

Agriculture Advisory Commission: Eric Diller, Nancy Eaton, Irfane Fancey, Bernadette Greene and Margaret Westbrook (two-year terms).

Environmental Advisory Commission: Al Burgoyne, Jarrett Flaig, Ray LeNoury, John Plant, John Thorp, Murray Weisenberger and Kaeley Wiseman (two-year terms).

Parks Advisory Commission: Barbara Menzies and Jack Thornburgh (two-year terms). editor@peninsualnewsreview.com

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Jim Parker Publisher Steven Heywood Editor Janice Marshall Production Manager Bruce Hogarth Circulation Manager

The Peninsula News Review is published by Black Press Ltd. | #6 - 9843 Second St., Sidney, B.C. V8L 3C7 | Phone: 250-656-1151 • Fax: 250-656-5526 • Web: www.peninsulanewsreview.com

OUR VIEW

Higher cost, safer town One year ago, the Town of Sidney put off hiring more full-time firefighters because they didn’t have the money — and they had hopes for other ways of attracting new volunteers.

Today, volunteer numbers are down to around 30, where they were at 37 last year at the same time. The big problem for Sidney is the lack of sufficient That’s the town’s bodies to respond to emergency calls number one job during the day. It’s — the safety and at the point where community safety security of its could be at risk. residents The town is now looking to create a blended department — hiring four full-time firefighters over the next five to six years to bring the total to seven career members. The move would, in the next two years, ensure enough firefighters are available to respond in the daylight hours.

There’s an added cost. A fire department that costs just over $1 million now, will cost taxpayers more than $1.3 million by 2017, should the hiring plan be completed as drawn out by town staff. The impact of this plan will be on the pocketbooks of residents, as a tax increase will be required to pay for it.

Yes, the council and staff will look at ways to make savings in their financial plan. A 3.19 per cent proposed tax hike is only the starting point (Sidney got it down to 2.81 per cent in 2012). Added costs, a rough economy and lower housing assessments make it unlikely that tax hikes will be nil in 2013.

The bottom line, however, is public safety. The extra costs are not ideal for many taxpayers, yet if emergency service is severely limited by a lack of volunteers, the municipality has little choice but to find a way to keep the trucks rolling when the call comes in.

That’s the town’s number one job — the safety and security of its residents.

Ease of mind trumps the cost.

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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Independent MLAs have a dream Imagine a province where party independent in Delta South in 2009. leaders are chosen in an indeBob Simpson was kicked out of the pendently supervised vote, with NDP caucus shortly after winning 12-year-olds, dead people and pets re-election for the party in Cariboo prevented from voting.

North, because he dared Imagine a province to criticize then-leader where roving gangs of Carole James for a lack of influence-seekers aren’t policy specifics. allowed to join multiple They were belatedly parties and the rule is joined by Abbotsford actually enforced. One South MLA John van Donwhere corporations and gen, who quit the B.C. Libunions have to advertise erals in an orchestrated in their own name instead move to the B.C. Conof financing political parservatives, and then quit ties and then disclosing Tom Fletcher that party soon after. Van millions in donations Dongen does not have the B.C. Views months after the election credibility of the others to is over. speak on integrity, given Imagine a province where elechis self-serving party antics and tions are held based on audited his questionable decision to hire financial statements, not a collechis fiancée and pay her one and a tion of election promises that will half salaries to serve as his constitube dismissed as a work of fiction ency assistant. by the new regime if the incumbent Leaving that aside, there are party is defeated. some good ideas in the indepenA cat joined the B.C. Liberal Party dents’ reform package. One is to to support Christy Clark. Adrian give backbench MLAs a meaningful Dix won the NDP leadership with role in policy-making. the help of bags of $10 bills stapled Simpson gave the example of to new memberships. As parties Prince George MLA Shirley Bond’s go to online voting, multiple PIN term as education minister, where numbers may be activated from the she had to reverse ministry polisame phone number or the same cies that didn’t make sense in rural address. school districts. The all-party standThese and other glaring problems ing committee on education could with our party-based political syshave prevented this error, he said, tem were highlighted last week in but it didn’t because it never meets. a set of reforms proposed by three The party voting irregulariindependent MLAs. Vicki Huntingties described above could be ton broke the party choke-hold on addressed by giving Elections BC B.C. politics by getting elected as an authority to supervise party leader-

ship votes, the way it does elections and referenda. There are unknown costs for this, and other problems.

For instance, should the Marijuana Party be subject to this, or the Work Less Party, should either one muster enough organization to stage a leadership contest?

The independents had high hopes for one fundamental reform, moving B.C.’s set election date from the spring to the fall. This would take a simple amendment. The idea is for the government to table the annual budget, present the audited public accounts for the previous year, then have an election that rests on tested financial statements and initial results for the current forecast.

Both the B.C. Liberal Party and the NDP have expressed support for this idea. The independents suggest that this brief three-week legislative session is a good time to do it, so the next government can implement it.

I asked Mike de Jong, the B.C. Liberal finance minister and house leader, if he would consider it.

He allowed that it is interesting, but it’s not contemplated for the pre-election session. That will be dominated by returning the provincial sales tax and the usual jousting over untested spending and revenue proposals.

Tom Fletcher is legislative reporter and columnist for Black Press and BCLocalnews.com tfletcher@blackpress.ca

‘The independents had high hopes for one fundamental reform ...’

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LETTERS Ad-hoc tinkering solves nothing

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e: Accommodate rising demand, PNR, Jan. 30.

Dr. Brown calls for progressive solutions, including new affordable single family housing to accommodate rising demand.

One can truly sympathize with those who cannot afford the home of their choice. But without being wealthy (which I’m not), we have to make compromises.

My wife and I are also elderly but I had to leave Victoria in 1958 for job opportunities. Before coming to B.C. in 2001, after working around the world, we checked the area by internet to ensure we could cope financially.

It was difficult — I had to work until

I was 73 — and if we hadn’t thought we could make it we would not have come to “scour the landscape.” We had no right to think North Saanich would accommodate us because we fancied it.

Sadly, the cold hard fact is, no one will build a single storey modestly-sized home for less than about $600,000. Our 1,800 square-foot, single storey, modest house is on land now assessed at $407,000! Ludicrous but true. Three houses sold in North Saanich in January — average price: $598,000.

Many more are for sale in Sidney/ North Saanich — some for months.

But short of a 1930s style depression or catastrophe, nothing will force land costs down.

Readers respond: Speaking about Big Ag and GM food Re: GM crops not a big concern, PNR, Feb. 1.

To quote Wikipedia: “CropLife International is an international federation of agricultural biotechnology companies.

CropLife International is mainly driven

by BASF, Bayer CropScience, Dow AgroSciences, DuPont, FMC Corp., Monsanto, Sumitomo and Syngenta. These companies are sometimes referred to as Big Ag.” Calling the controller of 85 per cent of the annual pesticide market “CropLife” is like referring to the big, bad wolf as grandmother. CropLife spends billions of dollars annually lobbying the world’s governments and taking them to court.

Canada has been trying to legislate the use of 2,4-D since 1980 but can’t afford the legal cost of CropLife’s attack on Canada under NAFTA. For the truth about 2,4-D, check online the Sierra Club’s 2,4-D information sheet, produced under the informed watch of our esteemed Member of Parliament for Saanich-Gulf Islands, Elizabeth May. The Pesticide Action Network (PAN) — “over 600 participating nongovernmental organizations, institutions and individuals in over 90 countries working to replace the use of hazardous pesticides with ecologically sound alternatives” — was formed in response to CropLife’s coercion to use their ubiquitous neonicotinoid pesticides, such as Roundup, linked by scientific research to declining honeybee, Monarch butterfly and frog populations,and threats to human health — and to CropLife’s tactic of donating Roundup-Ready seeds to poor communities in crises.

See the CorpWatch site for information on CropLife’s vertical integration of agriculture which destroys the free market, dominated by CropLife’s ability to dictate profits and what is produced, forcing farmers to accept CropLife’s seeds and pesticides.

Humans have not “been altering the DNA of crops for hundreds of years.”

Compatible types of plants have been hybridized. CropLife’s genetically modified organisms have been altered using techniques such as gene cloning and

We do indeed need progressive solutions, but we need to genuinely define the problem we are trying to solve, and determine how much rising demand this area can cope with without placing future generations at risk.

There are limits to growth — which the human race is finding out the hard way in the face of climate change, food and energy shortages and overpopulation.

Ad-hoc tinkering by the dysfunctional North Saanich council will solve nothing and is just turning neighbours into enemies. Look around the world and see what that leads to.

David Olsen North Saanich

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protein engineering or crossed with animal genes or pesticides, for example.

GMO plants then openly pollinate outward, the true danger of GMOs that CropLife tries to hide. Once this process has begun, it cannot be turned back.

Please research reliable sources, or write Elizabeth May, our MP, who certainly knows more than Lorne Hepworth, a mouthpiece for Big Ag. Virginia Smith North Saanich

Right to know where food comes from I would like to ask Lorne Hepworth, President, CropLife Canada, one simple question regarding his glowing comments on GM food and not banning them.

If they are so fabulous then why have GM food producers fought so strenuously to keep the public from knowing which foods are GM produced?

I, as a consumer, have the right to know how my food is grown, where it comes from and whether it has been genetically modified.

Bob Savage Sidney

Browne owes heritage commission an apology Re: Left in Limbo, PNR, Feb. 1.

I refer to the possible demise of the Heritage Advisory Commission (HAC) and the statement by Dunstan Browne, namely, ‘In my two years on council, I don’t recall much out of the heritage commission’ (PNR, Feb 1, 2013, pg. 6).

I strongly disagree with this view. I am also dismayed by the display of apparent ignorance, even arrogance, of Councillor Browne.

As a member of the HAC from October 2010 until January 2012, I can assure Councillor Browne that the HAC was very active and productive.

During my time, the HAC reviewed the 2007 Heritage Strategic Plan and then, as recommended in the implementation plan, prepared a 4,000-word document that outlined a strategic plan for 20122016.

This was presented to council in

November, 2011 together with a positive three-page staff report prepared by J. Ho, the North Saanich Assistant Planner.

On January 16, 2013, the current council received and approved this plan. All councillors were in attendance.

Was Councillor Browne asleep?

As the former Dean of Science of a large research-intensive university in Canada, I know that the formulation of strategic plans is not always easy.

This is especially the case for North Saanich with its ongoing development and environment issues.

I judged the HAC document to be a valuable accomplishment by a group of dedicated volunteers interested in heritage issues and unbiased by political selfinterest.

Councillor Browne should apologize to the Heritage Advisory Commission and all councillors should recognize the importance of heritage in North Saanich.

Hugh French North Saanich

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What exactly is astigmatism?

The question is asked every day and astigmatism is, without doubt, one of the most misunderstood refractive disorders. Optometrists agree that astigmatism has various causes. While some theories claim it is hereditary, others state it is developmental. Both opinions are almost certainly correct.

The most common form of astigmatism is due to the clear front part of the eye, the cornea, not being round.

This “out of round” of the cornea causes distortion of the focussed light, which in turn causes blurred vision at all distances. An uncorrected astigmatic eye is constantly trying to improve its focus. This is tiring and can cause headaches especially during precise visual work.

Most patients are surprised to learn that the majority of people have at least a small amount of astigmatism.

The amount of astigmatism will determine the severity of the visual complaints. Most people can go for years without realizing that they have a problem. If one has never seen clearly, it is difficult to comprehend what clear vision truly is.

Fortunately both spectacles and contact lenses can correct astigmatism, and recently, refractive surgeons have added astigmatism corrections with lasers to their services.

When astigmatism is first corrected a period of adaptation and adjustment is to be expected. Objects may look distorted or slanted but clear. After a few days the strange symptoms will subside. It took the brain years to get used to the “old vision” so it will take a while for the “new vision” to settle.

It is very important to correct significant astigmatism in children. They may not complain, but uncorrected astigmatism can often cause poor performance at school. Don’t forget; first eye exam by age three. A regular eye examination with the optometrist is the best way to monitor astigmatism in patients of all ages.

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Canadian Parents for French Saanich Chapter would like to send bouquets of thank you’s to all our volunteers.

So far this year we have been able to host many wonderful events starting with a district wide French Resource Fair, a “Bonjour, Bonne Nuit” with a wonderful group of Stelly’s students and our Maple Man events held at both Keating and Deep Cove elementary schools.

To our volunteers, you are priceless — thank you!

Heather van Campen Vice President, CPF Saanich A special thanks to whomever found my keys on the streets of Sidney. They took them into Tanner’s Books who in turn took them to the police station where I had already reported them missing. I had them back soon after and I’m very grateful.

Lorraine Peters On behalf of the Sidney Lions Food Bank, the Peninsula Mission would like to thank the communities of Sidney, North and Central Saanich for their generous donations of money and nonperishable food items at the annual Sparkles parade. A cash donation of $2,644 dollars was received by the food bank as a result of this single event. Special thanks to the 20-plus volunteers for their enthusiastic support in this worthwhile project.

Travis Stewart Peninsula Mission Community Church The Central Saanich Lions Club wishes to thank the community for their strong support of their annual Christmas tree chip project.

The generous donations collected will go Shawnigan Kids Camp and a number of other

local charities.

Ken Marriette Central Saanich Lions Club Thrifty Foods Central Saanich would like to thank their customers for their generous donations of $800 during the holiday season to the Sidney Lions food bank.

To make this possible, three staff members volunteered eight hours each of their own time. Three families were also sponsored by customers and staff so that they could have a happy holiday season.

Stella Collins Thrifty Foods #14 This bouquet is for the Sidney Thrifty Foods floral department. For my 80th birthday in August, my three sons arranged to have a very large bouquet of flowers delivered to my home on the 6th of every month for the next year. The flowers have been beautiful each time and so different. Thank you, thank you, thank you.

Brigitte and the Boys Thank you from Sidney Secret Santas Toys for Tots to everyone who made donations to the 2012 campaign. A big thanks also goes out to all our present wrappers.

As a result of everyone’s hard work, we were able to give out over 600 presents to children in need on the Saanich Peninsula. We hope to see you all again for the 2013 Sidney Secret Santas events!

Susan Archibald Send your beefs or bouquets to us by email at editor@peninsulanewsreview.com.

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Duplicating operations COUNCIL NEWS Town of Sidney Monday, Feb. 4 Steven Heywood News staff

• Town staff have been given the green light to make duplicates of the municipality’s emergency operations centre (EOC) manuals and forms — just in case. Staff will also source materials necessary to equip a secondary EOC location at an estimated cost of $5,000. The town is talking about finding a secondary EOC, as the current one at the fire hall might not survive a major disaster.

The fire hall, staff noted in a report, does not meet current seismic standards and “may be damaged beyond use in a significant earthquake event.”

Following an analysis of the hall in 2008, the town completed an expansion and renovation report (in 2009) that addresses the costs to upgrade the fire hall (an estimated $2.2 million) or build a new one (est. $4.475 million).

Duplicating emergency materials and using another town building as a secondary EOC is considered a low-tech, low-cost alternative.

• The town’s director of corporate services, Andrew Hicik, told council that the proposed 3.19 tax rate hike in Sidney is only the starting point in this year’s budget discussions. He said staff are working to bring it down from there.

• Water and sewer parcel taxes are holding the line in 2013. Taxpayers in Sidney will not see any increase in the overall parcel tax or user rates.

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The Employment Program of British Columbia is funded by the Government of Canada and the Province of British Columbia.

• Council’s big budget deliberation takes place Tuesday, Feb. 19 — and possibly on Feb. 20 if one meeting is not enough time to get the job done.

• This week, council will be considering traffic calming measures on Bowerbank Road, after resident complaints about driver speeds on the route.

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Each morning at 5:30 a.m., Rev. Al Tysick heads out to local sidewalks and parks, armed with coffee, muffins, blankets and a friendly ear, to offer those who make their home on the streets a welcoming start to their day.

It may seem a small gesture for a person without a roof over their heads or a bed to sleep in, but the impact can be significant for those who are used to being judged harshly by society.

Rev. Tysick, founder of the Victoria Dandelion Society, knows this is the reality each and every night for hundreds of men and women “sleeping rough” in the Capital Region. While their exact numbers are unknown, what is known is that despite significant efforts of social service organizations, what is currently available simply isn’t enough.

Over the last 20 years, the number of homeless has increased dramatically in the Capital Region, including those with mental illness, addictions and those who have lost their homes due to job loss or health problems. Some without a home “couch-surf” with friends and family, others live in a vehicle or have a tent to provide some protection. But sleeping rough brings exposure to the elements and to the inherent risks of life on the street, not the least of which is the weather – the Greater Victoria Extreme Weather Protocol, for periods of harsh wind, rain, snow or subzero temperatures, was called 43 times between November 2011 and March 2012.

Tysick has worked with the region’s street community for 25 years. Seeing a gap in services for people who were homeless and might be facing challenges due to mental illness and/or

Despite the success local service groups are having in finding housing solutions for the homeless, more resources are essential.

addiction, “I wanted to do what I could to serve that population better,” he says.

More housing subsidies are crucial for a city with a tight rental market and one of Canada’s highest costs of living. “These have really, really helped, and new housing initiatives (to address the growing numbers of homeless) is really, really needed,” Tysick says.

Andrew Wynn-Williams, Executive Director of the Coalition to End Homelessness, agrees.

He’s one of many at work in the homeless community who are calling for more housing as the way to end homelessness in our community. He also says it doesn’t need to be expensive. “One key step could be an increase in the number of housing supplements available, a truly costeffective measure that will help individuals into

How can you help?

• Get involved in the discussion around homelessness and the needed services.

• Volunteer – a variety of opportunities are available at organizations around the Capital Region.

• Donations of food, clothing, supplies and money to provide services

housing, where they can better address issues such as mental illness and addictions and help reduce the number of visits to the hospital and courts.”

Other positive moves include initiatives like Centralized Access to Supportive Housing, which provides a streamlined application process for all the supportive housing in the region, notes Brad Crewson, co-ordinator of the Streets2Homes program.

The public is often supportive of the city’s various organizations that help those in need, but letting their views be known to local governments is also essential.

“If nothing else,” Tysick says, “we can write our MPs and say ‘housing the homeless is a priority.’”

are essential to help community organizations continue their much-needed work.

• For information about Rev. Al Tysick’s Dandelion program, visit www.hopeliveshere.ca • For information about the Coalition to End Homelessness, visit victoriahomelessness.ca

Founded in 2009 as a pilot project through the Coalition to End Homelessness, Streets2Homes is a housing program working with people coming directly from homelessness, explains program co-ordinator Brad Crewson.

The program provides a rental subsidy of up to $300 and a support worker to assist clients, ranging from helping them to doctor appointments to assisting with financial literacy, “whatever is needed, really.”

Today, Streets2Homes remains a community program with community partners, but is administered by Pacifica Housing. Support comes from sources such as BC Housing, which pays for the subsidies, United Way, which provides money for staff support, the City of Victoria and the Coalition to End Homelessness.

Since 2009, the program has housed 130 people, and currently sits at 103 participants.

Program staff recruit landlords with affordable units to rent, and it’s notable that of the 20 landlords Streets2Homes has recruited, not one has left the program.

For landlords, participation offers a chance to give back to the community, but practically speaking also offers some added security that the rent will get paid because of support workers offer in areas like financial management. Plus, “we’re at the other end of the phone – we’re there to help,” says Crewson, they also have good relationships with several large property management companies and organizations like the Rental Owners and Managers of BC. While the nature of finding affordable housing and services has meant that most of Streets2Homes’ work has been in the downtown area, they are starting to branch out into the West Shore region, with several participating buildings. “I think as the program becomes more successful, the capacity will be there to help (grow) into some of these areas,” Crewson says. Where it costs about $7,000 per year to house someone through Streets2Homes, supportive housing can cost twice as much, plus the cost of constructing the building, Crewson says. “It’s a very successful program – it’s costeffective, it’s efficient and it’s working.”

For information about participating as a landlord in the Streets2Homes program, contact Sasha Collins at 250-356-0742; for information about other aspects of the program, contact Brad Crewson at 250-385-2131, ext. 112

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Sidney Mayor Larry Cross (left) talks with Green Party MLA Candidate Adam Olsen at the Sannich Peninsula Chamber’s annual Mayors’ Breakfast on Feb. 7.

SIDNEY — Final preparations are underway for the Feb. 21 Hearts of the Community Volunteer Awards ceremony — an awards show that honours volunteers for their contributions to Peninsula life. So, don’t leave it to the last minute to get tickets.

The 15th annual event is co-sponsored

by Beacon Community Services and the Peninsula News Review. “There’s often a full house,� says Beacon Board Chair Penny Thomsen. “And this year’s tickets are going fast. People should get their tickets now so they can join in the celebration. It’s going to be a fun, terrific show and we’re honouring some fabulous volunteers.�

Tickets are free but are required for admission. The community event (11 a.m. Feb. 21 at the Mary Winspear Centre) includes a free luncheon, an awards ceremony, special presentations and live entertainment.

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Nominations closed Jan. 30; award winners will be announced at the ceremony.

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Helen Lang Over the Garden Fence tubers. Keep the peat moist and within a few days you should see pink sprouts appear. At this time you can plant them in a pot filled with damp potting soil, again hollow side up.

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HEALTHY LIFESTYLES A flexible venue for yoga classes Yoga classes taking off at the Shaw Ocean Discovery Centre Devon MacKenzie News staff

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new twist on yoga classes on the Saanich Peninsula is a hit.

In December, the Shaw Ocean Discovery Centre paired with registered yoga instructor Deb Twemlow to offer a couple of trial yoga classes in the aquarium. Since then, the classes have become popular and provide a unique and relaxing setting, said Twemlow.

“We had found that a few other aquariums, mainly in the U.S., had been offering yoga classes,” she said. “So I researched it and we started the idea of offering a trial class at the Shaw Ocean Discovery Centre. It's turned out to be very popular, I think, because it's a very relaxing and serene environment.”

Twemlow worked with the SODC’s Innovation Advancement Specialist Christina Smethurst to get the project off the ground, and Smethurst said the Centre is more than happy to be offering innovative uses for the space.

“The aquarium is a great place to take yoga because it's a totally unique experience.

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Twemlow said she regularly has around 15 participants with space for about 25. She also noted when she asked participants what they were enjoying about the class they all had different answers.

“After the first couple of weeks I asked class members what they were focusing on while we were going through the poses.

In a normal class, it a pretty static environment and people are often focused on a wall or on the instructor,” she explained. “Everyone in the class at the aquarium said they were focused on differ-

ent things. Some said they were looking at fish, others at sea stars and some said they were focusing on the projection screens and tuning into the whale songs being played in the background. It's a very unique atmosphere, and personally I've found it to be a great place to find my breath.”

Participants in the classes — which will run Sunday mornings through the rest of February — are required to bring their own mats and water bottles and Twemlow also recommends dressing in layers. The class is strength building yoga flow and Twemlow said it's suited for almost

any ability level and no previous yoga experience is required.

“Just come open minded, ready to learn and be a part of something unique,” she said.

The current session ends in a couple of weeks but yoga classes will be back in April and May after spring break.

The plan is to have classes on Sundays and one evening during the week.

“We know that Sun-

day mornings aren't a great time for everyone so we want to be able to provide a class on an evening during the week,” Smethhurst said.

She added people who are interested can keep up to date on the scheduling through the SODC's website and Facebook page at www. oceandiscovery.ca Current classes run Sundays until Feb. 24 from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. and pre-registration is recommended in order to guarantee your spot.

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THE ARTS Stelly’s showcase coming soon Devon MacKenzie News staff

Ticket Contest ■ Country Legends: The Peninsula News Review has three pairs of tickets to give away to the Country Legends show at the Mary Winspear Centre on Feb. 20.

Send your name, address and phone number to reporter@ peninsulanewsreview. com (or snail mail to The Peninsula News Review, 6-9843 Second St., Sidney, B.C., V8L 3C7) and you will be entered to win.

Entries will be drawn Feb. 18.

This week, Stelly’s Secondary School is offering a showcase evening to promote what the school has to offer to students.

“The open houses are basically a retention and recruiting campaign that was started at the district level,” said Stelly’s staff member Stu Rhodes.

“It’s about showcasing the things that each individual school has to offer. Stelly’s has lots going

on including the climbing wall, our trades programs, the french immersion program, athletics, the list goes on.”

Rhodes said the showcase evenings serve as a way for students to choose a school in the district that fits their needs or desires.

“By showing students what each school offers, it gives them a choice in their educational pathway,” he explained.

The showcases run this month and next at Saanich School District secondary schools, with

Stelly’s Secondary on Feb. 21 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. The Parkland Secondary showcase will run March 7 from 5:30-7:30 p.m. and SIDES will also be offering open houses at their two locations, Feb. 20 at the Wilkinson Road location from 4:30 to 6 p.m. and Feb. 27 at the the West Saanich Road location from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.

The Claremont showcase was held Feb. 7.

For more information on Saanich School district showcase evenings, visit www.sd63.bc.ca. reporter@peninsulanewsreview.com

Canadian a cappella quartet The Nylons here March 15 SIDNEY — Rock.It Boy Entertainment and Encore Music present The Nylons with guests Peninsula Singers on Friday, March 15 at the Charlie White Theatre.

The acappella quartet The Nylons are one of Canada’s top international success stories, having performed more than 1,000 concerts worldwide using only their amazing voices. The Nylons are renowned for their vibrant live shows featuring dazzling harmonies, smooth arrangements, tight choreography and fabulous showmanship.

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Their first album The Nylons (1982) went gold in only two months, going on to become a Canadian platinum seller, a feat repeated with their second album One Size Fits All (1982). In all The Nylons have seven gold and platinum records and they are now celebrating their Juno nomination for Best Jazz Vocal Album (2011) for their 15th release, Skin Tight. Their recordings have been played aboard the space shuttle and they Submitted photo have made numerous major media appearances including The Tonight Show and Good Morning The Nylons are in Sidney March 15.

America.

The Peninsula Singers have been performing sold-out concerts for over 30 years, entertaining audiences with covers ranging from Broadway to spiritual and from rock-n-roll to hymns. For this very special concert they will add their own choral music with its rich harmonies, challenging rhythms and varying moods to the award-winning sound of The Nylons.

Tickets are $45 and are available at the Mary Winspear box office. Charge by phone at 250656-0275 or buy online at www.marywinspear.ca.

Doors are at 7 p.m. and the show starts at 7:30 p.m.

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COMMUNITY CALENDAR CONSERVANCY of Canada (NCC) is calling on nature lovers and garden enthusiasts who like to get their hands dirty to come out for a conservation volunteer event on James Island on Feb. 16. This special event will focus on removing invasive plants from the island’s rare sand spits. The event runs from 8:45 a.m. to 2 p.m. Meet at the James Island wharf in Central Saanich in the morning and the group will be boated over to James Island.

RSVP is required and space is limited.

Contact katy.fulton@ natureconservancy. ca or call 250-4793191.

Arts INTERESTED IN A Sidney Writer’s Festival? Join us Saturday Feb. 23 at 1 p.m. at the Sidney North Saanich Library.

Call Sharon at 250655-1062 or Wendy at 250-656-0137 for more information.

HOW TO START a romance novel at the Sidney North Saanich Library.

Elizabeth Robertson will share her process on Thursday, Feb. 14 from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Free. To register, please call 250-6560944.

BIOGRAPHIES BOOK CHAT at the Sidney North Saanich Library.

Join us for a cozy book chat about favourite biographies.

Tuesday, Feb. 19 from 2 to 2:45 p.m. Free.

To register, please call 250-656-0944.

THE PENINSULA YOUNG Performers from Allegro Performing Arts Centre will be presenting Dance Extravaganza Saturday, Feb. 23 at the Charlie White Theatre. Show times are 2 and 7 p.m. and include a silent auction and 50/50 draw. Tickets are $16 and are available at the box office by phone at 250-656-0275, or online at www. marywinspearcentre. ca.

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Fundraisers SIDNEY FLEA MARKET Air Cadet fundraiser on Saturday, Feb. 16 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Cadet hall on Canora Road in Sidney. If you’re interested in having a table or want more information, call 250544-1040.

call 250-655-3509.

THE FEDERAL SUPERANNUATES National Association, Sidney & District Branch, will hold its Annual General Meeting on Saturday, Feb. 16 at 10 a.m. in St. Elizabeth’s Church, 10030 Third St., Sidney.

Complementary coffee will be served from 9:30 a.m.

Contac: Gary Graham at 250-658-4608 or email garyggraham@ shaw.ca.

PENINSULA STREAMS SOCIETY AGM happens Saturday, Feb. 16 from 3 to 5 p.m. at the Greenglade Community Centre (room 8).

Everyone welcome.

Please RSVP to PeninsulaStreams@

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CANADIAN FEDERATION OF University Women meeting will be held at the Mary Winspear Centre in Sidney at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 26. Beth Trotter will speak on the benefits of meditation.

New members are welcome.

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THE ONE, the only authorized Harley-Davidson technician training program in all of Canada. You’ll work on all types of HD bikes. Quality instruction and state-of-the-art training aids. GPRC Fairview Campus, Fairview Alberta. 18 8 8 - 9 9 9 - 7 8 8 2 ; www.gprc.ab.ca/fairview.

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BAR FRIDGE, works well, $75. Indoor plants (3) $20.

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$200,000, PRIVATE 18.5 acreage overlooking lake at Honeymoon Bay. Near park, beach, store, zoned A1. Call (250)709-9656.

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NORA ROBERTS- 16 paperbacks, 2 hard covers, $25 obo.

(250)721-0308. Univ Heights.

PEDESTAL SINK, white, new (Costco), $60, brass & crystal chandelier, 5 lights, $30. Call (250)893-2502.

Duncan, 2 bed, 2 bath adult Condo, #3-370 Cairnsmore St. Level entry, patio, small pet ok. Newly reno’d. $146,000.

(250)597-8070

STENO CHAIR, like new, $75 obo. Fireplace tools $15 obo.

Call (250)380-4092.

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WINTER VACATION Home in sunny Mesa, AZ. Gated 55+ community, 5 pools & hot tubs, Wood work shop, stain glass making, computer courses, tennis, etc, site café, w/live Music, nearby golf courses.

250-245-0295. $8,900. Email: ltd-ventures@shaw.ca

ARBUTUS, CYPRESS, fir, hardwoods. Seasoned. Call 250-661-7391.

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Perched on a cliffside with panoramic ocean vista, overlooking The Saanich Inlet. Serene & secure. All amenities on-site, firewood. $500-$1200 inclds utils.

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Pets ok with refs. 25 min commute to downtown Victoria.

Must have references! Call 250-478-9231.

MOVING SALE; 2 electric bed frames, sofa, loveseat and ottoman, occasional chairs, tables, chest of drawers and other misc items. Call for viewing (250)655-3010.

1 BEDROOM apt in Landmark building Sidney. Ocean view.

Non-smoking, no pets. In suite laundry, concrete building. Call 250-415-3984.

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ARGYL MANOR 9861 Third St., 1 BDRM, F/S, common W/D N/S, N/P, HT & HW incl’d. $860/lease. Avail Feb. 15th.

Call 250-475-2005, ext 227.

NEWSPRINT ROLLENDS$2-$10. Fridays only, 8:30am to 4:30pm. #200-770 Enterprise Cres, Victoria. Goldstream Press Division.

DOWNTOWN, 2 bdrm Condo, 6 appls, underground prkg, $1195 mo. (250)882-2330.

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ESQUIMALT- fully eqip furn condo, 6 mos, Apr 15-Oct 15, 1 bdrm+ den, 1.5 baths, water/mtn views. NS/NP utils parking incld. $1100. 250-3823630, ruthpeibc@gmail.com

STEEL BUILDINGS/Metal buildings 60% off! 20x28, 30x40, 40x62, 45x90, 50x120, 60x150, 80x100 sell for balance owed! Call 1-800-4572206 www.crownsteelbuildings.ca WASHER AND Dryer (Maytag), Heavy Duty, 1 year old, like new, white, $850. Call (250)629-3102.

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LA-Z-BOY rocker/recliner, blue fabric, gently used, recently cleaned, $80 obo. Call (250)382-2422.

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Portraiture, Baby +Family, Maternity. Home Movies to DVD. 250-475-3332. www.cwpics.com

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For those with a desire to help others and make their community a better place. Sprott Shaw gives you the skills to actually do it. You could start your HCA program in the New Year and get the skills you need for a rewarding career. Evening option now available.

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DUPLEXES/4PLEXES SIDNEY: DUPLEX, 3 bdrms, 2 bath, rec room, ocean views, $1450. Call 250-656-5430.

APARTMENTS FURNISHED Incredible 5 acre treed PARK-LIKE PROPERTY with Well-Maintained Furnished Home 1500 sq.ft, 3-bdrm, 2 bath. Extremely close to Pristine Cowichan Lake, in the town of Caycuse.

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Motivated seller $378,800.

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HOMES FOR RENT SIDNEY, 3 bdrm, newly reno’d, full bsmt, fenced yard, 1.5 bath, N/S, N/P, $1400 mo, avail immed. (250)710-4185 or leslie_daw@hotmail.com SIDNEY RANCHER. 3-bdrm, 2 bath, large family room. 5 appl’s, 2 storage sheds, private fenced yard on quiet culde-sac. NS/NP. $1600./mo.

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LANGFORD- 3 bdrms, 2 bath, 1200 sq ft, fully reno’d, deck, wood F/P, 6 appls, lrg yard.

Avail now. $1500, N/S, pet’s ?

Ref’s req’d. 250-516-3453.

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1988 FORD 16’ cube Van, 176,000 KMS, good condition, $2950. Call (250)656-7132.

MOORAGE AVAILABLE Westport marina has 20’ to 30’ slips available. Lowest rates in the area, annual or monthly terms. Saanich Peninsula’s most sheltered marina. Keyed security gates, ample free parking, full service boatyard.

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SHARED ACCOMMODATION GOLDSTREAM AREA: 1400 sq ft, newly furnished, w/d, d/w, a/c, big deck & yard, hidef TV, parking. $650 inclusive. Ray, 778-433-9556.

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BRENTWOOD BAY: 1 bdrm, 1 bath, ground floor suite.

NS/NP. Avail. Mar. 1st. $800+ util’s. Call (250)652-1725 .

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COLWOOD- 2 bdrm level entry, shared W/D, NS/NP. Refs, $1100 incls utils. 250-391-7915

250-686-3933

ONE BEDROOM suite in North Saanich available April 1st. Very private, separate from main house, 650sqf total.

Off street parking, sun deck, laundry room. Includes heat, hydro, cable, internet. No smoking, no pets. $1000 month. 250-818-7672

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250-858-JUNK MARINE BOATS 12.5’x25’ BOAT house for sale- converted to floating workshop, small area for tender, floor can be removed, upgraded electrical panel. Moorage at Van Isle Marina.

Available for use otherwise must be removed by Mar 31. $1500. (250)216-2835.

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SAANICH- LARGE 2000 sq ft 2 bdrm on hobby farm, lights & heat included, NS/NP. Refs. $1000 mo. 250-652-0591.

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CARS 2007 CUSTOM Chev HHR. Excellent condition. Loaded.

White. 119,000 km, mostly hwy driven. On-Star. $11,900 firm. 250-755-5191.

FLORENCE LAKE, 2 bdrm upper suite, 2 private entrances & decks, 6 appls. Non smokers. Avail March 1st. $1400 utils incl. 250-391-1967.

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VICTORIA HOUSING. $475$575 all incl, suits working/students, disability. 778-977-8288

SOOKE 1 br + office, large quality walk-in + private storage, laundry rm, F/P, all included, sm pet, quiet N/S, refs, $820.250- 642-5332

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BOAT HOUSE for sale MUST SELL!!! $10,000 o.b.o (Save $6,000!!!) You won’t find a better deal. Van Isle Marina based boathouse A68. Can accommodate up to a 27 ft boat. I paid 16k for it 2 years ago. in great shape, re-enforced frame, covered floatation and storage space. Customized parking spot also available. Annual Moorage: $6,400.00, Monthly utilities $40.00 and Annual Parking spot $500.00. Call Rick at (250) 896-0270 Reason for selling: I moved to Cobble Hill and sold my 24ft boat.

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CLEAN-UP SPECIAL. You load bins, size 12 yard $100 plus dump fee or we do it all.

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250-920-8463.

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250-886-8053, 778-351-4090.

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LANDSCAPING JAKE’S RAKE & CO. Hedges & tree trim, lawn care.

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Wholesale, Discounts! 50 years experience.

250-382-3694.

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NORM’S PAINTING- Why wait till Spring? Reasonable, Reliable. Refs. 25 yrs exp. Call 250-478-0347.

PLUMBING FELIX PLUMBING. Over 35 years experience. Reasonable rates. Call 250-514-2376.

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Panthers have eyes on Island finals Parkland Secondaryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s girls basketball team building for this moment Steven Heywood News staff

For many players on Parkland Secondary Schoolâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s senior girls basketball team, this year is their last shot at getting off the Island.

The Panthers wrapped up their home tournament last weekend (results unavailable due to the long weekend deadline) and had placed third in each of two tournaments prior.

Coach Larry Green has been with most of the girls since they were in Grade 9 or 10, trying to build the program back up. He has been working on it for four years and sees great promise for the future of girls basketball at PSS. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s all coming together,â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This school used to be the place to play basketball.â&#x20AC;?

Dwindling interest and coordinated coaching in recent years saw Parklandâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s fortunes change. Green said he and coaches of the boys teams at PSS, are trying to reverse that trend. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a genuine interest in what weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re doing,â&#x20AC;? Green said, noting that the PSS basket-

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Madison Geary (right) gets on the floor to wrestle the ball away from a Woodlands (Nanaimo) player on Feb. 8. ball community is getting stronger.

The teams might take a year or two more to fully develop, but the interest is there, he said.

Madison Geary, a senior on the girlsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; team likes their chances at the South Island finals this weekend (Feb. 15 and 16) at Brentwood Bay College. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve been working with the coach since I was in Grade 10,â&#x20AC;? she said after their first game of their home tourney (a 50-32 win over Woodlands of Nanaimo). â&#x20AC;&#x153;Heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s been trying to develop the team since then.â&#x20AC;?

Part of that development includes teaching the girls to play tough

defense. Geary spent a lot of time diving on the floor and wrestling the basketball away from her opponents on Feb. 8 and 9. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This is our best year so far for defense,â&#x20AC;? she said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s our best year to date.â&#x20AC;?

Green said the teamâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s record is 17-9 (recent results not included) and theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve learned some lessons along the way, playing some tough teams. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We are tall and we win when weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re healthy,â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We havenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t been out of a game yet.â&#x20AC;?

He credits hard work and some good talent on his team, notably Grade 11 guard Kristy Gallager. She was an

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