Peninsula News Review, February 27, 2013

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NEWS REVIEW Viola Van de Ruyt

Hearts of the Community

A day in the life

Coverage from the 15th annual Hearts of the Community volunteer award presentations, page 3.

Inside today’s paper you will find our Day in the Life section, featuring photos from around the Peninsula.

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Town tax rate is lowered Town puts off studies, retains other projects, to help reduce tax impact Steven Heywood News staff

The mayor will get his crossing lights, the municipal office will soon accept payments via credit card, Sidney will double its contribution to the regional arts council and an economic development incentive fund remains the same.

All this, and a reduction in the overall tax increase to Sidney residents. Town council and staff managed to reduce a proposed general tax increase of 3.19 per cent this year, to 2.52 per cent after a detailed budget meeting Feb.19.

Council saved around $45,000 by moving planned studies of the Beacon Wharf and seawall stability ahead one year. They didn’t completely remove the seawall study from this year’s budget — they cut the amount for it ($25,000) down to $15,000 to keep it as a priority and prompt staff to complete the work with the rest of the money in the Larry Cross 2014 budget.

Making these and other small changes, the town was able to reduce the overall tax increase planned for this year by a few percentage points.

Councillors discussed at one point how getting that number down even further would have been nice — however the town is faced with increased costs and reduced revenues that are, in some cases, beyond their control.

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Staff from Central Saanich Thrifty Foods show their support for Pink Shirt Day, a national effort against bullying. Various local businesses and schools are participating in Pink Shirt Day today and the rest of the week.

Crossing paths Motorists, pedestrians and cyclists must co-exist on our roadways Devon MacKenzie News staff

With spring approaching and more Peninsula residents choosing alternative modes of transportation, motorists, pedestrians and cyclists are bound to cross paths.

As more people choose to get out and about, the Sidney North Saanich RCMP is reaching out to remind road users on the

Saanich Peninsula to be aware of ongoing construction projects, roadway improvements and new path systems that could result in changes to their daily commute.

“To do this safely and respect each other’s lawful use and enjoyment of our roads, sidewalks and path systems, we want to remind everyone of their legal responsibilities under the Motor Vehicle Act of B.C.,” said Sidney North Saanich RCMP Constable Ryan George.

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George highlighted several points that commuters should keep in mind, including the fact that drivers must yield the right of way to pedestrians in crosswalks and that pedestrians, cyclists or drivers of vehicles must obey the instructions of adult school crossing guards and of students acting as members of traffic patrol.

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Helping families escape homelessness Jennifer Blyth Black Press

While Greater Victoria’s high cost of living can make finding affordable housing tricky enough for a single person, trying to find a home for a family can be even more challenging.

Despite a small increase in vacancy rates, Victoria remains one of the most expensive cities in Canada, putting housing out of reach for many.

This can include the unemployed, those who may have lost work in challenging economic times, as well as those who are employed but in lower-paying jobs.

“In our experience, most families who are homeless end up being single women with children,” says Shannon Whissell, Manager of Communications and Fund Development for The Cridge Centre for the Family.

Many of the women The Cridge Centre works with are escaping relationship violence. Often severely isolated, without material or community supports, in addition to having shattered self-esteem and confidence, their choice is to live with the abuse or to be homeless.

While several shelters are available locally for those fleeing abuse, there are few options for other families who find themselves on the streets for other reasons.

Typically families are less likely to use emergency homeless shelters due to safety concerns, or may be prevented from doing so due to restrictions on children or pets. And because Victoria’s homeless shelters only have two family spaces, even those who do choose that option may well find the space full. The result is people who are “couch surfing” or sleeping in vehicles.

“We don’t know how many are falling through the cracks,” Whissell says.

Greater Victoria’s high housing costs can make finding a home to fit a family a challenge.

Another group The Cridge Centre often works with is young parents, who may be bouncing between friends’ homes or staying with family members without adequate space.

While new home spaces have been created, many haven’t been designed for families. And much of what’s being deemed affordable is still out of reach for many, Whissell says.

According to the Coalition to End Homelessness’ 2011/12 Report on Housing & Supports, in 2012, the hourly living wage required to maintain an adequate quality of life for a twoparent, two-child family in Greater Victoria was $18.07.

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to service debt, save for holidays, a second car, their children’s education, to purchase a home or for retirement. More than a quarter of people in the region earn less than required to sustain an adequate quality of life.

For a single parent trying to support a family, the wage requirements are even higher.

The high cost of living materializes in other ways as well. When the vast majority of a family’s income is going to keep a roof over their heads, very little is left to pay for utilities, food or other necessities.

The Report on Housing & Supports found, for example, that 19,000 individuals accessed Greater Victoria food banks in March 2011 – including more than 5,500 children. In fact, 49 per cent of people accessing food banks were families.

In working with women and families, The Cridge Centre operates The Cridge Transition House for Women and supportive transitional housing, allowing families access to counselling, financial literacy programs, education upgrades and more.

The Cridge also operates a very successful Young Parents Outreach Program. “The clients can direct their lives in a way they haven’t been able to before,” Whissell says.

“We’ve had young parents who have said they wouldn’t have finished high school let alone gone on to college if it wasn’t for the program. They achieve success – sometimes for the first time in their lives – and blossom.”

Her Way Home: helping at-risk moms and moms-to-be This January, Greater Victoria welcomed a brand new program designed to help some of the community’s most vulnerable.

Operated by the Vancouver Island Health Authority, in partnership with the Ministry of Children and Family Development and the Children’s Health Foundation of Vancouver Island, Her Way Home “is a child-focused, women-centred, and family-oriented clinic.”

Modelled after similar programs in the Downtown East Side and Surrey, Her Way Home works with women who are pregnant or in early parenting and experiencing challenges with addiction.

The idea is to work with women who want to access the local health and social services but are afraid to, perhaps for fear of having their child taken into provincial care or because of the stigma of their situation, explains program co-ordinator Amanda Seymour.

Others are in early recovery and the program will be able to support them in those efforts.

During three drop-in sessions each week, the women are able to meet with a worker to help identify their goals and needs, and determine how to work toward them. As the program moves forward, additional services will include health care, a midwife and various social supports. “It’s really trying to reduce the barriers that prevent women from trying to access these services,” Seymour explains.

The program has made contact with 11 women in its first six weeks, and expects to work with about 50 women and their families in the first year. Based on experiences in Vancouver and Surrey, along with local research, it’s expected Her Way Home will eventually work with about 100 women each year.

Because transitional housing can be key to longterm success and wellness, Phase 2 will include a housing partnership with the Children’s Health Foundation of Vancouver Island and local housing providers to create a facility for Her Way Home women and their children, Seymour says.

What can you do to help?

Community contributions to the coming transitional housing campaign would be a great help, but on a very personal level, Seymour encourages people to look upon the subject with compassion.

“Examine your own beliefs and judgements and bear in mind that no woman ever plans to be in this position,” Seymour says, pointing out that programs like Her Way Home can be instrumental in breaking the cycle of poverty, trauma and addiction.

The issue becomes not about what these women have done to get to this place, but rather what has happened to these women. In most cases, they too have been victims of significant trauma in their own childhoods.

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Town crier Kenny Podmore presided over the opening of this year’s Hearts awards.

Co-emcee Sue Hodgson presented Isabelle Yoxall with the group service award.

Presenters greet nominee Rob McMillan. Each nominee was recognized for outstanding service.

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aanich Peninsula volunteers were recognized at the Hearts of the Community Awards this past week.

Out of a large group of deserving nominees, six volunteers were given Hearts of the Community awards for service to seniors, service to children and families, community service or project by a group, outstanding youth volunteer, overall service to the community and lifetime service.

The afternoon, organized by Beacon 2013 award Community Services recipients: and the Peninsula • Joan Ethier News Review, was • Julie Harman MC'd by News edi- • Tiana Paltiel tor, Steven Heywood, • Joan Gibb along with Sue Hodg- • Helen Thomas son from Seaside • Saanich Peninsula Magazine.

Christmas Dinner Group Special guests at the event included MP Elizabeth May, North Saanich Mayor Alice Finall and Central Saanich Councillor and Acting Mayor Carl Jensen, among others.

During the ceremony, attendees were entertained

by Stelly's students who performed excerpts from their most recent musical theatre production Once Upon a Mattress, and the afternoon was wrapped up with a luncheon in the Bodine Hall.

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2013 Hearts of the Community volunteer award winners, recognized at a special lunch time ceremony at Sidney’s Mary Winspear Centre on Feb. 21. From left, Joan Ethier, winner of the Lifetime Service Award, Isabelle Yoxall of the Community Christmas Day Dinner volunteers (Community Service or Project by a Group), Tiana Paltiel (Outstanding Youth Volunteers Award), Joan Gibb (Overall Service to the Community), Julie Harman (Service to Families and Children) and Helen Thomas (Service to Seniors).

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What does a 2.52 per cent general tax rate increase mean to Sidney residents?

It can sometimes be difficult to determine what a percent increase means to your household budget. The town sets its tax rate based on the amount of money it needs to generate to balance the books. It balances its rate, in part, on current housing assessments. If home values go down, a municipality might raise its tax rate to bring in the same amount of money as the previous year. If values go up, there’s potential for tax rates to decrease. The final number depends on estimated municipal expenses.

Mayor Larry Cross put it this way: as a resident of Sidney, he pays $1,700 in annual taxes on his home. For his Shaw account for one year, he said he pays $1,800.

“It’s an incredible deal, what we get for his reason for asking for the change. Staff estimate the cost of the light installation will be around $15,000.

Council debated the request and looked for other ways to save that amount of money elsewhere in the budget. Councillor Steve Price noted that their decision to delay two studies earlier in the meeting

our tax dollars,” he said.

Councillor Tim Chad reminded him, however, that not everyone can afford that and urged his fellow councillors to keep that in mind.

Put another way by Director of Corporate Services Andrew Hicik, the town’s proposed tax rate increase of 3.19 per cent this year would have meant the average home in Sidney would have paid $1,489.50 — compared with $1,450 in 2012. That’s based on average house values of $454,000 last year, compared with $427,835 this year.

That 3.19 per cent rate hike could also have been represented by the average homeowner paying $3.32 per month for town services — or 11 cents a day.

At the lower 2.52 per cent tax rate increase, approved at the budget meeting, that drops the monthly tax bill down to around $3 for the average household.

more than made up for the mayor’s request.

Council unanimously agreed to include the crossing lights alongside the road work set for this year. To proceed, staff told council that they’re waiting to hear from the District of North Saanich on their deliberations on the matter, as they share maintenance of

MacDonald Park Road.

Council ended their third meeting on the 2013 budget and five-year financial plan by approving the documents and setting into motion the creation of this year’s budget and tax rate bylaws, expected to be adopted by mid-April. editor@peninsula newsreview.com

Water conservation means less revenue Steven Heywood News staff

Town of Sidney councillors approved four recommendations out of their Feb. 4 committee of the whole session.

Those include: deferring an events co-ordinator position to 2014 or later; approving a hiring plan for four full-time firefighters; approving the duplication of emergency operations centre documents, and; standardizing the town’s class five (light industrial) tax rate over two years.

• The Town’s annual water and sewer utility parcel taxes and user rates will remain unchanged in 2013.

• As a consequence of water conservation programs and education, the Town of Sidney has seen a reduction in

COUNCIL NEWS Town of Sidney - Tuesday, Feb. 19, 2013 their water service revenue — in the range of $100,000. Staff expect the same shortfall in 2013 and have used money out of the utility reserve fund to make up for it in this year’s budget.

• Council approved an ongoing contract payment to the Sidney Museum and Archives Society of $75,000, plus other costs and in-kind contributions. The total contribution made by the Town to the society that runs the museum is around $100,000 each year.

• The Town will pay $5,000 this year to maintain and upgrade the washroom facility at the Arts Council building in Tulista Park.

• Even as the town goes ahead with a full-time firefighter hiring plan this year, council also approved ongoing funding of more than $20,000 so the department can continue to advertise for volunteer members. Much of that money is used for training purposes, while some $5,000 is in the budget for further recruiting.

• Council saved money in this year’s budget by deferring a Beacon Wharf replacement study and a seawall vulnerability study. Town staff said they have no issues with them being put off for now, as there are no imminent issues with either. Council decided to leave some money in this

year’s budget to cover half of the seawall study, which they expect to complete in 2014.

• Councillor Marilyn Loveless noted that there’s a two per cent wage increase for unionized staff in this year’s budget — but she questioned why the same percentage increase is applied to the rest of the municipal employees.

Chief administrative officer Randy Humble and Mayor Larry Cross noted this issue will be coming up in discussion soon.

• The Town will pay around $10,000 to clean up a site at the intersection of Beacon Avenue and the Pat Bay Highway — where once a boat named Wanda rested.

The site will get some landscaping work but the existing log sign will remain.

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Those include an extra $117,000 in their RCMP contract this year, extra spending to hire more full-time firefighters and an expected reduction in the money the town brings in for new construction.

The town held the line on water and sewer parcel taxes and user rates, increased its contribution to the Capital Regional District’s Arts Council and maintained $30,500 in its economic development fund this year. That fund will return to $60,000 in 2014 — unless a business improvement area initiative makes that fund unnecessary.

During discussions over specific budget areas, Mayor Larry Cross insisted that plans for a pedestrian-controlled crossing light at Ardmore and MacDonald Park roads be moved from the 2015 capital budget to this year when the town completes planned road improvement work there. He cited the need to increase safety for North Saanich Middle School and Parkland Secondary students in the area as

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Pink shirts at the Pier Devon MacKenzie News staff

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Crews have been blasting at the Van Isle Marina, making way for new slips. Workers have been digging through rock to allow the passage of larger boats into a portion of the marina.

Black Beauty Carriages sidelined by tax debt Six carriages seized Daniel Palmer News staff

The Canada Revenue Agency pulled the reigns on a horse-drawn carriage company last week, seizing company assets because of unpaid taxes.

The 12 horses owned

by Black Beauty Line Ltd. will remain in their Brentwood Bay stables,

but the company’s six passenger carriages and harnesses were all seized, said manager Robert Taylor.

“It’s quite unfortunate. We do have people who have returned every year to work for us,” Taylor said, adding despite the slow winter season, no employees needed to be laid off.

Owner Rebecca

Spray is currently in talks with the CRA and potential business partners to discuss how to move forward, Taylor said.

The most pressing concern remains the welfare of the horses,

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he added. “(The horses) have worked so hard, and if they can’t go back to work, they deserve to have alternate arrangements made,” Taylor said.

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District adds debate Steven Heywood News staff

District council will support the Bold Green Jobs Plan effort to call on the province to create more environmentally-friendly jobs.

Green Jobs B.C. is asking Island municipalities to support a resolution to take to the Association of Island and Coastal Communities, while hopes to encourage the B.C. government to create more ‘green’ jobs.

• Council voted to send a rezoning application to their committee of the whole for further debate after they realized this was the first time they had seen it.

A proposal for Reay Creek Meadows — a 95-unit, small lot residential subdivision — came to council, asking for an amendment to the official community plan.

“This is a major development in our community and it comes on top of our housing consultation process,” said Councillor Elsie McMurphy.

Coun. Celia Stock added this is the first time council has really seen this and she has a lot more questions.

Mayor Alice Finall added a similar project was rejected in 2008.

Council agreed, voting to discuss the application at its next committee meeting, while the proposal is simultaneously being reviewed by various district committees.

• A second subdivision application — this time requesting land removal from the Agricultural Land Reserve on Mainwaring Road — will also wait until council has a chance to discuss it further at a committee meeting.

Staff had recommended a denial of the application, as the district doesn’t address ALR, as it maintains a policy of leaving ALR land for agricultural use.

• A planned discussion on the ongoing changes and updates to the proposed residential development at 9395 East Saanich Road was pulled from the council agenda.

• Coun. Craig Mearns dropped his motion to add a list of names to the district’s housing

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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

Bold steps to fight bullying Somewhere along the line, some people forgot what they learned in kindergarten — play fair, share everything and don’t hit people.

Those and other lessons out of Robert Fulghum’s famous book, All I Really Need To know I Learned In Kindergarten, can be applied to children at an early age and We have to live could even help each day as if we reduce incidents of as long as are wearing that bullying, caregivers, parents pink shirt and educators reinforce those simple lessons in how to get along.

Of course, as we all know, getting past bullying is not that simple. Yes, it’s possible to start with straightforward tenets but issues surrounding bullying are quite complex and not easily solved. From grade school to the adult workplace, bullying can take on many forms. And there are almost as many ways to try to stop this behaviour.

One area in which a lot of people agree is a good place to start is in education. That is, getting the issue out in the open, talking about it and eliminating the barriers to helping solve problems faced both by bully and victim.

The efforts behind Pink Shirt Day today (Wed., Feb. 27) are aimed at just that — opening up about bullying and showing unity in spreading tolerance. While wearing a pink shirt can only show general acceptance of a more inclusive community, it cannot be the only thing we do to stop bullying.

First and foremost, we have to live each day as if we are wearing that pink shirt — that symbol of tolerance and acceptance, combined with a healthy dose of curiosity so we can learn about the differences between us and not be fearful of them.

Next, we need to set the example among our peers instead of following along with the herd. Taking that bold step can often be the difference.

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.

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Suzuki takes aim at oil and gas He has a white beard and a bully Mostly the show focuses on pulpit on CBC television but he places like Dish, Texas and Dimock, doesn’t use it to promote hockey Pennsylvania. The Texas segment fighting. talks about traces of Instead he sucker neurotoxins in residents’ punches the oil and gas blood samples, blaming industry at every opporthis on gas drilling and tunity, with increasingly “fracking,” the new swear flagrant disregard for the word of professional envirules of science. Public ronmentalists. broadcasting referees The evidence shows keep their whistles in some people have these their pockets, wary of traces in their blood, but offending a legend. others don’t, which sugHe’s David Suzuki, Tom Fletcher gests that more likely and he has evolved from sources are cigarettes or B.C. Views geneticist to TV celebrity exposure to disinfectants. to his current role as the Pennsylvania and ColoDon Cherry of Canadian science, an rado are key stops for the anti-frackangry curmudgeon lashing out at ing crowd. For centuries there have his enemies. Earlier I wrote about been places known for methane Suzuki’s hit piece on the Alberta dissolved in groundwater, typically oil sands, featuring selective pollufrom shallow coal seams. tion studies and a celebrity turn by This is where you can find a movie director James Cameron. rustic fellow to shake a jug of well Suzuki’s latest Scud missile of water and touch his Bic lighter to misinformation was launched Feb. it, producing a brief blue flame. The 7 on The Nature of Things. It’s called standard sequence moves to a sink Shattered Ground and it borrows and faucet, where a more impresheavily from earlier shock docs that sive methane fireball is generated. target hydraulic fracturing for shale Suzuki’s voice-over notes that this oil and gas. is the scene that really gets media While clearly aimed at the surging attention. shale gas industry in B.C., this hourThere’s no evidence that drilling long program offers little about caused it, but hey, it’s TV. Science, B.C.’s long history of gas developmeet Hillbilly Handfishin’. ment. Suzuki’s voice-over refers Protest sequences take up much briefly to B.C.’s Oil and Gas Comof the program. Moms rally against mission, insinuating it was set up as a gas well near a school in Erie, a pet regulator protecting the indus- Pennsylvania, forcing evil Canadian try from stricter oversight. corporation Encana to back off. An

elderly Quebec woman sobs on camera, convinced that a nearby gas well will trigger a relapse of her cancer.

One bit of local content is a segment on fracking-induced earthquakes, presented with sombre alarm by Ben Parfitt, go-to researcher for the anti-industry left in B.C. These are detectable by sensitive instruments, as is the case with some mining and other industrial activities, but according to the Oil and Gas Commission, they don’t do any actual harm.

It should be noted that Suzuki doesn’t do much beyond reading a script on these shows. He has people to load up the propaganda weaponry, just as his ghostwriter in Toronto cranks out the relatively innocuous weekly columns that run in some Black Press publications.

In fairness, most episodes of The Nature of Things are in the original spirit of the show. A recent program on an ancient Egyptian aquifer, voiced by Suzuki over National Geographic video footage, would be appropriate for a high school classroom.

The same cannot be said for this anti-fracking screed, which is plainly and recklessly calculated to twist public opinion against a crucial B.C. industry.

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

‘But hey, it’s TV Science, meet Hillbilly Handfishin’.’

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LETTERS Development can occur in sensible manner

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e: Affordable Housing in North Saanich I would suggest that two policy changes are required.

The first is to allow gentle and moderate densification by allowing secondary housing (attached and detached suites) as a right for residential properties in North Saanich. This would allow for affordable rental accommodation for individuals working in North Saanich.

The second is for a concerted plan to develop new moderate density housing developments.

I note that the author of the letter

“New housing will not be affordable” has misused the term “high-density” when referring to a small lot subdivision.

In almost every planning lexicon, highdensity refers to multiple-story multifamily residential (or high-rise).

I think using terms incorrectly gives a false impression of what is actually being proposed.

The author, however, is correct in stating that it is unlikely new housing will be affordable to those with lesser means.

What it will provide though is a base of new lower priced housing, also an important component of an affordable housing

Readers respond: Principles blurred The North Saanich council meeting of Feb. 18 was notable for its blurring of the principles of democratic due process.

Our Official Community Plan was intended as our District’s guiding document on issues of land use, zoning, development, protection of agricultural heritage and maintenance of the rural and marine character.

Three development proposals were on the agenda. The council majority showed eagerness to ignore our OCP and quickly move ahead on all three. The clear aim was for spot rezoning versus zoning that is consistent with the OCP. Do we really want to cashier planned, gradual, and well-considered development, in favour of unplanned, random and preferential development?

If some councillors find fault with the OCP, the democratic way is to initiate a revision with appropriate community input. With this, the whole community would be deciding on any changes to their vision for the future.

Jack Thornburgh North Saanich

Farms have a role here Re: Boutique farming at best (Feb. 15).

Agriculture is one of the top four economic sectors in North Saanich. From the 2012 Economic Development Strategy for Agriculture commissioned by our council: “North Saanich has one of the highest concentrations of farm income of any municipality on Vancouver Island, and

strategy.

A range of housing options in the lower end of the housing spectrum, including moderate density low-rise multi-family (townhomes and walk-up apartments) is vital to ensure the supply of housing is adequate for existing residents to “moveup” and vacate existing older more affordable housing.

I particularly enjoyed the other letter “Boutique agriculture at best” that challenges the notion of whether North Saanich is in fact an agricultural community.

I think it is important to ask ourselves these fundamental questions if only to

verify the facts where strong emotions and community sentiment prevent reasonable solutions.

The notion that any development in North Saanich will damage the agricultural integrity of this community is false and misleading.

Development can occur in a sensitive and sensible manner.

The issue of council not having a fulsome conversation about development is akin to abdicating the role of leading the community.

Daniel Boot North Saanich

Council’s vision, Peninsula agriculture, GM foods debate

the highest average annual gross farm receipts per farm of any municipality on the Island. Central Saanich has the second highest farm income of municipalities on the Island, making the Peninsula a major centre for agri-food production.

“There are 135 farm operations in the [North Saanich] District tax rolls. They accounted for 5114 weeks of paid labour in 2005.”

The fact there are only a handful of large farms in North Saanich points to an opportunity to expand our thinking in terms of our concept of farming.

It’s quite possible to achieve an annual income of $30,000 or more per acre from mixed farming (and far more in a greenhouse operation). This type of model (small acreage and value-added food-production) is what we need to embrace in North Saanich, for our own food security, and as a response to the high price of land in this area.

To compare farming in North Saanich to that in Manitoba, is like asking why developers are unable to provide housing in North Saanich at the same cost as a similar house in Manitoba.

Bernadette Greene North Saanich

A simple solution There is a simple solution for those who wrote in to the PNR recently, decrying GM foods.

Quit whining, grow a garden and obtain a hunting license.

You’ll have fresh, organic, un-modified food the whole year round, plus the satisfaction that comes from doing it yourself.

You’ll have everything you need in life ... except something to complain about, which might be a major draw-

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ack yesterday from another visit with my brother in Cedar, just south of Nanaimo. Interesting to see how far ahead we

are on the south part of the Island, compared to what is probably almost the central section.

For instance, my tulip foliage is now several

inches tall whereas the tulips I planted in his big pots aren’t, as yet, even coming through the soil.

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have a few resident squirrels who may have unearthed (and eaten) them.

Whereas daffodil foliage is poisonous, tulip greenery is not, so if something that looks â&#x20AC;&#x153;tulipyâ&#x20AC;? doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t appear soon, weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll know the squirrels are feeling fat and full and there will be no tulips blooming in those pots this year.

My good intentions â&#x20AC;&#x153;shot to smithereensâ&#x20AC;? (to quote my Dad). Oh well, weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll just have to plant polyanthus instead.

Helen Lang Over the Garden Fence Herb has lovely large chimney flues in a row by his back entrance, and I longed to plant all six of them with polyanthus but not having

a car and not feeling I could ask his driver to take me shopping, I came home having done nothing to cheer up those empty pots.

I donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t suppose he would notice anyway, having such difficulty getting into and out of the car, but it would have made me happy to see them full of bloom and maybe, in spite of everything else being dull and dreary, it would cheer him up.

I have two lovely â&#x20AC;&#x153;polysâ&#x20AC;? in pots on the balcony and they give me a lift every time I

look out at them.

This morning I went with dear friends to breakfast and was delighted to see pansies, snowdrops and tulip greenery in a bed right by the restaurant door.

Makes oneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s spirits rise at the sight .... helped out, of course, by a tasty breakfast of pancakes, sausage and coffee.

Helen Lang has been the Peninsula News Reviewâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s garden columnist for more than 30 years.

BeefsAndBouquets A big bouquet for Vicky from Robbins Parking. Recently we picked up our grandson and daughter in-law at the ferry terminal. In the flurry of loading baby, baby gear, suitcase, etc., she left behind her backpack/purse. Vicky was right there spotting it, picking it up and turning it in. What could have been a terrible weekend, turned into a great family visit. Thank you so much Vicky.

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Marlene Gordon Send your beefs or bouquets to us at 6-9843 Second Street, Sidney, fax: 656-5526 or email editor@peninsulanewsreview.com

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Hilary Woodman and her mother Shelley Yedvarb look at one of Emily Carr’s paintings in the Royal British Columbia Museum.

The world awaits at the Royal B.C. Museum Spring/summer program guide released Friday Jennifer Blyth Black Press

From captivating images from the world’s finest wildlife photographers to a fascinating in-depth look at the 1911 - 1912 race to the South Pole, the Royal B.C. Museum is presenting exhibits truly international in scope this spring and summer.

At the same time, both locals and visitors will also appreciate the detailed look at the cultural celebrations of Victoria’s own Chinatown, along with the many regular family-friendly exhibits for which the museum is renowned.

Learn more about these events and more in the Royal B.C. Museum Spring/Summer Guide. Inside, find details about special lectures, Family Sunday activities, spring break and summer camps, coming exhibits and much more, designed to highlight natural and human history here at home and around the globe.

The guide will be available in select home delivery editions of Friday’s

Victoria-area Black Press Community Newspapers and online through eEditions on individual Black Press newspaper websites.

The Royal B.C. Museum will also have the guide available on-site and through its website, www.royalbcmuseum.bc.ca “The Royal B.C. Museum is a worldclass cultural attraction right in the heart of Victoria. We’re pleased to showcase this season’s exciting, innovative program for the Black Press readership,” says Penny Sakamoto, Black Press Victoria’s Group Publisher.

An iconic attraction on Victoria’s Inner Harbour, the Royal B.C. Museum brings alive British Columbia’s past, present and future with a collection of more than seven million unique objects and documents, along with special events and visiting exhibits. The museum is open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily, with extended summer hours until 10 p.m. Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays from May 23 to Sept. 28. The National Geographic Theatre is also onsite showing a rotating series of films from 10 a.m. daily.

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On Thursday, Feb. 28 the exciting show is taking over the Charlie White Theatre at the Mary Winspear Centre to help you kick the winter blues.

David Gogo, one of Canada’s hardest Submitted photo working blues-rock guitarists, has perDavid Gogo performs in Sidney Thursday formed with such legends as B.B. King, Bo night.

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He was also awarded the Saturday Night Blues’ Great Canadian Blues Award for a lifetime contribution to the blues in Canada in 2004 and last year he won the Western Canadian Music Award for Blues Recording

of the Year. Gogo will be joined by guitarist, singer and songwriter Jason Buie who has performed all over the world. Since the release of his debut album Buie has received rave reviews around the world.

Tickets for the show are $29.50 and can be purchased at the Mary Winspear box office or by phone at 250-656-0275. Tickets are also available online at www.marywinspear.ca.

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Arts academy starts ukulele classes Instrument is easy to learn, fun to play Devon MacKenzie News staff

The Peninsula Academy of Music Arts (PAMA) has started a new set of classes in response to an increase in popularity in a traditional instrument.

“Ukulele orchestra is becoming one of the most popular musical venue for adults because it’s perfect for people with little or no musical experience,” explained Diana English from PAMA. “The ukulele is an easy instrument to learn quickly

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PAMA’s ukulele classes are now available. and people are able to play chords to familiar songs that are fun to sing.

“Some of our participants have even built their own ukuleles,” she said.

Ukulele for Adult Beginners classes are being held Monday evenings through the rest of February and March at 7 p.m. at PAMA (1662 Mills Rd., in the Royal Canadian Legion Building.)

Those interested in the classes can sign up for multiple weeks or simply drop in when they want, noted English, adding that playing ukulele in the orchestra is a great way to beat the winter blues.

“You can’t play the ukulele in a group of people having this much fun and not be happy,” she laughed.

For more information on the programming at PAMA, call 778-426-1800. reporter@peninsula newsreview.com

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The Peninsula Panthers and the Victoria Cougars are locked in a first round best-of-seven struggle in the 2013 Vancouver Island Junior Hockey League playoffs.

The series between the rival teams began last Thursday with the Panthers traveling to Archie Browning arena.

That game saw the Panthers lose 6-2 with four of the Cougars’ goals on the powerplay.

The two teams went head to head

again for the second game in the series at Panorama Recreation Centre on Friday night.

In a surprising turn of events, the Panthers pulled out a 5-3 win against the the team that almost went undefeated in regular season play.

Sunday’s game was another story however, as the team fell to the Cougars by a huge margin of 12-2 with the Panthers totalling 190 minutes in penalties and the Cougars 61.

A handful of players from both teams were thrown out of the game as well as Panthers’ coach Brian Passmore.

“Our kids played their hearts out for the first two games of the series and the first period of the third, but it was penalty on top of penalty after that,” said Panthers’ Head of Hockey Operations, Pete Zubersky.

“No team can compete with that. I want to be as diplomatic as I can be here, but it’s pretty hard,” he continued, adding that he felt even the crowd was disappointed in how some of the calls against the team were handled.

Regardless, Zubersky said, the team will do their best to keep spirits up.

Continued on page 15

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SPORTS NEWS IN BRIEF

Raising race walking to the roof at Parkland Last Friday, Peninsula Track’s champion race walker Spencer Gaby received a rare recognition at Parkland Secondary School — a banner saluting his B.C. High School gold medal win from 2012 was hoisted to the rafters in the gym.

Gaby, who transferred his running skills to the very demanding discipline of race walking under the coaching of Linda Reikki, gained his first success in 2008 when he won a bronze medal in the event at the B.C. Summer Games.

Since then, he has continued to set records over distances ranging from 800m to 3,000m.

Gaby is currently studying at the West Coast College of Massage Therapy to become a Registered Massage Therapist, a career which will enable him to provide professional assistance to his fellow athletes while he pursues his goal of qualifying to represent Canada at a future Olympics.

— Submitted by Danny Daniels from the Peninsula Track and Field Club

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Street Smarts

Well, I think it is again time me to touch on some points that have “But, but...” they will say. a few people confused lately. ely. I love talking to people - it’s As my old mate used to say: “If ifs and buts were what I do all day - and for the most part it’s great. crackers and nuts, it would be Christmas all year Sometimes however, it can be a little frustrating round”. because some of you out there are well informed Now of course I would never say that to on some subjects, but unfortunately not so anyone, but sometimes I sure feel like it. on others.

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One of the common misconceptions we see Without your full discount it is $50.00 is the Roadstar section of an ICBC insurance per year for Roadside Plus. policy.

Is it worth it? I will say this: Are you We have customers come in all the time and planning on waking up one morning the first thing they say is “I’m a Roadstar”. and saying: “I think I will go out and Well, yes, technically you are a Roadstar, you have me a big old accident today.” might even be a Superstar for all I know, but If so buy it. If you are absolutely positive that you didn’t purchase the Roadstar policy. you will not have a little bump, then decline it.

“What do you mean?” they say. “I’m a Roadstar.”

Stephen Weller Yes you are a Roadstar, but when your broker asked Hi Tech Collision I mean, who doesn’t plan on their car getting hit in the parking lot. In Sidney, you would you if you want to purchase the Roadstar package, be mad not to. Cheers even though you are a Roadstar, you declined the coverage.

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Panthers playoff progress Continued from page 14

“The series isn’t over and the 12-2 score has nothing to do with the heart or talent of our team,” Zubersky said.

The two teams were back to do battle at Panorama this past Monday

evening for game four of the series after the Peninsula News Review went to press.

Game five will be played in Victoria tomorrow (Thursday) evening. Visit www.ppanthers.bc.ca for up-to-date news on playoff progress. reporter@peninsulanewsreview.com

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District of North Saanich Housing Strategy Implementation Plan PUBLIC NOTICE Neighbourhood Workshops March 6 and 7, 2013 The District of North Saanich initiated a public consultation exercise to engage the residents and stakeholders of the community regarding the means to implement the findings of the Housing Implementation Strategy, 2008. CTQ Consultants were retained to assist the District with this exercise. The following neighbourhood meetings are next in a series of opportunities for residents to help provide comprehensive input.

MacDonald Park Neighbourhood:

Wednesday, March 6, 2013 - 6:00-9:00 p.m.

Deep Cove Elementary School 10975 West Saanich Road Workshop starts at 6:00 p.m.

Southeast Quadrant Neighbourhood: Thursday, March 7, 2013 - 6:00-9:00 p.m.

Presbyterian Church 9296 E Saanich Rd Workshop starts at 6:00 p.m.

Approach and Agenda 1. Introduction to Evening Workshop 2. Overview of findings to date 3. Explanation of Topics of Discussion for Round tables (ideas, concepts, concerns, development locations specifically for above noted neighbourhoods) 4. Individual Table discussions 5. Report from each Table 6. Summary This is not a drop in session. Interested participants are kindly requested to attend at starting time if they wish to participate in the workshop.

Participants will be asked to work in “round table” discussion groups and jointly derive responses to a short list of topics. Each table will be required to report back to the entire group. An attempt will then be made to summarize the outcomes of the workshop.

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Bring out your eyes Looking good is an important factor in how we feel and the self confidence that we project. It is said that the eyes are the window to the soul, so what we put in front of our eyes is very important window dressing.

Apart from their critical role in correcting our vision, spectacles, in recent years, have acquired the status of a fashion accessory. The choices and styles in fashionable eye wear today reflect this trend. Frames are available to suit almost any taste and complement any look.

If you prefer not to wear eye glasses, your optometrist can discuss the options available in contact lenses. Some of the many choices include rigid gas permeable lenses, soft contacts, tinted contacts, disposable contacts, bifocal contact and toric contact lenses that correct astigmatism. Some people prefer contact lenses to spectacles and find them more convenient for some activities.

Refractive surgery is becoming a more mainstream alternative to glasses or contact lenses.

Your optometrist can discuss with you the different techniques available to correct your specific refractive condition and recommend the best procedure for you.

Most importantly, you should be wearing the corrective lenses that are most comfortable for you and provide you with optimum vision for all your needs.

Central Saanich

Church (2295 Weiler Ave.) Reception will be held following the service.

TABLE TOP GAME Night at the Sidney North Saanich Library. Attention gamers! Looking for a place to play? Interested in meeting other gamers? Come to the library every other Friday for fun and refreshments. Thank you Panago Pizza for providing pizza! Friday, March 8 and 22 from 6 to 8 p.m. Ages 16+. Free. To register please call 250-6560944.

VICTORIA ATTRACTIONS ASSOCIATION is proud to announced the 41st Annual Be a Tourist in your own Home Town which will run from Feb. 28 to March 3. During the four-day event, The Butchart Gardens, Victoria Butterfly Gardens, and Shaw Ocean Discovery Centre will offer free

The Critique group welcomes writers who wish to develop their writing in a supportive environment and meets Thursday, Feb. 28 from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Free. To register please call 250-6560944.

Events ECO CELL AT St. John’s Church is showing the internationally acclaimed film The Singing Revolution followed by a community singsong led by Denis Donnelly and members of the Gettin’ Higher Choir.

Screening will be held at the church (10990 West Saanich Rd.) on Friday, March 1 at 7 p.m. Admission by donation, call 250656-5273 for more information.

CHURCHES IN THE Sidney area invite everyone to the World Day of Prayer service held at 2 p.m. on Friday, March 1 at Peace Lutheran

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LIFERING SELF-

HELP SUPPORT groups assist with addiction and substance issues.

LifeRing meetings provide confidential friendly nonjudgment supportive environments run by trained peerfacilitators. Meetings in Sidney run Thursdays at 7:30 p.m. at St. Elizabeth’s Church, 10030 Third St. Call Hendrika 778-426-1611 or go to liferingcanada.org for more information.

DROP-IN ZUMBA GOLD classes are now offered on Fridays from 4 to 5 p.m. at $10 per class.

Classes happen at the SHOAL Activity Centre in Sidney and are instructed by Barb Carr. For more information, call 250656-5537.

OLDER WOMEN’S SUPPORT Group for women who have historically or are currently experiencing abuse. Call Laurie at

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admission on March 2 and 3 (Saturday and Sunday). Fort Rodd Hill, Centre of the Universe and Miniature World are among a dozen more attractions who will offer free admission for each of the four days. Visit www. attractionsvictoria. com for more information.

AN EVENING AT The SHOAL presents Mardi Gras! on Thursday, Feb. 28 from 5:30 p.m. The evening will feature the Dixie Dudes, a seven-piece Dixieland band. Prizes for best costume and best mask will be handed out. There will also be a great buffet dinner.

Tickets are $25 and can be purchased by phone (credit card) or by dropping into the centre. For more information, call 250656-5537.

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Meetings SAANICH PENINSULA TOASTMASTERS meets every Tuesday from 7:30-9:30 p.m. at the Sidney North Saanich library in the Nell Horth room. Do you want to develop better speaking skills, learn to think quickly and clearly on your feet and build strong leadership skills?

Contact Mary at 250544-1819 for more information.

THE LADIES DIVISION of the Ardmore Golf club begins its 2013 season on March 19.

There is a meeting at 8 a.m.at the Clubhouse, with tee off at 8:30. We have our ladies’ day every Tuesday until mid October. It’s a great group of ladies with a variety of golfing skills and lots of fun.

Everyone is welcome to come and see if they would like to join our club.

JUST MOVED TO the Saanich Peninsula?

Why not join the Peninsula Newcomers Club and make new friends. We meet for lunch on the second Thursday of every month in Sidney with an invited speaker. Share in a variety of interests and activities organized and run by our members. For more information check our website: peninsulanewcomers. ca.

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SUMMER BRINGS VISITORS to the Saanich Peninsula and the Visitor Centres are staffed by volunteers — you could be one of them!

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IKEA LOUNGE chair with matching foot stool, like new, $40. Call (250)652-4621.

NOVELTY PHONES; teddy bear, GarďŹ eld and baseball for $99. Call (250)386-9493.

SEASONED FIREWOOD Vancouver Islandâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;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.

MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE

OLD FASHIONED antique sewing basket on legs (with things) $99 obo. 250-598-9348

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

EDUCATION/TRADE SCHOOLS

EDUCATION/TRADE SCHOOLS

FINANCIAL SERVICES

UP TO

HELP WANTED DAVE LANDON Motors has an opening for an Automotive Salesperson. This is a full time commissioned position and comes with a full beneďŹ ts package. The position requires a commitment of time, energy, constant learning, proďŹ ciency with new technology, ambition and t he ability to excel in customer service. If you have these skills needed to succeed, please email your resume to dlsales@telus.net.

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Avoid bankruptcy! Free consultation. www.mydebtsolution.com or Toll Free 1 877-556-3500 GET BACK ON TRACK! Bad credit? Bills? Unemployed?

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MALE CAREGIVER Registered RCA 30 yrs exp.

Excellent references. $25. hourly or contract.

Reliable, trustworthy

(250)812-0027

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MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

REAL ESTATE

REAL ESTATE

RENTALS

TRANSPORTATION

MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE

APARTMENT/CONDOS

MOBILE HOMES & PARKS

SUITES, LOWER

SPORTS & IMPORTS

SOOKE 1 br + office, large quality walk-in + private storage, laundry rm, F/P, all included, sm pet, quiet N/S, refs, $820. Phone 250- 642-5332

www.NorwoodSawmills.com/400OT

1-800-566-6899 Ext:400OT. STEEL BUILDINGS/metal buildings 60% off! 20x28, 30x40, 40x62, 45x90, 50x120, 60x150, 80x100 sell for balance owed! Call 1-800-4572206 or check online at: www.crownsteelbuildings.ca WASHER AND Dryer (Maytag), Heavy Duty, 1 year old, like new, white, $850. Call (250)629-3102.

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

HOUSES FOR SALE

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

RENTALS

MISCELLANEOUS WANTED

SUITES, UPPER SIDNEY- 2 BDRM main. yard, deck, garage, laundry. Pet OK. $1200. Call (250)812-4154.

TOWNHOUSES SIDNEY: 3 bdrm in great location with nice yard, pet ok. 5 appliances. $1380./mo. Call (250)516-0104.

APARTMENT/CONDO

ANTIQUES, BOOKS, collectibles, furniture, china, jewelry. Estates/private libraries purchased. Galleon Books & Antiques, 250-655-0700

TRANSPORTATION

1 BEDROOM apt in Landmark building Sidney. Ocean view.

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

ARGYL MANOR 9861 Third St., 1 BDRM, F/S, common W/D N/S, N/P, HT & HW incl’d. $860/lease. Avail immed. Call 250-475-2005, ext 227.

CEDAR HILL- 1 bdrm, bright, clean. N/S, cat ok. $690. 250655-5060 leave msg.

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. Call 250382-3630.

SIDNEY- 1 bdrm, corner, 2nd floor, redecorated. Balcony, prkg. $790 mo. (250)812-4154

AUTO FINANCING

ACREAGE

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.

Perfect for recreational property or full time living.

Motivated seller $378,800.

Exceptionally low yearly cost. Not leased land.

Call 250-745-3387 smartytwo@hotmail.com

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

WE BUY HOUSES Damaged House?

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We will Buy your House Quick Cash & Private.

Mortgage Too High and House won’t sell?

Can’t make payments?

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SEASONAL ACCOMMODATION $449 CABO San Lucas, all inclusive Special! Stay 6 Days in a Luxury Beachfront Resort with Meals & Drinks!

For $449! www.luxurycabo hotel.com 1-888-481-9660.

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.

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

SUITES, LOWER

VACATION HOME. Penthouse Condo, great view, La Penita (Mexico), 3 bdrms, 2 bathrooms, 2 balconies. For sale by owner. Please see: www.jaltembasol.com or email ronalddjohnson@hotmail.com

www.webuyhomesbc.com

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

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.

1993 BAYLINER 2452, in excellent condition, 2 sounders & GPS, head gally, canopy, 9.9 hp 4 stroke Yamaha on hydraulics, downriggers, dinghy in 27’ newer Van Isle Marina boathouse near the ramp.

Best offer. 250-656-6136.

BOAT HOUSE $3000.00 o.b.o 0270

Van Isle (250)-896-

DreamTeam Auto Financing “0” Down, Bankruptcy OK Cash Back ! 15 min Approvals

1-800-961-7022

WANT A vehicle but stressed about your credit? $500 cash back to pay off Christmas bills.

Good credit/Bad credit. www.creditdrivers.ca or call 1-888-593-6095.

AUTO SERVICES

TOP CASH PAID For ALL unwanted vehicles.

Free Towing

GIVE THEM A PAPER ROUTE! It’s so easy to get started… call

250-360-0817 See our

Auto Financing 1.800.910.6402

www.iDreamAuto.com DL# 7557 SIDNEY. FURNISHED room. satellite, laundry, heat, hydro, $500./mo. 250-654-0477.

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

BOATS

HOMES FOR RENT

ROOMS FOR RENT

TRUCKS & VANS

MARINE

DOWNTOWN SIDNEY: Bright 1 bdrm deluxe suite. Short term. Call (250)514-7747.

LANGFORD- 2 bdrms, 4 appls, $1100 inclds utils.

Available now. (250)885-9128.

SIDNEY: 2 bdrm single family home, many updates, steps from beach, N/S, N/P, $1550 mo + utils. 250-655-1304.

05 Toyota Matrix, 5spd, bright red, good fuel economy, 201,000 kms mostly hwy.

PDL, AC, non-smoker, first owner, Summer & winter tires. $7500. oleh57@gmail.com (250)392-6321

858-JUNK-(5865)

APARTMENTS FURNISHED

REAL ESTATE

Give them power.

Give them confidence Give them control.

SIDNEY FURN’D 1Bdrm suite, close to airport, $700 incl utils.

Avail March. 15. 250-656-2613

SAWMILLS FROM only $3997 - Make money & save money with your own bandmill - Cut lumber any dimension. In stock ready to ship. Free info & DVD:

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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.

$50 to $1000 Scrap Junk Broken Down Cars Trucks Vans

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Become a Psychiatric Nurse in your own community There is an urgent need for more Registered Psychiatric Nurses (RPN), particularly outside the urban areas of the province. And with the workforce aging – the average age of a Registered Psychiatric Nurse in BC is 47 years – the number of retirees from the profession is exceeding the number of graduates. Entry-level earnings start at $30.79/hour to $40.42/hour.

Train Locally – The only program of its kind in BC, students can learn within their local communities via distance education, local and/or regional clinical placements, and some regional classroom delivery.

This 23 month program is accredited by the College of Registered Psychiatric Nurses of BC (CRPNBC).

Government student loans, Employment & Labour Market Services (ELMS), band funding & other financing options available to qualified applicants.

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HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

ACCOUNTING/TAX/ BOOKKEEPING

ELECTRICAL

GARDENING

HANDYPERSONS

HAULING AND SALVAGE

MOVING & STORAGE

PLUMBING

ACCOUNTING Vida Samimi

AT&T ELECTRIC. Renovations. Residential & Commercial. Knob & tube replacement. #26125. (250)744-4550.

KENDRA’S ELECTRICAL Co. #86952. No Job too Small.

Kendra, 250-415-7991.

NORTHERN SUN Electric Comm/Res. $40/hr.

Work Guaranteed. Any size job.

(250)888-6160. Lic#13981.

ELITE GARDEN MAINTENANCE Commercial and Residential.

New Year Contracts.

Clean-Ups & Landscaping 778-678-2524

HANDYMAN DAN. Quality workmanship. Free estimates.

Call 250-656-6789.

SAVE-A-LOT HAULING Furniture, appliance, garden waste, we take it all! Always lowest rate, senior discount.

Brad 250-217-9578.

11 DIAMOND Moving- 1 ton 2 ton. Prices starting at $85/hr.

Call 250-220-0734.

FREE ESTIMATES. Reasonable. Reliable. No job too small. Call 250-388-5544.

1,2,3, WRIGHT Moving. 3 ton, $80/hr for 2 men. Senior’s discount. Call Phil (250)383-8283

PRESSURE WASHING

Certified General Accountant Bookkeeping, Audit, Payroll, HST. Set up & Training. E-File

TAX 250-477-4601

CARPENTRY McGREGOR HOME Repair & Renos. Decks to doors. Small jobs OK. WCB. (250)655-4518

CARPET INSTALLATION MALTA FLOORING Installation. Carpets, laminates, hardwood, lino. BBB 250-388-0278

CLEANING SERVICES AFFORDABLE! SUPPLIES & vacuum incld’d. All lower Island areas. 250-385-5869.

LINDSEYS HOUSE Cleaning Sidney-Brentwood - Excellent References - 250-896-0703 MALTA HOUSECLEANING Estates, events, offices. BBB member. (250)388-0278.

SPOTLESS HOME Cleaning.

Affordable, Exp’d, Reliable, Efficient. Exc refs. 250-508-1018

ELECTRICAL 250-361-6193- RENO’S, res & comm. Knob and tube rmvl.

No job too small. Lic# 22779.

(250)590-9653.ELECTRICIAN 20 yrs + exp. Residential: New homes & Renos. Knob & tube replacement. $40./hr. Senior’s Discount. Lic.#3003.

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

Call 250-361-6164.

ALL TYPES of fencing, repairs. Reliable, on-time. Free estimates. Call 250-888-8637.

STEPS, DECKS, Fence, new repairs, rot, mould, painting, concrete, brick. 250-588-3744.

FAMILY MAN Hauling.

Prompt, Courteous. Call Chris for all your hauling needs.

250-920-8463.

FURNITURE REFINISHING

GARDENING J&L GARDENING Specialty yard clean-up and maintenance.

Master gardeners.

John or Louise (250)891-8677.

20+ YEARS Experience.

Lawns, Pruning, Maintenance, Landscaping & more. Reliable.

WCB. Andrew (250)656-0052.

250-216-9476 ACCEPTING new clients, From the Ground Up, custom landscapes, finish carpentry, garden clean-ups.

WE-CUT-LAWNS (Lawn and Garden services.)

“Don’t let the grass grow under your feet.” Call us at

250-655-1956.

HAULING AND SALVAGE $20 & Up Garbage & Garden waste removal. Senior Disc.

Free estimates. 250-812-2279.

FENCING

FURNITURE REFINISHING. Specializing in small items, end-tables, coffee tables, chairs. Free pick-up & delivery.

References available.

250-475-1462.

HANDYMAN SERVICES. Lawns, fences, pruning, flooring, painting, drywall, small reno’s. Mike/Chris 250-656-8961

GARY’S HAULING. One call does it all. Small demos & yard clean-up. Vehicle & metal recycling. Call (778)966-1413.

SMART GUYS Hauling. Garden waste, junk removal, clean-ups, etc. Reliable, courteous service. 250-544-0611 or 250-889-1051.

HOME IMPROVEMENTS THE MOSS MAN ChemicalFree Roof De-Mossing & Gutter Cleaning since 1996. Call 250-881-5515. Free estimates! www.mossman.ca

INSULATION MALTA BLOWN Insulation.

Attics - interior/exterior walls & sound silencer. (250)388-0278

LANDSCAPING

PRO IRISH Gardeners; pruning, clean-ups, landscaping, lawn care, weekly gardening.

Free est. Call (250)652-6989.

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

WCB. Call (250)217-3589.

GUTTERS & DOWNSPOUTS

MASONRY & BRICKWORK

250-889-5794.

DIAMOND Dave Gutter & Window Cleaning at Fair Prices!

CBS MASONRY BBB. WCB. Chimneys, Fireplaces, Flagstone Rock, Concrete Pavers, Natural & Veneered Stone.

Replace, Rebuild, Renew!

“Quality is our Guarantee”.

Free Competitive Estimates.

(250)294-9942/(250)589-9942. www.cbsmasonry.com

GUTTER CLEANING. Repairs, Maintenance, Gutterguard, Leaf traps. Grand Xterior Cleaning Services. WCB Insured. Call 250-380-7778.

HANDYPERSONS AL’S AVAILABLE to update your home. Kitchens, baths, basements, etc. Licensed & Insured. Al 250-415-1397.

JUNK BOX- We Do All The Loading

PARRY’S HAULING We haul it all - FREE estimates. Call Shawn 250-812-7774

ROMAX MASONRY. Exp’d & Professional. Chimneys, Brick Veneer, Rockwork, Cultured Stone, Interlocking Paving.

Small Excavating. Fully insured.

Estimates. Call 250-588-9471.

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.

DONE RIGHT MOVING $80/hr. Senior Discount. Free Est’s. No travel time before or after. SMOOTH MOVES. Call Tyler at 250-418-1747.

PAINTING ALFRED, ALFRED Quality Painting.

Wholesale, Discounts! 50 years experience.

250-382-3694.

A PROFESSIONAL Woman painter. Karen Bales Painting & Wall coverings. Over 25yrs exp. Free est. 250-514-5220.

B L Coastal Coatings. Quality, reliable, great rates. All your Painting needs. (250)818-7443 DALE’S PAINTING Int/ext.

Prompt, courteous, 25yrs exp $25/hr Free est. 250-516-2445 LADY PAINTER Serving the Peninsula for over 20 yrs. Interior/exterior. Call Bernice, 250-655-1127.

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

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

Available Paper Routes POSITIONS OPEN FOR

FT/PT Carriers & Sub Carriers SAANICHTON ROUTE 6208 - LOCHSIDE DRIVE, WAKEMAN RD, TIFFANY PLACE, JAMES ISLAND RD, ARTHUR DRIVE ROUTE 6218 - HERMWOOD RD, MT NEWTON CROSS RD, SLOPING PINES, JOVI RD ROUTE 6220 - ARTHUR DRIVE, LOCHSIDE DRIVE, JAMES ISLAND RD, TURGOOSE TERRACE ROUTE 6221 - PANAVIEW HEIGHTS,VEYANESS RD, STELLY’S CROSS RD, EAST SAANICH RD D ROUTE 6224 - EAST SAANICH RD, VEYANESS RD, HOVEY RD, (ODD) RIDGEDOWN CRES.

TANNER RIDGE ROUTE 6106 - TANNER RD, ROBIN WAY, SPRINGLEA, MEADOWLAND ROUTE 6108 - SEABROOK DRIVE, STELLYS CROSS RD, CHATWELL DRIVE, HAIDEY TERRACE, TANLEE CRES. ROUTE 6125 - CONCONI PLACE, BELLA VISTA DRIVE, EMMY PLACE, TANNER RD

BRENTWOOD BAY ROUTE 6021 - HOLLY PARK RD, VERDIER AVENUE

Call... Arlene 250-656-1151

RUBBISH REMOVAL MALTA GARDEN & Rubbish Removal. Best Rates. BBB member. (250)388-0278.

TREE SERVICES

LOCAL TREE COMPANY 30 yrs exp. Bucket truck, chipper.

We buy logs.

Insured. Call (250)883-2911.

WINDOW CLEANING BLAINE’S WINDOW WASHING. Serving Sidney & Brentwood since 1983. Average house $35. 250-656-1475 DAVE’S WINDOW Cleaning.

Windows, Gutters, Sweeping, Roofs, Roof Demossing, Pressure Washing. 250-361-6190.

WINDOWS ALFRED, ALFRED Quality Windows Wholesale, Discounts! 50 years Construction experience. 250-382-3694.

ALL AGE GROUPS WELCOM E!

DEAN PARK ROUTE 6525 - EAST SAANICH RD, LOWE RD, EMARD TERRACE, LEAL RD ROUTE 6562 - MAYNEVIEW TERRACE, STUART PARK PLACE, LANGARA PLACE ROUTE 6566 - MORSEBY PARK, HARO PARK

SIDNEY ROUTE 6354 - BOWERBANK AVE, RESTHAVEN DR ROUTE 6461 - BEACON AVE, JAHN PLACE, SKYLARK LANE ROUTE 6462 - GALARAN RD, AIREDALE PLACE, JAMES WHITE BLVD, HENRY AVENUE

DRIVEWAYS, WALKWAYS, Decks, etc. Reasonable rates.

250-744-8588, Norm.

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Photographed on February 14

5:36 p.m.

Madie and Brian Singleton pause for a photo as they celebrated their 50th engagement anniversary on Valentineâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Day at Bistro Suisse in Sidney.

Devon MacKenzie photo

Create a Lasting Tribute The Central Saanich Volunteer Fire Department encourages you to create a lasting tribute by participating in a Buy-A-Brick project. Funds collected for this project will be used to purchase playground equipment that will be placed in a children’s play area at the new main fire station. When children visit the new fire station to participate in one of the many early childhood education programs provided by the fire department, children will have an interactive play area.

The Central Saanich Volunteer Fire Department education programs include our annual Grade 5 Fire Expo hosted at our fire station, the fire safety house that travels within our community, the smoke detector program, and many outreach programs that we bring to the schools. Every year we educate over 2,300 people on fire prevention and life safety.

Don’t miss out on this lasting tribute!

All orders must be in by March 30th, 2013 One hundred dollars ($100) will reserve a 4” x 8” small brick with 3 lines of 18 characters per line Two hundred dollars ($200) will reserve a large 8” x 8” brick with 4 lines 18 characters per line.

Standard Paver

Double Standard Paver

You can reserve your paver by downloading the application form at www.centralsaanich.ca or at the Central Saanich Volunteer Fire Department located at 1903 Mount Newton Cross Road.

Cheques are payable to The District of Central Saanich.

Please call 250-544-4238 for more information

2006 Nissan Sentra

2005 Ford Freestyle

2008 Hyundai Tiburon

$8,995

$5,995

$9,995

2009 Chrysler PT Cruiser

2008 Ford Ranger

$8,995

$10,995

auto, loaded, 56k

loaded, 53K

2003 Pontiac Grand Am auto, loaded, 109K

2000 Dodge Ram 1500

Cargo w/ladder rack -

6 cyl, 5 spd, 81K

2000 VW Jetta

auto, loaded, sunroof,

$6,995

2001 Honda Civic auto, 113K

112K

$5,995

2002 Mazda pickup w/canopy, 90K....... $6,995 1999 Chevy Malibu 4 cyl, auto .............. $1,995 2006 Chevy Cobalt SS, auto, sunroof, 62K ... $8,995 2005 Buick Century, loaded, 63K........... $5,995 2002 Ford Focus wagon, loaded ............ $4,995

1997 Buick Century, 102K ..................... $3,995 2002 Nissan Sentra, 4 cyl, 5 spd ........... $3,995 2006 Chevy Colorado, auto, 86K ........... $8,995 2006 Dodge Caravan, loaded, 103K ..... $6,995 2001 Kia Sportage 4x4, 115K ............... $4,995

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Check out these vehicles on our lot as well!

2002 Chevy Astrovan Cargo ................... $5,995 2001 Ford Taurus wagon ........................ $2,995 2002 Mazda Protege, 98K ..................... $4,995 2005 Buick Century, 90K ....................... $4,995

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A day in the life of the Peninsula 5:10 a.m.

The Sidney Centre clock tower indicates the hour and the start, for many people, to another busy day.

Before the first rays of sun have hit the skies over the Saanich Peninsula, people are up, out and about, working and playing.

The activity starts early on the Peninsula, as people prepare their day and get ready to serve their community in a variety of ways — or they are simply trying to make a living.

In the tradition of showing a community’s best throughout the day, the Peninsula News Review hit the streets to photograph some of this human activity. You might see some people you know — or even may not have known are out there in the wee hours, contributing in their own way.

Steven Heywood photo

Steven Heywood photo

5:35 a.m.

Jason and Karina Carvalho of Nanaimo and their two sons Jaxson and Mateo get ready for a trip to Disneyland at the ticket counter at the Victoria International Airport.

Steven Heywood photo

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Photographers Steven Heywood and Devon MacKenzie captured A Day in the Life of the Peninsula on Feb. 14, 2013, between the hours of 5 a.m. and 8 p.m.

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5:28 a.m.

Gerry Kusz of GFS delivery service makes a stop at the Victoria International Airport.

Steven Heywood photo

Steven Heywood photo

5:57 a.m.

Braeden Hansen puts his hockey pads on prior to an Eagles Bantam A practice.

5:47 a.m.

Pat Hutchinson and Agnes Dykstra enjoy the paper prior to their early morning swim at Panorama Recreation Centre. They say they’ve been coming to the early swims for 15 years.

5:58 a.m.

Tina Pugh delivers her son’s forgotten goalie gloves at an early morning practice of the Peninsula Eagles Bantam A team.

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Spring into

Springtime!

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6:17 a.m.

Participants in a spin class get an early start at VI Fitness in Central Saanich.

6:26 a.m.

Dan Cunningham and Ron Stevenson of Truffles Catering in Central Saanich cut sandwiches as the company gets ready for its daily lunch service to area businesses. Meanwhile, their co-worker Bree Nabholz (right) prepares the salads.

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Steven Heywood photo

Call or visit Amica at Beechwood Village today!

Ask about our move in special customized just for you.

Amica at Beechwood Village • A Wellness & Vitality™ Residence 2315 Mills Road, Sidney, BC V8L 5W6 • 250.655.0849 • www.amica.ca

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Isn’t it time to start to enjoy all the things that bring you pleasure - a time to relax, yet stay active, a time to meet new people with common interests and life stories, a time for you! We invite you to explore the lifestyle opportunities and everyday choices at Amica at Beechwood Village in Sidney.

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LOVE life. LIVE here.®

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7:11 a.m.

Captain Michael Toevs of the MV Klitsa arrives for the first ferry run of the day between Brentwood Bay and Mill Bay. The captain makes nine round trips each day.

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Steven Heywood photo

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7:34 a.m.

Chris Galbraith of Pendray Farm in North Saanich milks cows during her early shift.

The farm has around 220 dairy cows and milk is picked up every two days by Island Farms.

7:09 a.m.

Brian Russell of North Saanich, owner of Russell Nursery, waits for the first run of the Mill Bay Ferry on his way to a greenhouse job in Nanaimo.

Sale

30-50% off All Eyeglasses SIDNEY

EYELAND OPTICAL

SALE ENDS MARCH 10, 2013

2451 Beacon Ave., Sidney 250-656-3626

316 Cook St., Village, Victoria 250-380-2735

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8:09 a.m.

Buck Cross of Pacific Fire Test gets his gear ready for a trip to Piers Island to work on a fire truck.

Sidney’s Pet Centre & Aquatics Come see us for all of your pet’s needs!

9769 Fifth St., Sidney

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250-656-3314

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www.sidneypetcentre.com

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8:15 a.m.

Kaia Bryce motors in to Swartz Bay from Piers Island on her way to morning classes at the University of Victoria.

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8:48 a.m.

A North Saanich firefighter checks on a twovehicle crash.

The occupants in both vehicles were fine.

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8:55 a.m.

Crossing guard Colleen Ozawa escorts North Saanich Middle School Grade 8 student Maya Goodsir across Resthaven Drive on her way to class.

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Activities for Everyone to Live Well & Have Fun! Scan & Explore

@sliderpenguin

Check out “Spike” the pool Inflatable facebook.com/panoramarecreation

Drop-in to the weight room or fitness class

Register for a Spring Break Camp

Spend some time on the courts!

Drop-in to a Aqua Spin class

www.panoramarecreation.ca

250-656-7271

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We have expanded our

Onlookers watch as crews work on a marina expansion project at Van Isle Marina. A planned blast at 9:30 a.m. did not proceed.

Spring has sprung at Home Hardware!

Wilton Baking Products!

We carry all your

fishing Come See Us For All Your Gardening Needs!

2356 BEACON AVENUE, SIDNEY

(250) 656-2712 Hours: Mon-Fri 8am-9pm • Saturday - 8am-6pm • Sunday 9am-5pm

needs!

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9:35 a.m.

10:16 a.m.

Sophie Higgins and Kay Burworth of North Vancouver’s Pro Arté Dance prepare backstage for their performance at the Mary Winspear Centre.

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11:29 a.m.

Riders offer the photographer some quizzical looks as they make their way along West Saanich Road.

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9:17 a.m.

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Paul and Mary Larkin of Sidney enjoy a walk with dog Abby at Van Isle Marina.

McNeill Audiology Hearing Solutions for Active Lifestyles Digital Hearing Instruments Comprehensive Hearing Tests

#5 - 9843 Second St., Sidney, B.C.

250-656-2218

Two locations to serve you.

1463 Hampshire Rd., Victoria, B.C.

250-370-2833

12:03 p.m.

Red rockfish for sale at the Sidney Fish Market.

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12:05 p.m.

Keith Bateman buys some salmon from Ken Norbury of the Sidney Fish Market.

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Winter’s Spring Prelude indoor garden Vibrantly coloured Springtime Summer days 50+ Summer nights with musical entertainment (best deal in town) Fall colours Magic of Christmas

Only $55.65

Save on food and Gift Store purchases plus tax when activated by Dec 31, 2013 Save on Boat Tours Save on admission tickets for Details: butchartgardens.com/12monthpass accompanying friends 250.652.5256

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Good reasons to have a 12 Month Pass

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12:06 p.m.

Cedarwood Inn housekeeper Trish Ainey wipes down the mirrors in one of the luxury suites at the hotel.

12:19 p.m.

Housekeeper Trish Ainey changes the bed linens after guest check-out in one of the luxury suites at the hotel.

12:56 p.m.

Curves Sidney member Brigitte MacVicar works out on one of the machines in the circuit training set-up.

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Devon MacKenzie photo

Devon MacKenzie photo

Sun Vacations

Unforgettable Extraordinary

Memories

Cruises

Beyond Destinations

• Spa Resorts • All Inclusive Packages • Cruises • Europe Group & Adventure Travel • Destination Weddings • Travel Insurance • Foreign Currency Exchange • Honeymoon Gift Registry • and more!

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1:40 p.m.

Deep Cove Market deli employee Melissa Baker steams milk for a caramel macchiato for a customer during the lunch rush.

1:10 p.m.

Horizon Power workers work on-site at the ongoing North Saanich Fire Hall improvement project.

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1:56 p.m.

Shaw Ocean Discovery Centre Aquarist Sarah Friesen (left) and Lead Volunteer Mikes Patterson don their wellies and rain pants before hitting the beach at Pat Bay to collect specimens for the aquarium.

Moorage all sizes available

AnglersBrentwood Anchorage Marina Bay, B.C. Call Les @ 250.217.7494

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Devon MacKenzie photo

Devon MacKenzie photo

2:50 p.m.

Central Saanich Police Constable Pat Bryant shares a laugh with parents and student crossing guards during a routine stop at Brentwood Elementary at dismissal time.

1:26 p.m.

B.C. Hydro employees at work on power lines in North Saanich.

4:14 p.m.

Cormorants and a seagull share the same perch at the end of Beacon Avenue.

Devon MacKenzie photo

Devon MacKenzie photo

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Come visit us at...

The Military Bookshop formerly The Book Cellar

Military History ❘ Ancient & Modern War ❘ Aviation ❘ Railroads & Railways ❘ Naval History and much more...

2423 Beacon Avenue, Sidney

OPEN MON. TO SAT., 11 am - 4 pm

250-655-3969

3:17 p.m.

Niina Chatham finishes up her last climb for the day at the Boulders Climbing Gym at Stelly’s Secondary School.

Devon MacKenzie photo

Devon MacKenzie photo

Panoramic Views $765,000 MLS 308978

An aircraft marshall at the Victoria Airport directs a Pacific Coastal flight, bound for Vancouver, out of the terminal.

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3:49 p.m.

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4:36 p.m.

A couple gets in the spirit of Valentine’s Day as they pause for a kiss during a walk on the beach at Sidney’s downtown waterfront.

6:12 p.m.

Players from the Peninsula Eagles Atom A team do a warm-down lap around the ice during practice at Panorama Recreation Centre.

Paintings

Wingspeed—Brent Cooke (Detail)

Stolen Moments—Mickie Acierno (detail)

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2506 Beacon Ave . www.pengal.com

Framing

Sculpture

6:45 p.m.

A lone life preserver hangs on some driftwood at Tulista Park in Sidney.

5:10 p.m.

Megan Keating of the Peninsula Figure Skating Club works on some moves during practice at Panorama Recreation Centre.

Devon MacKenzie photo

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7:10 p.m.

A swimmer is coached on the backstroke during swimming lessons at Panorama Recreation Centre.

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ASK US ABOUT OU R

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7:02 p.m.

A swim class at Panorama Recreation Centre wraps up with a game of ring around the rosie.

Providing full service personal, corporate and estate income tax preparation.

Also ask us about how we can assist in your business and succession planning.

7:59 p.m.

Lights shine from below on the flower sculptures outside the main terminal at the Victoria International Airport.

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7:53 p.m.

Roger Hargreaves (left) and David Hardcastle finish up a spin class at Panorama Recreation Centre.

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7:00 p.m.

“Survivin” Ivan plays guitar while busking near the Sidney Bakery.

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JOIN US FOR OUR SEMI ANNUAL OPEN HOUSE BBQ!

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Adult day programs Social Calendar • Outings Walking path • Games Room Chapel • Library Food services including 3 meals a day & ability to cater to different dietary needs • Fully furnished with opportunity to bring your own furnishings.

• Guest room for visiting family 2269 Mills Road, Sidney 778-351-2505 www.allcarecanada.ca