Peninsula News Review, March 15, 2013

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Mayor wins medal

Protagonists preparing for a pre-planned Purple Day of physical plane pulling on the Peninsula, page 15

North Saanich Mayor Alice Finall wins Queens Jubilee Medal for her years of community service, page 7

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BIA society to elect a new board

Repair Sale

Sandown redevelopment gets

Another turn

Steven Heywood News staff

North Saanich is ready to revive the Sandown Racetrack proposal once again and has high hopes for a reduction in costs to taxpayers, commercial land opportunities and new areas to farm.

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There will be elections among downtown Sidney business property owners to lead the new business improvement area (BIA) into what is hoped to be a more prosperous era.

Town council and the business community have a lot riding on the success of a BIA board to deliver effective marketing strategies to bolster the fortunes of commercial operations in the downtown core. That was evident Monday, March 11 as councillors ratified the recent results from the alternate approval process and voted to establish a BIA “It’s about bylaw that will impose an Sidney. It’s about annual levy on those business properties. In their being able to tell discussions on commuour story.” nity grants, council noted – Cliff McNeil-Smith that several applications could be directed to the BIA in future, reducing the demand on the town’s limited fund.

In a report from the town’s ad hoc committee on grant selection, it was noted that municipal staff have been tasked with determining how economic development-related events should be funded — including passing it on to the BIA. Examples of what might be considered by the BIA include a proposed literary festival, a gathering of Island and mainland Rotary Club members and other activities that could draw visitors.

The current head of the group that spearheaded the BIA, says he knows there are some big expectations and a new executive board will have their work cut out for them.

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An old turnstile at the nowshuttered entrance to the Sandown Racetrack.

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Costs and land use barriers to Sandown North Saanich councillor Ted Daly says he hopes negotiations on racetrack redevelopment resume soon Steven Heywood News staff

North Saanich councillors have known for a while the owner of the Sandown Racetrack property and their development consultants were seeking potential investors in their proposed commercial property.

Ted Daly says he had known about the plans — that essentially will lead to the resumption of negotiations with the municipality — prior to another developer letting the cat out the bag at a council meeting earlier this month. Daly said that since the proposal hadn’t formally come back to council or staff after it was shelved last year, he had planned to wait until the owners came back to talk.

When news of a real estate listing for the proposed commercial site got out, however, Daly said he knew the time had come to discuss the future of the former horse harness racing track.

Daly was part of the majority of council who, in April of 2012, rejected owner William Randall’s proposal to split his 95-acre property into a 12 acre commercial site and 83 acre agricultural area owned by the municipality. He said he likes the concept but until negotiations resume, there are a few sticking points that preclude any change of heart.

“Overall, the idea is good,” Daly said, “but I still don’t like the plan to use 50 per cent of the taxes from the commercial land for land reclamation.”

Daly is also opposed to the plan as it stood last year because of the potential costs to taxpayers to demolish old buildings, clean up the land and add new topsoil to the site.

“I don’t want this to be the same thing, with the same costs,” he said of the revival of the Sandown plans.

Those costs, he said, need to be renegotiated if there’s any hope of this project happening. Daly said he’s hopeful in the light of the landowner stating they’re willing to pay more for land remediation.

As yet, however, formal talks between North Saanich and the Randall family have not resumed.

Bernadette Greene, who was part of the ad hoc group Friends of Sandown Community Farm, says

An artist’s rendering of what a proposed 12-acre commercial property at Sandown Racetrack in North Saanich might look like.

Plans for the shopping centre at Sandown show a two-phase process. she has high hopes that the deal to create new agricultural land in the district will pan out.

“I am cautiously optimistic,” she said. “This has the potential of being really good for the community.”

Her informal group is pushing the idea of having a community farm somewhere on the 83 acres in this proposal. It could include a place where young farmers could cut their teeth on affordable lease land, a community farm market and other agricultural uses that benefit the Peninsula. A public meeting held by the group attracted more than 400 people, she said, interested in many of these areas.

Whether any of this happens, she continued, will require more talks with the owners, the district, the Agricultural Land Commission and The Farmland Trust, which had offered to operate the farmland for the municipality.

As for the commercial area, Greene said its proximity to the agricultural land should see it offering complimentary design and service.

“Ideally, it would be supportive of agriculture, with perhaps a butcher, baker, cheese-maker or other related businesses.”

Most importantly, she said, the retail zone should adhere to North Saanich’s form and character.

“I am excited about it and it

should go to the community to see what people want. There are still questions out there about how it’s all going to happen.”

Geoff Orr, president of the North Saanich Residents Association, said this is a complex proposal and had plenty of obstacles in its last go-round with the municipality.

“We didn’t have a solid position, for or against it,” Orr said of his association’s stance last year.

He noted they wanted to get as much information as they could, for themselves and residents — indicating that will again be the case when the proponents bring the plan back to the public.

“In general, it’s good to see the

original concept largely intact,” Orr said.

He added there should be a shift in the negotiations over who will pick up the costs for land cleanup.

“There’s a shift of some of the costs to the proponent, so this means the issue is not a slam dunk. There are still negotiations left to take place.”

The first step, however, will be for the Randall family and their development representatives, Omicron, to open the dialogue with council and the municipality.

“I hope to see this back before council sooner rather than later,” Daly said.

He added there might be wiggle room in the negotiations with the land owner, but some areas — for him — are black and white.

For instance, Daly said he doesn’t want the district to get into the business of farming. As well, he noted that costs to the taxpayers could be the main sticking point.

“I don’t want to see negative impacts on the district.”

Omicron and the Randall family have been seeking retail interest in the plan, touting the site at shopping centre conferences and through their real estate listing of the property. As they test the waters, they have told the News Review they plan to bring the plans back to council. No date for that has yet been set.

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NEWS REVIEW

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

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OUR VIEW

Much to gain on Sandown With so much common ground between residents, politicians and supporters of agriculture, there should be no reason why the redevelopment of the Sandown Racetrack should not happen.

All sides on the issue appear to agree that new, active agricultural land would be a great addition to North Saanich, already a largely agrarian community. As Without (public) well, for a majority support, Sandown of council — and for some of the could again only district’s citizens go so far — the potential for a new commercial zone adds some much-needed diversity to the tax base.

The resurrection of the Sandown proposal — to create a 12-acre commercial site and 83-acre agricultural property — will set into motion a new rounds of negotiations between the Randall family, who own the property, and the municipality, which would take over the 83 acres. There are barriers to a successful outcome — the costs, the use of new farmland, how the commercial property will someday look and how the district and the Agricultural Land Commission will get along. Yet with much to gain in the long run, council will have to find a way to get the most benefit for the community, without letting their own hang-ups get in the way.

All parties involved are not rushing headlong into negotiations, however. There is still plenty left to talk about. Even though almost a year has gone by since the district halted the process in April of 2012, the ideas, the needs and the concerns must be addressed in full, public forums that leave no doubt about a transparent process. Many of the costs are already known and aspects of the property transfer are out there. While much of the formal, unwieldy negotiations cannot be done in public, citizens must be a part of this outcome.

Without their support, Sandown could again only go so far.

What do you think? Give us your comments by e-mail: editor@peninsulanewsreview.com or fax 250-656-5526.

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ttawa is in the midst of The CRA is effectively closing its a long, slow thaw from doors to the public. a cold winter, but VicMeanwhile, seniors, persons livtoria has all ing with disabilities and the telltale persons living in remote or signs of spring. rural areas are concerned The change in seaabout access to basic tax sons is visible everyforms and other informawhere, with the requisite tion. umbrellas and budding In the government’s trees. Usually at this time 2013-2014 estimates, the of year we also receive CRA is projected to be cut paper tax packages in by approximately $100 milthe mail, but this year, lion. This is on top of last without warning, the year’s Economic Action Canada Revenue Agency Murray Rankin Plan, under which more Guest Column (CRA) announced it will than 3,000 full-time equivano longer be mailing the lent jobs have or will be cut T1 general tax package. from the agency over a three-year Service cuts and sweeping roll out period. changes at the CRA have left As official opposition critic for Canadians confused about how to national revenue, I have opposed access the basic information they the CRA service cuts and been seekneed to file their taxes. ing answers to constituents’ quesThe Telefile service used by huntions to ensure you have the infordreds of thousands of Canadians mation you need to file your taxes was cancelled earlier this year and with ease and on time. changes to NETFILE have triggered The federal privacy commismajor privacy concerns. sioner has sought further informaPayment and enquiry counter tion from the CRA and is investigatservices are closing, face-to-face ing the new NETFILE requirements outreach sessions have been disto use a social insurance number continued and every service counand a birth date to file online. ter in Canada is set to close by Previously, NETFILE required a October 1. personal code and pin number to

file tax returns.

The New Democratic Party’s privacy and National Revenue critics have been in contact with the Office of the Privacy Commissioner regarding this matter and are awaiting the results of that investigation.

Canadians not using the NETFILE option have been encouraged to download tax forms from the CRA website or pick up tax packages at local Canada Post or Service Canada locations.

Canadians are entitled to receive tax documents by mail, but the CRA will only send a package to those who specifically request it. If you would like a tax package mailed, call 1-800-959-7383 as soon as possible.

To assist you, my community office has compiled a list of tax clinics in Victoria where volunteers are available to help you complete your taxes. Please visit murrayrankin.ca for more information.

Please contact my office at 250363-3600 should you have any further questions or concerns about the CRA or other federal government agencies.

Murray Rankin is the Official Opposition Critic for National Revenue and the NDP Member of Parliament for Victoria.

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LETTERS Ad hoc changes to OCP are simply destructive

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n his letter of March 8, Kyle Shick seems to suggest a tax shortfall in North Saanich could be addressed by increasing density through small lot housing developments.

We have often heard this argument in favour of broadening the tax base and we have often been told that growth is inevitable. If greater density brought lower taxes then it would be cheaper to live in Hong Kong than in North Saanich.

Mr. Shick is a professional in the housing industry, as is another recent writer to the PNR, Silvia Bonet, both of whom work with Saanichton based FinlaysonBonet Architecture whose website displays numerous high density projects they have designed. They of course are entitled to design what they wish, to work for whomever they choose and to voice their support for projects and planning decisions of which they

Readers respond: Speculation is not community planning Re: Large lots and NIMBY going way of the dodo, PNR, March 8.

Mr. Shick has cast aspersions upon my motives and methods. While it is probably futile to refute these generalizations, I stand by the assertions contained in my previous letters. As I, and others, believe my research to be quite thorough, I do resent being accused of muddying the water.

Although I would welcome the dialogue, I don’t recall anyone contesting any of my claims, although they may be quick to make uninformed assumptions about my motives.

My only motive in reluctantly persisting with these letters is to support the concept of organized, integrated and long-term planning for North Saanich in concert with our neighbouring municipalities.

The mechanism for this already exists as the Official Community Plans and the Regional

Growth Strategy. I also support amending both of these if the changes yield clear and abundant benefits to the community and those changes are accepted by the residents.

This is not the belief of an anti-development NIMBY who fears change.

Major changes to the community, accomplished at random and through spot rezoning, denigrate the principle and practice of professional community planning. This is not to say that individual cases that actually champion innovative ideas, and genuinely enrich the community, as well as the developer, should be considered negatively.

To reiterate, there is nothing automatically bad about land speculation, let’s just not confuse it with community planning.

Speaking of which, how much of that is currently being undertaken in North Saanich? The current council is almost completely engaged in furthering ad hoc development projects to the exclusion of any other

approve and from which they may even benefit. However, in my opinion, Mr. Shick does not seem to appreciate the importance of our municipality’s Official Community Plan.

The North Saanich OCP was created with the express purpose of providing certainty and stability to planning and development issues in our community.

It expresses the basic premise that our community’s prosperity does not

Community planning, land development, polio threatened innovative, or even routine, programs.

Mr. Shick states that as a member of the Advisory Planning Commission, I have “more say in development matters than most in our community.” First, I am no longer a member of the APC. Recent new appointments there have left it reconstructed as a philosophical clone of the current council, with little daylight visible between the two. Second, I would suggest that as an architectural consultant to a local developer, Mr. Shick would have far more influence with the current regime than I. Springfield Harrison North Saanich

Quick profit today Raw land particularly close to urban areas is an important resource that requires the same careful management that you would apply to forestry, mining or any other natural resource that is not renewable.

The Saanich Peninsula with it’s large

agriculture land base and limited raw land for housing is facing future problems partly because of poor land management.

The narrow strip of land along the north end of the Peninsula had the potential to supply the future housing needs for Greater Victoria for the next 50 years but within five years the land was split up into large lots and used up. Allowing the land to be used up in such a short time span was truly mismanagement but resulted in a quick profit for the developers.

It’s no different than shipping raw logs or unrefined oil. Take the quick profit today and we will worry about the future tomorrow.

Brian Moran Sidney

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highlighted polio in its recent funding priorities, so why not the Canadian government?

Reverse the cuts or recklessly risk endangering children’s lives.

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Chasing equity markets - one step behind?

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ust as certain as the annual migration of caribou in Canada’s north, is the recent migration of investor capital from fixed-income products to equity-based investments.

In the past few months, fixed-income investors have been reacting to the 7.2 per cent total return of the TSX Index in 2012, and its continuing advance in early 2013 — prompting many to return to equities. A smart move? Possibly. However, for many, the shift in investment strategy has come several years too late.

From September 2008, the TSX Index had, in just five months, dropped to its low of 8,123 by early February 2009 — a precipitous decline of 31 per cent. During this period many investors fled equities and moved to fixed-income products — often booking significant losses in the process.

The TSX Index rebound ultimately resulted in a 57 per cent climb to a February 28, 2013 level of 12,800.

While many who fled equities lost financially with their strategy, those who invested in bonds or low-cost bond funds at least received a respectable interest yield.

Those who had fled to savings as high as 40 per cent of portfolio accounts or GICs however, paid value. an even heavier price in foregone There are legitimate reasons opportunities. for investors to change the focus Having missed out on the huge and mix of their investments at equity market rebound of the different stages of life. Thinking past four years, investors are now they can improve portfolio perforonce again flocking back to equity mance by accurately timing the markets. If this wave continues, it ebb-and-flow of equity markets is is likely that markets will continue not however, one of them. It bears to strengthen for some time yet. repeating — trying to time the Peter Dolezal markets is a mug’s game, rather For how long? Consult your crystal ball. No one can predict Financial Savvy than a sound investing strategy. when that inevitable market Relevant to these facts, it is adjustment will occur. But when instructive to note that mutual it does, we can be sure that many will again funds have the universal objective of strivflee equities, in the naïve belief that they ing to outperform their relevant indexes. can somehow predict the next upturn. His- Inherent in that goal is a significant effort at tory tells us that most of these “market tim- timing market moves — a long-shot at best. ers” are likely to lose ground once again.

Not only is this strategy questionable, but Over the last 60 years, it has consistently also, when combined with a 2.5 per cent been proven that those investors who rode average Canadian MER cost, the chances of the cycles of the market, staying invested these strategies benefiting the investor are in prudently-selected equity products, have rather slim. outperformed those who moved in and out The combination of the element of marof equities in response to market shifts. Esti- ket-timing, in conjunction with very high mates of the performance difference range holding costs, is the primary reason why

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS BYLAWS NO. 2042 AND 2044 Notice is hereby given that the Council of the Town of Sidney will hold Public Hearings in respect of Bylaw No. 2042, being the proposed amendment to Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 1920 and Bylaw No. 2044, being the proposed amendment to Zoning Bylaw No. 2015 for the Town of Sidney.

All persons who believe that their property is affected by the proposed amending bylaws will be afforded a reasonable opportunity to be heard or to present written submissions respecting matters contained in the bylaws at the Public Hearings to be held at the Sidney Town Hall, 2440 Sidney Avenue, Sidney, BC on Monday, March 25, 2013 at 7:00 p.m. Written submissions can be received at the Town Hall prior to 4:00 p.m. on March 25, 2013 or at the Public Hearings themselves.

The purpose of Bylaw No. 2042 is to amend Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 1920 to allow Two-Family Residential use, with conditions, within the Multi-Family Residential land use designation and incorporate housekeeping amendments into the Intensive Single-Family Residential Development Permit Guidelines, including adding the requirement for a Development Permit for Detached Secondary Dwellings and altering the minimum lot size at which a Development Permit is required.

The purpose of Bylaw No. 2044 is to amend Zoning Bylaw No. 2015 to allow Two-Family Residential use, with conditions, as a permitted use on certain properties in the Multi-Family Low Density Residential (RM5), Multi-Family Medium Density Residential (RM6), and Multi-Family High Density Residential (RM7) zoning designations, and to incorporate several housekeeping amendments in various sections of Zoning Bylaw No. 2015.

Copies of the proposed bylaws and all background documentation may be inspected during normal working hours of 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday to Friday (excluding statutory holidays) from March 13, 2013 to March 25, 2013 at the Sidney Town Hall, 2440 Sidney Avenue, Sidney, BC. Further inquiries may be directed to the Development Services Department, telephone 250-656-1725 or by email at developmentservices@sidney.ca.

Correspondence may be submitted by mail to the address above or by email to developmentservices@sidney.ca and must be received no later than 4:00 p.m. on the day of the Public Hearings. All correspondence submitted will form part of the public record and may be published in a meeting agenda.

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Kimberley Smith and Bo Helliwell of Smith Blue Sky Architecture located in West Vancouver were awarded the Residential Wood Design award for their project Solar Crest on Sidney Island. The team was also awarded the Architect Award during the awards ceremony.

More than 350 distinguished design and building professionals, including architects, engineers, project teams, industry sponsors and guests gathered March 4 to honour the nominees and winners of the 2013 awards.

The ninth annual awards evening at the Vancouver Convention Centre (West) recognized leadership and innovation in wood use while being an opportunity to publicly salute and

celebrate continued excellence in the building and design community.

There were 98 nominations in 12 categories for the 2013 awards from all over the province, as well as some national and international submissions, including one by a B.C. architect for a project located in Tajikistan and another in the Yukon.

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COUNCIL NEWS Town of Sidney Monday, March 11, 2013 • Sidney council approved a draft 2013 work plan from the Community Development Committee.

The plan includes the committee’s goals, such as options for downtown way-finding signage, determining infrastructure needs in the industrial park, developing a Sidney brand and a draft communications policy, among others.

• The town is about to launch a citizen satisfaction survey. The survey will be made available soon and results expected by the fall.

• Sidney will soon be looking for a new manager of operations.

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Finall earns Queen’s medal for years of service North Saanich mayor nominated for the Diamond Jubilee Medal by Federation of Canadian Municipalities NORTH SAANICH — The Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) has selected District of North Saanich Mayor, Alice Finall to receive the Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee medal in honour of the contributions she has made to her community and to all of Canada.

FCM executive member Chris Coleman presewnted Finall with her medal at the March 11 committee of the whole meeting.

The FCM chose Finall to receive this distinction for her exemplary efforts in making her community a great place to live. The FCM recognizes the important role municipalities and their elected leaders play in ensuring prosperity and high quality of life within their communities.

“Your peers in local government across the country admire your accomplishments as a community leader, and congratulate you on earning this prestigious award,” said FCM Presi-

II Diamond Jubilee Medal honours significant contributions and achievements by Cana-

dians. During the year of celebrations, 60,000 deserving Canadians will be recognized.

The medal was created by the Government of Canada to mark Her Majesty Queen Eliza-

beth II’s 60 years of service to this country.

— Submitted by the District of North Saanich/FCM

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Alice Finall received a Queen’s Diamond Jubilee medal in recognition of her dedication to North Saanich. dent Karen Leibovici in a media release.

Former North Saanich Councillor Cairine Green, now a councillor in Oak Bay, added, “It is no surprise to me that Mayor Alice Finall has received this distinction. Serving with her

on North Saanich council was a privilege and I experienced firsthand her tremendous dedication, commitment and vision as a community leader --- I can’t think of anyone more deserving.”

The Queen Elizabeth

Central Saanich tax rate sitting at 5.3% Devon MacKenzie News staff

Erin Cebula, Spokesperson

During a budget meeting on Monday night, Central Saanich council discussed a possible tax increase of 1.8 per cent over last year.

Last year’s rate sat at 3.56 per cent and the proposal so far for this year is a hike up to 5.36 per cent. Mayor Alastair Bryson said the budget is a work in progress and council and staff will work together to see how the numbers can be solidified before the final budget deadline.

“It’s definitely a work in progress, and we’re seeing the increase com-

ing from a significant decrease in revenue for the municipality,” said Bryson Tuesday.

“There are a couple of major factors facing us where we’ll see a shortfall of around $324,000.”

The $324,000 shortfall comes from two areas of the District’s revenue. One half comes from cuts in provincial traffic fine revenue sharing and other from a decrease in the small community grants the district receives from the province.

Bryson added that overall the district’s expenses are on the decline.

The official budget deadline is May 15.

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BIA society will start with cash from the town Continued from page 1

Cliff McNeil-Smith, business owner and president of the Sidney Business Development Group (SBDG), said he was pleased the BIA was successful after a nine-month effort to convince people it was the right thing to do. Now, he continued, comes the election of a new board of directors to lead the Sidney Business Improvement Area Society.

“There is a board right now,” he said, “and we’re going to be meeting soon to set a date for those elections.”

That elected board — which could be in place as early as the end of April — will be responsible for how an estimated $250,000 will be spent on marketing efforts and other ways to attract more people to town.

He said the BIA group will be asking business owners, charitable groups and residents to provide feedback on marketing plans for Sidney.

“It’s about Sidney,” he said. “It’s about being able to tell our story.”

To be able to do that, the society will need cash. Their fiscal year begins April 1, 2014, said McNeil-Smith and right now there is no money. That will come when the town collects the BIA levy attached to commercial taxes. In the meantime, McNeil-Smith said the new bylaw allows the town to front 50 per cent of the current year grant amount. He said the society will rely on that to get them started this year.

The BIA bylaw set out by the town is now in effect and requires the society to have a balanced budget, audited annual

your new home is ready

Steven Heywood/News staff

Like this art piece on Sidney’s Sculpture Walk, politicians and residents are looking ahead at what a BIA society might bring to the community.

By the Numbers • The Town of Sidney’s BIA bylaw is in effect from 2013 to 2017, a five-year term.

• Commercial properties will be charged a levy of $1.06 per $1,000 of assessed value.

• Total levy in 2013: $250,000 (based on 2012 property assessments).

• Estimated budget revenue in 2013: $317,000 ($67,000 in associate memberships and partnerships).

• Annual cost of living increase to the total levy cap in each of the subsequent four years: 2.5 per cent.

• Measuring success: merchant revenue growth; commercial vacancy stats; web hits; hotel room nights; attractions visitor numbers; info centre user numbers.

financial statements, insurance and approved policy statements.

The society is independent of the town — the municipality acting only as tax collector and in a financial oversight role

— and is required to cover its own costs through the commercial properties levy, which will be paid to the society on or before July 15 in each calendar year. editor@peninsulanewsreview.com

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Star is, oh, so close Sidney cinema just shy of fundraising goal Devon MacKenzie News staff

Sidney’s Star Cinema is within $5,000 of their goal for upgrading their projectors and the theatre’s new seats are expected to be installed next month.

“We were hoping to have the seats put in by March but then we thought it would be better to stay open for both spring break and Easter rather than being closed while the kids are out of school,” explained cinema owner Sandy Oliver, adding there is a exciting list of movies coming up for those enjoying their two week spring break.

“We’ve got some great movies coming up for children, including Oz which opened this week and Jack the Giant Slayer which opens next week.”

The theatre has been inching closer to their goal of raising $185,000 for new digital projectors and seating and they are now sitting only $5,000 away from that fund being topped

up. The initiative to update the theatre started this past summer after it became clear that the well-loved theatre needed an update and two digital projectors to keep up with the times.

Last week, a $5,000 donation from Joyce Mitchell, a theatre patron who had previously donated to the cause, helped the Star get within the last few thousand dollars of their goal.

“It’s very generous,” Oliver said of Mitchell’s donation. “She’s donated several different ways and I think it’s very impressive she’s done so much for us as an individual. We’re getting very, very close to our goal now and it’s very exciting. You never know where that last $5,000 is going to come from.”

“I donate because I feel that (the Star) is a unique and wonderful place for people to enjoy positive energy within the community,” said Mitchell.

“I encourage others do to the same because I think many people would feel a great loss without a place like the Star.”

For a list of spring break movie scheduling and ways to donate to the Star, visit www.starcinema.ca. reporter@peninsulanewsreview.com

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POLICE NEWS from the Saanich Peninsula

NDP defends partisan ‘kickback’ fund

Sidney North Saanich RCMP

Tom Fletcher

• Sidney North Saanich RCMP received 113 calls for service this week.

On March 10, police stopped a driver who ran a stop sign behind Thrifty Foods onto James White Boulevard in Sidney.

The driver, who was found to be under the influence of alcohol, was issued a 90-day immediate roadside prohibition.

Central Saanich Police Service • On March 6 a hit and run on a parked van was reported on Verdier Avenue. A witness took down the number of the pickup that hit the parked van. Police tracked down the 25-year-old Saanich driver. He was issued a violation ticket for failing to provide his information at an accident. • Ten election signs were stolen between March 9 and 10.

Corporal Pat Bryant reminds residents that vandalizing or stealing signs is considered a crime. • Between March 9 and 12, someone entered a farm property on Mount Newton X Road and stole a blind and game camera used to monitor movement of deer and wildlife. The equipment, owned by a hunter with a crop protection permit for the farm, is valued at $575. Anyone with information can call the Central Saanich Police Service at 250652-4441. • On March 26 and 27, the Sidney North Saanich RCMP and Central Saanich Police Service will be participating in the Slow Down and Move Over campaign with the Integrated Road Safety Unit. The campaign is designed to remind drivers to slow down, and if it is safe to do so, move over when approaching an official vehicle with flashing lights stopped at the side of the road.

Police say when you see an enforcement vehicle stopped, drivers must slow down by at least 10 km/h.

Drivers who don’t could be issued a $173 fine and three penalty points. — Devon MacKenzie

Black Press

The B.C. NDP collected more than $500,000 from constituency office budgets starting in 2005, using the money for purposes that Auditor General John Doyle described as inappropriate and inadequately documented.

Documents from a draft internal audit of B.C. legislature finances surfaced this week. They describe a practice of NDP constituency offices paying $202 per month each into a “centralized fund� that was used to hire three-time NDP candidate Gabriel Yiu on contracts to work for the NDP caucus.

B.C. Liberal cabinet minister Bill rather than using that money to look Bennett said Premier Christy Clark after your constituents.� has apologized for a plan that sugNDP caucus chair Shane Simpson gested using governrejected suggestions ment resources to that the centralized “This is a scheme help the party, and fund was a violation the NDP should do that uses money of the rules, noting the same for this. that it was approved “This is a kickback that’s intended for by the legislature’s inscheme,� Bennett constituency offices house accountant at said. the time. “This is a scheme around the province.�

The legislature’s forthat uses money that’s mer comptroller gen– Bill Bennett intended for constitueral was fired last year ency offices around after a broader audit this province ... your

by Doyle revealed NDP MLA thought that it was OK to MLAs’ personal expenses were being send back $200 a month to the cau- paid without receipts. cus for politically partisan reasons, Those and other inadequacies

in record-keeping prevented Doyle from assessing whether constituency funds were being properly spent.

The 2010 draft audit described the response of NDP “management� as admitting that the payments were inappropriate. “Management erroneously relied on the honour system prevalent at the [Legislative] Assembly to accept the request for transfers which are now shown to have been inappropriate,� the draft audit stated.

It describing the use of the funds as for “partisan purposes and not for goods or services consistent with the original purpose of the constituency office.� — Black Press

Chamber welcomes Sidney’s new BIA SIDNEY — The Saanich Peninsula Chamber of Commerce says it welcomes the downtown Sidney Business Improvement Association.

The Chamber’s Board of Directors endorsed the BIA proposal in November 2012 and has continued to support it hroughout the approvals process. “This is not just about two organi-

zations having an on-going dialogue with each other� says Chamber Executive Director Chris Fudge, “this is about harnessing the influence of the Peninsula’s business organization with the marketing capabilities of the BIA, and having a positive impact on the economic well-being of the community.� — Submitted by the SPCC

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COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS COMING EVENTS CALL FOR ENTRIES 11TH ANNUAL Kitty Coleman Woodland Art & Bloom Festival.

Fine Art and Quality Crafts Juried Show.

Presented in a spectacular outdoor setting May 17,18, 19 Applications for Artisans are available at 2bevzimmeman@gmail.com 250-338-6901

DRIVERS/COURIER/ TRUCKING

DRIVERS WANTED:

TerriďŹ c career Opportunity with outstanding growth potential to learn how to locate rail defects.

No Rail Experience Needed!!

Skills Needed - Ability to travel 3 months at a time, Valid License w/ air brake endorsement.

Extensive Paid Travel, Meal Allowance, 4 weeks Vacation and BeneďŹ ts Package.

Compensation based on prior driving experience.

Apply at www.sperryrail.com under careers, keyword Driver.

DO NOT FILL IN CITY OR STATE

PERSONAL SERVICES

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

HELP WANTED

PHOTOGRAPHY/VIDEO

MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE

ON-CALL WORKERS required for newspaper yer insertion Tuesday, Wednesday and/or Thursdays. $10.25 per hour. Evenings 5 pm to 1 am.

Also occasional 9 am to 5 pm shifts available. No experience required. Please apply in person between 8 am and 4 pm Monday to Friday at Goldstream Press (Island Publishers), #200 - 770 Enterprise Crescent, Victoria.

RETOUCH, RESTORE, Edit Photos.

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

HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS. Best price. Best quality. All shapes & colours available.

1-866-652-6837 www.thecoverguy.com/ newspaper?

PERSONAL SERVICES FINANCIAL SERVICES

FOUND: LADIES watch, March 6th, Esquimalt/Gorge Park parking lot.

Call (250)370-7431.

DEATHS

DEATHS

LOST BLUE box, 5�x1.5� with World War II war metals, contents are very sentimental.

Call if found, (250)419-1044.

Mary B. Percival Passed Away Feb. 23, 2013 Mary was born in Victoria Jan. 9, 1921 to parents Edward George Newman and mother Edith Burt.

Her childhood was spent growing up in the James Bay area of Victoria with brothers Jimmy, Harold and Ted. She met her future husband Albert Percival and they were married in Victoria Nov. 28, 1942. They purchased their ďŹ rst house in Colwood where they raised a family and were very involved in the community. Mary became a member of St. John the Baptist Church (now a heritage church), in 1949. She spent many happy hours working with other members for the church and community. Mary always felt she was truly blessed and wanted to give back to society.

She was predeceased by her parents Edward and Edith, brothers Jimmy and Harold and her husband Bert. Left to mourn her passing are her brother Ted (Josie) and family; son Phil (Flo); daughter Dianne (Greg); son Verne (Jan). She will also be greatly missed by grandchildren, great grandchildren and many friends. We would like to say a very special thank you to the ER staff of Victoria General and also the 4th oor staff for their concern for Mum and family. We would also like to say thank you to Dr. Elizabeth Thompson for her dedication and commitment to our family. There will be a memorial service at The Church of the Advent, 510 Mt. View Ave., Colwood, Mar. 23, 2013 at 1:00 pm. In lieu of owers donations to Victoria Hospice appreciated.

Care Funeral Services 250-391-9696

FREE: DECORATIVE cement blocks 50 pc, 12�x12�x4�. You pick up. Call (250)592-4994.

FRIENDLY FRANK

CHILD’S BOOSTER seat, Little Tyke’s swing, $15/each.

Call (250)479-8955.

EDUCATION/TRADE SCHOOLS

WHITE FIBERGLASS canopy, ďŹ ts S10, like new, $50. Call (250)652-4621.

INTERIOR HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATOR SCHOOL. NO Simulators. In-the-seat training. Real world tasks.

Weekly start dates. Job board!

Funding options.

SignUp Online! iheschool.com 1-866-399-3853

FUEL/FIREWOOD ARBUTUS, CYPRESS, ďŹ r, hardwoods. Seasoned. Call 250-661-7391.

HELP WANTED OFA 3 Attendant req’d for shutdown at Jordan River.

June 15-Oct. 31. Not a camp job. Email resume and drivers abstract to Rescue One to: raychickite@hotmail.com

FREE ITEMS FREE: CONCRETE garden fountain. You pick up. Call (250)479-3219 after 5pm.

AREA RUG, oral, wine colours, $95. (250)385-2610.

LOST AND FOUND

UKRAINIAN EASTER FOOD FAIR. Sale of homemade perogies, borscht, cabbage rolls, Easter breads, baking, beet horseradish, kobassa & Ukrainian lunch. Wheelchair access. Free admission. Sat. March 16, 11am-2pm. St. Nicholas Ukrainian Hall, 1110 Caledonia Ave. 250-384-2255.

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

GET BACK ON TRACK! Bad credit? Bills? Unemployed?

Need Money? We Lend! If you own your own home - you qualify. Pioneer Acceptance Corp. Member BBB. 1-877987-1420. www.pioneerwest.com

PHOTOGRAPHIC Life Model needed. Must be willing to be artiďŹ cial scent free. Located in Duncan. Our gallery is at www.yessy.com/oteam.

Contact us at oteam@shaw.ca

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HELP WANTED

HELP WANTED

SEASONED FIREWOOD Vancouver Island’s largest ďŹ rewood producer offers ďŹ rewood legally obtained during forest restoration, large cords. Help restore your forest, Burndrywood.com 1-877-902-WOOD.

Campbell River

Contact: Dylan Wood by fax: 250-286-9502 or by e-mail: DylanWood@t-mar.com CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

UNIVERSAL GYM $150.

Rowing machine $50. Dumbbells $75. Craftsman lawnmower $50. Clipper canoe $200. Senya fax machine $25.

Pls call Dean 250-727-7905.

MISCELLANEOUS WANTED ANTIQUES, BOOKS, collectibles, furniture, china, jewelry. Estates/private libraries purchased. Galleon Books & Antiques, 250-655-0700 WANTED: STATIONARY Bike (inexpensive) for working out. Please call 250-514-6688.

SPORTING GOODS WANTED: STATIONARY Bike (inexpensive) for working out. Please call 250-514-6688.

REAL ESTATE ACREAGE

DOWNTOWN CHRIST Church Cathedral. Books, attic treasures, housewares, clothing, toys, etc. Sat March 16 9am-12:00, 912 Vancouver St.

HELP WANTED

We are a full service facility with an engineering department, mechanical shop, fab/welding shop, machine shop, and parts department. Top union rates and beneďŹ ts along with good safety habits make this a great place to work.

The Successful candidate will have experience working on forestry / industrial mobile equipment including Grapple Yarders.

This position requires working in the ďŹ eld the majority of time.

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

SHOPRIDER SCOOTER, 4 wheels, nearly new, $800. Retails for $3500. (250)652-5652.

GARAGE SALES

FULL TIME TICKETED HEAVY-DUTY MECHANIC ENGINEERED MECHANICAL SOLUTIONS

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

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

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

APARTMENT/CONDOS

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

FOR SALE BY OWNER

WE ARE NOW HIRING DESIGN CONSULTANTS AT OUR VICTORIA STORE

Email resumes to anthony@la-z-boy y yvictoria.com For further details go to our website at: www.la-z-boyvictoria.com y

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

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REAL ESTATE

RENTALS

RENTALS

RENTALS

TRANSPORTATION

TRANSPORTATION

HOUSES FOR SALE

MOBILE HOMES & PARKS

APARTMENT/CONDO

SUITES, LOWER

WANTED TO RENT

CARS

SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES

1 & 2 Bdrm suites & cabins.

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

Monthly/Weekly.

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

Must have references! Call 250-478-9231.

BRENTWOOD BAY: Brand new 1-bdrm, 1 bath, ground oor suite. NS/NP. Avail April 1st. D/W, W/D. $800. + utils.

Ref’s please. (250)652-1725.

WORKSPACE WANTED to rent for F’glassing, secure bldg w/power.

Saanich general.

Ken, (250)598-2435.

1994 MUSTANG convertible, red, V6 Auto, newer tires, brakes, radiator. Looks and runs great. Asking $3000 OBO. Call (250)590-2450.

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

TRANSPORTATION

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

LANGFORD MOBILE home in Seniors Park, upgraded interior, fully furnished, A/C, roof retorched 2009, fenced yrd, shed & workshop. Asking, $39,000. Call 250-590-2450.

HOMES WANTED

WE BUY HOUSES Damaged House?

Pretty House? Moving?

Divorcing? Estate Sale?

We will Buy your House Quick Cash & Private.

Mortgage Too High and House won’t sell?

Can’t make payments?

We will Lease Your House, Make your Payments and Buy it Later!

SAXE POINT area- 1 bdrm suite, avail Apr 15. (250)3866808 after 5pm.

THETIS LAKE ESTATES large 1 bdrm or can be 2 bdrm suite, all utils + cable/high speed internet, laundry, garbage, private parking, close to all amenities, quiet rural setting. Refs, small pet ok. $1100. Call 250-220-4718, 250-507-1440.

APARTMENTS FURNISHED 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 cafĂŠ, w/live Music, nearby golf courses.

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

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

BUYING - RENTINGSELLING

RENTALS

SHARED ACCOMMODATION

Call us today to place your classiďŹ ed ad

APARTMENT/CONDO

HOUSING. Working/ disability.

Interurban/Camosun students. $475-$575 incl. 778-977-8288.

JAMES BAY, 1 bdrm, heat/water incl’d, $840, N/S, N/P. Avail now. (250)360-1056

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Call: 1-250-616-9053 www.webuyhomesbc.com

HOMES FOR RENT

AUTO FINANCING

LANGFORD, 1BDRM, $850 mo incls all utils, priv ent, parking, NS/NP. 250-478-1408

$50 to $1000

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

Available now. (250)885-9128.

Scrap Junk Broken Down Cars Trucks Vans

LANGFORD (Costco). Bus, shops, school. 2 Bdrm suite, yard, 4 appls, water incl, shared laundry, $1100 mo + utils, water incl’d. NS/NP. Avail March 1. Call (250)881-2283.

SIDNEY- (CLOSE to town). 1 bdrm 700 sq ft basement suite, includes W/D, private entrance, fenced back yard & patio. Avail April 1st. $800/mo.

Call (250)479-7807.

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

Avail Apr. 1st. 250-656-2613

SIDNEY- MODERN 3 bdrm, 2 bath, all appls, $1350 inclds utils. Avail now(250)656-4967.

TRUCKS & VANS

FREE TOW AWAY

250-686-3933

1997 VENTURE Van- auto, 7 passenger, green, good condition. $2750. (250)652-1907.

SPORTS & IMPORTS

Mr. Scrapper

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

$$$ CASH $$$

1-800-961-7022

CLUNKERS

FOR

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AUTO SERVICES

TOWNHOUSES LAVENDER CO-OP is accepting applications for a 2 bdrm one level end unit w/ garage, W/D hookup, near schools & bus, $876/mo. Share purchase $2500. Min. income $42,000+.

Applications avail in the glass case outside the Community Hall at 10A-620 Judah St.

2007 CUSTOM Chev HHR. Excellent condition. Loaded.

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

TOP CASH PAID For ALL unwanted vehicles.

Free Towing

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

PDL, AC, non-smoker, ďŹ rst owner, Summer & winter tires. $6800. oleh57@gmail.com (250)392-6321

BUYING OR SELLING?

$$$ 250-885-1427 $$$

858-JUNK-(5865) BOATS 1993 BAYLINER 2452, in excellent condition, 2 sounders & GPS, head, galley, 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.

SERVICE DIRECTORY #OMPLETEĂĽGUIDEĂĽTOĂĽPROFESSIONALĂĽSERVICESĂĽINĂĽYOURĂĽCOMMUNITY

www.bcclassiďŹ ed.com HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

ACCOUNTING/TAX/ BOOKKEEPING

ELECTRICAL

GARDENING

ACCOUNTING Vida Samimi

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

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

TAX 250-477-4601

CARPENTRY LAPWING CARPENTRY. Decks, fences, quality repairs, renos & insulation. 10 years experience. Call 778-967-1246 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 MALTA HOUSECLEANING Estates, events, ofďŹ ces. BBB member. (250)388-0278.

SPOTLESS HOME Cleaning.

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

COMPUTER SERVICES A HOME COMPUTER Coach.

Senior friendly. Computer lessons, maintenance and problem solving. Please call Des 250-656-9363, 250-727-5519.

DRYWALL DRYWALL PROFESSIONAL: Small additions, boarding, taping, repairs, texture spraying, consulting. Soundproof installation;bath/moisture resistance products. Call 250.384.5055.

Petrucci’s Drywall.

ELECTRICAL 250-361-6193 Quality Electric Reno’s, res & comm. No job too small. Lic# 22779.

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.

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

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

References available.

250-475-1462.

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)208-8535 WOODCHUCK Yard & garden overgrown?

Aerating, pwr raking, blackberry & ivy removal. 25 years exp.

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

ELITE GARDEN MAINTENANCE LAWN MOWING, CLEAN-UPS, LANDSCAPING PROJECTS

778-678-2524

250-479-7950 FREE ESTIMATES • Lawn Maintenance • Landscaping • Hedge Trimming • Tree Pruning • Yard Cleanups • Gardening/Weeding • Aeration, Odd Jobs NO SURPRISES NO MESS www.hollandave.ca AURICLE BSC 250-882-3129 Spring clean up Lawn aeration & fertilize-soil-hedges & more.

MIKE’S LAWN and Garden.

Pruning, Clean-ups. Senior’s discount.

Free estimate’s Phone Mike 250-216-7502.

PRO IRISH GARDENERSmaintenance, pruning, cleanups, lawn care. 20 yrs exp.

WCB. Call (250)652-6989.

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

HANDYPERSONS

HAULING AND SALVAGE

MOVING & STORAGE

PLUMBING

BIG BEAR Handyman. Decks, Stairs, Painting, General household repairs. Free estimate. Call Barry 250-896-6071

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

Brad 250-217-9578.

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

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

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

PAINTING

DRIVEWAYS, WALKWAYS, Decks, etc. Reasonable rates.

250-744-8588, Norm.

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

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

Free estimates. 250-812-2279.

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

Call 250-361-6164.

FAMILY MAN Hauling.

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

250-920-8463.

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

SPRING CLEANups, complete maintenance.

Residential & Commercial. 250-474-4373.

HOME IMPROVEMENTS M&S OXFORD Home/Commercial Reno’s & Painting.

Patio’s, Decks, Sheds, Hardwood and Trim. 25 yrs exp.

Quality Guar. 250-213-5204.

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

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

Small Excavating. Fully insured.

Estimates. Call 250-588-9471.

SYDANNA Lawn Care. 16 years in business. 250-8588873. www.sydannalawncare.ca

WE-CUT-LAWNS (Lawn and Garden services.) “Don’t let the grass grow under your feet.� Call us at

250-655-1956.

GUTTERS & DOWNSPOUTS 250-889-5794.

DIAMOND Dave Gutter & Window Cleaning at Fair Prices!

MOVING & STORAGE

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.

250.388.3535

JUNK BOX- We Do All The Loading

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

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

Call 250-220-0734.

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

ALFRED, ALFRED Quality Painting.

Wholesale, Discounts! 50 years experience.

250-382-3694.

PRESSURE WASHING

RUBBISH REMOVAL

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

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

B L Coastal Coatings. Quality, reliable, great rates. All your Painting needs. (250)818-7443

STUCCO/SIDING

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.

SAFEWAY PAINTING

High quality, Organized.

Interior/Exterior Residential/Commercial Jeff, 250-472-6660 Cell 250-889-7715 Member BBB

Peacock Painting

RE-STUCCO & HARDY Plank/Painting Specialist. 50 years experience. Free estimates. Dan, 250-391-9851.

UPHOLSTERY UPHOLSTERER work. Your fabric 250-480-7937.

or

NEEDS mine.

WINDOW CLEANING BLAINE’S WINDOW WASHING. Serving Sidney & Brentwood since 1983. Average house $35. 250-656-1475 BOB’S WINDOW Cleaning Roof demoss, gutters. Licensed Affordable. 250-884-7066.

DAVE’S WINDOW Cleaning.

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

WINDOWS

250-652-2255 250-882-2254 WRITTEN GUARANTEE Budget Compliance

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

15% SENIORS DISCOUNT

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

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Teams sought for Purple Day Plane Pull Second annual event to raise money for epilepsy awareness set for March 23 Devon MacKenzie News staff

The second annual Purple Day Plane Pull for Epilepsy is being held March 23 and event organizers are calling for more teams to get involved in the action-packed day.

“We had 10 teams involved last year and we’d love to double it this year,” said event Committee Chair Catriona Johnson.

“It’s a super fun event for the whole family benefitting a good cause. People dress up and the team that raises the most money gets a wonderful prize — a catered dinner for five from Chef Castro Boateng.”

The idea for the event, which was started last year by the Victoria Epilepsy and Parkinsons Centre Society (VEPC), came from other organizations, mostly in the U.S. who were using plane pulls to raise money for causes.

Sandhu Singh at Peninsula Gallery SIDNEY — Peninsula Gallery will host watercolour artist Sandhu Singh this Saturday, March 16 from 1 to 4 p.m. as he demonstrates his technique in water colour painting.

Born in India, Singh immigrated to Canada in 1990. In 2002, he graduated from the University of Victoria with a Bachelor of Science in nursing.

Always interested in art, he took a watercolour painting course in 2004 that changed his life. In 2009, he became an active member in the Federation of Canadian Artists and decided to dedicate himself to fully developing his artistic talent.

Watercolour is a complex and challenging medium and the softness and atmospheric qualities are what appeal to Singh.

“It reminds me to let go and just be. When I paint, I become fearless, which allows me to look at life from a different perspective,” he said.

With subjects ranging from city scenes to marinas, landscapes and lone figures, Singh relishes each opportunity to render life’s unique moments.

Singh has participated in shows in Canada, the U.S.A. and Australia and in 2011, he won the “Best in Show” award at the Sidney Fine Art Show.

For more details, visit www.pengal.com or call — Submitted 250-655-1722.

Photo courtesy of VEPC

Participants haul a plane in last year’s Victoria Epilepsy and Parkinsons Centre Society Purple Day Plane Pull.

“We thought ‘why not amalgamate this?’ because over the last few years Purple Day (for Epilepsy awareness) has

grown. Now we’ve created some really neat partnerships through the plane pull event and Purple Day and we hope to do it every year,” said Johnson.

The events takes place at the Viscount Aero Centre near the Victoria Airport.

Along with the plane pull, the day will include demonstrations by seizure dogs, the drone planes from the University of Victoria on display, a flight simulator and a kids zone.

A raffle will also feature some great prizes, said Johnson, including raffle prizes for flights in Chinese fighter jets.

“We just want to get people involved to come out and try it,” she said.

“I mean, how often do you get to say ‘I got to pull a Second World War bomber plane — that’s pretty neat.”

Teams can register at www.victoriaplanepull.ca.

Online registration closes on March 21 at 4 p.m.

For more information on the VEPC, visit www.vepc. bc.ca.

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