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Scooter regulation proposal sparks debate Sidney asking B.C. municipalities to support resolution next month Steven Heywood News staff

A resolution calling for the regulation of motorized scooter use in the province has advocates mobilizing against the Town of Sidney.

The Town is proposing that the province regulate motorized mobility aids, including wheelchairs and scooters, and require

training, testing and licensing of their users. There’s currently no requirement for any of those things in B.C. The province has indicated to the Union of B.C. Municipalities (UBCM) it intends to develop a coordinated plan for safe operation of motorized scooters, including possible amendments to the Motor Vehicle Act.

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“We just want everybody to be safe,” he said.

The issue arose out of the Town’s healthy community commission and after complaints over people’s use of motorized scooters were received by the municipality. As well, there have been two deaths in the community since 2008, involving seniors struck by vehicles while they were driving scooters.

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Peninsula News in brief Windows shot out

CENTRAL SAANICH — Police are looking for information in a case of mischief which occurred overnight on Aug. 24.

Reports came in on Aug. 25 that the windows of four vehicles parked on Newton Place in Brentwood Bay had been shot out by pellet guns. Police believe the people responsible may have been in a vehicle themselves.

The Saanich police also had similar occurrences.

Anyone with information on the incidents is asked to contact the Central Saanich police at 250-652-4441.

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Panorama gets grant

NORTH SAANICH — Panorama Recreation Centre on Thursday, Aug. 29 received a Western Economic Diversification Canada grant of $177,000 from their Community Infrastructure Improvement Fund to upgrade their sprinkler system.

Vancouver Island North MP John Duncan made the announcement.

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School zones in effect soon

As schools reopen after Labour Day, safety a top concern Devon MacKenzie News staff

With the start of school just around the corner (Tuesday, Sept. 3), police are reminding drivers, parents and students to keep safety at the top of their minds.

Corporal Pat Bryant, the school liaison officer for Central Saanich, explained it can be hard after two months of no school zones and longer days to adjust to getting back into the routine.

“We encourage parents to talk about getting back into the routine with their kids before school starts and that includes the basics of getting to and from school safely,” he said.

Bryant touched on the important aspects of back to school safety. The first, for parents who drive their children to and from school, is to make sure they have the proper equipment to secure their children into the vehicles.

Children up to one year of age should be secured in a rearfacing infant seat that’s CSA approved. Children who are one to nine years old, between 20 and 40 pounds and under 4’ 9” should be either secured in a forward facing child seat using harness straps (younger or smaller children) or a booster seat (larger or older children).

“No matter what, if a child is under nine years old they should be secured in a booster seat and we encourage people to use them as long as they can,” Bryant said, adding that children over nine years of age can be secured using a standard lap and shoulder seat belt.

Bryant said he sees most parents using infant restraints properly but not following the

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Beacon Avenue on Great Places list Sidney street nominated in an online contest Steven Heywood News staff

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Crossing guard Colleen Ozawa escorts student Maya Goodsir during school hours last winter. booster seat guidelines.

“I’m pleased to see that parents have them during my rounds at the schools in the morning, but more often than not they’re not being used properly,” he said, emphasizing that parents should always consult the instruction manuals that come with the seats to ensure they are installed correctly.

The Central Saanich police will also be placing signboards outside of schools in the area starting Sept. 3 to remind drivers to be aware of school zones and more pedestrian traffic on the roads during the mornings and afternoons.

“We just want drivers to remember that with back to school, there’s an increase in pedestrian traffic and to be mindful of the school zones and crossing guards,” Bryant said.

“Watch for children on the

roads and shoulders, watch your speed between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. and know that we’ll be out enforcing the speed limits.”

Bryant also reminded parents to discuss safety with children who may be walking or riding their bikes to school alone for the first time.

“Make sure you let your kids know the basics of road safety, the importance of always wearing a helmet and that kids shouldn’t stop and talk to people that they don’t know,” he said.

And above all, Bryant noted, make sure you establish a plan in the first weeks of the back to school routine so you’re not rushing.

“Accidents happen when people are in a rush,” he reminded, “so get up a little earlier and plan ahead until it becomes routine.” reporter@peninsula newsreview.com

Is Sidney’s Beacon Avenue one of the great streets in Canada?

Mayor Larry Cross thinks so and is pleased the street was nominated as one of Canada’s Great Places in a contest run by the Canadian Institute of Planners.

The online contest is asking people to nominate which public place, neighbourhood and street they think is a great spot. People can nominate great places at www.cip-icu.ca/greatplaces/en/ until Sept. 2. Voting continues until Sept. 23 and prizes are on offer.

Sidney’s Beacon Avenue is up against some tough competition, such as Montreal’s Saint Catherine Street, Winnipeg’s Portage and Main, Kelowna’s Bernard Avenue and even the Malahat Drive and viewpoint. To date, Beacon Avenue has garnered 28 votes — in last place and well behind the 1,283 votes for Lacombe, Alberta’s historic Main Street. In 2012, Queen Street in Fredricton, NB received the most votes.

“We’re up there with the big boys,” Cross said, adding he didn’t realize the local street had been nominated.

Beacon Avenue has been the subject of debate recently, with some business owners calling for it to be made into a full two-way street. The route currently has a one-way section. Traffic flow issues aside, Cross said the character of Beacon Avenue won’t change as a result.

“We want to maintain the feel of a small town atmosphere and keep that pedestrian-friendly feel,” he said. “This does make our town a very special place.”

Police investigating suspicious farm fire Devon Mackenzie News staff

A suspicious fire on a farm last week in North Saanich has police looking to the public for tips.

Last Sunday night (Aug. 25), fire crews and police received reports of a blaze in a home in the 9400 block of

2014 Property Tax Exemption and Grant-in-Aid Applications The Council of the District of Central Saanich is now accepting 2014 Property Tax Exemption and Grant-inAid Applications.

In order to be considered, completed application forms must be submitted to the Municipal Clerk at the address noted below by 4:30 pm on Friday, September 20, 2013. Application forms are available on our website www.centralsaanich.ca or at the Municipal Hall located at the address below.

Ruby Shea, Deputy Municipal Clerk District of Central Saanich 1903 Mt. Newton Cross Road Saanichton, BC V8M 2A9

West Saanich Road.

According to the Sidney North Saanich RCMP, the fire was reported by a passing motorist with a keen eye.

“The fire had started at the side of the carport and had started to go up into the roof of the home,” said Sergeant Wayne Conley of the RCMP. “It was definitely on its

way to advancing into the house.”

Conley credits the passing motorist who reported the fire with the home being saved from the blaze.

“Firefighters were able to get it under control because it was reported so quickly,” he said of the blaze.

Although there was signifi-

cant damage to the carport, a resident at home at the time escaped unharmed.

“We and the fire department deemed the fire to be suspicious in nature and we had the forensics team there on Monday morning along with investigators to follow up,” Conley said.

“We’d like local farm oper-

ators to be aware of this fire and let us know of anything of similar nature,” he added, saying any details could help in the investigation.

Anyone with information on this fire or others can contact the Sidney North Saanich RCMP Detachment at 250-656-3931 or Crimestoppers at 1-800-222-8477.

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CENTRAL SAANICH LAND USE BYLAW AMENDMENT BYLAW NO. 1812, 2013 (7226 WEST SAANICH ROAD)

Bylaw No. 1812, 2013 - Subject Property

In general terms, the purpose of the proposed Bylaw is to amend Appendix “A” of the Central Saanich Land Use Bylaw No. 1309, 1999 to rezone the area of land legally described as Lot 10, Section 10, Range 1 West, South Saanich District, Plan 12715 (7226 West Saanich Road), as shown shaded on the map, from Service Station Commercial (C-4) to Core Commercial (C-1).

The intent of the proposed bylaw amendment is to permit the re-development of the building and site for a medical office.

impounded for 30 days and he was given a 90-day driving suspension.

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• A 19-year-old Central Saanich man and his 19-year-old female passenger learned a hard lesson in the early morning hours of Aug. 23.

Around 3:30 a.m., police received a report from a resident near the intersection of Amwell Drive and Greig Avenue that a black SUV had crashed into a utility pole. When police arrived, the driver was attending to the passenger who had a broken ankle. According to police, the driver was going too fast, resulting in his collision with the pole.

The man failed a roadside screening twice and was not only issued the standard 90-day suspension and 30-day impound for impaired driving, he was also issued three tickets under the motor vehicle act for disobeying a stop sign, fail-

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• A 26-year-old Central Saanich man apparently gave into an irresistible ice cream craving in the wee hours of Aug. 25.

The man was found sleeping in the front seat of his car in front of Centennial Park with a plastic spoon in one hand and a pint of melted Ben and Jerry’s ice cream on the floor of his car around 4:10 a.m. on Sunday morning. The officer who spotted the car, which had its headlights on and keys in the ignition, stopped to investigate. He woke the man up, who admitted to drinking and driving, and issued two roadside tests, both of which the driver failed.

The man’s car was

ing to display his new drivers sign and for driving contrary to restrictions.

The female passenger was taken to Saanich Peninsula Hospital for surgery to repair her broken ankle.

• On Aug. 22, police received reports of an erratic driver on the Pat Bay Highway around 4:30 p.m. Witnesses had followed the vehicle from Quadra Street to the intersection of the highway and Island View Road where the vehicle rear ended another car.

When police arrived, a 48-year-old woman from Mayne Island was found to be under the influence of drugs.

Drugs were also found in her car. She was issued a 24-hour driving suspension, a vehicle impound and a ticket for driving without due care and attention. reporter@peninsula newsreview.com

Mayor hoping for further discussion Continued from page 1

DEVELOPMENT VARIANCE PERMIT A Development Variance Permit has also been requested in respect to 7226 West Saanich Road to vary the regulations in section 42 (12) of Land Use Bylaw No. 1309, 1999 to allow off-street parking within 2.5m of a lot line.

Representations from the public on the requested Development Variance Permit will be considered

by Council at the time, date, and place noted above for the public hearing.

CENTRAL SAANICH LAND USE BYLAW AMENDMENT BYLAW NO. 1813, 2013 (2410 Meadowland Drive) In general terms, the purpose of the proposed Bylaw is to amend Appendix “A” of the Central Saanich Land Use Bylaw No. 1309, 1999 to rezone the area of land legally described as Lot 6, Section 17, Range 4 East, South Saanich District, Plan 20422 (2410 Meadowland Drive), as shown shaded on the map, from Large Lot Single Family Residential (R-1) to Medium Lot Single Family Residential (R-1M).

The intent of the proposed bylaw amendment is to facilitate the subdivision of the subject property at 2410 Meadowland Drive into two lots; retaining the existing house on the southern lot and allowing construction of one new single family dwelling on the new proposed northern lot.

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Cross said he will lead the discussion on the issue at the UBCM conference next month, in the hopes of the municipal body asking the province to address their safety and liability concerns through regulation.

Cross said scooters and their

owners are treated as pedestrians right now, with no way to enforce safety issues such as speeding on sidewalks or conflicts between drivers and people on foot. He said the Town itself cannot create an enforcement bylaw without some kind of province-wide regulation to make things fair in every com-

munity. Cross said he’s hoping debate on this matter will also raise levels of education and awareness and even some incentive for scooter manufacturers and sellers to install warning devices to help avoid on-sidewalk conflict.

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DEVELOPMENT VARIANCE PERMIT A Development Variance Permit has also been requested in respect to 2410 Meadowland Drive to vary the regulations in section 38 (27B) of Land Use Bylaw No. 1309, 1999 to reduce the minimum rear yard setback on proposed Lot ‘B’ from 7.5m to 5.9m to enable the existing house to remain on the lot.

Representations from the public on the requested Development Variance Permit will be considered

by Council at the time, date, and place noted above for the public hearing.

Copies of the proposed Bylaws, Development Variance Permits, Land Use Bylaw No. 1309, 1999, staff reports and other related information that may be considered by Council, may be inspected at the Office of the Municipal Clerk, Central Saanich Municipal Hall, 1903 Mt. Newton Cross Road, Saanichton, BC, between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Monday to Friday, excluding holidays, from the date of this notice to 4:30 p.m., Monday, September 9, 2013 inclusive. For more information, please phone the Planning Department at 250-544-4209.

All persons who believe that their interest in property may be affected by the proposed Bylaws and Development Variance Permits shall be afforded an opportunity to be heard at the Public Hearing, either in person, by representative, or by written submission, on all matters contained in the proposed Bylaws and Development Variance Permits, at the above mentioned time, date and place.

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Saanich Fair this weekend 146th annual agricultural fair offers plenty of choice Steven Heywood News staff

At the entrance to the Saanich Fair this Labour Day long weekend, visitors will have two options — to the right, the Rotary Club games of chance and the West Coast Amusements Midway rides — to the left, some 5,000 exhibits people have entered in the many fair categories.

This is only the beginning of the festivities, much of which are free once people get past the entry gates.

The 146th annual Saanich Fair starts Saturday, Aug. 31 and runs all weekend, wrapping up after 6 p.m. Monday, Sept. 2. Event organizer Gloria Dol says the fair is western Canada’s oldest continuous agricultural fair and attracts people from all over Vancouver Island.

“It all started off with 10 farmers in a field in Saanichton,” Dol said. “It continued to grow and by 1992 the fair had moved to new grounds and tents at our current site along Stelly’s X Road in Central Saanich.”

Over the years, the site grew and new buildings were erected.

Dol said an agri-plex was added and the society that runs the event spent $200,000 for a new equestrian ring. All the money they used are proceeds from the fair itself. It’s these facilities that attract horse owners from up and down the Island — the Hunter Jumpers, Arabians and mini horses and the many 4-H horse clubs.

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The main stage is one of the Saanich Fair’s hubs of activity.

In addition to the equine participants, there are a total of 27 different types of animals on site this weekend, said Dol, adding there will be 5,000 exhibits on display and to be judged in various disciplines: needle arts, vegetables, junior (age three to 16) entries in arts, photography and more, as well as woodworking and crafts.

But wait — there’s more. Much more. There will be 17 food concessions on the grounds, including a new Chinese food booth this year.

“Unique to the fair this year,” Dol continued, “all of the concession workers are volunteers for their respective service group.

All of the funds they raise go right back to that group.”

Another 28 added attractions are available — from face painting and a pirate school, to a direct farm market and donkey

quiz games. Most, if not all, of the booths and exhibits in the main area of the fair are free, Dol said. The only cost comes when people wish to eat or if they visit the Rotary games and midway areas.

Throughout the weekend, the Saanich Fair keeps the entertainment coming on its main stage, featuring local bands, magic shows and other performers.

Headlining this year’s fair are Shaky Ground and That ‘70s Band.

Dol added they are still running five eating contests — pie, spam, cupcakes, watermelon and ice cream — which are often crowd favourites.

The Saanich Fair opens to the public at 8 a.m. on Saturday. Be sure to pick up a fair program when you arrive, or visit www. saanichfair.ca, for a full schedule of events.

Firefighters calendar Crystal Awards to be revealed Sept. 21 deadline today SIDNEY — The Balfours Friends Foundation is hosting a Firefighters and Friends Calendar Release and Fundraiser night at the Mary Winspear Centre on Saturday, Sept. 21 at 7:30 p.m. The evening will feature music, dancing, a silent action, cash bar and appetizers with proceeds going to the Balfours Friends Foundation — a nonprofit group that assists people in need by subsidizing the cost of veterinary care for their sick or injured pets. For more information, visit balfoursfriendsfoundation.webs.com. For tickets ($25), call the Mary Winspear Centre at 250-656-0275 or visit www.marywinspear.ca.

— News staff

SAANICH PENINSULA — Today (Aug. 30) is the deadline to get your nominations in to the annual Crystal Awards, honouring people who make a difference in the community.

Held each year by the Saanich Peninsula Chamber of Commerce, the awards recognize your top picks in business, community and volunteerism. Contact the Chamber office at 250-656-3616 or www. peninsulachamber.ca to find out more, or to get tickets.

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OUR VIEW

Watershed time for B.C. Greens The election of renowned climate scientist Andrew Weaver in May gave the B.C. Green party its first sitting member in the legislature in eight provincial elections.

As the party moves forward without a confirmed leader, however, it risks The time is now painting itself into for Green party a corner and being rendered a one-hit to gain ground wonder.

With the euphoria of Weaver’s victory over longtime Liberal cabinet minister Ida Chong in Oak Bay-Gordon Head having long since faded, the Greens must now face reality.

This is a party that lost ground for a third straight election, taking barely eight per cent of the popular vote in the province after achieving a high of 12.4 per cent in 2001, when the NDP were all but wiped out.

They are a party at a crossroads.

Interim leader Adam Olsen, the energetic, well-spoken former Central Saanich councillor who has a clear sense of Green policy, is a placeholder for now. While he may be seen amongst party faithful as a solid banner carrier, the chances he would inspire voters outside Greater Victoria to switch allegiances seem highly unlikely.

Jane Sterk, whose political experience was limited to one term on Esquimalt council, wasn’t the person to take the Greens to the next level, either locally or provincially.

Weaver, the “rock star” candidate who brought instant credibility to the party, made the right decision to pass on the leadership job as he learns the ropes as a rookie MLA. The Greens, who put many of their eggs in one basket to get Weaver elected, must put the same effort into finding the right leader if they hope to become a relevant alternative to the traditional parties in B.C. in future elections.

With federal leader Elizabeth May already well established in Saanich North and the Islands, the Green movement has a golden opportunity to gain even more of a foothold.

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

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The Peninsula News Review is a member of the British Columbia Press Council, a self-regulatory body governing the province’s newspaper industry. The council considers complaints from the public about the conduct of member newspapers. If talking with the editor or publisher does not resolve your complaint about coverage or story treatment, you may contact the B.C. Press Council.

Your written concern, with documentation, should be sent to B.C. Press Council, 201 Selby St., Nanaimo, B.C. V9R 2R2. For information, phone 888-687-2213 or go to www.bcpresscouncil.org.

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Rec opportunities abound in Saanich was a bare bones centre at Cedar When I first ran for Saanich Hill Recreation Centre with a tennis council in 1986, two of my bubble now has squash courts, campaign promises were about a fitness studio and a recreation: one was to beautiful new Arts Centre, build a pool on the west hosting the Community side of Saanich; and the Arts Council of Greater other was to purchase the Victoria.

‘Racquet Club’ in order to The ‘smart money’ was secure a sheet of ice on that the pool for the 1994 the east side of Saanich.

Commonwealth Games It seemed to me that would be built at UVic or having a single pool at in the City of Victoria. But Gordon Head Recreation working with then mayor Centre at Lambrick Park Murray Coell, Saanich was inadequate for such Frank Leonard council found a way to a large municipality.

Guest column combine community The Racquet Club was needs with competitive threatened at the time pools, and Saanich Commonwealth and, if closed, would have meant Place is now an incredible success the municipality would only story. It not only features the pools, have one sheet of ice at Pearkes it contains a library, teen centre, Recreation Centre. Now, the fitness studio and activity spaces. facility is owned by the University Parks in Saanich have also of Victoria and continues to this changed dramatically. Some didn’t day. As for the pool on the west even exist in 1986 or were just bare side, Saanich Commonwealth Place land, such as Beckwith and Brydon serves that purpose today. parks. Saanich didn’t even own Saanich promoted parks and Lochside Park in Cordova Bay, even recreation in the 1980s, but might though it had playing fields in use. have been a bit too frugal. As our Now the land is owned by Saanich community grew in population, and includes some excellent we significantly expanded baseball and soccer fields. One opportunities for citizens to be that I enjoy visiting is Layritz Park, active. Where there was a single just because of how dramatic the sheet of ice at Pearkes, the site is change has been. now home to two sheets of ice, a Layritz was a bare-bones park library, a new fitness studio, the with a couple of ball diamonds in Blythe Pearkes fieldhouse for 1986 when the Saanich director activities and exhibitions and of recreation took me on a site Saanich Neighbourhood Place. visit. He walked up to a mound Gordon Head Recreation behind the playing fields and said Centre now has an expanded he dreamed that one day it could all pool, fitness studio, teen space be developed for recreation. Today, and activity rooms and provides we have fulfilled that dream, with space to Recreation Integration soccer and baseball fields aplenty.

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Trails were simply footpaths through existing parks back then.

Now, our trail system connects the entire municipality, with more than 100 kilometres of trails connected by the Centennial Trail network and the Galloping Goose and Lochside trails.

Mount Douglas Park was potentially a crew-cut park – land protected at the top, development along the slopes – but today the entire area has been acquired. More recently, Panama Flats and Haro Woods have been acquired and protected. Senior centres have been added, libraries upgraded and playgrounds are well beyond what were simple swing sets.

Such achievements require significant commitment, resources and money. Saanich councils over the years have endorsed policies that provide a framework for these expansions. Our staff have embraced this as part of our culture and are keen to ensure all citizens have opportunities to lead active lives.

However, none of this is possible without the support of our taxpayers. Parks and recreation is now our third largest budget expense behind police and fire.

A Parks, Recreation and Culture Master Plan was adopted in March and is consistent with our policy of Saanich being a healthy and active community. We hope this continues to be supported, not only by citizens using our parks, trails and recreation facilities, but through council approving expenditures required to meet this need.

Frank Leonard has been mayor of Saanich since 1996.

‘Some parks in Saanich didn’t exist in 1986 or were just bare land.’

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nyone naïve enough to believe proposed developments in North Saanich are not the thin edge of the wedge and that developers are not coming after our farmland, should be dispelled of that illusion by the CTQ report. The development consultant, whose website indicates a specialty in removing farmland from the ALR, has recommended areas traditionally farmed in North Saanich be included in new Urban Containment Areas, slated for 400-500 new houses in

the next few years. Councillor Daly has embraced these recommendations, wanting council to get on with it.

A recent study by Landcor Data says B.C. farmers have begun hoarding farmland in anticipation of expected food and water shortages, raising the possibility of food riots and water wars as climate change reduces the amount of arable land.

North Saanich, thanks to four pro-development councillors, teeters on the brink of paving farmland long protected for

potential food production.

Why, when the world recognizes the dire need to protect farmland, would we change course at the behest of land speculators?

Farmland is increasingly valuable now, but in future it will be priceless. The CTQ report, a heavily biased pro-development document derived from a deeply flawed process, admits that sustainability and agricultural land are cherished values for North Saanich residents and then proceeds to ignore those values, recommend-

ing that areas including much farmland (Canora Rd., McTavish Rd. and Sandown) be slated for development. No conversation about sustainability can ignore the importance of protecting farmland for future generations, but this is not satisfactorily addressed in the CTQ report.

All residents who value our rural agricultural way of life should read the report, attend the Sept. 9 council meeting, and voice their concerns.

Bernadette Greene North Saanich

Readers respond: North Saanich council mayhem, housing densities versus taxation Lack of respect I have been watching the housing crises in North Saanich with this council for the last two years with great interest.

The meeting on Aug. 19 seemed to emphasize the problem — mainly one of decent leadership. With the mayor stating in the PNR and on radio nothing like this has ever happened in North Saanich is simply not true. Under her leadership two councillors had to leave because of her attitude towards staff, consultants and anyone who did not believe in her agenda.

The mayor has had the support of the North Saanich Rate Payers Association and Dean Park Association and

has been able to set the agenda.

Her two supporters on council showed a lack of ethics with the type of questioning towards a professional consultant and they should know better considering their former employment. Asking for Freedom of Information on your own elected cohorts is inexcusable behaviour. I don’t believe this has ever been done before and shows lack of respect towards anyone who does not believe in their cause.

I don’t blame the three councillors for walking out.

Housing in North Saanich is inevitable and much needed and our three strong councillors need our support now

more than ever to show we also know what is needed.

Let’s go forward and issue the permits for housing so we will know

the sky is not falling in just because a couple of lots are developed.

Sheilah Fea North Saanich

Rising density It is well known tax rates tend to increase with rising density of housing. This sug-

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A gradual reduction in housing density would not only reduce noise

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Councillors Mearns, Browne and McBride have shown themselves to be unworthy of their seats on North Saanich council. Browne and Mearns began their local political careers with threats to sue the District over the oath of office which they claimed to be gagging them.

The taxpayers are the ones who are gagging as we continue to suffer from their self-centred wasting of time and money. By walking out, these councillors have successfully delayed the development of a truly workable amenity policy for North Saanich.

North Saanich taxpayers must be assured that speculating developers pay their fair share, in today’s dollars, for any expansion of public infrastructure required for their increasing of housing density, anywhere in the District.

We require responsible councillors who will address these important issues.

An election cannot come too soon.

Patrick Godfrey North Saanich

Make wiser choices at the polls To have three council members walk out in the middle of a scheduled meeting is shameful and a blatant disregard for the taxpayers of North Saanich.

If members of this council are unable to cooperatively do the job they were elected to do then they should just resign.

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All of the current proposed projects are outside of the official community plan which took years to conclude. Who gave council the right to amend the plan without going back to our residents to vote on changes? Let’s start again with some fresh faces that can work together to improve this special place we live in and will truly use the views of our residents in that endeavour. There are serious problems here.

Something is very wrong. Let’s vote on it and soon.

William R. Webster North Saanich

Cherish what you have I write in defence of the Friends of Shoal Harbour.

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ost adults generally recognize the necessity of having a well-prepared will. This ensures our final wishes, with respect to our estate, are carried out by an executor. However, a frequent oversight is the failure to undertake at least some degree of basic estate planning, in order to help formulate and complement the contents of the will.

Estate planning should begin with life insurance coverage. While most retirees will have no need to pay the high, age-related premiums of life insurance, those with growing families do need to ensure adequate coverage.

The objective should be for the family to have adequate funds to both pay off all debts, and maintain their lifestyle.

After calculating the amount needed for the family’s protection, obtain the lowest-possible cost coverPeter Dolezal age through inexpensive 10 Financial Savvy or 20-year term insurance.

Whole Life policies, which combine a savings feature with life insurance, are far more expensive and generally not the best option.

Retirees too, may in some circumstances, find a “Last-to-Die” term policy desirable. Consider this: a retiree owns a cherished family cottage, purchased many years ago at low cost, but now worth many hundreds of thousands of dollars.

The estate will be taxed on this property’s capital gains. The heirs may not have the cash available to pay the large tax bill unless they first sell the cottage. A “Last-to-Die” policy, available at surprisingly reasonable cost to healthy seniors, may be the solution. It can not only cover the taxes, but also preserve the cottage as a legacy for the family.

In some circumstances, it may be advisable for a will to contain the terms of a Testamentary Trust.

This provides for the establishment of a Trust which, upon the death of the grantor, is designed to hold the after-tax proceeds of the estate, invest, and over time, distribute its contents to the designated beneficiaries, in a manner specified by the grantor. A Testamentary Trust may have most application in situations where the beneficiaries are minors, or other dependants, perhaps with special needs and/or disabilities.

A Living Trust, more formally known as an “Inter Vivos” Trust, may be appropriate for those with a high net worth who, while still living, wish to share some of their wealth with members of their family, on a tax-effective basis. Acting on this will require professional accounting and legal advice.

Another key element of estate planning for those fortunate enough to have the resources, is to consider, while still living, financial gifts to family members.

These are just a few examples. A little forethought and effort will ensure that family and other heirs receive the exact benefits we wish to bestow on them, minimizing the tax consequences .

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Victoria’s Largest Little Airshow raised more than $24,000 in two days.

Organizer Mike Scholefield says the turnout of fans to the Victoria Radio Control Modelers Society (VRCMS) event Aug. 10 and 11 was excellent, enabling the group to split the cash, giving just more than $12,200 to both the Saanich Peninsula Hospital Foundation and CFAX’s Santas Anonymous.

“It is a pleasure for us to be able to make this donation,” he said during a cheque presentation at Central Saanich’s Michell Airfield off of Lochside Drive.

Santas Anonymous executive director Christine Hewitt said the money means they can buy groceries for another 100 families this year. The program, she continued, will serve approximately 1,300 families in 2013.

“It’s through these kinds of events that we are able to grow and create partnerships in the community,” she

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The Victoria Radio Control Modelers Society raised more than $24,000 at their recent air show in Central Saanich. From left: Dan Deringer, president of Santas Anon.; Christine Hewitt, executive director of Santas Anon.; Mike Scholefield of VRCMS; Gordon Benn, president of the board for the SPHF; Karen Morgan SPHF executive director, and; Jack Price of VRCMS. said.

D a n D e r i n g e r, p re s i d e n t of Santas Anonymous, added the money will help the program create good memories for children.

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The last performance is Saturday, Aug. 31, curtain at 7:30 p.m.

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Busy fall planned at the Mary Winspear Centre Summer theatre maintenance to be completed by next week, new shows scheduled for coming months Devon MacKenzie News staff

The Mary Winspear Centre and more specifically the Charlie White Theatre have a busy fall season lined up.

“We have so many great shows coming up and we’re really looking forward to it,” said Theatre Manager Phil Sutton.

Over the month of August, the theatre has undergone maintenance to the lighting and sound systems to get it ready for the busy season.

In 2010, money from Charlie White’s estate was allotted to purchasing a new sound system and lights for the theatre.

While a soundboard was purchased and installed that year, the Centre decided to wait to upgrade the lighting until LED technology improved. Late last summer, the new lighting was installed and all

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Crews at the Charlie White Theatre, including students hired through the Canada Summer Jobs initiative, have been working overtime this month to do full maintenance and calibration of the lighting and sound equipment in the theatre.

systems were a go.

This month, technicians (including a few students through the Canada Summer Jobs initiative) have been working overtime, Sutton said, to make improvements to the system which was virtually dismantled for the filming of The Bachelor in November 2012.

“When Bachelor Canada came in we took down everything and they re-hung for the show,” Sutton explained.

“We have so many great shows coming up and we’re really looking forward to it.”

– Phil Sutton “We then had to put it all back up but it wasn’t done to completion.

Now what we’re doing is really consolidating the system, cleaning and focusing the lights and channels and making sure the sound sys-

tem is correct in each section.”

Sutton said the revamped system will be clearer and easier to use for both in-house and visiting technicians.

Some of the highlights of the fall season at the theatre, he said, will include a U2 tribute band, singer and songwriter Bif Naked, Colin James and Glass Tiger.

“It’s going to be great,” Sutton said. reporter@peninsula newsreview.com

Upcoming shows at the Charlie White Theatre: Sept. 7 — The Legendary Platters Sept. 13 — A Night of Bowie Sept. 21 — U4 — The Ultimate Tribute to U2 takes the stage Sept. 25 — Dallas Smith Oct. 3 — Bif Naked Oct. 7 — Bergmann Piano Duo Steel Toe Boots Oct. 20 — Everything Fitz Oct. 21 — Country Dance with The Steel Toe Boots Nov. 14 — Colin James Nov. 21 — Glass Tiger Tickets for all shows are available through the Mary Winspear Centre box office by calling 250-656-0275 or by visiting www.marywinspear.ca.

Shakespeare by the sea in Sidney in September SIDNEY — Five performances are scheduled for The Bard on Beacon Sidney Shakespeare by the Sea. On Fri., Sept. 6 at 7:30 p.m. A Midsummer Night’s Dream will be performed at the Charlie White Theatre.

On Sat., Sept. 7 there will be performances at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. outdoors in Beacon Park of A Midsummer Night’s Dream and on Sun., Sept. 8 there will be performances at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. in Beacon Park of Romeo and Juliet.

Performances scheduled outside may be moved to the Mary

Winspear Centre due to weather conditions.

Tickets, $25, can be

purchased from the Mary Winspear Centre box office by call-

ing 250-656-0275 or by visiting www.marywinspear.ca. — News staff

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Hartland Landfill

Labour Day Closure

The Hartland Landfill Facility will be closed on Labour Day, Monday, September 2, 2013.

Hartland will reopen on Tuesday, September 3 from 9 am to 5 pm.

Registered account customers will have access to the active face from 7 to 9 am.

For more information, please call the CRD Hotline at 250.360.3030 or visit www.crd.bc.ca/waste/hartland

Please make sure your load is covered and secured.

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DID YOU KNOW? BBB Accredited Businesses must pass a comprehensive screening process. Look for the 2013 BBB Accredited Business Directory E-edition on your Black Press Community Newspaper website at www.blackpress.ca.

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COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS COMING EVENTS

HUGE USED BOOK SALE Saturday, Sept. 14 9am-3pm

ONE DAY ONLY!

At the News Leader Pictorial Office in Duncan. 5380 TCH, between Buckerfield’s & The Brick.

Thousands of titles & genres! Paperbacks are sorted by author!

$1 paperbacks & $2 hardcovers

All proceeds are given to charity. We are proud to be partnering with Cowichan Therapeutic Riding Association! Come out and show your support.

Bring the kids! Bouncy house, burgers by Original Joe’s and more.

Meet & greet & book signing with local author’s Bob Battistuzzi, Suzi Davis & Kara Dale Bohmer & illustrator Dean GrifďŹ ths.

Get your winter reading material HERE!

LEGALS WAREHOUSEMAN’S LIEN ACT Notice is hereby given that Kustom Towing, (2009) Ltd, 3297 Douglas St, Victoria, BC, V8Z 3K9 will be selling: Owner M. Jacks 1GMDX03E3YD306288 1987 FORD F-250 Owner Artistic Pavers Wall Ltd 2FTHF2510HCA86235 FORD F-150 Owner M. O’Brien 1FTEX15NX5KB47512

Will be sold on Sept 6, 2013. At 647B Dupplin Rd, Victoria, BC between 10am-2pm.

PERSONALS

Vintage, Retro & Collectible Show and Sale

REAL PEOPLE, Real Chat, Real Discreet Try FREE! 18+.

Call 250-220-1300. Or visit online at: www.livelinks. com

http://josiejones. shawwebspace.ca (FacebookVintage RetroCollectible) Contact David at 250-744-1807 or dnlock@shaw.ca

INFORMATION ATTENTION FIRST MEMORIAL FAMILIES Please call our office at 250-384-5512.

TO HAVE YOUR FILE UPDATED & to receive your complimentary PERSONAL PLANNING GUIDE and new personal emergency contact card.

FIRST MEMORIAL FUNERAL SERVICES

ALL YOU NEED IN PRINT AND ONLINE www.bcclassiďŹ ed.com

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

EDUCATION/TRADE SCHOOLS

FINANCIAL SERVICES

FRIENDLY FRANK

FUEL/FIREWOOD

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

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. 1-877-987-1420 www.pioneerwest.com

INCUMBANT/ ERGONOMIC black cloth kneeling chair, $35.

Call (778)426-4449.

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

STEREO/DISPLAY stand, wood & glass, $50. 2 wood chairs, $50. (250)294-2553.

FURNITURE

MEDICAL TRANSCRIPTION RATED #2 FOR AT HOME JOBS

WOODEN STOOL, brass trim, black leather seat, 27� high $20. Call 250-388-6725.

www.canscribe.com info@canscribe.com 1.800.466.1535

LOST AND FOUND LOST: CAT, young male, black and very shy. From Topaz Park area. Please check yards and sheds. Call if found (250)381-6009.

BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES MAKE A FORTUNE with $3000, we know how! Free info pack. Call (250)590-9634.

WANT MORE: Money, freedom, happiness, time for yourself, for family, for fun? Prove it! The possibilities are endless. Learn more at: sickandtiredof9to5.com WORK SUMMER Events! Security License required. Great way to earn extra $$ - Apply: www.sourcesecurity.ca/jobs

EDUCATION/TRADE SCHOOLS An Alberta Oilfield Company is hiring dozer and excavator operators, Lodging and meals provided. Drug testing required. Call (780)723-5051 Edson,Alta.

HAIR STYLIST WANTED Full time/part time for First Choice Hair Cutters in their Victoria location. Guaranteed $11/hour, 25% profit sharing, paid overtime, benefits, paid birthday, vacation pay, annual advanced training and advancement opportunities. Call Christie at 250-360-1923 today for an interview.

DINING ROOM set dark pine, table with 6 chairs, 2 piece china cabinet. Excellent condition. $550. Call (250)6564925.

YAKIMA ROOF rack, 54� w/accessories, $75 obo. Call (250)655-4890.

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MEDICAL SUPPLIES Need CA$H Today?Snap Car Cash www.snapcarcash.com

DRESSER- light green, excellent condition, $30 obo. 250893-9188.

2000 PONTIAC MONTANA

Call 250-746-4471 for more information

Saturday, Aug. 31st, 9:30am - 4:00pm, $3 ‘Early Birds’ @ 8:30am, $20 Winspear Centre, Sidney.

Meet over 60 retro & collectible enthusiasts at this 100 table sale.

Free parking; children free with adult.

PERSONAL SERVICES

HOTEL, RESTAURANT, FOOD ADRIENNE’S RESTAURANT and Tea Garden at Mattick’s Farm has following job positions open: Host/Cashier, Barista, Dishwasher. Only experienced & mature individuals apply to: t-garden@shaw.ca

TRADES, TECHNICAL HEAVY EQUIP. MECHANIC Vanc. Isl. sawmill requires a Heavy Duty Mechanic. Must have diesel engine and transmission rebuilding abilities with skills in welding & hydraulics.

Fax resumes to 250-248-8998 or email terry@errced.com

VOLUNTEERS SAANICH NEIGHBOURHOOD Place needs a child minder to assist a staff member for two hours on Wednesday evenings at Pearkes Rec Centre starting in October.

Other positions available. Call 250-360-1148.

THE TOGETHER Against Poverty Association is looking for a Disability Advocate to assist people who are applying for a provincial disability designation.

Six-month commitment. Training provided. Other positions available. Call 250361-3521.

THE VICTORIA Branch of the Canadian Diabetes Association needs a communications pro to help promote its events and programs. Time commitment is about 12 hours a month. Call 250-382-5454.

PERSONAL SERVICES ART/MUSIC/DANCING PIANO LESSONS. All levels and ages.

(250)652-6644. www.saanichtonpiano.com

MIND BODY & SPIRIT INTERLUDE MASSAGE In practice since 2000, offering Kripalu (Swedish), Acupressure, Hot Stone, Chair massage. Reiki Master. Come experience my work at James Bay, Sidney and Bastion Sq Markets. Contact Andrea 250514-6223 or online at: www.andreakober.com

OH I do like to be beside the seaside. I do this with my Invacare Auriga 3-wheel scooter. 2 new batteries, recently serviced. Manual available. $750.

Call (778)426-4910.

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

PHOTOGRAPHY/VIDEO RETOUCH, RESTORE, Edit Photos. Home Movies to DVD. Also, Portraiture, Baby, Family + Maternity.

250-475-3332. www.cwpics.com

Garage Sales

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE BUILDING SUPPLIES EVERYTHING YOU Need!

Flooring, doors, windows, tubs, bricks, lumber, pavers...

Heritage/modern. Syd’s Salvage (250)886-2658.

UNDER $200 CRAFTSMAN 10� table saw, w/extensions & extra blades, $125 obo. (250)655-4890.

FRIENDLY FRANK 5 DRAWER pine dresser, good condition, $30. Sm white cabinet, $30. (778)265-7743.

CHINA BARRELS and 4cuft and 2cuft boxes and packing paper, $30 for all. Call (778)678-9586.

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GARAGE SALES

BROADMEAD: 4613 Cliffwood Plc., Sun., Sept. 1st, 9-2pm. Records, household and ladies clothes, etc.

HUGE USED BOOK SALE

COLWOOD- 506 Stornoway Dr, Sat, Aug 31, 8:30-3. Multifamily! Downsizing!

All Fun Swap & Shop. Every Sunday (weather permitting), 7am-2pm. 12.00 to sell- 1.00 to buy. No dogs in shopping area. 250-474-4546. www.allfun.bc.ca

COFFEE TABLE, exc. cond, $60. TV stand, $15. Corner table, $15. (250)370-5599.

COMPLETE SET Junior hockey gear “Adam Divison Youth�, $75. (250)591-2453.

DUVET, KING size, white goose down, as new. $95. Call (250)721-9271. collapsible (250)652-

EL NINO 2000 high quality 13 lb 10-pin bowling ball. Multicolour red/gold. Used 2 years.

Owner no longer able to play due to health. $375 new, asking $65. 250-479-2779.

EYELET TRIM, 25 yrds, 6�W, pink. $25. Call (250)386-9493.

9am-3pm

ONE DAY ONLY!

At the News Leader Pictorial Office in Duncan. 5380 TCH, between Buckerfield’s & The Brick.

Thousands of titles & genres! Paperbacks are sorted by author!

$1 paperbacks & $2 hardcovers

COUCH & MATCHING arm chair, light blue & grey, $20.

Call (250)658-4726.

EDDIE BAUER travel crib, $48.

4621.

Saturday, Sept. 14

MOVING SALE - Saturday August 31- 8:30 am to 4:30 pm; Sunday September 1 - 8:30 am to 12:30 pm. 6890 Winnifred Place (close to Keating Elementary). 3 beautiful Desks, washer, dryer, couch & chair; great toys, children&s book; TV and much more.

All proceeds are given to charity. We are proud to be partnering with Cowichan Therapeutic Riding Association! Come out and show your support.

Bring the kids! Bouncy house, burgers by Original Joe’s and more.

Meet & greet & book signing with local author’s Bob Battistuzzi, Suzi Davis & Kara Dale Bohmer & illustrator Dean GrifďŹ ths.

Get your winter reading material HERE! Call 250-746-4471 for more information

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MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

REAL ESTATE

REAL ESTATE

RENTALS

MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE

FOR SALE BY OWNER

FOR SALE BY OWNER

RENTALS

TRANSPORTATION

TRANSPORTATION

APARTMENTS FURNISHED

SUITES, LOWER

AUTO FINANCING

SPORTS & IMPORTS

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

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

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

THETIS HIEGHTS: 1 bdrm + den, deck, insuite W/D, incld’s utils, 975sqft, N/S, small pet ok, $1200. (250)478-4018.

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

DREAM car. 2001 convertible supercharged Jaguar XKR in excellent condition. 41,000 kms. Asking $12,000. Located in Nanaimo. fkimantas@shaw.ca

SHABBY CHIC sofa- straw colour, heavily textured cotton, $650. Stork Craft 4 in one crib, $200. Simmons crib mattress, $125. Security gate, $25.

Stroller, $25. High chair, $50.

Foam changing pad, $25. Call (778)351-3165.

VIC WEST- 3 bdrms, grd lvl, lrg fenced yrd + deck, bsmt, 4 piece bathrm, 4 appls, oak flrs.

Own laundry. Ref’s req, N/S. $1200. Oct 1. 250-385-2171.

HOMES FOR RENT

SEASIDE LUXURY condo studio, Sidney, BC. Exceptional views, furnished. Offers on $154,900 for quick sale. www.shawnaytownsend.com/miraloma

778-977-8049.

(250)656-5787.

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

SIDNEY- 2444 Amherst Ave. 1300sq ft updated character home looking for a family w/2 children and a dog. Fenced south facing corner lot near the Salish Sea. Walk to town and schools. Orangic gardens & fruit trees, fireplace, hot tub, 6 appls. Free TV forever.... $499,000. (250)656-6136.

REAL ESTATE APARTMENT/CONDOS 2-BEDROOM CONDO ground floor in desirable Saanichton.

Open concept, electric fireplace, custom kitchen. Carpets & laminate. Ensuite laundry, small pet ok. Low strata fee.

Great starter, $235,000. By appointment 1-250-652-1218

RENTALS

OPEN HOUSE

OPEN HOUSE IN MODERN SIDNEY HOME Lovely private 3-bed/3-bath ground-level-entry duplex with Master Bedroom and ensuite bath on main floor!

LR with gas fire, French doors to sunny patio and spectacular flower garden, separate dining room/family rm, 2 bedrms and full bathrm up. Parking for 2 cars, single carport. Very quiet and peaceful location with easy access to Sidney’s waterfront and shops. Excellent value at $429,000.

Open House: Saturday 2 – 4.

2114 Weiler Ave.

Ozzie,

SIDNEY 1-BDRM, 1 bath 750 sq ft, legal suite. Quality throughout: granite, SS appls, vaulted ceilings, skylights, balcony, parking. 1 blk from Beacon Ave. Close to all amenities. 1 yr lease. NS/NP. $1200./mo + hydro. Avail Sept 1. Call Suzanne: (250)6561850, (250)857-1851.

1 & 2 Bdrm suites & cabins.

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

Monthly/Weekly.

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

Must have references! Call 250-478-9231.

HARRIET/UPTOWN- 3 bdrms, newly reno’d, 4 appls, bus route, NS/NP. $1600 utils incl, own laundry. 250-480-0849.

Move in today 250-588-9799

SAANICH WEST- 1246 Hastings St, 3 bdrm Rancher, 2 garage, dining/living/family rooms, 2 bath (ensuite), F/P, appls incld, new roof. Walking distance to Interurban campus. $484,900. 250-477-4600.

SUITES, UPPER

SUITES, LOWER

Bright lg Bach 1,2,3 br. Units Fully reno 5 min drive to DT Victoria Full time on site manager

COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL

RECREATIONAL VEHICLES FOR SALE

MARINE

ANTIQUE/CLASSICS

BOATS

ROOMS FOR RENT CRYSTAL POOL- 1 bdrm, full kitchen, shared bathroom, $565.

NS/NP, non-drinker.

Call (250)477-0686.

APARTMENT/CONDO

UNDER NEW MANAGEMENT

TRANSPORTATION

1-800-961-7022

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SIDNEY- 1100SQ FT, 2 bdrm, 2 bath, beautiful brand new grd flr suite, quality throughout, granite, SS appls, priv patio & garden, maintenance incld. 1 block from Beacon Ave, close to all amenities, 2 prkging stalls, minimum 1 yr lease. NS/NP. $1800. incld’s water, sewer. Avail Sept 1.

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SIDNEY- 1 BDRM, 1 bath ground floor suite, F/S, W/D, large kitchen & living room, lots of storage, N/S, no dogs. $950 util’s incld’d. Available Sept. 1st. Call (250)654-0410.

SIDNEY, WATERFRONT home, 1 bdrm, fully furn’d or unfurn, all utils incl’d, F/S, W/D, small dog ok, N/S, Oct 1. $1100 mo. Ref’s. Call 250665-6367.

1966 CHEVY Pick up, 1/2 ton short box, burgundy. 3 in the tree, 6 cylinder. Good condition, runs great, comes with second set of winter tires and rims. Second owner for last 45 years, in Victoria. $10,000 obo. Call: 250 479 0441 or email: havoc@telus.net

TRUCKS & VANS

1996 FORD F250- 7.3 Diesal, 5 spd, standard cab and box, 400,000 km. $3900 obo.

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2004 TITANIUM 29E34RL (new May 2005), good condition. One slide out, rear living room with fireplace, chair, hide-a-bed couch, sliding glass doors leading to fully screened patio.

Patio deck slides out from underneath.

Centre kitchen, double door refrigerator, microwave, double sink. Hardwood floors, oak cabinets, washer/dryer, porcelain toilet. Ducted A/C, gas/ electric hot water with DSI. Fiberglass exterior, dual paned windows, Polar Pak insulation, power front jacks, rear stabilizers. Ideal for traveling south in winter, parking at the lake or touring. Length/benefits of 34’ but tows like 29’. $65,000 new, asking $19,900. 250-8818833, chuck.salmon@shaw.ca

18FT FIBERGLASS hull and oak and ash wood finish canoe with paddles and life jackets is suitable for exploring the coast or for more extended canoe trips where carrying capacity is required. To inspect please phone 250.665.6537 Asking price, $750.

1993 BAYLINER 2452, in premier 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. $18,000. obo. 250-656-6136.

CARS

1990 CHEVROLET Cavalier Z 24, 3.1 Litre. Only 70,000 km on rebuilt motor. Newer Luc High Performance clutch, 5sp trans, near new Hankook tires. Red, sun roof, mint interior, power doors/windows (new motors and regulators). Pioneer stereo w/iPod adapter, sub woofer, Pioneer 6x9 3 way speakers. Same owner since 1990, have all receipts. $3000.

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FORD F-350 MOTORHOME. V10 engine, 24’ 125km, AC, trailer hitch, portable generator, anti-theft steering wheel lock incld’d. Pet and smoke free. Great shape, fully serviced ready for the road. Reduced price $17,500. Please phone 250-655-4840. Located in Sidney.

BDF-14 RIB fast, stable, deep-V fiberglass hull, 30 HP Suzuki, Highliner trailer, Sunbrella cover. All in good condition. $2800. 250-477-7327 $$$$ BOATS WANTED $$$$ ALSO OUTBOARDS AND TRAILERS. CASH BUYER. $$$$$ 250-544-2628 $$$$$

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Friday, Friday, August August 30, 30, 2013 2013 -- PENINSULA NEWS REVIEW

Oil spill response gap no surprise Jeff Nagel

Black Press

VANCOUVER — Environment Minister Mary Polak says advice she got from staff in June on the inadequacy of B.C.’s oil spill response capability largely underscored what the government had already disclosed a year ago.

She was responding to the Freedom of Information release of her ministerial briefing book, which warned the environment ministry isn’t adequately staffed to meet existing oil spill risks, let alone those from proposed new export pipelines.

“Even a moderate-sized spill would overwhelm the province’s ability to respond and could result in a significant liability for government,” the document said.

On land, it noted, an hourlong spill from Enbridge’s proposed Northern Gateway project could spill 21,000 barrels of diluted bitumen into the B.C. wilderness.

Polak said in an interview little of the information came as a surprise.

The province last summer released a series of reports that bluntly spelled out B.C.’s deficiencies to backstop its demand – issued at the same time – that any new heavy oil pipeline meet five key conditions, including world-leading marine and land spill protections.

Although her briefing book said spill safeguard requirements imposed on industry in both Washington State and Alaska are “far in excess of what is required in B.C.” the 2012 documents went into considerably more detail.

“That’s the entire basis for the work we have undertaken,” Polak said. “What I saw in the briefing notes just added to the urgency of conducting that work. It reminds you that while industry continues to develop and our economy grows, we have not over time kept pace with the changes.”

Proposals to improve both marine and land spill responses are in the works for release later this year or early 2014.

The land response initiative

aims to improve prevention and cleanup measures not just for pipelines, but also for hauling petroleum by train or tanker truck.

Marine rules also must improve safety not just for oil tankers but less obvious sources of potential spills, Polak said, such as large cargo ships that carry as much bunker fuel oil as a small tanker.

NDP environment critic Spencer Chandra Herbert accused the province of stacking its oil spill advisory committee with industry representatives and said that’s unlikely to lead to world-leading spill prevention policies.

“The government is allowing the oil industry to dominate the discussion, when a major spill would devastate not only our environment but other key industries like fishing and tourism, whose interests should be represented at the table,” he said.

Polak said more sectors will be consulted, but added it’s reasonable to work closely with the industry at the outset to evaluate its operations and capabilities.

A land spill response corporation or cooperative funded by industry, similar to the one charged with cleanup of marine spills, is one potential option.

Petroleum movers want to be involved, she added.

“They recognize it’s part of the social licence they need to have in place to operate in this province,” Polak said.

Asked about the federal government’s decision to relocate its Vancouver oil spill response office to Quebec, Polak said it’s too soon to say what the impact may be.

“It’s a concern whenever you have change,” she said, but added B.C. may seek a different spill response coordination system.

“We believe we’ve seen progress,” Polak said of shifts in Ottawa’s approach to oil spill risks.

“We’ve moved from a place where there wasn’t a fullsome recognition on the part of the feds of our needs here on the west coast to the point where they appear to be interested in collaborating with us on this.”

Victoria Regional Transit

Service Changes Effective Tuesday, September 3 Introducing more service to match customer demand.

More trips on routes with high demand 4 Hillside/UVic 7 UVic/Downtown 11 UVic/Tillicum 16x UVic/Uptown 26 UVic/Dockyard Watch for Community or big buses on some trips 1 Richardson 10 Royal Jubilee/Dockyard 22n Vic General/Hillside Mall Route Changes 25 Maplewood/Admirals Walk 52 Colwood 59/60 Triangle Mountain/Wishart UVic Ring Road For complete September service information – www.bctransit.com, Victoria, Upcoming Schedules

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Dinky toys are only a fraction of the items at the Vintage, Retro and Collectable Show on Sat., Aug. 31 at the Mary Winspear Centre.

Retro show Saturday SIDNEY — Find treasures that are unique and different at this Saturday’s Vintage, Retro and Collectible Show at the Mary Winspear Centre.

On Aug. 31 from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., witness 100 tables and more than 50 dealers of toys, clothing, decor, books, coins and more. Organizers say it’s a great mix of collectibles from throughout the region.

This will be the 19th year for the show and is also a fundraiser for the B.C. Schizophrenia Society. Entry costs $3 (children are free with an adult) and earlybirds (8:30 a.m.) $20.

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PENINSULA NEWS REVIEW - Friday, August 30, 2013

Black Press is proud to be an official sponsor for the 2013 Canadian Cancer Society Cops for Cancer Tour de Rock, with photojournalist Arnold Lim on the 21-member tour team as a media rider.

Follow Arnold’s personal story of training for the Tour and the ride itself at tourderock. ca under the blog posts, or on Twitter at @arnoldlimphoto.

ON TOUR: This year’s Tour de Rock begins in Port Alice on Saturday, Sept. 21 and ends Friday, Oct. 4 in Victoria.

Tour de Rock raises funds and awareness for pediatric cancer research and programs.

HELP OUT: Donations can be made at copsforcancer.ca FIND OUT: To catch up on all the Tour de Rock news, photos and videos, go to:

bclocalnews.com/ tour-de-rock

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Gaining strength from those who can’t ride Kyle Slavin News staff

Marc Lavergne spent four years watching his father slowly lose his life, as a nonaggressive form of bladder cancer took away his independence.

“He went from a very strong-willed, physical individual to a person that just had to sit down in his chair and watch life go by. And that was very hard for him,” says Lavergne, ceremonial, protocol and advisory NCO for the Island District RCMP. “I remember watching him watch people cut his grass – that was one of the most painful things. He was still at home, not physically able to get outside. That really set him back.”

Lavergne, a father of three girls, says it’s impossible to fathom just how taxing going through that experience would be for a parent of a child with cancer. Trying to put himself in those parents’ shoes is what’s helping motivate him through every Tour de Rock training ride, every hill and every pedal-stroke he takes.

“I can do this. It’s by no means an easy task, but I am physically able, and I want to do it,” he says.

Ray Carfantan is in a very similar boat. Also a father of three girls, he knows how fortunate he is that all of them are healthy.

“As a father I’m very lucky. I don’t have kids with cancer. So my hope in terms of the ride and trying to make things better for kids is a bit of an insurance policy in the event their kids are diagnosed with something. I want to do my part for cancer research and treatment, so they’re further down the road than they are today,” says Carfantan, staff sergeant in charge of the Island District general investigation section.

Carfantan, like Lavergne, also watched cancer slowly take his father’s life.

“That process was excruciating. Knowing the end was coming and wanting to have conversations that you haven’t had, deeper conversations that you’ve never really attempted to be able to have,” Carfantan says.

“It really hits home when you talk to a parent

RCMP Island District members Jennifer Prunty, left, Ray Carfantan, and Marc Lavergne are all part of this year’s Cops for Cancer Tour de Rock team.

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that lost a child to cancer.”

Those parents will never have the chance to watch their child experience life, he says, and it’s that harsh reality that motivates him to ride.

Jennifer Prunty, while not a parent, had her own cancer scare last summer that put the fragility of life into perspective.

A pink mole above her left knee turned out to be a fast-developing melanoma. She treated it aggressively – having it twice removed and requiring a lymph node biopsy – and thankfully doctors were successful in removing it all.

“That was my wake-up call. Cancer can hit any time, when you least expect it,” she says. “It kind of sent us for a Tilt-A-Whirl, and I decided everything is going on hold next year, and I’m doing the Tour de Rock.”

Prunty, an RCMP officer working for the Vancouver Island Integrated Major Crimes Unit, says Tour is her way giving back.

“Cancer is still a really scary word. I just can’t imagine how horrible that would be to hear that your small child (who) you have all these

expectations for has cancer,” she says. That perspective makes her want to do as much as she can to raise money for a cure and support programs for these kids and their families.

The three RCMP officers are all members of this year’s 21-person Cops for Cancer Tour de Rock team. The team, made up of police officers, members of the media and special guests, will cycle 1,100 kilometres from Port Alice to Victoria next month raising money for pediatric cancer research and support programs.

“Yeah, it would be a lot easier to make a donation, but there’s a commitment and passion involved in the Tour de Rock. It’s my responsibility as a police officer who can do this to do it,” Prunty says. “I’m healthy; I’m fit; there’s no reason why I can’t. There’s a lot of people who are going through cancer treatments who would like to do this who physically can’t so it’s my responsibility to grab it and do it.” kslavin@saanichnews.com

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