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The back-and-forth rally between tennis lovers and Saanich residents is over. The contentious, two-year-long debate ended Saturday when Saanich council unanimously rejected the Cedar Hill Clay Court Tennis Society’s proposal to build eight clay courts behind the rec centre. “It’s as though a great weight has been lifted off the community’s shoulders,” said Peter Haddon, one of a handful of Saanich residents behind SaveCedarHillPark.com. Saanich council heard from 183 speakers over the course of three public meetings before voting 9-0 to reject the plan to develop two little-used baseball diamonds into a tennis club. “It never passed the first test for me, which was ‘Does the community think the park would be improved?’ And that was a resounding no from the community; they didn’t see this as a park improvement,” said Mayor Frank Leonard. John Miller, who says he is imminently ending his tenure as president of the Clay Court

Society, doesn’t believe that argument. He says it was a vocal minority that swayed council. “Most councillors voted how they believed their constituents felt about the matter. … I don’t believe that that is a majority opinion; it was just the opinion of most people who showed up and spoke at the meetings,” he said. “I believe they did what they thought was best for their political careers.” Miller says he accepts the council decision, but he’s frustrated that he had to spend so much time and money to get to this point. “I think the process for things like this has to be completely reworked, because I can’t imagine important citizens’ initiatives going forward the way things currently are,” he said. “And I don’t know why anyone would want to put the time and effort to do something like this under the current formats of how these decisions are made.” Leonard says he agrees that there’s certainly room for improvement in the way these proposals get vetted by Saanich and the community. PlEASE SEE: Users want long-term plan, Page A15

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Rithet’s Bog Conservation Society president Russ Pym works with volunteers to remove invasive species, like reed canary grass and cattails, to help restore the Garry oak meadow in Royal Oak. Volunteers meet the first Sunday of every month during the winter to help to preserve Rithet’s Bog.

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Decades ago, long before suburban development in Royal Oak, it seemed a bright idea to plant reed canary grass for cow feed on farmland around Rithet’s Bog. While not exactly cursing that era, Russ Pym and other volunteers now spend their weekends yanking the invasive species from the ground. Reed canary grass grows fast and tall, monopolizing nutrients and shading out competing native plants. Bringing 42-hectare Rithet’s Bog to a roughly natural state is a labour of love that will take years. “Early volunteers cleared a lot of broom, and reed canary grass moved into the area. It is a major invasive species,” said Pym,

president of the Rithet’s Bog Conservation Society and a retired biologist. “Because it was used for agriculture, its seeds were prolifically spread. It grows waist-high and shades out the native plants.” “Reed canary grows into the wetland, it terrestrializes the edge and creeps in. We know that is happening at the south end where we have a shallow fen. Willow is starting to creep in. It’s native but we want to keep it from taking right over.” A small band of Rithet’s volunteers have been clearing a Garry oak meadow of the invasive grass for about six months. Restoring Garry oak meadows is a preoccupation of conservation groups across Greater Victoria, and this meadow lies at the entrance to the park.

dragonfly and butterfly “Because it’s a Garry species, endangered frogs oak site and because it’s and plenty of deer, like most dry, we can work through everywhere else in the the winter. It’s at the region. Working in the bog entrance to the park and is noticeable and help attracts allows him to continue as a biologist and a volunteers,” nature watcher. Pym said. “It’s not “It’s Like most something I’ve environmental insurmountable. done all my life, stewardship Before it was and it allows groups in park there was a me to get Saanich, outdoors into Rithet’s lot of broom and an enjoyable volunteers can people thought place,” he said. only cut, pull and haul so (removing) that was “I like watching the birds and much invasive insurmountable.” dragonflies biomass. - Russ Pym and seeing the Pym said native plants.” restoration Progress to eradicate success is directly related to invasives has been slow the number of volunteers, but steady, and has seen usually four to eight in a results. Volunteers have cut work party. back non-native cattails, a For Pym, the wetland species that overgrows the is worth the effort. It’s wetland faster than it can be home to more than 100 controlled through natural bird species, dozens of

means. Pym said volunteers have worked hard for years to cut channels through cattails to the pond. “You don’t select individual plants, you just clear out large areas, about 500 metres squared. It is a big pile of cattails,” he said. “We’ll need to keeping doing the cattail project for five to seven years. It will probably be a 10-year project. “It’s not insurmountable. Before it was park there was a lot of broom and people thought (removing) that was insurmountable,” Pym said. “You can’t force native species into the area, but we’re just trying to create the environmental system so they can grow in that site, so it will look after itself.” See rithetsbog. org for information on volunteering. editor@saanichnews.com

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A 21-year-old University of Victoria student was killed in a serious crash that shut down Shelbourne Street and McKenzie Avenue Friday night (Jan. 31). Matthew Daniel Pieczarka died in Victoria General Hospital after driving a pickup truck off the road at the Shelbourne/McKenzie intersection, striking a utility pole and two lamp standards. Police were called at 7:30 p.m. with reports of a truck, heading northbound on Shelbourne, that had crossed into oncoming traffic at McKenzie and ended up against a tree at the Esso gas station. Firefighters had to use the Jaws of Life to extract the driver from the vehicle. He died later in the evening. Initial statements from witnesses are leading police to believe that speed is a contributing factor in the crash, though Saanich police Sgt. Steve Eassie said they do not yet know the reason for speeding.

House fire sends one to hospital with minor injury A house fire on Saturday (Feb. 1) in the 4000-block of Townsend Dr. caused severe damage to a home, but all four occupants inside escaped without serious injury. The Saanich Fire Department responded around 10:20 p.m. The fire appears to have started around a fireplace on the main floor of the house, quickly spreading to the kitchen and the upper floor. The cause remains unknown. One person was taken to hospital for minor smoke inhalation. Damage to the home and contents is around $350,000. editor@saanichnews.com

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the B.C. Entertainment Hall of Fame. Bibb and pianist Bill Sample, a former Victorian, will offer an overview of black history in the province through stories and songs at Government House on Friday. The concert, followed by a mixer with Lt.-Gov. Judith Guichon, is the sole ticketed event in a month of jazz and poetry, historical walks, talks and author insights. RCMP Sgt. Craig Smith, a Halifaxbased historian and author of You Had Better Be White by Six A.M.: The AfricanCanadian Experience in the RCMP, is doing a special presentation at James Bay New Horizons Centre (234 Menzies St.) on Feb. 16 at 2 p.m. Feb. 24 sees an evening of jazz, blues and spoken word, featuring Maureen Washington Quartet and spoken word poet Scruffmouth at the Belfry Theatre (1291 Gladstone Ave.). Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Tickets to Leon Bibb are $35, including a wine bar and appetizers, are only available in advance at ticketrocket.org or by calling 250-590-6291. For more information and a full listing of free Black History Month events, visit bcblackhistory.ca. arts@mondaymag.com

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The producer of Rifflandia and Rock The Shores is praising a B.C. government promise to get rid of separated beer gardens at music festivals. On Friday, Justice Minister Suzanne Anton announced the government will implement 73 recommended changes to modernize B.C. liquor policy, including the nixing of fenced-off beer gardens at licensed festivals. “It’s something we’ve wanted for a long time,” said Nick Blasko of Atomique Productions. Blasko is producing three multi-day music festivals in Greater Victoria this summer, beginning with Rock the Shores at West Shore Parks and Recreation in July. Atomique also produces a smaller lineup for the Phillips Backyard Weekender in July, as well as the growing Rifflandia Festival each September. “(Open liquor licensing) happens all over the world. Many (U.S.) states have this pol-

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New liquor rules add responsibility Big changes are afoot in the administration of liquor in this province. And while most of the changes mark a shift toward treating adults as adults, among those who choose to drink, not everyone exhibits adult behaviour where the consumption of alcohol is concerned. Part of the proposed changes include eliminating beer gardens, the penned off areas at public events that separate “family” areas from those where carded adults may purchase and drink alcohol. On the surface, the idea of allowing people who may be attending events with underage family members to enjoy their beverages as a family makes sense. We’d like to think that people who take their young relatives to an event aren’t going to over-consume alcohol in their presence. But the potential for problems doesn’t lie with the majority of people who will obey the law, behave themselves and ensure that only adults in their group partake in alcoholic beverages. It’s with the small minority who choose to flout the rules, get drunk and obnoxious in a “family” area and perhaps worst, buy alcohol for under-aged drinkers. Promoters of music festivals and other similar large-crowd events have applauded the proposed changes, saying they will bring B.C. into the 21st century when it comes to treating people with respect and allowing them to make the right choices. But what about festival goers who don’t make the right choices? Attendees will need to be watched closely as new rules are phased in. Based on past experience, we expect the province to shift that task onto liquor licensees, in this case, the people who stage community events. Will those organizations, many of which operate largely on a volunteer basis, have the resources or the expertise to take on the role of ensuring liquor doesn’t fall into the hands of minors? Local organizers have shown they can manage the task under the old system. What’s clear is these issues will need to be addressed before the province puts pen to paper and creates new regulations. What do you think? Give us your comments by e-mail: editor@saanichnews.com or fax 250-386-2624. All letters must have a name and a telephone number for verification. The SAANICH NEWS 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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End this bloody B.C. school war invented a constitutional right to There are two reasons why the collective bargaining in 2007, based B.C. government must appeal the on “freedom of association” in the latest court ruling that damns Charter of Rights and its conduct, assesses Freedoms. damages of $2 million plus The BCTF is piggylawyer bills and appears backing on that landmark to hand the B.C. Teachers’ decision, in favour of Federation the keys to the the Hospital Employees’ treasury. Union, after Gordon The first is practical Campbell ran roughshod politics. The legislature over their sweetheart reopens Feb. 11, ironically contract from the Glen right after Family Day. An Clark years. That one was appeal will give rookie settled for $85 million, Education Minister Peter Tom Fletcher including retroactive Fassbender the cover he B.C. Views payments. will need during the daily In case there are 30 minutes of sniper fire parents and taxpayers who still that is Question Period. believe that all would be calm had Rise. “It’s before the courts, the NDP won the 2013 election, Madam Speaker.” Sit. allow me to put that to rest. Even the trigger-happy Premier NDP leader Adrian Dix took to Christy Clark will be staying in her his Facebook page a couple of days trench, after the bleeding wound after last week’s ruling, joining she received from Justice Susan calls for an apology from Clark. Griffin last week. That would be for what Justice The second reason is practical Griffin characterized as deliberately economics. The 2014 budget has provoking a strike to build public gone to press. Government lawyers support for the latest of a long line told the court that retroactively of settlements imposed on teachers. returning to 2001 classroom rules Within minutes, Dix received this could cost $500 million, an estimate caustic response from Tara Ehrcke, Griffin dismissed as “speculative.” president of the Greater Victoria It could include compensation teachers’ union. to retired teachers for earnings “But where was the NDP during they gave up. This retroactive lump the election campaign?” Ehrcke would be on top of the ongoing asked Dix. “You committed a measly costs, running to hundreds of $100 million – a third of what it will millions more as 60 school districts try to reassemble the world of 2002. take to restore class sizes and less than the [NDP] platform in 2009, This union victory began when and only pocket change more than the Supreme Court of Canada

the Liberals’ Learning Improvement Fund of $75 million.” Note the mindset of this prominent member of the radical fringe that controls the BCTF. “A measly $100 million.” An extra $25 million? “Pocket change.” This is the same union boss who demanded that hundreds of teachers be hired this week, to reorganize current classes in the middle of the school year and make them smaller by one or two students. Parents and students would endure yet another major disruption of the public school system. And who needs an increase in rural ambulance service or drug and alcohol treatment for street kids? Let’s get those teacherlibrarians back in schools, and slightly reduce class sizes to offset declining enrolment! No government – B.C. Liberal, NDP or Green Party – can let its unions control their own payroll, just as no private company can. That goes double for this union, which had its own obvious role in provoking an illegal strike in 2012. It made outrageous benefit demands and cancelled extracurriculars for months before it even specified its wage demand. Bargaining, if you can call it that, resumes this week. Both sides need to cease fire. Tom Fletcher is legislature reporter and columnist for Black Press. Twitter: @tomfletcherbc Email: tfletcher@blackpress.ca

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How does your garden grow? Linda Petite, head gardener at Horticultural Centre of the Pacific, cleans around the Doris Page snowdrops at the Saanich garden. Snowdrops and some bulbs are already peeking out of the ground because of the warm weather. Sharon Tiffin/News staff

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LETTERS Mount Douglas Park must be treated properly Re: Staying on the beaten path (News, Jan. 29) We are fairly new to Victoria, but it did not take us long to discover Mount Doug and its many joys, since we live close by. Also it didn’t take too long to realize, it is easy to wander off down the wrong path simply because of the lack of simple, cheap direction plates. This is particularly true of, as you say, the south side. The Blenkinsop side of the park seems to have signs every 50 feet. Since we, as I am sure almost everyone does, do wish to treat this resource properly, surely the correct

method is to sign all the trails, then complain about the people who don’t comply. Richard Houghton Saanich

Once deer are gone, they are gone forever I enjoy looking out of my apartment window and watching a family of deer munching the grass in my neighbours’ backyards, as the animals wander beside the vegetable plots and flower beds. My deer-loving neighbours have deer-resistant plants and deer-proof fences. I watch those innocent, beautiful and trusting animals and pray that

drivers would slow down and avoid hitting any animal (deer, dogs, etc.), as they would avoid hitting any child running across a road. On days when the deer are not visiting, I worry that they may have been hit or that they may have wandered into the Oak Bay neighbourhood. Garden plants can be replaced. Once these animals are gone, they are gone forever. Cynthia Tremenheere Saanich

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Greater Victoria Family Making a difference Sema May Hamidi, 17, is a community leader well-regarded at Oak Bay secondary for her integrity, responsibility and work ethic. Sema’s major focus is leading the Environment Club at Oak Bay, centred on a major recycling program within the school. A committed volunteer, Sema brings great energy, intelligence and heart to all her activities – a leader who is willing to do the hard work behind the scene for little attention. Eleven-yearold Ben Shaw attends St. Michaels University School where his favourite subject is Humanities, a mixture of language arts and social studies. In his spare time he plays soccer and tumbles rocks in his rock polisher. “The good thing is that you never run out of rocks because you can pick up any rock off the beach.” He likes delivering the Oak Bay News because it makes people happy.

Family Day boasts flurry of fun Whether you get active at your local rec centre, get creative with LEGO, or get busy at the museum – or all of the above – there’s plenty to see and do this Family Day. In Victoria, visit the Vic West Community Centre for the free Family Fun Day from 10 a.m. to noon Monday, when free activities include crafts, board games and the kindergym. From 1 to 4 p.m, make a splash at the Family Fun Swim at the Crystal Pool & Fitness Centre. Esquimalt Recreation Centre has a free, activity-filled Family Day planned. From 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. get busy with a large bouncy castle, face painting and children’s art station. In the pool enjoy the inflatable aquatic crocodile and the water runway. Esquimalt Lions will host a barbecue by donation after 11 a.m. in support of the Splash Park at Memorial Park. Saanich’s Pearkes Recreation Centre celebrates with skating and kindergym from 2 to 4 p.m. Admission is by donation, with proceeds to Saanich KidsFUND. A Family Day Skate is also on the calendar at Oak Bay Recreation Centre from 1:30 to 3 p.m., when the rink hosts family-friendly music and games, a pre-school area and an off-ice colouring and craft station. From the rink head

Festival features a line-up of family-friendly films showing at the Vic Theatre. Relive memories of sneaking downstairs for Saturday morning cartoons with Jammies and Toons at 10 a.m., featuring nostalgic National Film Board and retro cartoons like The Cat Came Back, favourite Looney Tunes screenings and more. Linsanity arrives at 2 p.m. Learn how at the lowest point of his career, talented point guard Jeremy Lin found the courage in himself and the game to turn it around and live the life he was born to lead. Bear Mountain Resort invites families to explore nature via golf cart with a self-guided winter eco-tour of the Valley Course, nestled in 102 acres of mature forests. Learn about the rich natural habitat, the creatures who live there and the course’s restoration efforts. The resort offers a special Family Day Weekend rate of $20, Feb. 8 to 10 for a golf cart for two and blanket, with partial proceeds to the Goldstream Volunteer Salmonid Enhancement Association. Book at 250-744-2327. On the Saanich Peninsula, the annual Sidney Family Day LEGO weekend has grown to three full days, Feb. 8 to Feb. 10. Discover displays, a town-wide LEGO treasure hunt, the Sidney Museum’s exciting LEGO exhibit, the new LEGO movie and more.

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Local recreation centres will welcome families for a variety of special activities this Monday. to the pool for an Everyone Welcome swim from 3 to 5 p.m., that includes games for all ages. West Shore families will find plenty to do in both the arena and pool at the Juan de Fuca Recreation Centre. Things get under way on-ice with a Toonie Skate from 10 to 11:30 a.m., followed by a Parent & Child, Sticks & Pucks skate from 12:15 to 1:45 p.m. and an Everyone Welcome skate from 2 to 3:20 p.m. Make a splash in the pool with a Leisure & Lengths swim from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., followed by Public Swim from 1 to 4:30 p.m. Offering free admission Feb. 10, the Royal BC Museum invites

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Women in the Director’s Chair series, this FrenchPlus with an amazing slate of guest speakers, Canadian film looks like a delightful comingdocumentaries, short films and limited release of-age type film about a young female runner. movies which otherwise would never be screened Robichaud’s feature film debut has played in theatrically here, it’s not to be missed. Quebec, but this is one of its first forays outside But time is money, am I right? So what to see, of the belle province into our Anglo world. what to see? The Selfish Giant (2013), directed by Clio For those of you looking for a little guidance as Barnard: to what’s worthy and what’s worth missing, here This UK film got a lot of notice on last year’s are my humble picks for nine films to see over festival circuit and made the cut on more than a the festival’s nine days. Keep in mind I’m more few best of the year lists, including that of prestipartial to narratives than documentaries, and that gious British film magazine Sight and Sound. The I haven’t actually seen any of these. I will, howfilm follows two English youth who get caught up ever, explain why each has me excited. in the criminal world of scrap metal dealing. The In alphabetical order: film looks heavy, but powerful. And A Field in England (2013), directed hey, another female director being by Ben Wheatley: featured is always a good thing. Why: Mainly because Wheatley Stranger by the Lake (2013), is a name to watch in UK cinema directed by Alain Guiraudie for original, edgy and slightly crazy Another Sight and Sound pick movies, especially 2011 horror flick for one of the best of the year, Kill List and 2012’s Sightseers. The Stranger by the Lake is getting masfilm itself is a historical thriller, shot in sive amounts of critical praise and black-and-white and set during the has a good chance of making some English Civil War, but it promises to North American lists this time next be anything but dry or “normal.” It year, having just had a limited release was well received in Europe and has here. This film, an erotic thriller about played at only a few North American a summer tryst between two men festivals, including Vancouver. in France, is worth seeing based on The Congress (2013), directed by Follow Kyle Wells early reception alone. Ari Folman: @CineFileBlog. Tide Lines (2014), directed by Why: Again this choice (as many Andrew Naysmith will be) is based on the strength of Why: Because you gotta support the director, whose previous film, Waltz With the hometown folks, you know? This is the only Bashir, was one of the most inventive and full-fledged local feature film of the festival, and engaging animated films in recent years. With it looks like a good one, following two Victoria his second major release, Folman is returning to brothers over three years as they sail the world animation, this time with a meta-level actorsto surf and spread the word about environmental playing-themselves-type affair which looks equal issues related to beaches. So it’s got that whole parts inventive and mesmerizing. Not yet released environmental doc thing going on, which seems beyond the festival circuit, this is one not to be to be what people like. I might like this one too. missed. Young and Beautiful (2013), directed by Devil’s Knot (2013), directed by Atom Egoyan: Francois Ozon Why: While Devil’s Knot has had a limited Why: What’s a film festival without at least release, including a run in Vancouver, this will be one erotic French movie? And with respected the first chance to see it in Victoria (before the director Ozon (In the House, Swimming Pool) Americans no less) and, most importantly, preat the helm, this one, about a teenage prostisented by the director himself at his speaker series tute, looks particularly captivating, if the critical on Saturday. Even if you can’t make the special acclaim and Palme d’Or nomination are anyevent, the film, starring Colin Firth and Reese thing to go by. And if the trailer is anything to Witherspoon, a crime thriller based on the West go by, it also looks scintillating and thought Memphis Three case in the States (also the subprovoking. ject of the Paradise Lost series of documentaries Also of interest: Empire of Dirt, Alan and West of Memphis), looks dark and riveting. Partridge; Big Sur; Cas and Dylan; Finding Victoria-raised director Egoyan is one of Canada’s Vivian Maier; Il Futuro; Like Father Like Son; greatest filmmakers and if his last feature, Chloe, Me and You; Our Man in Tehran; Siddarth; is anything to go by he is still at the top of his Strange Little Cat and The Stag. game. Check out Wells’ festival preview in the curEnemy (2013), directed by Denis Villeneuve rent issue of Monday Magazine and visit Why: Because Villeneuve (Incendies, mondaymag.com throughout the festival for Polytechnique) is the most interesting and talentreviews and updates from inside the fest.

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“Our management have said that they’re going to take a debrief on this and look for ways in which it doesn’t have to come along this far before getting an indication as to whether it should proceed,” he said. “We want to be supportive of volunteers in our community who want to make improvements, but at the same time we need to have a bit more of a filter as to how far things have to go before you have an opportunity to say, ‘This just isn’t going to work.’” While Haddon’s rejoicing the fact that the idea of clay courts are now history, he and fellow Saanich residents are looking to the future of Cedar Hill Park. “There has to be some kind of vision for this park,” he said, referencing a number of speakers who offered up suggestions to council on other uses for the site, as opposed to tennis courts,

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Don’t drop that ball University of Victoria student and juggler Lucas Adverse keeps an eye on the ball at the annual Juggling and Flow Festival at Central middle school in late January. Hosted by the University of Victoria Juggling Club, the event attracted more than 200 people. It featured workshops and a show with performers from around the Pacific Northwest showcasing skills in juggling and object manipulation.

including playgrounds, community gardens and restoring it to its natural state as a wetland for Bowker Creek. Haddon is in the process of launching a Friends of Cedar Hill Park Society, expected to be formalized later this month. He anticipates the society will work mainly on maintaining the park, but also planning for the future of the park. “We need a long-term plan so that we know that we can lay out what this piece of parkland represents, both now and for the future,” he said. Miller says the biggest thing he got out of the lengthy public process is that there is an appetite for clay courts in the Greater Victoria tennis community. The Clay Court Society had already raised more than $200,000 in membership fees, Miller said. That money will all be returned. editor@saanichnews.com

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Potentially precedent-setting Penrhyn project divides community A building planned for Penrhyn Street took two rounds of public hearing before getting the OK from council, but that only made the proposal better, says the development group. “It’s always nice to see the community come together, as a result of that we think

that our project is better for it … and better for the community,” said Sam Ganong, development manager with Abstract Developments. “When we first came into this, upon revising our proposal, we started to look at the downsizer market. We certainly heard there’s a

market for that in this community.” The three-storey building planned for 2580 and 2588 Penrhyn includes 14 residential units above two commercial office spaces. Abstract presented the new plan to the Cadboro Bay Residents Association

prior to the public hearing on Jan. 28, said association chair Jonathan Stoppi. “It was quite a difference,” Stoppi said. “On the face of it you would think it wasn’t a great deal because what they’d done was reduce the number of residential units from 14 to 12.”

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variance really,” Stoppi said. The major concern is precedence for possible future proposals. “It’s not the perfect project we would have liked to see, or the perfect precedent,” Stoppi said. “We hope it doesn’t spoil the situation for future developments down the road.” “I think it’ll be good for the businesses there to have more residents in walking distance, and it provides alternative housing for residents as they age and still want to live there,” Leonard said. The bylaw to rezone and allow for the parking variance passed third reading at the Jan. 28 meeting. reporter@saanichnews.com

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If you’re driving Highway 17 through Saanich this week, don’t be surprised to see the familiar rowers’ longboats churning through the chilly waters of Elk Lake. Fresh off the 29th annual Monster ERG indoor rowing competition at the University of Victoria’s McKinnon Gym on Sunday, Vikes rowers hit the water this week to begin training for the 2014 spring season. Vikes women’s team head coach Rick Crawley, who has been guiding the men’s side as well of late and helping in the selection process for that position, says the indoor event marks the culmination of the winter training period. “We use it in a lot of instances to help with our (varsity team) selection,” he said. “It’s not the be-all, end-all. For some kids, I might select them to the boat based on what

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Vikes rower Rebecca Zimmerman gets some advice from coach Rick Crawley during the Monster ERG indoor competition Sunday at the University of Victoria’s McKinnon Gym. they do here. For others it decides a pecking order.” The Vikes men are a relatively young squad, Crawley said, but should be competitive this spring. They are led by a trio of under23 national team mem-

bers: Esquimalt alumnus Will O’Connell (fifth year), Vic High grad Alex Walker (second year) and Queen’s University transfer Jacob Koudys. The women’s side is younger – just four athletes are in their

third year or higher – but Crawley likes their approach and attitude. “They’re really fun to coach,” he said. “This group is really gung ho (and) there’s huge talent in them.” Including captain and second-year Vike Rebecca Zimmerman, the women’s heavyweight boats will be boosted by the presence of such members as six-foot-three Jillian Legare (third year), sixthree rookie Courtney Smith and six-one second-year athlete Elizabeth McConnell. “(In the lightgweight boats) we’re looking more for athleticism and drive,” Crawley said. “We’ve got a couple of kids with big futures ahead of them.” The teams dip their competitive oars in the water on the weekend of Feb. 15 and 16, when they’ll contest the Hungerford Regatta and the Head of the Shawnigan on Shawnigan Lake. Follow their progress at vikes.uvic.ca. ddescoteau@vicnews.com

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In the Matter of Part 3.1 (Administrative Forfeiture) of the Civil Forfeiture Act [SBC 2005, C. 29] the CFA NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT: On January 7, 2014, at MountTolmie, Saanich, B.C., Peace Officer(s) of the Saanich Police Department seized, at the time indicated, the subject property, described as: a 2002 Acura 1.7EL, BCLP: 318TMX, VIN: 2HHES36662H002182, on or about 23:07 Hours. The subject property was seized because there was evidence that the subject property had been used in the commission of an offence (or offences) under section 5(2) (Possession for purpose of trafficking) of the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act of Canada. Notice is hereby given that the subject property, CFO file Number: 2014-1921, is subject to forfeiture under Part 3.1 of the CFA and will be forfeited to the Government for disposal by the Director of Civil Forfeiture unless a notice of dispute

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NEW YEAR, NEW JOB! Looking for a change in the new year? Come and work for us! Canadian-owned and operated Dalmac Oilfield Services has immediate openings for: â€˘ Class 1 Drivers â€˘ Pressure Truck Operators â€˘ Vac truck operators â€˘ Hot oiler operators â€˘ Sealed sour tank drivers â€˘ Heavy Duty Parts Technician â€˘ Heavy Duty Technicians We are located in Edson, Fox Creek and Warburg, Alberta and have openings in each location. If you are self-motivated, hard working and have a commitment to safety, we want to hear from you. Dalmac offers competitive wages and benefits, daily performance bonuses, a great team to work with and the best customers in the industry. Please send resumes in confidence to: jobs@dalmac.ca or fax 780-988-8512.

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MANAGEMENT and HAIR STYLIST positions available. Full time/part time for First Choice Hair Cutters in their Victoria location. Must have hairstyling qualifications. Guaranteed $11/hr, benefits, vacation pay, 25% profit sharing, paid overtime, paid birthday,advanced training and annual advancement opportunities For an interview call 250-391-7976 THE LEMARE GROUP is accepting resumes for the following positions: â€˘ Camp Cooks (Red Seal Chef an asset) â€˘ Camp Bull Cooks Please send resumes by fax to 250-956-4888 or email to office@lemare.ca

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TRADES, TECHNICAL JOURNEYMAN HEAVY DUTY MECHANICS Fort McMurray & Leduc Alberta Gladiator Equipment Ltd. has immediate positions for Journeyman Heavy Duty, off road Certified Mechanics for work in Fort McMurray and Leduc, Alberta. Excellent wages and benefits. www.gladiatorequipment.com fax 1-780-986-7051. hr@gladiatorequipment.com THE City of Victoria is recruiting for a FT Mechanical Technician. Please visit www.victoria.ca/jobs

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PETS PETS SAMOYED PUPPIES Beautiful Healthy CKC reg’d show quality 8 weeks $1000 pjwarden@telus.net 250-335-3072

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE FRIENDLY FRANK AMY TAN New book 2013, ‘Valley of Amazement’ $25. (250)477-1819. BROTHER SEWING machine, 2 yrs old, rarely used. $30. (778)430-1747.

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STEEL BUILDINGS/metal buildings 60% off! 20x28, 30x40, 40x62, 45x90, 50x120, 60x150, 80x100 sell for balance owed! Call 1-800-4572206 or visit us online www.crownsteelbuildings.ca TIMESHARE FOR sale; weeks 49 & 51 at Panorama BC Ski Resort. Available for ownership at only the cost for legal fees. Deed property. Call (250)995-2992. WHITE DAY bed w/trundle includes cover & 3 shams. $275. Call (250)656-7716.

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AFFORDABLE AND quiet. 55+ community in Ladysmith. Home of the famous Festival of Lights!!!! Carefree manufactured homes on easy care lots for as low as $119,700. Low monthly lot fee. On transit. Close to parks, community centre, pool and amazing trails. Only 50 minutes from Victoria and less than 20 minutes to Nanaimo. New Home Warranty. Contact Duck Paterson @ 250-246-0637 or email: info@lmfhomes.ca

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Women’s Mustang Floater Coat & Bib Pants. 2 VW & Audi Bike Racks. Car Brochures. Magazines from 50’s & 60’s. (778)426-2835.

MISCELLANEOUS WANTED ANTIQUES, BOOKS, collectibles, furniture, china, jewelry. Estates/private libraries purchased. Galleon Books & Antiques, 250-655-0700 WANTED 1960’s Pick-up Truck, Ford or Chev, running condition, $500 or less. Call John (250)816-7368.

REAL ESTATE DUPLEX/4-PLEX OPEN HOUSE- Sat & Sun, every weekend, 1-4pm. New Duplex’s For Sale, Duncan, BC at 5909, 5911 Stone Haven Rd in Stone Manor Estate’s (behind Hospital) both properties are 1850sq ft 3 bdrms, 4 bath, 5 appls and much more, $309,000 includes gst. New Home For Sale: 5887 Stone Haven Rd, 2050sq ft, 2 bdrm+ den+ rec room heat pump, 5 appls, built-in vac, $384,000 includes gst, on bus route near hospital. Call Gord (250)710-1947.

FOR SALE BY OWNER LADYSMITH HANDYMAN Special. 3bdrms up, lrg LR, double garage, lrg storage. Ocean & city view. 1bdrm suite down. Owner will carry mortgage. $1200 month; or rent for $1,800 month. (250)753-0160.

OTTER POINT RV Trailer Park. 40’ park model trailer (no pad fees) 3 slide outs + 30’x52’ lot, finished deck & shed in new cond. Reduced to $117,900. obo. Owner willing to look at financing. Call (306)290-8764.

RENTALS APARTMENT/CONDO GORGE- 1 bdrm condo, free hot water, N/P, $700. Call (250)882-2330.

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HOMES FOR RENT HIGHLANDS. 3-BDRM, 2 bath, F/P, 5 appl’s, carport, lrg deck, small pets. Immediate. $1600. Call (250)478-6385 SIDNEY: 2 bdrm rancher, completely remodeled, close to town. NS/NP. Avail Mar. 1. $1200.+ utils. 604-836-5407. SIDNEY 3 bdrm, 2 bath, and recroom. Close to schools, bus, shopping. $1500 Dean 778351-2244

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

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NANAIMO 3 HOUSES. Gorgeous Ocean & City views. Easy to buy. Reasonable Down! Owner will carry mortgage. 250-753-0160

FREE!! Lovely green floral patterned couch and chair. Some wear on casters. Couch 82” in length; chair 31”. Also 2nd chair with rounded back in peach - fabric soft velour (casters in front/legs in back) Call 250-419-1045 for pick up.

SIDNEY- 2444 Amherst Ave. 1300 sq.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. Organic gardens & fruit trees, fireplace, hot tub, 6 appls. Free TV forever.... New price$484,000. (250)656-6136.

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Spots available at Great Rates. Daily, weekly, monthly. Pool, Hot tub, exercise room, laundry, putting green, hiking, fishing, Pickle Ball Court. Free coffee in one of the best clubhouses on the island. Nanaimo area. www.resortonthelake.com 250-754-1975 or admin@resortonthelake.com

SHARED ACCOMMODATION GOLDSTREAM AREA- 1400 sq ft, newly furnished, w/d, d/w, a/c, big deck & yard, hidef TV, parking. Working male only. $650 inclusive. Ray 778-433-1233.

1986 NISSAN pick-up truck, 2 wheel drive, 6 cylinder, standard, 204,000 km. Good running condition. $1500 obo. Call (250)812-6565.

ESQUIMALT- 2 bdrm ground level, W/D, cat ok. N/S. $1000. Avail now or Feb 1st. (250)385-2846.

1982 GRAND Prix LJ, only 29 original km on car, 350 4 bolt Vette motor and 350 Turbo trans installed in 1985. Seals done in 2008. A.C. works, New head liner 2014, a true time piece. $5,900 obo. Must Sell. Call Terry 250-478-1426.

GLANFORD- 1 bdrm, lrg living rm+ kitchen. $700 inclds utils. N/P. Call (778)350-2446. HARRIET/UPTOWN- fully furnished 3 bdrm, reno’d, 4 appls, bus route, NS/NP. $1350 inclusive. W/D. 250-480-0849.

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KEATING AREA: 1-bdrm, furnished. Separate entrance. Util’s incld’d. On bus route. NS/NP. $750, 250-652-0296.

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MARIGOLDthe coziest 1 bdrm, W/S, shared W/D, quiet. NS/NP. $850. 250-727-6217.

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NORTH NANAIMO: 1bdrm private suite. New floors & paint. Shared laundry. Secure, covered parking. FREE cable. N/S, No Partiers. $800/mo. 250-756-9746.

2009 KIA SPECTRA- 36,000 km, under warranty, 4 cyclinder, 5 speed, detailed, spoiler, great looking car in mint condition, $8500. (778)426-3424.

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Members pitch in for major marina renovation Royal Victoria marina undergoes $5-million refurbishment Christopher Sun News staff

Members of the Royal Victoria Yacht Club are engrossed in one of the club’s largest undertakings in its 122 year history – a $5-million marina refurbishment. Vice commodore Andrew McBride said the project includes replacing 25-year-old decks and 130 of the 154 pilings, which on average, are about 50 years old, with 90 new ones. New sixfoot wide docks will replace the current eight to 10-foot wide ones, to accommodate larger boats. After completion in September, the capacity of the marina will shrink from 258 to 249 boats. “The decks were never pressure treated,” McBride said. “It was time to renew all this stuff. Boats have gotten larger over the years.” New mini-mesh decking will allow sunlight penetrate Saanich News toWed, Feb 5, the 2014 water, which is important to

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Royal Victoria Yacht Club employee Bob Barton, seated, and club member and volunteer David Blair work to refurbish Dock P, also called the Mini 12 Dock. marine life growth, McBride added. That mesh and the new encased plastic flotations will also discourage otters and seals from congregating, which can create a strong foul smell in the

summer. The club has many retired members who are quite active and because most are mindful of the financial bottom line for the project, many have volunteered

to do some of the construction. “It’s great to see 85-year-old guys pull up decking boards,” McBride said with a laugh. “A lot of the pieces of the puzzle are being done by our

volunteers and staff.” The club plans to recycle as much of the old material as possible. Some dismantled wood will be reused for other projects and the club will sell or give away the rest. “Old pilings can be used as retaining walls,” McBride said. “Used pilings and telephone poles are reused that way. Disposal is not the greatest environmental option and it’s also the most expensive.” Neighbours will be relieved as the new pilings will be installed by vibration instead of being repeatedly pounded into place. The new docks will be pre-built and then either barged or floated in. Once the marina is complete, the club will rebuild the foreshore and repair the parking lot. “It’s going to be one of the nicest marinas in the Pacific Northwest once it’s done,” McBride said, adding that in 2015 the club will be rebuild its marina in Sidney. Local contractor, Salish Sea Industrial Services, a joint venture between Ralmax Contracting and the Songhees and Esquimalt First Nations, is overseeing the project. www.saanichnews.com A19 reporter@vicnews.com

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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.

FAMILY MAN Hauling. 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.

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250-507-6543. AL’S V.I.P. Gutter Cleaning, guards, power washing, de-moss, Insured. ABBA EXTERIORS Gutter cleaning & repairs. Seniors discounts. WCB, Insured. Free estimates. (778)433-9275. (250)889-5794. DIAMOND Dave- window, gutter cleaning, roof-de-moss, gutter guards, power washing. Free est.

HANDYPERSONS

INTERIOR DESIGN VIRGO INTERIORS- Certified Interior decorator specializing in color schemes that work the first time. Call (250)721-2777. designerg@shaw.ca

JUNK BOX- We Do All The Loading

12% OAP Discount. Paint, Plumb, Carpentry. Power saw, etc. Don (250)661-1588.

JUNK REMOVAL 7 days / wk. Fast Service, Best Prices!! Free quotes. (250)857-JUNK.

AROUND THE HOUSE.ca ALL repairs & renovations. Call Ben (250)891-7395.

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

PAINTING ALFRED, ALFRED Quality Painting. Wholesale, Discounts! 50 years experience. 250-382-3694. A PROFESSIONAL Woman painter. Karen Bales Painting & Wall coverings. Over 25yrs exp. Free est. 250-514-5220. HAMLYN PAINTING WCB + Ins. Guaranteed satisfaction. Free est. Call 250-213-1054. LADY PAINTER Serving the Peninsula for over 20 yrs. Interior/exterior. Call Bernice, 250-655-1127. NORM’S PAINTINGWhy wait till Spring? Reasonable, Reliable. Ref’s. Over 25 yrs experience. 250-478-0347.

BILL’S MASONRY. Brick, tiles, pavers. All masonry & Chimney re-pointing. F/P repairs. 250-478-0186.

OLD TIMER. Quality old fashioned service. Great rates. Excellent references. Call Al at 250-474-6924, 250-888-7187.

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

SAFEWAY PAINTING

CLASSIFIED ADS MEAN MORE BUSINESS 250.388.3535

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

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

PRESSURE WASHING DRIVEWAYS, WALKWAYS, Decks, etc. Reasonable rates. 250-744-8588, Norm.

ROOFING & SKYLIGHTS LONGVIEW ROOFING reroofing, repairs, new construction. Over 25 yrs exp. Ins, certified, WCB. Free written est. Call Neal at 250-652-4976 or 250-886-2574. RUPE’S ROOFING: Torch on shingles or metal. Fully insured. References; ticketed roofers. Call Rupe 250-4157130 or Mike 1-250-533-9410.

TILING SHAWN THE Tile Guy- Res/ Comm/ Custom/ Renos. Free est. Call 250-686-6046.

TREE SERVICES BUDDY’S TREE SERVICESTrimming, pruning, chipping, removals, hedges, lawn care, Insured. Keith, (250)474-3697.

WINDOW CLEANING

PLUMBING

DAVE’S WINDOW Cleaning. Windows, Gutters, Sweeping, Roofs, Roof Demossing, Pressure Washing. 250-361-6190.

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

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