PENINSULA Saanich Fair this weekend
On the trail of flavour
Look inside today’s edition for your copy of the 2014 Saanich Fair program Black Press
North Saanich Flavour Trail features the tastes and the art of the Peninsula, pages 14 & 15
Wednesday, August 27, 2014
Two announce mayoral bids in Town of Sidney C O M M U N I T Y
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Steve Price and Steve Duck seek to replace outgoing mayor Larry Cross Steven Heywood News staff
Two people have announced their intent to seek the office of the mayor now that the incumbent has announced he will not seek re-election in November. Town councillor Steve Price and Sidney businessman Steve Duck say they will seek the mayor’s chair in the 2014 municipal election. Larry Cross, the current mayor, announced earlier this month that he will not seek re-election after three terms on council. Cross cited health concerns and a desire to spend time with family as reasons for ending his political career. Price has been on council for six years, or two terms of office. He has received the endorsement and support for his bid for mayor from Cross and councillors Marilyn Loveless, Mervyn Lougher-Goodey, Kenny Podmore and Melissa Hailey. “I am honoured and humbled to have so much support this early in the campaign,” said Price in a media release on Aug. 21. Price said he will be seeking the job in the fall and basing his campaign on the strong footing established by the council over the last six years. Steve Price Price added he supports the ongoing work of the Mayor’s Task Force on downtown revitalization, established this year by Cross. Price is also a strong proponent of a new pedestrian overpass of Highway 17 near Beacon Avenue. Duck, the owner of Tides Group, a destination marketing and events planning business in Sidney, announced his bid on Aug. 20. He is encouraging residents of Sidney to be active in this fall’s municipal election. • Inside: A quick look “Please do not lose sight Steve Duck at the start of the of the importance of the mayoral campaigns of next three months to find the right seven people the first two vying for to lead our Town’s future,” he stated in a media Sidney’s mayor’s job. release. Pages 3 and 4.
Campaign trail
PleaSe See: Economic growth a key focus, page 3
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CFAX Santas Anonymous Santa Bear took the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge last Thursday at Michell Airfield with the help of Jack Price (left) and Mike Scholefield. Santa Bear called on other Victoria mascots, Marty the Marmot, Ace Mascot and Striker Highlander to complete the challenge that is raising funds for ALS research.