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Young man raises voice Rowen Petrie, six, ringing his own bell in the regalia of the town crier Steven Heywood News staff

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Extra ferry sailings have been added for the holiday season.

B.C. Ferries adds extra sailings, removes fuel surcharge

VICTORIA — Extra sailings by B.C. Ferries during this month are being bolstered by the dropping of their fuel surcharge.

As of Wednesday, Dec. 17, B.C. Ferries will remove the 3.2 per cent fuel surcharge on fares. B.C. Ferries President and CEO Mike Corrigan stated in a media release that the move was made in light of current market conditions.

Over the holidays, B.C. Ferries has announced additional sailings. Between Dec. 18 and Jan. 4, there will be 112 additional sailings between Swartz Bay and Tsawassen. Additional sailings are scheduled out of Departure Bay and Duke Point in Nanaimo.

B.C. Ferries said they expect Dec. 26 to 28 to be the busiest days for travel. Sailings on Christmas Day and New Year’s Day are reduced on some routes, due to historically low demand.

For schedule details, visit www.bcferries. com.

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hen Rowen Petrie first laid eyes on Kenny Podmore in all of his Town Crier regalia, the six-year-old thought that job looked pretty cool.

So, says mom Donna, she began to hear Rowen off in his room practicing the calls that have made Podmore famous.

“He would be imitating Kenny with calls about Sidneyby-the-Sea,” Donna said.

As the Sidney Business Improvement Area Society Executive Director, Donna has had the opportunity to take her son to a variety of local events. Some, like the annual celebration of the resumption of service of the Washington State Ferry between Sidney and Anacortes, feature the town crier.

“I told Kenny about it, that Rowen thought he was pretty awesome,” she said.

Podmore took a shine to the young man after finding out about Rowen’s enthusiasm, and dubbed him ‘Mini Me.’ “I was in awe when Donna told me,” he said. “It’s just wonderful.”

Podmore went a giant step further and contacted the designer of his town crier regalia, Dale Gibson. He said there was material left over from his own outfit — enough to fashion Rowen a set of clothing including pantaloons, overcoat, vest, hat and more.

If you look at the coat and pants a little more closely, you can see they were designed in opposite colours, Podmore pointed out. Sort of a mirror image — at less than half the size.

Rowen said his favourite parts of the regalia are the buttons, which he said look a little like gold coins. It takes him about 10 minutes to get dressed in the regalia, said mom.

Podmore said Rowen is probably the only junior town crier in B.C. (or at least he’s the youngest, he added). He said there’s a junior town crier out in Ontario but, again, not as young.

Already, with his regalia and his own bell and scroll, Rowen has performed the duties of a junior town crier — with Podmore leading the way. The

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Sidney Town Crier Kenny Podmore and his Mini Me - Rowen Petrie, 6, who has been emulating Podmore since he first saw the town crier in action this year. pair opened the Sidney Sparkles parade earlier this month.

“He was good,” Podmore said. “We had a whole act set up where we would call “Merry Christmas” along the parade route, then put our hand to our ear (to get the crowd to call back).”

On the weekend, both Podmore and Rowen made an appearance to help open the Upstairs on Beacon cooperative business venture. The pair plan on being seen — and heard — again in the new year.

For his part, Rowen is still working on his “oyez, oyez,

oyez,” and really likes ringing his own bell.

When asked for a sample cry, Rowen belted out “welcome to Sea-by-Sidney!”

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New homes, office space proposed in Sidney 47 new units and 3,000 sq. ft. of commercial space proposed Steven Heywood News staff

New commercial and residential development is on the horizon for Sidney, with four projects put to Sidney’s municipal council at their first commit-

tee meeting of the new term.

There are 47 new residential units being proposed in all. Twentyfour of those are part of a plan for a four-storey building at the corner of Bevan and Fifth streets, whose ground

floor would consist of 3,000 square feet of commercial space.

This project is being spearheaded by Steve Wakefield and would replace a single family home currently on the property. Architect Des Bazatt presented the

The Corporation of the District of Central Saanich 2015 COUNCIL MEETING SCHEDULE Notice is is hereby hereby given given pursuant pursuant to to the the provisions provisions of of Section Section 127 127 of of the the Community Notice Community Charter, of the Council Meeting schedule schedule for for 2015, 2015, as as follows: follows:

January 12 Special (Open) Council January 12 Special (Open) Council January 19 January 19 February 2 and 16 February 2 and 16 2 and 16 March March 2 and 16 7 Special Council April 7April Special (Open)(Open) Council April 20 April 21 May 4 May 4 19 Special Council May 19May Special (Open)(Open) Council 1 and 15 June 1June and 15 July 6 July 6 and 27 (Summer Schedule – To Be Confirmed) and 27 (Summer Schedule – To Be Confirmed) AugustAugust 17 (Summer Schedule – To Be Confirmed) 17 (Summer Schedule – To Be Confirmed) September 8 (Special (Open)(Open) Council in lieu in of lieu statutory holiday) September 8 (Special Council of statutory holiday) September 21 September 21 October 5 and 19 October 5 and 19 November 2 and 16 November 2 and 16 December 7 and 21 December 7 and 21

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plan after new Councillor Cam McClennan excused himself from the discussion, citing a conflict of interest.

McClennan noted he has a business relationship with Wakefield.

Bazatt said the project will incorporate micro-units (350 square feet) into a mix with larger one-and-twobedroom units. That, he said, will keep the prices of some of the proposed units low, potentially seeing a mixed demographic living in the building.

Councillor Barbara Fallot noted she’s worried about the project’s impact on traffic, asking how the developer would address that.

Sidney’s Engineering and Public Works Director, Tim Tanton, said Fifth and Bevan is currently one of the town’s busiest intersections.

He said the municipality will work with the developer on ideas like creating a cutoff to provide more pedestrian and driver visibility.

The project is seeking an amendment to the Town’s zoning bylaw to allow for 15 more units than is currently allowed, as well as variances to relax setbacks and parking requirements. The

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New projects on the horizon

Sidney council agreed to have its APC review two more project applications and voted to start the process to allow an existing development to create new, smaller residential units.

• East Shore Village on Bowerbank Road asked council to amend the text of its Comprehensive Development Zone 7 to increase the site’s residential density. The move will allow the proponent to revamp 11 of its existing units. Those, explained George Schell of Fario Capital Properties Ltd., were originally built as large units with a two-bedroom mortgage helper suite attached, and cost up to $545,000. They have not sold since the project was completed in 2013 and Schell said they want to renovate those units to create 11 new, two-bedroom suites (770 to 880 Sq. ft.) that will cost around $200,000 each.

Councillor Erin Bremner excused herself from the discussion on this project, citing a conflict of interest over potential unit purchase.

• Applicant Scott Davies is seeking permits to consolidate two lots on Oakville Avenue and build six townhouses in two separate onestorey buildings. The project is also asking the Town to relax setbacks from the street and rear of the property and allow a higher fence for privacy. This was forwarded to the APC for review and comment.

• Another six townhomes are proposed for the corner of Resthaven Drive and Mills Road. It’s another consolidation of two single family lots into one. The resulting building would be two storeys in height.

Designer Tara Cumming noted the main vehicle entry will be via Resthaven. The proponent is seeking variances to relax setbacks and allow vehicle parking within a front setback. This was forwarded to the APC for review and comment.

project is also putting up a $75,000 amenity contribution towards streetscape improvement and to create a right-of-way for future

vehicle access to adjacent lots. Council voted to “see merit in the proposed Community Amenity Contribution” and to forward the pro-

posal on to its Advisory Planning Commission for review and comment. editor@peninsula newsreview.com

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Growing pains for police investigation unit

The Victoria Regional Transit Commission invites residents to serve on the Access Transportation Advisory Committee (ATAC). ATAC provides advice to the Commission and BC Transit regarding accessible transportation and custom transit issues. The Committee meets up to four (4) times per year.

B.C. police forces have undergone a “sea change” in the two years since a civilian-led unit was put in charge of investigating police-involved deaths and serious injuries, says the man in charge of the Independent Investigations Office.

But, former U.S. prosecutor Richard Rosenthal acknowledged in his report to a committee of B.C. MLAs Dec. 11, the road to a new system that is moving away from police investigating other police has not been smooth.

The office started up in the fall of 2012 with 36 investigators, about half and half civilians and former police officers. Its mandate was to move to all-civilian investigations and Rosenthal said progress has been made, with two thirds of staff in the two investigative teams being people who have never worked as police officers.

This year, four former officers were fired from the IIO and five more resigned, Rosenthal told the committee. Two civilian staff quit this year after three civilians resigned in 2013.

Another former officer was “separated from the organization” in 2012.

He cited three reasons for the high turnover: “cultural conflicts,” the

The Commission will consider applications from seniors, individuals with disabilities, persons representing organizations that provide services or represent persons with disabilities, seniors or caregivers.

Appointments to ATAC are for two years. The application should focus on skills and experience that you can bring to ATAC including any experience with transit services. The deadline is January 5, 2015. If you have any questions, please call 250·419·5903.

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struggles of a new organization and evolution of jobs that causes people to look for something new.

A one-time Los Angeles deputy district attorney who worked on the 1999 Rampart case involving violence and drug dealing in the city’s police force, Rosenthal set up independent police oversight in Portland and Denver before coming to B.C. He was asked about a survey of his operation that referred to a lower than expected case load. Rosenthal said that was done before the office dealt with four fatal officer-involved shootings in less than three months.

Rosenthal said video cameras for police dog handlers, general-duty officers and police Tasers would help in some cases, but that is a decision for police services due to cost and privacy concerns.

The B.C. government committed to a civilian-led agency after a string of incidents involving RCMP and city police forces. The office was recommended by inquiries into the 2007 deaths of Polish immigrant Robert Dziekanski at Vancouver airport, and Frank Paul, who was removed from the Vancouver Police drunk tank in 1998 and left unconscious in an alley.

The B.C. Police Complaints Commissioner is continuing to handle public complaints against police forces in the province.

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An issue that has been the subject of heated debate, lawsuits, appeals and in one case a ruling by the Supreme Court of B.C., has again been raised by a local realtor who hopes that the provincial government revisits regulations that he says have been financially devastating for some land owners.

Jack Barker, a Realtor with RE/MAX realty in Sidney, has appealed to the Victoria Real Estate Board, asking that they take action with the government to address what he describes as an urgent and patently unfair process. It’s all about the Heritage Act and the way that it designates some properties as ‘archeologically-significant.’

While Barker doesn’t dismiss the importance of recognizing archeological preservation of significant sites, he maintains that the current regulations are “way over the top” and have the potential of inflicting serious financial damage to Saanich Peninsula property owners.

To back his case, he cites several examples where that has already happened.

“We had a sale last year with a small island that we estimated would realize $200,000 for the seller, but it sold for only $125,000 due to the archeological impact (assessment) which deemed it all non-buildable,” said Barker.

“Another 0.8 hectare property was assessed and listed in the $700,000 range. A buyer paid $3,000 for an archeological assessment and was told that the property could require between $10,000 and $150,000 to monitor any development.”

Barker said a deal fell through as a result and that the property was eventually sold for only $300,000, due to the archeological issues.

“This was a loss of over 50 per cent of what the land was assessed at before the Archeology Branch of the provincial government became involved.

“It’s crazy,” Barker continued.

“I have a 92-year-old woman trying to sell her property to fund her remaining years. This is a multi-generational home, but she can’t get a fair price because of this law. Her property’s value

“These sites form a record of who we are as a people and that information is valuable, regardless of whose culture we’re talking about.”

– Adam Olsen has already dropped by a third and it’s likely to go lower once buyers know what they’re facing.”

What they’re facing, he said, is a long, expensive process. He described his experience with another waterfront lot as an example. In that case, the buyer was told an archeologist would be required for any development to take place. Ten firms were contacted and the contract for an assessment was awarded for $7,000. When flint arrowheads and a few other artifacts were discovered, the Archeological Branch requested more investigation. The cost jumped to $12,000. Archeologists then indicated all material would have to be searched. They also advised that two First Nations representatives ($200/hour each) and an archeologist ($145/hour) would have to be on site at all times.

The estimate for all the work ballooned to $60,000, and the buyer reduced his offer to buy by $77,000.

“The whole process is broken,” said Nichole Burgess, a Sidney-based Realtor for Pemberton Holmes. “People are caught in this horrible whirlpool of regulation where they can’t get fair market price for their property. In some cases they can’t even touch their own property to improve it or change it. It’s just not fair.”

All of these testimonials appear counter to the Archeology Branch’s website FAQ (www. for.gov.bc.ca/archaeology/faq), which reads: • “Is it true my property value will plummet if an archaeological site is identified on my property?”

• “No. There is no hard evidence that having an archaeological site on your property will significantly reduce its value. “ When asked about the apparent disconnect, Justine Batten, the Director of Archeol-

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ogy Branch for the Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations (which administers the Heritage Act) acknowledged the act does have the potential to reduce property values.

“It might affect what people will pay for it, sure,” said Batten.

“There may be costs associated (with complying with the act) but the government’s position is that it’s the responsibility of the owners.”

Batten also acknowledged the stated estimate of how many archeological sites exist within B.C., may have been wildly underestimated.

“We have about 44,000 sites registered,” she said. “But there could well be three times that number. We don’t know until assessments of properties are done.”

According to Barker, that attitude is at the heart of the issue.

“People have lived on these properties ... owned them ... sometimes for a century and they have no idea that there’s anything there. They don’t find out until they’re forced to have someone look and then they find that what they own is worth far less.”

According to Batten, the requirements are fair.

“You may own the property, but free and clear with no challenges is not the way it works,” she said.

When asked why properties in known archeologically-sensitive areas do not have that restriction listed on the property’s land title, Batten cited concerns about potential looting.

“We’ll tell the home owners if they decide to sell or take out a permit for improvements to their property.”

The 1996 Heritage Act has been a source of controversy, almost since its enactment.

Recently, in the case of Victoria resident Wendi MacKay, the Supreme Court of British Columbia ruled that department officials had “no statutory authority to require the petitioner to pay for a heritage inspection under any circumstances.” In that case, MacKay claimed roughly $600,000 in damages due to additional costs and lost value to the property.

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Appointments to Central Saanich Advisory Committees, Boards and Commissions The Council of the District of Central Saanich has extended the deadline for applications for appointments to the following Committees:

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Length of Term

Agricultural Advisory Committee

6

1 Year Term

Economic Development Advisory Committee (New) Stakeholders from the following sectors: • Agriculture and farming, industrial, tourism, hospitality, retail and service, housing (seniors, affordable, social) sectors; • Health care; • Commercial and home-based businesses and community associations from Saanichton, Brentwood Bay and Keating areas; • Provincial, federal, First Nations, local government (Council appoint a liaison with alternate), regional governments; • Economic development agencies / associations; • Community residents (two at large members); • Marketing sector; • Schools/post secondary institutions; • Social and environmental NGOs; • Real estate market; and, • Arts and culture sector

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Peninsula Agricultural Commission

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Citizens who are interested in volunteering their time to sit on any of the above-noted advisory bodies are invited to obtain a Council Appointment Application Form using one of the following methods: ➢ In person: 1903 Mount Newton Cross Road ➢ Website: www.centralsaanich.ca (Municipal Hall / Forms & Publications) ➢ E-Mail: municipalhall@csaanich.ca Organizations are also invited to submit the names of representatives.

Information on the various advisory bodies may be obtained by contacting the Municipal Hall at 250-652-4444.

In order to assist Council in making its selections, it is requested that persons wishing to apply for more than one appointment complete a separate application form for each position applied for.

In order to be considered, completed application forms must be signed and submitted to the Corporate Officer by 4:30 p.m. on Friday, December 19, 2014.

Liz Cornwell Corporate Officer 1903 Mount Newton Cross Road Saanichton, BC V8M 2A9

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The Peninsula News Review is published by Black Press Ltd. | #103 - 9830 Second St., Sidney, B.C. V8L 3C6 | Phone: 250-656-1151 • Fax: 250-656-5526 • Web: www.peninsulanewsreview.com

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Avoid a return to a cover up

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s landowners, most people would agree that maintaining the value of their property means doing all the right things.

A question raised in today’s edition is: what’s the right thing when it comes to discovering an archeologically-significant site on your property?

There’s no dispute that First Nations people occupied much of the land long before Europeans arrived. Evidence of that lies in abundance on Vancouver Island.

And there’s no dispute that if an archeologically-significant site is found, there must be some mechanism in place to ensure it’s preserved, What is doing the or collected for prosperity — no right thing? matter what culture is represented in the find.

The dispute lies in whether homeowners should have to foot the bill for a government policy and what could be seen as a moving goalpost — or a set of regulations that always seems to change.

This debate comes back to one thing — what is doing the right thing?

In our opinion, we must recognize that the development of our communities took place over many years and under very different conditions than today. Homes were built back then where today they might not because of the heritage value of the property.

While the issue isn’t as easy for a landowner as, say replacing damaged perimeter drains, there must be some responsibility for what’s in the ground.

That responsibility, we argue, is to ensure the proper government authorities are notified and it is they who take up the work to ensure archeologically-significant sites are taken care of according to modern practice. From there, these sites should be listed and available to the public to avoid future problems.

Allowing the landowner to bear the brunt of government policy alone will only encourage people, should they find something, to cover it up.

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

All letters must have a name and a telephone number for verification.

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, PO Box 1356, Ladysmith,B.C. V9G 1A9. For information, phone 888-687-2213 or go to www.bcpresscouncil.org.

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Horgan on LNG, climate and farmland softening market. If there is a decline in return to the province because of a softening market, then surely over a 25-year period — not just between now and 2017, but if the market conditions change and prices go up — I think British Columbians would Tom Fletcher: The B.C. Liberal want their government to make sure government has given every they were getting a fair share of that indication they’re going to proceed benefit. with the Site C dam on the TF: Why did you Peace River. What do you vote against the LNG think? environmental legislation?

John Horgan: I’ve JH: They said prior always maintained that to the election that LNG it’s a good project, but would be the greenest in it’s a question of when the world. And then when to add another $8-9-10-12 they tabled legislation they billion onto the backs of left out 70 per cent of the ratepayers. emissions from upstream First of all, go to the activity.

B.C. Utilities Commission TF: Gordon Campbell’s and find out if this is the Tom Fletcher B.C. Views great goal for greenhouse power you need and if this gases, 33 per cent is the time to build it. The reduction by 2020, can that government refuses to do that and I think that’s just an Achilles be reached assuming a substantial LNG development? heel in this process.

JH: I find it difficult to believe TF: You voted for the liquefied that they’re going to achieve those natural gas income tax to provide results. [Environment Minister] Mary certainty and then you immediately Polak has a different point of view, said you would work to increase the and our job as opposition is to hold LNG tax in 2017 before any major project could be started. How is that them accountable to the numbers that they passed into law and we’re certainty?

JH: I thought it was important that going to do that.

One of the three sectors, housing, the investment community in this energy and transportation, where sector knew there was bipartisan support for LNG in British Columbia. emission profiles can be managed downward is transportation. And the But we went from a seven per cent government has wasted 18 months [tax] to a 3.5 per cent because of a Following are highlights from Tom Fletcher’s year-end interview with NDP leader John Horgan. For an extended version, see the Opinion section at www.peninsulanewsreview.com.

talking about a referendum on [Metro Vancouver transit.]

TF: What’s your top priority for 2015?

JH: I think the public is going to increasingly find affordability issues to be the challenge. We didn’t spend as much time as I had hoped to on hydro rate increases, ICBC. When the government balanced the budget, they did it by selling assets and by increasing costs at their Crown corporations and then pulling that revenue in for budget purposes.

We’re going to have to use new technologies and means of communication to better explain to people what the government’s doing to them.

TF: What should happen with the agricultural land reserve?

JH: I don’t think there was a groundswell of opposition to the ALR, quite the opposite in fact, and the commission has, in my opinion, infinite flexibility to meet the demands of development in northern areas as well as urban centres.

I’m going to make sure that [agriculture critic] Lana Popham, who as you know is fearless on this issue, is let loose on [Agriculture Minister] Norm Letnick and we’re going to dog this issue up to the next election.

Tom Fletcher is legislature reporter and columnist for Black Press. tfletcher@blackpress.ca

‘Our job is to hold them accountable to the numbers that they passed into law.’

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LETTERS The perils of a parallel state within this country Re: Nisga’a proving critics wrong (B.C. Views, Dec. 3).

Tom Fletcher seems to have had an epiphany that’s led to his urging acceptance of Supreme Court of Canada rulings which enabled the creation by the Nisga’a Nation of (Fletcher’s words) “a parallel state” in B.C. Fletcher may never have learned “that two wrongs don’t make a right.”

The first long-standing wrong at issue is the sorry treatment of Aboriginals in both B.C. and across Canada. Despite significant improvements over recent years, more remains to be done.

The second wrong is that the Supreme

Court of Canada now enables a new layer of government in B.C. What’s been created is a “landed gentry” of sorts who’ve in effect received authority to exercise sovereign powers, and they now plan to establish multiple exportenabling LNG terminals on the B.C. coast.

B.C. taxpayers will follow such developments with interest, particularly if there is no parallel commitment by the Nisga’a to assume increasing responsibility for both federal and provincial government services as their “parallel state” business plans prove profitable.

The old adage that “there’s only one taxpayer” could, with Nisga’a concurrence

Readers respond: Greenhouse gasses, LNG dreams, amalgamation So much for greenhouse gas reduction strategies

A sorry story Wow, Tom Fletcher sure knows how to pump up a politician with softball questions. Interviewing Premier Clark (Dec.

Part of the faceless crowd Re: amalgamation. In my mind there is no legitimate evidence to prove that amalgamation will save money — it’ll redistribute it for sure — but save money and reduce taxes, never.

Amalgamation is about conforming,

about being similar, about complying and about standardizing. If you want your sewage system, your water system, your roads, your policing, all your services and your taxes to be, at least in principal, like everyone else’s in the region then you’ll love amalgamation.

If on the other hand you reside in a specific area because you and it are unique then be prepared to become part of the faceless crowd.

Wayne Neville Sidney

Reduce fossil fuel use, but don’t blame climate change Re: Elizabeth May attending Conference of Parties, PNR Dec. 12.

Elizabeth May continues to work tirelessly on behalf of constituents of Saanich-Gulf Islands. However, there is one area of disagreement that I have with the Green Party, both federally and provincially, and that has to do with climate change.

Though I concur with the idea of the need to decrease our dependence upon fossil fuels for a myriad of reasons, climate change is not one of them.

There is no doubt that the Earth’s climate has warmed significantly over the past 100 years; that is up until a little more than 10 years ago. In that time, the climate has, by many accounts, not warmed. As an example of the shift away from warming, arctic sea ice appears to be returning to what is considered normal ice extent.

Summing up, yes, there has been climate change throughout history and this includes recent times as well, but the primary climate driver remains our sun.

Rod Chilton Central Saanich

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In the Dec. 10 issue of the PNR, Tom Fletcher has published his annual endof-year interview with Premier Christy Clark. The topic was, as ever, Clark’s LNG projects.

Speaking of the effect of the LNG industry on greenhouse gas reduction, Clark repeated, almost word for word, her interview comments from 2013: “... to export natural gas to Asia is the single biggest opportunity we have ever had as a province to reduce greenhouse gas emissions around the world. In shipping this to China, we are going to help them wean themselves off some of the dirtiest coal in the world.”

Clark’s claim was discredited by none other than Tom Fletcher, who announced the demise of Gordon Campbell’s greenhouse-gas reduction program, with Clark’s LNG project as one of the primary reasons (Dec. 4, 2013). In this column, Fletcher notes Clark’s visit to potential customers for LNG in China and Japan: “Clark visited the Jiangsu LNG import facility in China that could be a key export destination.

Globe and Mail China correspondent Nathan Vanderklippe covered the Premier’s visit. He reports that the gas being imported at Jiangsu isn’t replacing coal. It’s being used in addition to coal....”

So much for our greenhouse-gas reduction strategies.

Jim Geiwitz Sidney

10 PNR) he seems more concerned with helping alibi B.C.’s record than getting to any factual revelations. Tom writes, “Ontario and Quebec have taken a page from your book” re: pipeline conditions and, “New Brunswick they’ve basically bought the anti hydraulic fracturing myth.”

On the viability of Christy’s LNG pie in the sky, Fletcher turns up the grilling spotlight and asks whether we’ll meet Campbell’s greenhouse gas target where Christy deflects the question to the “Bigger picture” and cites 82 million tonnes of LNG to Asia who has 20 times as much LNG and has signed huge deals with China at far less than our export costly offers.

Fletcher ends helpfully, with mention of a “projected 400 million budget surplus that would go to paying off years of B.C. Liberal deficits.”

Hmmm, those were created by corporate tax cuts to business that bankrolled their election campaigns. This sorry story ends asking about Clark’s welfare clawbacks. Her answer was “we can’t afford it.”

The short answer is that we are paying for corporate tax cuts on the backs of single moms, the elderly, the poor, the sick and the weak. LNG, if it ever happens, is unlikely to percolate down to those who aren’t part of the political and corporate elite.

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and funding its self-determined unique government service programs?

Historical antipathy between First Nation, local, provincial and federal agencies indicates a need for strong but flexible leadership at all four governmental levels.

In seeking a comprehensive governmental rebalancing, we’ll hopefully avoid historically based emotional rhetoric supporting retributive rationale if we’re to minimize costly, confrontational negotiations.

In B.C., our often-envied Canadian cultural mosaic is at risk of becoming a dysfunctional and tattered societal quilt.

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remain a truism.

It’s based on the realization that whether for services provided by local, provincial or federal governments, most voters and elected leaders have long recognized that it’s the voting taxpayer who, over time, determines both government funding levels and program priorities.

Unanswered questions include: Will this aboriginal “parallel state” acknowledge a responsibility to – within its anticipated capability – participate as a fully functional entity within our national federation?

Will it fund a portion of the many provincial and federal government services it now receives? Will it commit to creating

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I did get to a nursery, but there were ow I am beginning to panic! so many Chrismas trees it was hard to There are so many things to find smaller items that we could afford. do and I haven’t even made a list There were, of course, lovely plants yet. At this point I wish it would just go and beautiful pottery containers to put away, which is utterly selfish. Just think them in — four-inch pots, soil and a of all those disappointed kids who are small selection of bulbs to complete that waiting for Santa. No, I’ll just have to gift. There are hoses, sprinklers, gloves, change gears, step on the gas and pray shears, pruning poles, handsome and for mercy! practical hand pruners, tote bags, garThere are 14 grandchildren and greatden aprons with many handy pockets. grands who will be hoping for something shovels, rakes, trowels ... almost anyfrom me. Money seems the only possible Helen Lang solution. I hate the idea, but know that Over the Garden thing a gardener could desire. It was a gardener’s paradise! opening an envelope and finding even Fence Another gift that would please a gara nice crisp $5 dollar bill inside brings dener might be a subscription to a garvisions of wonderful exciting things that it will buy ... a new bike, some ice skates, a new dening magazine. A copy of the most recent magadress, or one of those horrible ugly sweaters I see zine, with an attached bow, would make a nice gift (including the subscription of course!). on TV. A front-end loader is quite out-of-the-question, What a lot of dreamers. Christmas has become so commercial. I’m afraid we seem to have com- so a hint for one of those is a waste of time.

Good and successful shopping to you all and do pletely forgotten the original message of love and hope, forgiveness and charity. It’s the Almighty have a rest between bouts so you are still able to stand on your feet come Christmas!

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Sorry! The rant is probably caused by some• • • • thing I ate ... too much candy, too many butter tarts, shortbreads galore. It has got to stop or One more week and it will be Christmas Eve and none of my clothes will fit and none of my friends I hope you’ll be better prepared than I’m likely to will speak to me! be.

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Stop! I’m exhausted just thinking about it.

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BeefsAndBouquets I would like to express my sincere appreciation and offer a huge bouquet to the merchants of Sidney and friends of St. Paul’s United Church who so generously supported our second annual Fall Fair through their donations. We were able to support the Sidney Lions Food Bank with a portion of the Fair proceeds.

Hazel Phillips, St. Paul’s Fall Fair Committee Season’s greetings from Alfie!

Alfie thanks all the kind shop and garage folk for the biscuits given to him, in exchange for doggie smiles.

Anthea McLauchlan On Thurs., Dec. 11 my daughter and I went to the Good fortune restaurant in Sidney for lunch. We chatted and when the waitress brought our meal she said, “You ladies must be having a lucky day today. There is no charge for your lunch.” She said a gentleman sitting behind us had paid for our lunch and left. We hear of these things happening, but it has never happened to me. To you, sir, a genuine, heartfelt thank you for your random act of kindness.

Bard Blevins, Sidney A huge thank you to the Emergency Room staff at Saanich Peninsula Hospital. We were seen immediately by Dr. Gallins and the triage nurses when our son sustained a traumatic eye injury. The health care was outstanding on all levels and we are extremely grateful for all of it.

Thank you for your attention, reassurance and information.

Rosamund Miller I just wanted to extend my thanks to the local representatives and technicians for the Town of Sidney for their work with the new lighting on Lochside Trail between Weiler and Ocean. I walk and cycle that path frequently and often in the dark. I appreciate the unobtrusive and low power design and especially the fact that it gives off very little in the way of light pollution.

This stretch of the trail just got upgraded from workable to desirable.

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Justin Hitchborn A big bouquet to the groomers at For Little Paws on Bevan Avenue.

They keep taking my dog even though he has skin ailments and may be cranky too. He gets extra personalized care at no extra cost to me.

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later, they relocated to the golf club where membership ballooned to 50 players. Every Wednesday, members meet for lunch and three hours of bridge.

“There are a lot of widows in our little group and they look forward to the Wednesday afternoons,” Yzenbrandt said.

“We’re a nice genial group — we don’t play with a knife on the table. It’s such a social thing to do.”

Gail Byers, another bridge player at Glen Meadows, said the game stimulates her brain. Without bridge meetings, she said she also wouldn’t have as many friends in the community.

“You’re often running into someone you know because you play bridge with them,” she said.

“It adds a lot to our community in Sidney.”

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Despite a vibrant community of bridge players, Sidney retailers haven’t sold the distinctive bridge score cards in years.

But a local supply could be in the cards for locals.

Edna Maxwell, the store manager of the Great Canadian Dollar Store in Sidney, says one of her suppliers approached her about bringing in bridge score pads for the new year.

“I was so excited,” she recalled. “I know it’ll probably bring up a little bit of our sales.”

Since her original supplier of score pads went out of business several years ago, Maxwell said customers haven’t stopped asking for more bridge equipment.

“The tally score pads are one of the big demands,” she said. “I used to order cases of it and we were always constantly sold out.”

Currently, Sidney bridge players have to shop outside the community for equipment.

For local bridge clubs that burn through boxes of score pads each year, this adds costs such as extra taxes and shipping.

“We used to be able to get score pads here but they disappeared,” said Ruth Evans.

Evans coordinates equipment orders for two bridge groups on the Saanich Peninsula,

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Bridge players at the SHOAL Centre, clockwise from top left: Kathy Moore, Marjory Law, Ruth Williams and Chris Schroeder. one at the SHOAL Centre and one at Glen Meadows Golf Club.

When her local shop of choice closed, Evans switched to a supplier from Toronto.

Between her two bridge groups, Evans said she has to order equipment twice a year with about 15 cases of 12 score pads on each order.

“We’re not big clubs

so we like to keep the prices down,” Evans said, adding that she would prefer to buy locally if a Sidney shop offered competitive prices.

“We’re quite into bridge. Some people run and I play bridge.

My husband does triathlons and I do tournaments.”

The bridge group at Glen Meadows dealt its

first hand in 2001. At the time, its eight members took turns hosting games in each other’s homes.

“So that’s two tables,” explained Conny Yzenbrandt, an original member.

“Then it became three, then it became four and then our houses became too small.”

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Banking on the firefighters Local fire departments collect hundreds of pounds of food Steven Heywood News staff

More food than last year was collected by the three volunteer fire departments during Saturday’s annual food drive.

Firefighters with the Sidney, Central Saanich and North Saanich departments were out on Dec. 13, collecting food, cash and more for the Sidney Lions Food Bank.

Central Saanich and Sidney unloaded two large utility trailers on Monday morning at the food bank’s temporary staging facility in the West Sidney industrial area.

Sidney collected an estimated 190 boxes — well above last year’s 157 boxes.

North Saanich, said fire Chief Gary Wilton, collected 25 per cent more food and other goods this year than they did in 2013.

Central Saanich almost filled their utility trailer as well.

Cash donations, according to Sidney and North Saanich, were down compared to last year but the firefighters collected $4,125 and $1,025, respectively, on Saturday.

All the food and other items will help stock the shelves for months at the Sidney Lions Food Bank. editor@peninsulanewsreview.com

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Sidney volunteer firefighters filled five palates and a large bag for the Sidney Lions Food Bank.

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Finding the perfect gift is easy in Sidney, with over 30 merchants open late on Thursday nights until December 18. Sidney’s unique shopping district offers a wide range of unique and one-of-a-kind items available in a variety of small shops, most of them family-owned and operated. Shoppers will enjoy the friendly and personal service they receive, as they select just the right present to put under the tree. To add to the festive atmosphere in Sidney there will be carol singers strolling the town to add a little hop to your step this holiday season.

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At a time when schedules are full and stress levels are high, a day in Sidney is a welcome invitation to slow down and enjoy the holidays, a chance to remember the joy of the season and to spend time with family and friends. Away from the hustle and bustle, in a peaceful small-town setting, it truly is a wonderful life in Sidney.

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Area birdwatchers are keeping a close eye out for the one that got away last Christmas.

Dec. 20 marks the 115th annual Christmas Bird Count.

“It’s the longest lasting citizen science project ever,” said Ann Nightingale, coordinator of the Victoria Christmas Bird Count.

Last year, 145 different kids of birds were spotted.

Victoria holds the Canadian record at 154 different kinds of birds in one day in 2004.

However, even with 250 volunteers in the field watching for birds, one rare bird stayed out of sight of the counters last year.

Ken Orich was visiting the region from Lethbridge last Christmas when he snapped a photo of a Redwing — a rare bird for the area.

Bird count coordinators did not find out about the photo until March, when it

was too late to add the bird to the 2013 count.

“This is an Asian vagrant that had never been recorded in Victoria before,” said Nightingale.

This year’s focus will be on getting more people reporting the birds they see in their yards.

“A lot of these rare birds will come to feeders,” said Nightingale. “Unless we get these feeder reports, we might never know about [them].”

Victoria has the highest number of participants out in the field every year, but on average there are only 35 people recording birds at their home feeders.

“We can’t control the birds. They’re here or they’re not. We can’t control the weather. But what we can influence is participation,” Nightingale said.

“We’re trying to get 250 feeder watch reports.”

Although finding rare birds is a treat for birdwatchers, Nightingale said they are still interested in

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Visitor Ken Orich from Lethbridge captured an image of a rare Redwing (pictured above) during last year’s bird count. counting the common ones.

“If all you know are robins and crows, you can still send me how many robins and crows you had in your yard.”

Nightingale said the main purpose of the count is to “get a sense of the wintering populations of birds and the changes that are happening over time.”

Having been involved in the annual count since 2000, Nightingale has seen many changes in the kinds of birds that are seen in the area.

“There [are] some birds that were common back in 2000 that are no longer seen on every Christmas Bird Count, like ring-necked pheasants. There are some birds that were considered rare in 2000 that we now see most winters, like turkey vultures and white-throated sparrows.”

The Christmas Bird Count is done in over 2,000 locations across North America.

One community in particular is in direct competition with Victoria.

“In Canada, the top honours each year tend to go to either Victoria or Ladner, in terms of number of species seen,” said Nightingale. “We watch each other’s numbers pretty carefully. It’s bragging rights.”

To get involved with the Victoria Christmas Bird Count, contact Ann Nightingale at 250-514-6450 or motmot@shaw.ca, and keep an eye out for birds in your backyard on Dec. 20. andrea.peacock@ vicnews.com

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The ruling did not, however, alter the act’s enforcement on other properties.

Adam Olsen, a representative of the Tsartlip First Nation (and interim leader of the Green Party of B.C.) acknowledges the whole issue is a difficult and contentious one, but urges caution when considering the value of archeological sites.

“The whole question is how we want to relate to one another on this issue,” Olsen

said. “These sites form a record of who we are as a people and that information is valuable, regardless of whose culture we’re talking about.”

Chief Don Tom, also of the Tsartlip First Nation, agreed.

“It’s not by accident that we occupied these lands,” he said. “When James Douglas sailed in here, we were here and these sites tell us who we were ... who we are ... as a people. You can’t just dismiss the value of that.”

According to Barker,

the issue isn’t about the value of the archeological sites; it’s about the unfairness of requiring property owners to pay the cost for a government policy of site protection.

“If they were expropriating the property they’d have to pay for it,” he said. “Why can they do this and just tell the property owners that it’s them who are on the hook? You either believe in the concept or you don’t.

“It’s time government put their money behind their principles.”

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B.C. oil refinery backers are moving ahead Tom Fletcher Black Press

Backers of a third large oil refinery proposal for B.C.’s North Coast made some high-profile appointments Wednesday, naming former Assembly of First Nations national chiefs Shawn Atleo and Ovide Mercredi as advisors to their team.

Pacific Future Energy, proposing what it calls the world’s greenest refinery near Prince Rupert, announced the appointments Wednesday at a Vancouver Board of Trade event hosted by Stockwell

Day, the former Conservative trade minister who has been the group’s public face since August.

Pacific Future’s proposal is similar to Kitimat Clean, a refinery bid launched in 2012 by David Black, chairman of Black Press. Both would be constructed from modules manufactured offshore to produce diesel, gasoline and other fuels for sale, avoiding the transport of heavy oil by tankers to reach export markets.

The third proposal is called Eagle Spirit Energy, headed by aboriginal author and lawyer Calvin Helin

with financial backing from the Aquilini Group, the Vancouver family business that owns the Vancouver Canucks and extensive real estate holdings.

Eagle Spirit is proposing a pipeline from the David Alberta oil sands CEO of to an upgrader Clean. that would produce synthetic crude oil for export by tankers, likely from the Prince Rupert area.

Black announced recently that engineering firm Hatch

Ltd. has completed a design and feasibility study for a refinery at an estimated cost of $22 billion, making it one of the 10 biggest in the world.

Black said in an interview that Black, he sees obviKitimat ous similarities with the Pacific Future proposal, which describes new technology and carbon capture to reduce its environmental impact. Kitimat Clean proposes a new refining pro-

cess that avoids production of petroleum coke, a coallike byproduct of conventional heavy oil refining that is used in steel making.

Black said the entry of Pacific Future, headed by an executive of Mexican conglomerate Grupo Salinas, shows the business case for a B.C. refinery is sound and there is capacity for more than one plant.

All proposals for B.C. North Coast refining require oil transport to the coast, either by rail or in some version of the Enbridge Northern Gateway pipeline, which received a federal environ-

mental certificate this year and awaits approval by the federal cabinet.

All proposals also face opposition to transport of heavy oil. Pacific Future has appointed Atleo as a senior advisor for partnerships, months after Premier Christy Clark appointed him as an advisor for dialogue between First Nations, government and industry.

Black said his next steps include negotiating “acceptable compensation” for his project with the Kitselas and Haisla First Nations for use of their traditional territory.

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Christmas Eve

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Christmas Day Thursday, December 25 Festival Divine Service • 10:30 am

December 24th at 7pm

Christmas Eve Candlelight Family Service

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Christmas Eve Services Candlelight Family Eucharist 6:00 p.m.

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The Board of the Capital Regional District (CRD) gives notice that it intends to adopt Bylaw No. 3917, Hartland Landfill Tipping Fee and Regulation Bylaw No. 6, 2013, Amendment Bylaw No. 1, 2014, at its meeting of Wednesday, January 14, 2015, in the Board Room at 625 Fisgard Street, Victoria, BC. The primary purpose of Bylaw No. 3917 is to amend Bylaw No. 3881, Hartland Landfill Tipping Fee and Regulation Bylaw No. 6, 2013 by: • increasing the tipping fee rates from $107/tonne to $110/tonne • banning the disposal of kitchen scraps at the landfill • banning the disposal of residential packaging and printed paper at the landfill A copy of the bylaw may be inspected between the hours of 8:30am - 4:30pm, Monday – Friday, excluding statutory holidays, from the date of this Notice until January 14, 2015 at the CRD locations listed below: • Public Notice Posting Place, Main Floor Foyer,625 Fisgard Street, Victoria • Hartland Landfill Administration Offices, Hartland Avenue, Victoria • CRD website www.crd.bc.ca/bylaw3917 Select Bylaw 3917 from the list of bylaws.

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Parkland player Lauren Fanelli extends past two Gleneagles (Coquitlam) defenders to score during the team’s 62-26 defeat of the lower mainland squad. Fanelli had 14 points in the win.

Parkland junior girls win annual Christmas tourney Steven Heywood News staff

An experienced Parkland junior girls basketball team won the 22nd annual Christmas Tournament in Greater Victoria over the weekend.

The Panthers defeated Claremont 52-46 on Saturday in the final of the 12-team event, having made short work of their competition from their opening jump ball.

On Friday, the girls faced the Gleneagles Talons from Coquitlam, took a large lead and never looked back in a 62-26 win.

Coach Larry Green is working with the team after coaching the school’s senior girls squad. This year, however, the senior team did not have enough players to continue. Last season, Green had some younger players on the senior team, gaining valuable experience against tougher competition.

Those players have returned to the junior ranks this season.

“Our goal, it’s the same as always,” Green said on Friday.

“It’s to get off the Island and go to provincials.”

This year, he said three teams from the lower Island playoffs take on their north Island

counterparts in the Island final, which takes place Feb. 19 at Gulf Islands.

Green said the tough competition in the league will be from Oak Bay and Claremont. Saturday’s final was his team’s first game against Claremont this season.

The Parkland team is built around players Lauren Fanelli and Arianne Stevenson, who both played senior ball last year.

They are joined by a solid group of younger players, Green said.

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Climbing the walls at The Boulders Academy Tim Collins

tic,” said Sean McColl, the world overall climbing champion.

McCall travelled from France to be on hand at Friday’s competition.

“It’s amazing that they have this facility right here at their school ... what a great opportunity for them.”

Friday’s event was a preamble for two even

News staff

With Christmas vacation fast approaching, it may not be surprising that the students at Stelly’s Secondary School are climbing the walls, but last Friday, that expression took on a whole new meaning as The Boulders Climbing Gym hosted a competition.

The second annual event pitted members of the Boulders Climbing Academy at Stelly’s against their counterparts at Cowichan Secondary School.

The 130 contestants competed in three different categories, namely recreational, experienced and advanced levels, depending on their respective climbing abilities.

The Boulders facility is one of the top four competitive climbing

That group includes Olivia Erfle and Emma Dennis, who are both in Grade 10 this year.

Green said he plans to coach this group of players through this season and into their next two years at the senior level at Parkland.

Parkland, Green said, is going to be pressing their competition a lot this year, using that

some of the best in the world as they compete for the international honours associated with the event.

“I love climbing,” said Savannah Miles, a Grade 9 student with only three months of climbing experience.

“I’m not really nervous; it’s just a lot of fun.”

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Stelly’s student Savannah Miles navigates a climbing route at The Boulders gym. venues in the world and it regularly hosts some of the world’s best climbers. In fact, some of the climbers in Friday’s competition were amongst that select group; given that some students have opted to pursue their education at Stelly’s specifically so that they could train at the Boulders facility.

“Boulders Climb-

ing Academy is a nonprofit group dedicated to promoting the sport and providing the best training possible for young climbers,” said Kimanda Jarzebiak, a full-time volunteer at the Academy and the head of their board of directors.

“We’re very proud of the fact that Cowichan and Stelly’s are the

only two climbing facilities attached to high schools in all of North America.

“That’s quite an accomplishment.”

Since opening in 2008 the facility has produced some world class climbers and attracted some of the world’s best to train at the peninsula facility.

“This facility is fantas-

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more significant events to be held at Boulders in the new year.

From February 20 to February 23 they will host a World Climbing Championship and on May 17 they will feature the World Speed Climbing Competition.

Both events will allow the high school climbers to witness

defensive pressure to create turnovers and score points. That was very much in play in their opener against Glenagles Friday. Green admitted his team will have to learn to adjust to other teams’ pressure defense as well.

Green noted his team is getting a lot of positive attention this season. They’ve been invited to high-level weekend tournaments in the lower mainland

in January and can expect to see teams they could face in the provincials next year.

Green said the team is a good group of kids.

They play sparingly between now and the Christmas break and ramp up to seven of

their 10 league games in January.

Over the weekend, Parkland defeated Gleneagles, 62-26, York House (Vancouver), 68-34, Stelly’s (Central Saanich), 44-26 and Claremont in the final, 52-46.

We’re dreaming of a green Christmas.

‘Tis the perfect season to reduce, reuse and recycle. This year remember to properly prepare recyclables at the curb and use only CRD approved blue boxes for containers and blue bags for paper for holiday recycling.

For more recycling information call the CRD Hotline at 250.360.3030 or visit www.myrecyclopedia.ca

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Victoria Regional Transit

Service Change Effective December 29, 2014

 New service to West Sidney, Bear Mountain, Westhills and Happy Valley

CHURCH SERVICES on the Saanich Peninsula

SAANICH PENINSULA PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 9296 East Saanich Rd. at Willingdon 10:00 a.m.............................Worship

SUNDAY SCHOOL & NURSERY A Warm Welcome Awaits You! Rev. Irwin Cunningham 250-656-2241

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 New 10 Royal Jubilee/Songhees routing  Revised Westshore and Saanich Peninsula community bus schedules with improved evening and weekend service

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COMMUNITY CALENDAR holiday hours: now to Dec. 18 open 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Tulista Park, 5th & Weiler, Sidney. www. cacsp.com or 250656-7400 for more information.

Arts

ArtisAns GAllery in its 21st year features work by 57 Island Artisans.

Meet the artists in this co-op and celebrate the season with originals by local artists.

Through Dec. 23, Tues.-Sun. (closed Mon.), 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Extended

Events

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to 1 p.m. at Peace Lutheran Church, 2295 Weiler Ave. (off Lochside).Everyone is welcome.

Sponsored by Soup’s On at Peace.

Winter WonderlAnd FAmily Carnival Sat., Dec. 20, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Panorama Recreation Centre’s Arena A. Skate in our winter wonderland and enjoy hot chocolate, toboggan run, kid’s games, painting on ice and a special visit from Santa.

Holiday fun for the whole family! extreme Pool PArty Dec. 20 8 to 10 p.m. Aurora Borealis Swim at the Panorama Recreation pool. A glow swim with a chilly twist!

Enjoy a snow cone and keep cozy in our steam room, sauna and swirlpool.

Games and prizes will be happening all through the night.

11-16 years.

First niGht neW Year’s Eve Family Celebration, Dec. 31 4:45 to 9 p.m. at Panorama Recreation. Join us at our ninth annual First Night New Year’s Eve celebration!

Enjoy family

NEWPORT REALTY LTD. - SIDNEY WELCOMES: LINDA EGAN TO OUR ‘TEAM’ Linda comes to us with over 20 years of experience selling real estate on the Saanich Peninsula.

Linda is known for using a soft ‘no pressure’ sales approach and lives the ‘Golden Rule’.

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entertainment as well as numerous activities, including swimming*, skating, arts & crafts, inflatable obstacle kids Fest 2014 at the B.C. Aviation Museum in North Saanich, 1910 Norseman Road.

Sidney presents Runs 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Dec. 28 and 29. Admission is by donation. For more information phone 250-6553300 or visit www.bcam.net. inquiries@bcam.net. reGistered yoGA ClAsses at SHOAL. Evening Yoga, 5 to 6 p.m. Mondays to Dec. 22, each for six sessions at $67.50.

Please call to register 250-656-5537.

ChristmAs eveninG At The SHOAL, Thursday, Dec. 18, will feature the fun music group The Boomers and turkey dinner with all the trimmings.

Doors open 5:30 p.m., Buffet 6 p.m.

Tickets available while quantities last. Call 250656-5537. 10030 Resthaven Drive. sidney hookers Are a group of traditional rug hookers meet the third Tuesday afternoon each month. New hookers welcome. Call 250-656-4201 for information.

FolkdAnCe is Fun! Sidney International Folkdancers meet on Mondays from 7 to 9 p.m. at St. Andrews Church (9681 Fourth St.) No

partner needed, no experience needed, all welcome (even drop ins). Wear comfortable shoes and bring water.

See folkdanceisfun. ca for more information or call Linda 250-652-5818 or Karen 250-6550654.

Fundraisers

ChArity GiFt WrAPPinG by the Ladies Auxiliary of the ANAF Unit 302 in Sidney.

Saturdays to Dec. 20, 12 to 2 p.m. at the ANAF Unit, 9831 4th St. tree ChiPPinG by the 676 Sidney Air Cadets. Xmas Tree Chipping will be offered Jan. 3 and 4 by donation at the cadets’ all on DeHavilland Way. All donations go directly to the air cadets. Island view tree service has graciously donated their time and equipment.

CentrAl sAAniCh lions Club annual Christmas Tree Chip. Where: 1703 Keating Cross Road. (Opposite the municipal yard) When: January 2 to 5, 10 & 11, 17 & 18, 2015. Time: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

By donation: All funds raised will go towards supporting local organizations such as the Saanich Peninsula Hospital Foundation, Shawnigan Lake Kids Camp, Mount

Newton Center, Victoria Therapeutic Riding Association, Sidney Food Bank and local sports teams, to name a few. Chipping Services donated

by Dogwood Tree Services Ltd.

Health

the PeninsulA stroke Recovery Club meets Mondays from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Seventh Day Adventist Church on Willingdon Road in Sidney. Speech and exercise therapies offered.

Spouses, caregivers, everyone welcome.

Bring a bag lunch.

Contact Lyall Copeland for more information at 250652-3016.

Meetings

the rotAry Club oF Sidney by the Sea. “People meeting people helping people.”

Weekly meetings are held year-round on Thursdays at 7:15 a.m. at the Shoal Centre.

Meetings run from 7:30- 8:30 a.m., including breakfast.

To attend a meeting, please call Richard at 250-661-4647. sidney sister Cities association meets third Thursday of the month at the Sidney North Saanich Library (Nell Horth Room) at 7 p.m. Help us build our sister relationships with Anacortes, Cairns Australia and Niimi, Japan.

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When thinking of Selling or Buying, we invite you to contact Linda to assist you.

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Are you neW to the Saanich Peninsula?

The Peninsula Newcomers Club offers an opportunity to meet new people and develop friendships in the area through a variety of social and activity groups.

Membership is open to any woman who has moved to our area within the last two years. Look around our website and if you have any comments or questions, contact us by clicking the link on the main page.

We will be happy to provide you with further information and welcome you to our club. See the website at peninsula newcomers.ca.

Volunteers

viCtoriA therAPeutiC ridinG Association provides a riding program for children and adults with disabilities. If you enjoy horses and people, this would appeal to you.

No experience is necessary, (we provide training), however, volunteers must be 16 years of age or older. Classes are held Monday through Thursday in the mornings and Tuesday through Thursday in the afternoons. Please contact volunteer@ vtra.ca or call 778426-0506 for more information.

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$1,680,000

foot.², home has a professional chef-designed kitchen. High vaulted ceilings over a Great Room have Velux remote skylights.

A Master Bedroom with walk-in closet is next to a huge ensuite with a tiled shower/sauna/steam room, and an air-jetted tub. A custom curved staircase leads downstairs to large family area, bedroom with walk-in closet, bedroom/office, media room/ study and large library. Third floor suite has access to a doubleheight, double door garage. Two large tiled decks give 1500 foot.² of outdoor enjoyment. Sea it now! $1,188,000

2.85%

Our best GIC rate!

C.D.I.C./C.U.D.I.C. 1 yr = 2.35% 4 yr = 2.50% 2 yr = 2.47% 5 yr = 2.85% 3 yr = 2.46% Tax-free Savings Account - 1.45%

Doug Wedman, CFP

250-655-0707

2480 Beacon, Sidney

Subject to rate change, minimum deposit.

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CHRISTMAS TREES 2’ to 30’ * 15 varieties Wreaths * Greens * Swags * Holly * Cones Direct from Grower Free Hot Apple Cider Tons of Fun! Available Nov. 29 to Dec. 24 SAANICHTON CHRISTMAS TREE FARM U Cut 9am-4pm & Pre-Cut 9am-9pm 8231 East Saanich Rd 250 652-3345 WOODSTOCK EVERGREENS Pre-cut only 6999 W. Saanich Rd, Brentwood Bay 10 am to 9 pm 250 652-3228 NEW LOCATION off Sooke Lake Rd - turn off Malahat at South Shawnigan Lake Rd and follow signs. U-cut 9am-5pm

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HELP WANTED ELK LAKE NURSERY in Saanich, requires seasonal nursery staff.

March - August, F/T, 8 hrs/day, weekend and some evening work required. Working with bedding plants which require lifting, planting, etc $11/hour. Fax resume to:

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LEGALS NOTICE OF SALE PURSUANT TO THE REPAIRMAN’S LIEN ACT Victoria Air Maintenance Ltd. provides notice that a 1970 Cessna 185E Serial Number 185-01832 currently owned by John Rykert will be listed for sale on December 15, 2014, and sold to recover $5,410.77 due and owing to Victoria Air Maintenance for work performed and storage costs.

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PRODUCTION WORKERS Canada’s Largest Independently owned newspaper group is currently looking for Part Time Production Workers for its Victoria location.

This is an entry level general labour position that involves physical handling of newspapers and advertising supplements.

REQUIREMENTS: • Prior bindery and/or machine operator experience would be an asset • Motivated self-starter willing to work in a fast paced environment performing repetitive tasks • Must be able to lift up to 25 lbs and stand for long periods of time • Ability to work cooperatively in a diverse, team based environment • Must be reliable, dependable, have excellent communication skills and good attention to detail • Must have own transportation âœąAfternoon and evening shifts 16-20 hours per week. $11.25 an hour Interested parties may drop off their resumes between 9am and 5pm at:

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Website www.tcvend.com

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

SIDNEYSTRATA garden suite 45+, 1100sq ft. Reno’d 2bdrm, 2 bath. N/P. Heat, H/W, locker, parking. $1350. Avail now. Call (250)654-0230.

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

TOLMIE AREA: 1 bdrm apt.

H/W floors, $840+ hydro.

Ref’s. Call/txt 250-216-5090.

WESTERN CANADA’S fastest growing chalk & mineral paint products for the DIY Craft Market. Adding new retailers now! Visit us online funkedup.ca/bc or call 1-855386-5338 today.

STEEL BUILDINGS. “Really big sale!� All steel building models and sizes. Plus extra savings. Buy now and we will store until spring. Pioneer Steel 1-800-668-5422 or visit www.pioneersteel.ca

HAIRCARE PROFESSIONALS

HAIR STYLISTS - $1000 Hiring Bonus. Full time/part time for First Choice Hair Cutters in their Victoria location. Must have hairstyling qualifications. $11/hr, benefits, paid overtime, vacation pay, 25% profit sharing, paid birthday, advanced training and advancement opportunities. For an interview call 250-360-1923

LABOURERS CHRISTMAS CASH for strong student with vehicle to assist interior designer with some miscellaneous clean up and sample delivery. $25.00 per hour. Saturday work ok. Call: 250-656-3624

MEDICAL/DENTAL MEDICAL TRANSCRIPTION is an in-demand career in Canada!

Employers have work-at-home positions available. Get the online training you need from an employer-trusted program.

Visit: CareerStep.ca/MT or 1-888528-0809 to start training for your work-at-home career today!

VOLUNTEERS HEPCBC is looking for qualified board members, as well as motivated volunteers to assist with office, administrative, and other duties. Call Volunteer Victoria at 250-386-2269.

THE ALZHEIMER Society is looking for a promotion and publicity coordinator to work within Alzheimer Society guidelines to promote and publicize the Investors Group Walk for Memories, which takes place January 25, 2015.

Call Volunteer Victoria at 250386-2269.

THE COMMUNITY Arts Council of Greater Victoria is looking for an enthusiastic Volunteer Coordinator who will work with the Arts Coordinator to make sure volunteers are prepared for their tasks and appreciated for their work. Call Volunteer Victoria at 250-3862269.

VICTORIA WOMEN’S Transition House, seeking board members. http://www.transi tionhouse.net/news-events/

PERSONAL SERVICES MIND BODY & SPIRIT KRIPALU MASSAGE, Reiki, Acupressure, Chair Massage.

I have relaxed clients that have been with me for 5-12 years. See testimonials on website. Women only. Call 250-514-6223 or visit online at: www.andreakober.com

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

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PETS PETS

APARTMENTS FURNISHED SIDNEYSENIOR HOME SHARE- enjoy our heritage home within walking distance of shops, parks & ocean. $1000. NS/NP. (250)656-9194

SUITES, LOWER

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ESQUIMALT 1-BDRM ground level, W/D. NS/NP. $450.

Avail now. (250)385-2846.

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

UVIC AREA: 2 bdrm, $1050 mo incls all utils, NS/NP, avail Jan. 1. Call 250-721-4040.

REAL ESTATE FOR SALE BY OWNER Are you ready to make the move to “Sidney by the Sea� & buy your Dream Home?

1417sq ft Rancher home $525,000 (priced below current appraised value).

Professionally renovated and inspected (with permits) this home has too many comforts to list. 5 bdrms, 3 bath, garage, generator, steel roof, wood burning stove, granite, maple, hardwood, 60gal H/W heater, 200 amp electric, etc.

Perfect starter home that also boasts a legal suite or home office. Super cozy home minutes from everything! Contact Laura at 250-656-2851 or whitelt@shaw.ca to arrange a viewing.

TRANSPORTATION AUTO SERVICES $$$ TOP CA$H PAID $$$. For ALL unwanted Vehicles, any condition. Call (250)885-1427.

CARS

We Buy Cars! $50 to $1000 Scrap Junk Running or Not! Cars Trucks Vans

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Taking out the Garbage not covering your expenses?

CKC CHOC/BLK lab pups, gorgeous, top quality, gentle nature, $1200. 250-897-6275.

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE FREE ITEMS FREE- CHEST freezer, good working order. You pick up, call (250)475-0551.

FRIENDLY FRANK 24’ LED Christmas lights and garland, new, $8. obo. Call (778)440-3084.

NORDICA DOWNHILL ski boots,ladies 7-7.5. New cond. w/ Nordica carrying/travel bag for boots. $50. 250-391-6430 ORIGINAL CORONATION Street VHS tapes, cost $81.

Sell $25. (250)370-1539.

SOLID WOOD Dining table and 4 chairs $95. Call 250544-4933.

URBANXT SKATE shoes Clover runners; Salomon boots $15.ea. 778-265-1615.

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

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DOWN 1. Crowd together 2. They __ 3. 32nd President 4. Stellar 5. Rises rapidly 6. __ Lilly, drug company 7. Where the Jazz play 8. Egyptian desert 9. Postgraduate engineering degree 10. Thrash 11. NBC late night host 13. A singular occurrence 15. Small island (British) 17. Lacking firmness 18. Haiti monetary unit (abbr.)

21. Done willingly 23. Moral transgression 24. Kin relation 27. Mulwi or Munjuk

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ACROSS 37. Jazzman James 1. Matakam 38. Coat of a mammal 5. “Cat in the Hat” doctor 40. Mailed 10. Norwegian sea inlets 41. Complete 12. Last (Spanish) 42. Atomic #105 14. Ron Paul’s party 44. Consume 16. E. Canadian province 45. Macaws 18. Leg (slang) 48. Seized 19. Fit out 50. Dog-___: very worn 20. Czech Pres. Vaclav 52. Confederate soldier 22. Poorly lit 53. Lunar crater 23. Satisfies 55. Even golf score 25. 9th Greek letter 56. 007 author Flemming 26. Callaway on NYSE 57. 36 inches (abbr.)

27. 1/1000 inch 58. FOX late night host 28. Chair position 30. Women’s ___ movement 63. Huck’s friend Tom 31. Roman = to Greek satyr 65. Word derived from a name 66. Lonestar state 33. Cause to be senseless 67. Popular beef BBQ 35. Saudi peoples

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

Work Guaranteed. Any size job.

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CLEANING SERVICES GIVE the gift of a clean home!

Experienced detailed housekeeper serving Sidney, North Saanich and Central Saanich taking on more clients (one time, weekly or bi-weekly). Gift certificates or for yourself. Min. 2 hrs. $25/hr. Everything included. References. Please call Janine at (778) 426-3337.

EAVESTROUGH ABBA EXTERIORS Professional gutter cleaning & repairs.

Window cleaning.

Roof de-mossing. Pkg discounts. WCB. (778)433-9275.

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LADY PAINTER Serving the Peninsula for over 20 yrs. Interior/exterior. Call Bernice, 250-655-1127.

HAUL A WAYClean and green, Junk removal. Free quotes. Call (778)350-5050.

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HANDYPERSONS BIG BEAR Handyman.

Decks, Painting, Repairs. Free estimate. Barry 250-896-6071.

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$20 & Up Garbage & Garden waste removal. Senior Disc.

Free estimates. 250-812-2279.

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

Call 250-361-6164.

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

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

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Call (250) 686-4361.

250.388.3535

JUNK BOX- Junk Removal Company. Local guys. Low rates. Call (250)658-3944.

JUNK REMOVAL 7 days / wk.

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Free quotes. (250)857-JUNK. PARRY’S HAULING We haul it all - FREE estimates. Call Wes 250-812-7774.

PETE’S HAUL A DAY- Junk removal. Airforce guy. Call 250-888-1221.

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

Brad 250-217-9578.

MASONRY & BRICKWORK CBS MASONRY BBB. WCB. Chimneys, fireplaces,flagstone rock, concrete, natural & veneered stone. Replace, rebuild, restore, renew! Free competitive est. www.cbsmasonry.com; Call (250)5899942, (250)294-9942.

MOVING & STORAGE (250)858-6747. WRIGHT Bros Moving&Hauling.Free estimate $75=(2men&4tontruck)Sr Disc.

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

PRESSURE WASHING DRIVEWAYS, WALKWAYS, Decks, etc. Reasonable rates.

250-744-8588, Norm.

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

PAINTING

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Roof demoss, Gutters. Licensed and affordable. 250-884-7066.

ALFRED, ALFRED Quality Painting.

Wholesale, Discounts! 50 years experience.

250-382-3694.

DAVE’S WINDOW Cleaning.

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

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

GRAND XTERIOR CleaningWe clean your neighbours house.

Gutters, window, roofs, de-moss. 250-380-7778.

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