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The NHL is coming to the Saanich Peninsula next season. Panorama Recreation Centre’s Arena B in North Saanich erupted in cheers and shouts as the announcement was made Saturday afternoon that the rink was the top vote-getter in the final round of the Kraft Hockeyville competition. Their 1.1 million votes put Panorama over the top — not only to take home $100,000 for arena improvements, but to host an NHL preseason game. Panorama defeated Chatham, Ontario for Hockeyville’s premier award. The announced match will be between the Vancouver Canucks and the San Jose Sharks, featuring Peninsula hockey product Matt Irwin. Jason Fletcher, who initially nominated Panorama in the Kraft Hockeyville challenge, says he was thrilled that the rink won and he quickly credited the community and the scores of volunteers who made it all happen. “We were half a million votes better,” he says. “Hats off to all of the volunteers. I may have started the ball rolling but this went a lot bigger than just me.” Fletcher was celebrating his birthday Saturday and says the Hockeyville win was a topper. Please see: Community did the work, page 2
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He says the effort and all of the votes shows that hockey is ingrained in everyone’s spirit in Canada. “It doesn’t have to be 30 degrees below zero or covered in snow,” Fletcher says, indicating Vancouver Island’s typically balmy winter weather. “This will be great for the kids to see their heroes play hockey on the Saanich Peninsula.” Wayne Ruffle, chair of the Peninsula Recreation Commission, says he sends his thanks out to everyone who voted, as well as Panorama staff and community volunteers who worked hard to get the word out. “My head is just spinning,” Ruffle says. “And congratulations, too, to Chatham for being right there and winning $100,000 as well. It’s a fabulous thing to happen to our area.” Saanich Peninsula community leaders were on hand to witness the event. Sidney and Central Saanich mayors Steve Price and Ryan Windsor, respec-
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A young fan makes some noise Saturday afternoon at Panorama Rec. Centre. tively, noted the NHL game will be a boon for the region. They agreed that on a larger scale, it was the community that did the work. North Saanich Councillor Geoff Orr, whose children played in the arena coming up with Peninsula Minor Hockey, says Panorama may be in his community, but so many people throughout the area use it. “It’s a Peninsula thing,” Orr says, adding he still plays adult rec. hockey there. Saanich North and the Islands MLA Gary Holman adds the win was “remarkable”. He says even MLAs from across B.C. got on
board. Panorama in his riding, and Dawson Creek in the riding of Liberal MLA Mike Bernier, were in the finals for the west. The two agreed, says Holman, to support each other should one emerge victorious. “Mike lived up to his end of the bargain,” Holman says. Fletcher notes that now the work begins. He says representatives with the NHL were expected to be in North Saanich Tuesday to inspect the arena and begin the preparations to hold the hockey game at Panorama. “We get to showcase our community on a very big stage,” he says.
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Current and former employees of Viking air in North Saanich gathered outside of the company’s headquarters on April 2 following the announcement 116 people were being laid off. “This was not a years,” said Jeanie surprise,” he said. “I Blaney, union reprepromised I’d make sentative for Unifor a decision in those local 114’s 288 mem30 days and that’s bers at Viking. “The today.” company didn’t Before then, he understand early on continued, demand the amount of work for the aircraft was there would be and strong. The producthey ramped up too tion of 18 aircraft a fast.” year, he said, is still Curtis said it’s David Curtis considered quite easy to second good. Viking Air is guess decisions currently seeking aircraft cermade about the markets. “Six months ago, we knew tification in China. Once that is things were slowing down obtained, he explained, Viking and we could have made a can seek out contracts with decision then,” he said, add- customers there. Blaney added Unifor has ing however management remained optimistic some of also been concerned about their sales contracts could be the amount of contract work sent to the United States and completed. Curtis said management Ontario. “We’ve always maintained spoke to all workers 30 days prior to April 2’s announced more of the work should have layoffs and told them abut the been done in-house. I’d think changing marketplace and its folks would be sad to find out potential impact on Viking Air. only around 20 per cent of the
aircraft is actually built here.” She added the union has “seen a lot of overhead. We saw the writing on the wall a year ago.” Curtis replied it’s common in the industry for companies to diversify its supply chain. He said their U.S. parts suppliers and other contractors are being told about the reduction in aircraft production, which will have an impact on their operations as well. Curtis said had Viking been doing all of this work, the impact of the layoff would possibly have been much greater. Blaney said the union was on hand to help employees and offer support. She said the company is, to its credit, handling the layoffs in the right way, but that doesn’t change the fact people have lost their jobs. “We are extremely disappointed today,” she said. editor@peninsulanewsreview.com
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United Way of Greater Victoria finished its 2014 campaign on March 31 with a total of $5.7 million raised. Despite not reaching the campaign goal of $6 million, CEO Patricia Jelinski said it was a
successful year full of innovative ideas. “This past year’s campaign was really energetic,” Jelinski said. For the first time, United Way of Greater Victoria introduced a pilot project e-pledge system for several workplaces. More workplaces will be added to the online donation system this year.
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The burden of budgets With Central Saanich looking at a six per cent tax rate increase in 2015, questions about who pays are already coming up. To be clear, the six per cent figure is a starting point and the municipal council is reviewing their budget to find ways to keep the tax rate down. It’s clear there will be a two per cent-plus increase this year, just to cover long-term debt and wage commitments. From there, council will have to make serious priority decisions. Few municipal councils want to see their annual tax rate balloon. Annual increases have been in the two to four per cent range in most area municipalities in recent years. Local leaders Any more than that must find ways and politicians risk taxpayer revolt. to save Already we’re hearing from business owners, lamenting the higher base rate that they pay. Business and industrial tax rates have been an issue in Sidney, where candidates in last year’s civic election were lobbied to either keep the rate low — or at least give businesses in West Sidney something to show for them. In North Saanich, the tax rate will go up over the previous two years of zero per cent increases. The question here will be is it enough, considering how North Saanich may have fallen behind in debt repayment or in its reserve contributions to help keep up with infrastructure replacement. Most municipal taxes come from residential taxpayers — an estimated 70 to 80 per cent. The rest comes from a smaller pool of businesses, industry, public institutions, farms and more. The question is: which category has the biggest impact on civic services — and who should be paying more? Municipalities must balance those and many other considerations as they strive to balance their budgets. Local leaders must find ways to save and ensure the tax burden is shared. 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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B.C.’s labour market goes global pipeline and liquefied natural gas The labour situation in B.C. is projects start, the labour shortage in showing increased signs of strain, the northeast is near crisis. even before a long-promised boom The last time I was in Dawson in heavy construction gets set to Creek, radio ads were offering ramp up this summer. signing bonuses for qualified truck Jobs Minister Shirley Bond drivers. In Fort St. John, grocery and announced last week that B.C. hardware retailers have come to is suspending its “provincial depend on foreign workers to keep nomination” program for 90 days. going. While supposedly This program allows the educated young people province to recommend work part-time and refuse people for federal to leave the comforts of immigration, based on southern city life, this skills in demand in B.C. is the reality up north, The B.C. provincial and it’s only going to get nomination program saw worse. its number of applications This summer, work is triple to 1,200 for the scheduled to start on the month of December, as Site C dam on the Peace the federal government River, the most costly cracked down on the temporary foreign worker Tom Fletcher construction project in B.C. Views B.C. history. And a union program. Thousands of vs. non-union battle temporary foreign workers reminiscent of the old who have hit the fourExpo 86 labour wars is underway. year deadline are being sent home, The B.C. and Yukon Building with many of them turning to the Trades (BCYT) are demanding a provincial nomination track. project agreement that requires all Bond has been pleading with workers on Site C to be paid their Ottawa to raise B.C.’s annual rates and are warning of chaos on provincial nomination quota from the huge project if they don’t get 5,000 to 7,000 or more. The threetheir way. month pause is so her ministry can BC Hydro CEO Jessica McDonald add staff and speed up processing told me that’s not all they want. time. Backlogged applicants will still They are also seeking quotas for be considered, and exemptions for members of their unions on a health care workers and a northeast project that will be a small city of pilot program are being maintained. 1,700 people at peak construction. Even with the current slump in BCYT executive director Tom energy prices and before anticipated
Sigurdson says that while all sides acknowledge the need for foreign workers for Site C, he wants to control that too, working with their affiliated unions in the United States. There will be non-union construction firms, some of them owned by aboriginal communities in the north. There will be contractors affiliated with the Christian Labour Association of Canada. The BCYT hopes to set wages and conditions for them all — and influence Ottawa’s temporary foreign worker program to boot. McDonald and Premier Christy Clark have politely told them to pound sand. Their formula would add millions in costs to the project, driving up BC Hydro rates even more than they are already rising. BC Hydro has already done dam upgrade projects using a “managed open site” model and it’s not inclined to return to the era of W.A.C. Bennett as Sigurdson demands. Sigurdson makes a valid point that when two concrete masons compare paycheques on the Site C project and one sees he’s making $5 an hour less, he won’t be happy. He will want the higher rate, and the BCYT is taking BC Hydro to court to ensure they can recruit new members on the site. It looks like a hot summer ahead. Tom Fletcher is legislature reporter and columnist for Black Press. tfletcher@blackpress.ca
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The capital improvements within a municipality do not benefit businesses more than residents; we get no additional value. However, we subsidize operating costs for residents and farms year-after-year and this is unsustainable. The topic of disproportionate tax is not about whether a project is needed like a new fire hall, or wage increases or water mains. It’s about who benefits. If the answer is everyone, then everyone should pay their fair share. I would challenge Central Saanich council to start the conversation with residents on what it truly takes to operate a municipality and show the courage to equally distribute the costs to the benefactors. It’s reached a critical point that mayor and councils across B.C. start doing what’s fundamentally right, not what’s popular, to get voted in. Jim Townley Saanichton
Readers respond: Driving, First Street and leaders To me driving in the right hand lane other than passing someone is part of my driving skill. I see too many people sitting in the passing lane being oblivious to any traffic behind them; they are often the same ones to forget to turn off their windshield wipers when it stops raining. Aren’t we always told to keep an eye on traffic around us, which means not only what is going on in front of us but also what happens behind us? Isn’t it common courtesy to make the passing lane available to faster drivers, especially when driving below the speed limit? Not constantly driving in the passing lane also does not clog up our highways as much because traffic moves more efficiently. H. Voermann Sidney
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Re: New Sidney North Saanich RCMP commander sets sights on big picture, March 26. As a criminal justice student, advocate of feminine rights and long-term resident of Central Saanich, I am pleased to hear of the new detachment commander for the Sidney North Saanich RCMP, Anna Marie Mallard. It is encouraging for youth to see a female leader, specifically someone who states that she is dedicated to positive youth restorative justice. Small communities such as ours rely on this mentality as our youth deserve role models who believe in their ability to become responsible civilians. I would like to see a continued effort from female officers dedicating time to empowering young girls in our local schools to pursue positions of authority. Kelsey Sworyk Central Saanich
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“It boosts your memory, it can help prevent dementia and Alzheimer’s, it improves flexibility and gives you muscle tone,” she says. “It reduces stress and depression.” “You learn rhythm and timing and musicality. It’s dancing, and it’s a cardio workout.” Country line dancing also offers a built-in social boost too. “The social aspect is really good for your health as well, being able to have a community of people that you can have fun with,” says Mason. “The part of exercise that I hate is the drudgery. And when you do it with people, it’s a lot more fun.” Fun equals a much higher like-
lihood that you’ll stick with it and reap all those benefits. And despite not being perhaps as flashy as a Zumba class, country line dancing will sure get your heart rate up. “If you do it continuously for 30 minutes, you can burn 300 to 400 calories,” adds Mason. That’s comparable to an hour of jogging, and much more enjoyable. The health benefits and “camaraderie of the family” are what’s kept Mason in the dancing world for more than two decades. “The entire dance community becomes your family,” she says. To get the word out, Mason is offering a free class this Sunday (April 12) at Greenglade Community Centre, 2151 Lannon Way,
from 11:30 a.m. to 12:20 p.m. Participants get to try line dancing, and can also put their name into the hat for a chance to win a set of six classes beginning April 26. “Anyone who participates can enter to win,” says Mason. Dancers are asked to wear soft-soled shoes. No experience is necessary. For those who get bitten by the line dancing bug and want to stretch their skills, Mason also offers a Beyond Beginners class teaching more intricate dances. For more information, call Greenglade Community Centre at 250-656-7055 or visit countrydancevictoria.com. reporter@peninsula newsreview.com
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Terry and Paul Nichols of Quesnel will be in Central Saanich April 12, the day before they launch their cross-Canada ride to raise awareness of the stories of soldiers.
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Years following his service with the Canadian Forces as a reservist in Calgary and as a soldier in Bosnia during the Balkans conflict, Paul Nichols was faced with someone who felt the impact of his — and his fellow troops’ — effort overseas. Nichols, from Quesnel in B.C.’s interior, says he was in a shop in Vancouver when the woman who worked there recognized the regimental insignia on his jacket. She shared her story of how Canadian soldiers essentially saved her. “It was a real turning point in my life,” Nichols said. “It was a part of my own story.” It’s his and other veteran’s stories that Nichols hopes to share with communities across Canada. He and his wife Terry host a ride across the nation. They and eight horses will meet up with
approximately 700 veterans and ride in stages from community to community. Terry, a therapeutic riding instructor, will give lessons to people who need them. With her OK, Paul said the groups will ride for as long as they are comfortable. Paul said soldiers often have difficulty when they come home and return to civilian life. In his own case, he was far from support services and there were very few other soldiers living in his community. “I think (soldiers) struggle a bit in this transition,” he said. “I was fortunate enough to find support and good friends.” He said veterans, young and old, have stories and he hopes this crosscountry ride will enable them to share their experiences, issues and struggles — and raise awareness that there are men and women who have
served their country in almost every small town or large city in Canada. He said he hopes to re-define what people think makes up a veteran in this country. The couple are in Central Saanich April 12 at 9 a.m. at the Victoria Therapeutic Riding Association on Veyaness Road. There will be a pancake breakfast fundraiser. They will be at Hatley Castle that evening for another fundraiser, before officially starting the ride April 13 at noon at the legislature. To learn more about the Veterans Foundation Ride Across Canada, visit communitiesforveterans.com. editor@peninsulanewsreview.com
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Indian celebration offers a cultural immersion Saanich Fairgrounds playing host to family oriented event
For members of the Sikh community, the centuries-old festival of Vaisakhi marks the beginning of the new year, the birth of the Khalsa and the completion of the wheat harvest. While local residents with the nonprofit India Canada Cultural Association may not be as directly involved in agriculture as their forebearers, the marking of this special time of year in Greater Victoria offers numerous opportunities to experience Indian food, traditional dance and other cultural activities. Not so ironically, this Sunday’s Vaisakhi Mela (a Sanskrit word meaning gathering, or to meet) is happening at the Saanich Fairgrounds, a Central Saanich venue tied directly to agricultural celebrations. The free gathering at the fairgrounds represents the festival side of Vaisakhi, one of the most important cultural events of the year globally for members of the Sikh community – Hindus, Buddhists and Tamils also celebrate, but in slightly different ways. The festival also includes special prayer services and events at the gurdwaras (temples). It’s primarily about family, says Serena Rai, a Victoria resident who has danced the traditional Indian bhangra style since she was five and performed often at such celebrations. “We’re a close group. We all kind of
pull together and work well as a group in order to make it a fun event for everybody,” she says. While the mela has plenty of outward cultural appeal, Rai, as part of the younger generation, also appreciates the efforts being made to maintain her ethnic Indian heritage. “It’s so important to look at what our elders are doing for us as a community,” she says of Vaisakhi-related events. “It makes me very proud to know my children (will be able to participate), as this is being passed from generation to generation.” Gordy Dodd, a well-known Greater Victoria merchant and president of the India Canada Cultural Association, noted that the marking of Vaisakhi can have many beneficial elements. “(This) celebration is about sharing and family,” he said. “I firmly believe that when a community gathers in sharing its food, culture, music, art and dance, then our whole community of Victoria gains a sense of tranquility, equality and belonging that is spiritually healing for all of us.” The Vaisakhi Mela, running from 11 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. at 1528 Stelly’s X Rd. in Central Saanich, features a market, authentic Indian food stalls, henna tattoo applications and a variety of free children’s activities. There will be outfit, food and decoration contests for attendees to take part in. From an entertainment standpoint, there will be various musical and dance performances and competitions, headlined by members of the Apna Virsa
(translates to our cultural roots), which is billed as the region’s premier Punjabi arts and culture group. According to Khushia Gill, the coach and leader of Apna Virsa, “Cultural dance knows no race, colour or ethnicity; only talent and passion.” and this groups remarkable energy and synergy symbolizes this way of dance. The ICCA is mandated to celebrate and raise awareness about the power, diversity and colour of India’s rich culture. For more than 40 years, the society has worked towards creating bridges between the Indo-Canadian community in Greater Victoria and other cultural groups.
Getting there and back For people wishing to attend Vaisakhi events in Saanichton but looking to avoid driving, transportation will be provided from various locations. n Vehicles will leave the Khalsa Diwan Sikh Temple at 1210 Topaz Ave. at 11:30 a.m., noon and 1:30, 2:30 and 3:30 p.m. Departures from Saanich Commonwealth Place are at noon, 12:30, 2, 3 and 4 p.m. n Vehicles also leave Mayfair Centre from the Toys R Us entrance at noon, 1 and 2 p.m., while departures from Sizzling Tandoor at Uptown happen at 12:30, 1:30 and 2:30 p.m. n Regular return times from the fairgrounds begin at 12:30 p.m. and run every 15 minutes starting at 4:30.
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Book Chat at the Sidney North Saanich Library. Join us for an informal book chat and refreshments. Tuesday, April 14, 2 to 3 p.m. Free. Register at 250-656-0944. BarBershop Benefit ConCert: A Capella Spring at Sidney’s Peace Lutheran Church, 2295 Weiler Avenue (off Lochside), Sunday, April 19 at 2 p.m. Enjoy the Victoria Village Squires Chorus. A joint-fundraiser, tickets $10 (children free) at the door. Wheelchair accessible. sidney ConCert Band invites you to our Swing into Spring concert, conducted by Rob Bannister. Sunday, May 24, 2 p.m. at the Charlie White Theatre in Sidney. Tickets $15 available from the Mary Winspear Centre box office, 250-656-0275.
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Good MorninG rhyMetiMe at the Sidney North Saanich Library. Bring your littlest ones to the library for stories, songs, rhymes and fun. Thursday, April 9 to May 21, 10:15-11 a.m. Ages 0-5 years. Free. Drop-in. Call 250656-0944. LeGo stories at the Sidney North Saanich Library. Use our LEGO to build your own creation. Friday, April 10 and
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3rd ANNUAL questions and tips. sidney sister Cities Association meets April 16, 7 p.m. at the Nell Horth Room, Sidney North Saanich Public Library. Speaker: Wilf Lambo of Strangers in a Strange Land. All welcome. Refreshments.
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CoMMunity voLunteer inCoMe tax program (CVITP) will be available at SHOAL Centre, Sidney through the Beacon Community Services Volunteer Services office until Thursday, April 30. For details, call 250-656-5537. the heart and Stroke Foundation plans to bring the Living with Stroke Program to Sidney. For details see heartandstroke.bc.ca/volunteer or call 778-372-8012. editor@peninsulanewsreview.com
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Stelly’s Stingers strong once again on the pitch Stelly’s Secondary girls soccer team hosting AAA Islands and provincial tournament this season Steven Heywood News staff
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Centennial from Coquitlam. Stelly’s won 5-1, and will be in Campbell River this weekend for a 16-team event. They add Ryan Cup play in Greater Victoria, as well as a 24-team tourney at the University of Victoria April 16 to 18. “I’ve got a great bunch of kids,” said the coach. “All have been playing together for a long time now and many were part of our junior girls team that won the Islands four times in a row.” Stelly’s will face tough competition in the league again, in the form of Oak Bay, Belmont and Reynolds. Cunningham is confident her group of athletes will do well. “The league is strong, but that’s the case every year.” Cunningham said the players need to work on overcoming lulls in PLEASE SEE: Stelly’s has, page 17
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Peninsula Track leaping into season Danny Daniels News contributor
The Peninsula Track and Field Club is now preparing athletes of all ages for the upcoming track season which begins May 2 and 3 in Port Alberni. Although the Masters/Seniors group has been active all winter with their Saturday morning workouts at Parkland Secondary School, younger members of Pen Track have now begun their training sessions as well. Meeting on Tuesdays and Thursdays at Parkland, it is the Track Rascals (6 to 8 year olds) who begin at 4:15 p.m.
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Stelly’s Kaelan Smith reacts in this file photo, as he hits the bar during a competition. for their one hour sessions. Then at 5:15 p.m. the Junior Development (age 9 to 12) athletes take over until 6:45. A separate set of coaches overlap this session from 6 until 7:30 p.m. as they prepare the older JD (13-
14) and Midget/Youth (15-18) for their events. While the Track Rascals program runs until April 30, the other groups will continue their training until the end of June, preparing for the various B.C. Athletics championships. All the various disci-
plines are covered by the cadre of dedicated coaches, including the sprints and hurdles, jumps, throws and middle distance races. Following the Long Term Athletic Development program, the spring distances are shortest for the youngest athletes but gradually increase as they get older and more experienced, and the throwing implements (shot, javelin and discus) also get progressively heavier. Although more than 60 athletes are already registered, any new or returning members can still turn up and be enrolled at these ses-
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the action — and avoid getting burned when they happen. Otherwise, she said the girls pass well and aren’t rushed on the attack or when they control the ball. “We need to focus on patience and control and not going too fast when attacking.� The Stingers, in their game
on April 2 against Centennial, showed how quickly they can turn around a long possession by their opponents. Giveaways or interceptions by strong defenders had the ball quickly down-field. Stelly’s had many breaks on the opponents’ net, where they built up a 3-0 lead at the half. A lull early in the second half allowed Centennial to ruin the
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Must be able to have extended stays away from home. Up to 6 months. Must have valid AZ, DZ, 5, 3 or 1 with airbrake license and have previous commercial driving experience. Apply at:www.sperryrail.com, careers & then choose the FastTRACK Application.
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HELP WANTED FIRBANK FARM is looking for an energetic, F/T employee. A car is a necessity, as there is no bus route. Please contact Glen firbankfarm@shaw.ca
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Horticultural Labourer needed at Eurosa Farms, Brentwood Bay. Duties include picking and packing flowers and crop maintenance. No experience necessary. $10.49/hr. 40+ hrs/week. 5-6 days/week Work available in 2015: May 15 - Dec 15 Send resume to Fax: 250-652-6949. e-mail:
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BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES HIGH CASH producing vending machines. $1.00 vend = .70 profit. All on location in your area. Selling due to illness. Call 1-866-668-6629 for details. HIP OR knee Replacement? Problems walking or getting dressed? The disability tax credit $1,500 yearly tax credit. $15,000 lump sum refund (on avg). For assistance call: 1844-453-5372. LEASE: RESTAURANT @ the Howard Johnson Hotel, Liquor Store & Pub across from Ford Dealership, Alberni Inlet & Marina. Seating 250, Bar, Patio, Bistro, Kitchen & Coolers Incl. 250-724-2900. MAKE A FORTUNE with $6000, we know how! Free info pack. Call (250)384-9242.
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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:
GOLDSTREAM PRESS #220-770 Enterprise Avenue, Victoria, BC V8X 6R4 ROOFER’S HELPER. Some experience an asset. $12.$14./hr Experienced positions also available. (250)382-5730.
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SAANICHTON: 1-BDRM furnished suite $900. inclds utils, wi-fi, laundry. 250-886-1195.
MEDICAL/DENTAL MEDICAL TRANSCRIPTION! In-demand career! Employers have work-at-home positions available. Get online training you need from an employertrusted program. Visit: www.CareerStep.ca/MT or 1855-768-3362 to start training for your work-at-home career today!
TRADES, TECHNICAL GPRC, FAIRVIEW Campus, Alberta urgently requires a Heavy Equipment Technician Instructor to commence immediately. Visit our website at: www.gprc.ab.ca/careers.
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HOLISTIC HEALTH TragerÂŽ Bodywork Gentle, effective & deeply relaxing. Move more freely with less pain and tension. Spring Special $60. Hot Stone Massage Penetrating heat from smooth basalt rocks softens tight muscles, melts tension Spring Special $80. Rae Bilash CertiďŹ ed Practitioner Women only, men by referral
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MERCHANDISE FOR SALE FRIENDLY FRANK BROTHER SEWING machine, $50. Tall standing floor fan, $15. Call (250)479-7918. LONG BLACK velvet ladies evening coat, new, sz large, $90. Call (778)440-3334. THREE 8� Ceramic Flower pots, new, made in Germany. Pearl bone $25. 250-383-5390
FUEL/FIREWOOD ARBUTUS, CYPRESS, fir, hardwoods. Seasoned. Call 250-661-7391.
GARAGE SALES SIDNEY- SAT, Apr 11,9-2pm #1-10110 3rd Street. Crafts, furniture, barbies, LH golf clubs and kithchen items. Street parking only!
MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE NEWSPRINT ROLLENDS$2-$10. Fridays only, 8:30am to 4:30pm. #200-770 Enterprise Cres, Victoria. Goldstream Press Division. SAWMILLS FROM only $4,397 - Make money & save money with your own bandmill - Cut lumber any dimension. In stock ready to ship. Free info & DVD: www.NorwoodSaw mills.com/400OT 1-800-5666899 Ext:400OT.
HOUSES FOR SALE WONDERFUL 6 year new 1/2 duplex in the heart of Sidney featuring 4 bedrooms, 3 baths, 1,911 sq ft, deluxe kitchen, and south facing back yard. $599,000. Blake Moreau, Sutton Group Realty. 250-4793333
SENIOR ASSISTED LIVING MT. DOUGLAS: 55+ only Bachelor suite, $485/mo, lower income seniors. NS/NP. Cable, heat, hot water included. Avail soon. 250-721-1818.
WANTED TO RENT WESTSHORE AREA: Single hard working mom with 14 yr old and 1 well trained cat, looking to rent a 1 or 2 bdrm, (approx $1000/mo). Exc. ref’s. Please call 250-208-0386 and leave message.
TRANSPORTATION AUTO SERVICES FREE REMOVAL of all vehicles, cash paid for some. Any condition. Call (250)889-5383
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APARTMENT/CONDO 1 & 2 Bdrm suites & cabins. Perched on a cliffside with panoramic ocean vista, overlooking The Saanich Inlet. Serene & secure. All amenities on-site, firewood. $500-$1200 inclds utils. Monthly/Weekly. Pets ok with refs. 25 min commute to downtown Victoria. Must have references! Call 250-478-9231. SPACIOUS UPDATED 1 bdrm condo, 3rd flr Shoal Centre, Sidney. Senior independent retirement living. New paint, 5 appls, wheel chair accessible, chapel, public restaurant & pharmacy below, multirecreation area, sewing room, pool table, workshop, ceramics, movie nights, storage locker, undgrdprkng, short walk to downtown Sidney, public bus stop at front door, close to shopping and groceries, access to library & park across the street. Avail May 1. $1300/mo. (250)360-6198.
1993 BMW: 3.4 L engine, automatic, Kashmir (beige/gold), 4-disc brakes. Brakes, tire tread still in good shape, recent O2 sensor and throttle switch replaced, rear wheel drive, power windows/locks/ sunroof, 2-12� subs and Kenmore amp. 200,000 km, all receipts for work done. Very fun car to drive. $4000 obo. Call 250-812-6008 or email liamgammon0@gmail.com 2004 MATRIX Toyota, 71,000 km. Asking $6,200 obo. Good cond. Call (250)477-0062.
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(250)208-8535 WOODCHUCK Comm/Res lawn cutting. Weed/ moss & Blackberry/ ivy removal. Aerate/ De-thatch.
CLEAN-UP SPECIAL. You load bins, size 12 yard $100 plus dump fee or we do it all. Call 250-361-6164.
(250)858-6747. WRIGHT Bros Moving&Hauling.Free estimate $80=(2men&3tontruck)Sr Disc.
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Done Right Moving $85/hr. Senior Disc. No travel time before/after local moves. BBB. Call Tyler 250-418-1747.
DRIVEWAYS, WALKWAYS, Decks, etc. Reasonable rates. 250-744-8588, Norm.
McGREGOR HOME REPAIR Decks, doors, stairs, walls, etc. Sm jobs ok. 250-655-4518
CLEANING SERVICES AFFORDABLE! SUPPLIES & vacuum incld’d. All lower Island areas. 250-385-5869. Housecleaning for SENIORS. Excellent job. Bondable. $25./hour. Call (778)351-4086.
ELECTRICAL (250)217-3090.ELECTRICIAN Lic.#3003. 25yrs exp. Any size job. Renos, new homes, knob & tube replacement. Sr. Disc. 250-361-6193 Quality Electric Reno’s, res & comm. No job too small. Lic# 22779. NORTHERN SUN Electric Comm/Res. $40/hr. Work Guaranteed. Any size job. (250)888-6160. Lic#13981.
FENCING ALL TYPES of fencing, repairs. Reliable, on-time. Free estimates. Call 250-888-8637.
ABBA Exteriors Inc. “Spring Clean-Up Specials” Gutter & Window Cleaning Concrete Power Washing Vinyl Siding Cleaning Roof Sweep & De-Mossing Carpentry * Yard Cleanup Handyman Repairs Free Estimates WCB Insured *Seniors Discounts* (778)433-9275 www.abbaexteriors.ca
250-479-7950 FREE ESTIMATES • Lawn Maintenance • Landscaping • Hedge Trimming • Tree Pruning • Yard Cleanups • Gardening/Weeding • Aeration, Odd Jobs NO SURPRISES NO MESS www.hollandave.ca
(250)889-5794. DIAMOND Dave- window, gutter cleaning, roof-de-moss, gutter guards, power washing. Free estimate GRAND XTERIOR Cleaning & Repairs- Gutters, roofs windows, PW. 250-380-7778.
A&R LANDSCAPING. Certified Horticulturist, yearly maintenance, clean-ups, pruning, renovating older gardens, great rates, Seniors Discounts. Call (250) 686-4361.
GRAND XTERIOR Cleaning & Repairs- Gutters, roofs windows, PW. 250-380-7778.
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BIG BEAR Handyman. Decks, Painting, Repairs. Free estimate. Barry 250-896-6071.
FULL YARD SERVICES Lawns, Gardens, Power wash, much more. Monthly rates, Free est. Call (778)351-4328. OVER 20 years experience, lawns, edging, clearing, pruning, design. Reasonable rates. Call Andrew 250-656-0052 or 250-857-1269.
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HAULING AND SALVAGE $20 & Up Garbage & Garden waste removal. Senior Disc. Free estimates. 250-812-2279.
GARY’S HAULING. One call does it all. Small demos & yard clean-up. Vehicle & metal recycling. Call (778)966-1413. HAUL A WAY- Junk & garbage removal. Free quotes. Senior disc. (778)350-5050. JUNK BOX- Junk Removal Company. Local guys. Low rates. Call (250)658-3944. JUNK REMOVAL 7 days / wk. Fast Service, Best Prices!! 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.
AFFORDABLE PAINTING Int/ext. Quality guaranty. Free est. Call Dale 250-516-2445.
STUCCO MAN- All types of Stucco/Painting. Repairs, additions, renovations. Free estimates. Dan, 250-391-9851.
ALFRED, ALFRED Quality Painting. Wholesale, Discounts! 50 years experience. 250-382-3694.
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ABBA EXTERIORS Professional gutter cleaning & repairs. Window cleaning. Roof de-mossing. Pkg discounts. WCB. (778)433-9275.
LADY PAINTER Serving the Peninsula for over 20 yrs. Interior/exterior. Call Bernice, 250-655-1127.
BLAINE’S WINDOW WASHING. Serving Sidney & Brentwood since 1983. Average house $35. 250-656-1475
NORM’S PAINTINGWhy wait till Spring? Reasonable, Reliable. Ref’s. Over 25 yrs experience. 250-478-0347.
BOB’S WINDOW Cleaning. Roof demoss, Gutters. Licensed and affordable. 250-884-7066.
OLD TIMER. Quality old fashioned service. Great rates. Excellent references. Call Al at 250-474-6924, 250-888-7187.
DAVE’S WINDOW Cleaning. Windows, Gutters, Sweeping, Roofs, Roof Demossing, Pressure Washing. 250-361-6190.
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