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of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. With the support of council, Laidlaw said he intends to implement Denham’s recommendations which include an audit of the District’s compliance with the privacy act, updated privacy policies and the appointment of a privacy officer. “The first thing we need to address is those recommendations and I believe council will be supportive of that as well,” Laidlaw said. “Some of this will be new for local governments. The bar’s been raised on the privacy issue.” Laidlaw said the District’s focus on security came at the expense of privacy considerations, and that Denham’s report has clearly identified a weakness.

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Plastics waste ban gains momentum Plastic-free life difficult to pull off, advocate proves Daniel Palmer News staff

Tiny plastic beads found in face wash, toothpaste and other cosmetics are finding their way into the waters surrounding Vancouver Island and beyond, and that reality is prompting federal politicians to call for their outright ban. It’s estimated a single tube of facewash contains up to 330,000 plastic bits, and researchers estimate more than 1,400 products available in Canada contain microplastics. They’re often identified on ingredient lists as polyethylene or polypropylene. Last month, Victoria MP Murray Rankin rose in the House of Commons to justify an NDP-proposed ban on microplastics under the Canadian Environmental Protection Act. Rankin detailed the growing body of research that shows microplastics are dangerous to the oceanic food chain, and referenced a study completed by researchers at the University of Victoria in collaboration with Peter Ross, a former federal government scientist who now works for the Vancouver Aquarium. In that study, researchers found plastic microbeads aren’t just in nearby waters, but they’re also polluting environments as far away as

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“It’s the single use disposable plastic that needs to stop.” - Carol-Lynne Michaels survive, it does not take a scientist to understand that the species at the top of the ladder will have difficult with survival.” The NDP’s motion passed unanimously with all-party support, and Environment Canada has already launched a microplastics study to determine whether it qualifies as a toxic substance. Victoria resident Carol-Lynne Michaels, who made headlines when she spent two years attempting to live a plasticfree life, said she was pleased to see some progress on a microplastics ban. “We see plastic reduction initiatives a lot more often today than we did a few years ago,” Michaels said. She wasn’t able to pull off an outright avoidance of plastics during her attempts in 2012 features the BIG Family Bike Ride which is a mass participation ride celebrating Earth Day 2015. The ride will be escorted by Saanich Police Department along the Shelbourne Street corridor. Participants have two routes to choose from: a 5-kilometre Shelbourne Street route, or a Kid’s University of Victoria route. Stage entertainment, bike demonstrations, interactive games and activities, information displays, a bike rodeo and concessions

and 2014, but Michaels felt compelled to try after watching The Clean Bin Project, a documentary that laid bare the level of plastic consumption found in the bellies of birds and other animals in the North Pacific. At her home, Michaels displays plastic straws, disposable spoons and a few plastic bags from her 2014 attempt that remind her just how difficult the wean away from plastic can be. “It’s the single use disposable plastic that needs to stop,” she said. “You use a spoon or straw for five minutes and that will never go away. That’s the great thing for me in hearing the news about microplastics. We need to figure out as individuals and as a society how to deal with this.” To start, Michaels is organizing a screening of the plastics documentary (ITALS) Bag It in collaboration with the Victoria chapter of the Surfrider Foundation. The April 26 screening and panel discussion will take place at Solstice Cafe in Vic West from 6 to 8 p.m. and will include local business owners committed to reducing their plastic output. “The goal is to get the conversation started about our consumer habits and ways to help businesses mentor one another,” Michaels said. “Whether it’s as simple as removing plastic grocery bags, it’s a conversation about how we can support businesses to reduce their plastic footprint.”

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Police nab lone equine on the lam An escaped horse found near Elk Lake kept Saanich police officers busy on the weekend. The brown mare was found wandering in the 5500-block of Hamsterly Rd. last Saturday, which prompted Saanich Police to put out a description of the animal. It had been captured without incident and was being held temporarily at a local farm while police sought out its owner, said Sgt. Steve Eassie. “The owner of the horse was identified later that same evening,” Eassie said. “They called in to advise that they were the owners, and that they had already made arrangements to have the animal returned the following day.” The horse was returned without incident.

For the record A story that appeared in the Friday, April 3 edition of Saanich News titled “Shredding Fundraiser at Tillicum Centre” included an incorrect day of the week. The fundraiser takes place Friday, May 1 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Tillicum Centre parking lot. A Homefinder story in the April 3 edition of Saanich News about the Young Life Home Renovation and Design Tour takes place on Saturday and Sunday, April 11 and 12. Submitted photo

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Limiting plastic use a good start It’s time to do away with plastic microbeads in our cosmetics, cleansers and toothpastes. There is good reason to believe these plastic microbeads are already clogging up the bodies of miniscule marine life after being swept down the drains and excreted through ocean outfalls. Even in areas with sewage treatment (i.e. everywhere but Greater Victoria), the tiny flakes of plastic are still finding their way into the Great Lakes and other bodies of water in disturbing concentrations. Europeans are ahead of North America in the fight against microplastics in everyday products. As an example, two Dutch-based advocacy groups launched an app in 2012 that identifies which products contain plastic microbeads (see BeatTheMicrobead.org). But the momentum is shifting in North America. New Jersey recently banned the manufacture and sale of plastic microbeads in cosmetic product, and a ban already exists in Illinois; several other states are considering similar measures. Consumers are also getting more conscientious about plastic waste, and should be applauded for avoiding products that contain plastic beads. But why do manufacturers continue to use plastic microbeads in their products? Exfoliation and esthetics are the advertised reasons, but it really comes down to costsavings, which hardly justifies their continued use. It turns out natural exfoliants like rice, apricot seeds, nut shells and even bamboo work even better than microbeads for exfoliation because they have rough edges. Companies like Johnson & Johnson, Unilever, The Body Shop, L’Oreal, ColgatePalmolive and others are sensing the shift in direction and have already started phasing out microbeads in an effort to eliminate their use by 2015. Environment Canada is now studying the potential toxicity of microplastics, but government does has a way of dredging through any new regulatory measures. In the meantime, avoid purchasing any products with polyethylene or polypropylene in the ingredients list. Aquatic life will thank you for it.

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Spyware stunk from beginning Re: District privacy failures need ‘structural fix:’ councillors, News (April 3) Saanich News is to be congratulated on its ongoing, balanced and thoughtful coverage of Saanich politics. I voted for Richard Atwell in November because I saw many issues in Saanich which were not being addressed, and a public which was not allowed to address council on substantive matters. This lack of public input at council meetings has recently been rectified by Coun. Colin Plant, bringing forward an amended council procedure bylaw which will come into effect in April. Listening to some councillors views on public input was eye opening, to say the least. The Privacy Commissioner’s report has validated the concerns of many of us who voted for change. As a retired CIO of a local Crown Corporation, I could not believe what I was hearing in early January in the defense of the Spector 360 system.

It now turns out that the lack of understanding of privacy issues at Saanich municipal hall is profound. Given the recent astonishing comments by Coun. Vic Derman (who I also voted for) who continues to defend what is going on, and to say there is no incompetence shows the problems are deep indeed – as evidenced by former IT staffer John Woodland’s revelations – at both the senior staff level and with some councillors. All of this is even more astonishing given the legislation has been in place for 20 years. What has been going on during that time? Council should not try to explain this away, the public deserves more respect than that!

It is now time to set up the municipal governance review, for which 88 per cent of us voted, and look at other ways Saanich can improve, instead of resting on its now tarnished laurels. Karen Harper Saanich

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Hockeyville votes top 1.1 million in Panorama win Canucks, Sharks to play game on Saanich Peninsula, arena gets $100,000 Steven Heywood Black Press

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 certainly was a topper. 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

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Jason Fletcher reacts after North Saanich’s Panorama won the top 2015 Hockeyville title and an NHL preseaon game between the Canucks and San Jose Sharks. witness the event. Sidney and Central Saanich mayors Steve Price and Ryan Windsor, respectively, 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”.

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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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It only takes a few seconds to make a first impression in a job interview, and looking the part is half the battle. But for some people, purchasing even one professional outfit can be financially ruinous as they work to rebuild their lives after a divorce, job loss or longterm medical problem. Enter Wear 2 Start, a nonprofit organization that helps women dress their best for that all-important job interview or first few days on the job. The society provides suitable clothing, shoes and accessories, as well as other essential services like haircuts, makeup and alternations to women re-entering the work force. “So many women come in, their shoulders are slumped, there’s no eye contact. But by the time they leave, we’re all laughing like friends,” says Diane Car-

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Ready to rock it Victoria Royals’ defencman Chaz Reddekopp, right, checks Prince George Cougars forward Jansen Harkins during the Royals’ series clinching 5-4 overtime win on Saturday. The Royals are away versus the Kelowna Rockets to start Round 2 of the WHL playoffs on April 10. Don Denton/News staff

Canada beat All Blacks, finish fourth Most Canadians don’t know who D.J. Forbes is, but a replay of Connor Trainor’s try, in which the latter picked up a bouncing ball and sped wide past Forbes for a try on Friday should go down as one of Canada’s greatest. The try helped Canada’s men’s rugby team defeat New Zealand’s All Blacks in the sevens version of the game for the first time in history on Friday, 19-15, at the Japan IRB Sevens tournament. One can’t help but think Forbes, captain of the revered All Blacks sevens team and star of the world sevens circuit, will ever get caught wait-

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ing for a suprise grubber (kick) to bounce his way again. The Canadians moved on from the quarterfinal win over New Zealand only to lose a heartbraking 14-5 match versus tournament-winner England in the semifinals. St. Michaels University School grad Michael Fuailefau scored the opening try versus New Zealand and former UVic Vike John Moonlight the second try and made the steal that turned into Trainor’s winner. Trainor also scored against England and once against Fiji in the third place game. Moonlight scored twice versus Fiji, as Canada lost 21-19.

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COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS COMING EVENTS CALL FOR ENTRIES 13TH ANNUAL Kitty Coleman Woodland Art & Bloom Festival. Fine Art and Quality Crafts Juried Show. Presented in a spectacular outdoor setting May 16, 17 and 18 Applications for Artisans are available at woodlandgardens.ca 250-338-6901

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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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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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BEEF FARM GATE SALES. 1516 Mt. Douglas Cross Rd. Hours Friday & Saturday 10-4. Naturally raised, hormone free beef. Individual cuts sold, sharp, frozen & double wrapped. (250)477-3321.

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APARTMENTS FURNISHED SAANICHTON: 1-BDRM furnished suite $900. inclds utils, wi-fi, laundry. 250-886-1195.

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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.

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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. refâ€™s. Please call 250-208-0386 and leave message.

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

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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. UPTOWN- STUDIO apt inclds, laundry, heat, hydro, cable. $695 inclusive. (250)748-1310

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IRMA ST- $164,500. 2 bdrms, 1 bath, quiet, 45+ bldg. Sm pets ok. No Realtors please! Info: 250-574-3350 or text. PANORAMIC Ocean views, 2 bdrm & 4 bdrm income property in Nanaimo. 250-753-0160.

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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, 2-12â€? 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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250-507-6543. ALâ€™S V.I.P. Gutter Cleaning, guards, power washing, de-moss, Insured.

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.

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

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PATCHES, ADDITIONS, restucco, renos, chimney, waterproofing. Bob, 250-516-5178.

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BENOIT CONSTRUCTION. Renoâ€™s & Additions. Windows, Doors, Decks. 250-479-0748. JEREMIAHâ€™S CARPENTRYSmall repairs, interior finishing, weather proofing, decks, fencing. Reasonable rates. Insured. Call 250-857-1269 or www.jeremiahscarpentry.com McGREGOR HOME REPAIR Decks, doors, stairs, walls, etc. Sm jobs ok. 250-655-4518

CLEANING SERVICES AFFORDABLE! SUPPLIES & vacuum incldâ€™d. All lower Island areas. 250-385-5869.

DRYWALL BEAT MY Price! Best workmanship. 38 years experience. Call Mike, 250-475-0542.

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 Renoâ€™s, res & comm. No job too small. Lic# 22779. KENDRAâ€™S ELECTRICAL Company. Res/Com. Lic #86952. Call 250-415-7991.

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

GARDENING (250)208-8535 WOODCHUCK Comm/Res lawn cutting. Weed/ moss & Blackberry/ ivy removal. Aerate/ De-thatch.

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(250) 858-0588 - Lawn & garden maint. - Landscaping - Fences & Decks - Hedge & Tree Services - Pressure Washing Free estimates * WCB www.mowtime.ca Auricle- 250-882-3129 Spring clean up lawn aeration & fertilize-soil-hedges, irrigation DPM SERVICES- lawn & garden, seasonal pruning, clean ups, landscape, power wash, etc. 15yrs exp. (250)883-8141. FULL YARD SERVICES Lawns, Gardens, Power wash, much more. Monthly rates, Free est. Call (778)351-4328. GARDEN OVERGROWN? Cleanups, lawn cuts, pruning, blackberry clearing. Call John 250-478-7314, 250-812-8236.

Spring lawn renovations. Complete garden & arborist Services. (250) 818 0587. OVER 20 years experience, lawns, edging, clearing, pruning, design. Reasonable rates. Call Andrew 250-656-0052 or 250-857-1269.

(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.

GARYâ€™S HAULING. One call does it all. Small demos & yard clean-up. Vehicle & metal recycling. Call (778)966-1413. 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. PARRYâ€™S HAULING We haul it all - FREE estimates. Call Wes 250-812-7774. PETEâ€™S HAUL A DAY- Junk removal. Airforce guy. Call 250-888-1221.

GRAND XTERIOR Cleaning & Repairs- Gutters, roofs windows, PW. 250-380-7778.

SAVE-A-LOT HAULING Furniture, appliance, garden waste, we take it all! Always lowest rate, senior discount. Brad 250-217-9578.

GUTTER CLEANING, demossing, grass cutting. Mike 250-474-3701, 250-813-1618.

WE HAUL CHEAP! Moving & Hauling. (250)881-1910. www.wehaulcheap.com

HANDYPERSONS

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

RENOVATIONS SPECIALIST Carpenter&Sons. decks, fence Doors, windows, painting, drywall. Kitchen, bath, suites, Senior Disc. 250-217-8131.

HOUSE & Yard repairs. no job too small. OAP Discounts, free est. Andy, (250)886-3383.

HAULING AND SALVAGE $20 & Up Garbage & Garden waste removal. Senior Disc. Free estimates. 250-812-2279. HAUL A WAY- Junk & garbage removal. Free quotes. Senior disc. (778)350-5050.

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.

Done Right Moving $85/hr. Senior Disc. No travel time before/after local moves. BBB. Call Tyler 250-418-1747.

PAINTING ALFRED, ALFRED Quality Painting. Wholesale, Discounts! 50 years experience. 250-382-3694. A PROFESSIONAL Woman painter. Karen Bales Painting & Wall coverings. Over 25yrs exp. Free est. 250-514-5220. LADY PAINTER Serving the Peninsula for over 20 yrs. Interior/exterior. Call Bernice, 250-655-1127. NORMâ€™S PAINTINGWhy wait till Spring? Reasonable, Reliable. Refâ€™s. Over 25 yrs experience. 250-478-0347. OLD TIMER. Quality old fashioned service. Great rates. Excellent references. Call Al at 250-474-6924, 250-888-7187.

STUCCO MAN- All types of Stucco/Painting. Repairs, additions, renovations. Free estimates. Dan, 250-391-9851.

TREE SERVICES BUDDYâ€™S TREE SERVICESTrimming, pruning, chipping, removals, hedges. Insured. Call Keith, (250)474-3697.

WINDOW CLEANING ABBA EXTERIORS Professional gutter cleaning & repairs. Window cleaning. Roof de-mossing. Pkg discounts. WCB. (778)433-9275. BOBâ€™S WINDOW Cleaning. Roof demoss, Gutters. Licensed and affordable. 250-884-7066. DAVEâ€™S WINDOW Cleaning. Windows, Gutters, Sweeping, Roofs, Roof Demossing, Pressure Washing. 250-361-6190.

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

PLASTERING PATCHES,Drywall, skimming, match the textures, coves, fireplaces. Bob, 250-516-5178.

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Van Isle 360 adds Gulf Island Regatta

Vancouver Island’s #1 Stop for Premium Used Vehicles

7 passenger, local, great value. A6565.

FIND YOUR PASSION. FIND YOUR PURPOSE. 30 990 The perfect outdoors vehicle, ready for anything. Iconic Design. A6602

0 DOWN 5.24% 84 MOS. $505/MO.

Low Interest COMMUNITY SUPPORT WORKER- SOCIAL SERVICES Rate Financing

Vancouver Island’s #1 Stop for Premium Used Vehicles

PROGRAMS START MONTHLY 0 5.24% Black Press file photo

Night Runner and her crew leave Nanaimo harbour in 2013. The Van Isle 360 boasts than 500 sailors and 52 yachts this year.

Sunday Buffet Brunch Every Sunday

1595

Sittings at 11am and 1pm. Reservations suggested.

1520 McKenzie Ave. (corner of Cedar Hill & McKenzie)

(250) 721-2188

Career Opportunities:

DOWN 84 MOS. $505/MO.

30,990

great value. A6565.

Now

0 DOWN 5.24% 72 MOS. $498/MO.

72 MOS. $593/MO.

,781 12 26 NISSAN MURANO PLATINUM

Was $28,990

NISSAN Child and Youth Care Worker ●12Women’s Shelter Worker12 KIA PATHFINDER SORRENTO Teen Pregnancy and ParentingARMADA Support Worker SX AWD Full size, rare, V8, 4x4, only Every option fully appointed, Family Place Worker ● Settlement/Newcomers Service Worker 41,000 kms. 14-0634A local Victoria SUV. A6577

Now

Loaded, AWD, Navi, backup camera. A6560

0 DOWN 5.24% 72 MOS. $559/MO.

Over $1,000,000 Worth of Premium Used Vehicles For Sale

12 NISSAN Available As a Community Support Worker, you will be able to provide rehabilitation, PATHFINDER support, and other forms of assistance tochildren, youth, and familiesARMADA while NISSANcare professionals.13 NISSAN supporting social workers and 14 health Full size, rare, V8, 4x4, only 41,000 kms. 14-0634A 4X4 PATHFINDER Train in this rewarding career. TheXTERRA 0 DOWN 5.24% 7 passenger, local, perfect outdoors vehicle, ready for anything. Iconic Design. A6602

Now

0 DOWN 5.24% 72 MOS. $525/MO.

12 NISSAN MURANO PLATINUM

Loaded, AWD, Navi, backup camera. A6560

0 DOWN 5.24% 72 MOS. $559/MO.

11 MERCEDES B200

No accidents, local low kms. A6579A

30,310

Was $32,990

Now

Reasons to SHOP in22 990 10 NISSAN MURANO SL AWD

Leather, sunroof, well appt., 1 owner. A6591

0 DOWN 4.99% 60 MOS. $498/MO.

Now

SAANICH!

Now

MURANO SL AWD Leather, sunroof, well appt., 1 owner. A65915

0 DOWN $ 4.99% $ MOS. 498/MO. 60 Now ,

18 990

06 TOYOTA TACOMA SR5 TRD

0 DOWN 5.99% 48 MOS. $363/MO.

Local Victoria truck, no accidents, strong resale $ Now value and ,dependability. A6586A

BC vehicle, one owner, leather, loaded. 15-12162A

11 - 1 3 NISSAN 4 left to LEAF Only choose from

The hottest used car on the market, fully electric, pay no gas again. Make the switch, the best car decision you will ever make! $ PAY NO GAS AGAIN!

12 990

Now

Was $29,990

0 DOWN 5.24% 72 MOS. $525/MO.

Now

28,742

11 MERCEDES B200

No accidents, local low kms. A6579A

Now

30,310

0 DOWN 5.24% 72 MOS. $382/MO.

Now

18,990

07 JEEP LIBERTY 4X4 SPORT LIMITED

BC vehicle, one owner, leather, loaded. 15-12162A

Wild Birds Unlimited $ 0 5.99% 22,990 363 48 DOWN $ MOS.

Now

/MO.

Now

http://victoria.wbu.com/ 3631 Shelbourne Plaza 11 - 1 3 NISSAN 250-595-3595 4 left to LEAF Only choose from The hottestam used car the Hours: Mon-Sat 9:30 –on5:30 pm

12,990

market, fully electric, pay no

gas again. Make the switch, Some say, “This is the world’s best hummingbird the best car decision you will $ $ Come in and fiever feeder.” ndmake! out why! $

Now

21,990

21,990- 28,990

PAY NO GAS AGAIN!

*Prices plus documentation fee of $295

Hours: Mon-Fri 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Sat.: 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. We’ve axed the tax on any repair over $299 pre tax! Book your appointment and save today!

Simatech Vapour Shop

Shelbourne Barbers

Antiques & Vintage, Retro & Modern, Old & New Cottage Paint & Consignment Downsizing & Estate Sales

Capilia

victoria.capilia.ca 2553 Quadra St. • 250.590.5772 Hours: Tues-Fri 9:30-4, Sat 10-2 Evenings by appointment “LOSING YOUR HAIR”

We can help!! • Dry or oily dandruff • Itchiness • Dry, brittle or dull hair • Psoriasis or eczema; • Male pattern baldness

Looking for a trim? Come on in!

Saanich Rentals

saanichrentals.com 1554 Cedar Hill X Road • 250.477.6908 Hours: Mon-Fri 7:30-5, Sat 8-5 ONE STOP CENTRE RENTALS... REPAIRS…EQUIPMENT SALES A local family business servicing the community for over 45 years. We provide construction, yard & garden, scaffolding and banquet needs. Let our knowledgeable staff help you with your projects. STIHL TORO LAWNBOY LANDA MIKASA

The Old Attic

www.theoldattic.ca 7925 East Saanich Road 778-426-1660 Hours: Open 7 Days a Week 10am – 5pm

ShelbourneBarbers.ca 1632 Cedar Hill Cross Road 250-477-0212 Hours: Mon-Fri 9-5:30, Sat 9-5, Sun 10-4

on regular price

February 10 – April 15

Every option fully appointed, local Victoria SUV. A6577

DL #5059

50%Off 250-480-4972

31,990

www.lookingglassdivas.ca 3361 OAK STREET Royal Oak Shopping Centre 250-475-2227 4454 West Saanich Rd • 250-479-0800 #5059 Hours: Mon-Sat 10-5, SunDLClosed

CALL TODAY:

26,781

$ OAK STREET Looking Glass Divas Campus Nissan 21,990-$28,990 3361 21,990 campusautos.com 250-475-2227 Ladies Consignment 3361 Oak Street, Victoria Boutique www.campusnissan.com 1-250-475-2227

Simatech Vapour Shop is your one stop shop where you will find all of your vaping needs! We are located in Victoria, Nanaimo and Courtenay.

To arrange your complimentary in-home consultation

Now

www.campusnissan.com

E-cigarettes, mods and accessories e-cigarettecanada.com 3514 Quadra Street 778-410-2132 Hours: Mon-Fri 9:30-6:30, Sat. 10-6, Sun 11-5-5

Available in the popular 2” slat size in painted and stained finishes. Lifetime Warranty.

Was $28,990

*Prices plus documentation fee of $295

PARKLAND WOOD BLINDS

Now

Was $32,990

07 JEEP LIBERTY 4X4 SPORT LIMITED

06 TOYOTA TACOMA SR5 TRD

Local Victoria truck, no accidents, strong resale value and dependability. A6586A

0 DOWN 5.24% 72 MOS. $382/MO.

Was $29,990

0 DOWN 5.24% 72 MOS. $498/MO.

12 KIA SORRENTO SX AWD

28,742 ,990 CALL VICTORIA: 250.384.812131OR VISIT SPROTTSHAW.COM 10 NISSAN 0 DOWN 5.24% 72 MOS. $593/MO.

Come in & see our new selection of spring consignment items, clothing, purses and shoes galore!!

HUNTER DOUGLAS

Now

Over $1,000,000 Worth of Premium Used Vehicles For Sale

Van Isle 360 is “the race” to sail in on the West Coast, says owner Jeffrey Motley, who’ll see boats as far as California and New Mexico at this year’s event, including former American’s Cup race competitor Dennis Conner. “The race is just one of those amazing Low Interest events that it’s on the bucket list of everyRate Financing body,” Motley said. Available Visit vanisle360.com for more. reporter@saanichnews.com 13 NISSAN PATHFINDER

test (which starts and ends in Nanaimo). Leg 9 of the Van Isle finishes at Clover Point, June 17-18, where Leg 10 will commence on June 19, followed by the GIN 10 minutes later. More than 200 sailors are expected to make the GIN dash to Nanaimo, which will become an annual race, as part of Van Isle 360 and as a standalone event. Awards night is June 18 at the Royal Victoria Yacht Club. 14 NISSAN XTERRA 4X4

The first-ever GIN regatta will fire up during this year’s 10th Van Isle 360 International Yacht Race. The biennial Vancouver Island marathon yachting race marks its 10th edition with a record number of competitors and the inaugural Gulf Islands Nanaimo (GIN) Regatta. The race runs from June 6 to 20, with a record 52 boats and around 500 sailors registered to participate in the 10-leg con-

Ink & Toner Medic®

www.inkandtonermedic.com Cedar Hill X Road Location 3623 Shelbourne St. • 250 595 4446 Hours: Mon-Thurs 9-6, Fri 9-8, Sat. 9:30-5:30, Sun 11-5 Got Ink? Save up to 60% on your printer Ink and Toner. We offer quality printer INK and TONER cartridges for all makes and models. Proudly serving Victoria for over 13 years. We sell printers too. Our printers come with $45 worth of free ink! Your one stop Ink & Toner shop. Think local first!Bring this ad in for an extra 10% off.

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Cream Cheese

Parmesan Cheese Shredded or Grated

500 g

MEAT

DED NO ADONES HORM

Chicken Drumsticks

per lb 5.86 kg

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386

Lean Ground Beef

per lb 11.59 kg

COUNTRY HARVEST

585 g

elivery! Same Day D 513 250-477-6

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86¢

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DEL MONTE

Facial Tissue

675 g

Canned Corn

per lb 8.51 kg

213 g

Purelife Water

175-200 g

132's Asst.

¢341-398 ml

CASCADE

Pot Stickers Platinum & Dumplings Dishwasher Packs Asst.

NEW!

454-500 g Asst.

18's

EN GLUTEE FR

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at the till

GRIMM'S

Brie Le Roy

Asst. Flavours. 283 g

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25%

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Chewy Bars & Dipps

Assorted 156-187 g

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76 Assorted 184 g

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Sesame Steak Sauce

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MARY'S

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per 100 g

QUAKER

NESTLE

Tim Tam Cookies

126

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186

425-505 g

ARBUTUS RIDGE

00 500 g

Pink Salmon

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Beef Cabbage Rolls

per 100 g

FRENCH

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Roasted Garlic 7 Grain or Cracked Pepper Loaf Sunflower Flax Bread 76 46

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386

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Asst.

per 100 g

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DED NO ADONES M R O H

170 g

PEPPER'S OWN

Sweet Bean BISTRO 96 Baguette each & Beet 'n Onion Salad SABRA Hummus % 26

Greek Yogurt

Oatmeal Crisp Cereal

Troll Caught Pin Bone Removed Previously Frozen

each

L COBBL HIL

LIBERTÉ

Orange Juice

Sockeye Salmon Fillets

266

MINUTE MAID

156

U.S.

Smoked Beef Brisket

per lb 1.23 kg

Large Navel Organic 3 lb Oranges Onion Bags ¢ per lb 46 1.46 kg

per lb 4.10 kg

Bone-In

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776

300 g

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Natural Cane Sugar 96

500 g

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Awesome April

Offerings

Mexican “Premium”

Ataulfo Mangoes approx. 5lb case

5 items, $23.50 value

Per

100 gr

Simply Poultry

Chicken Strips Nuggets or Burgers 907gr

Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts

Fillets Removed, 11.00 per kg

Mapleleaf

Prime Stuffed Chicken Breasts 284-340gr

iv t s e F e es e Ch

Smuckers Brand Bundle Bag

Sunrise Farms

Per

Blu e

Mango Cheesecake

Canadian

Borgonzola, Gorgonzola or Castello Blue Cheese Prices in effect April 6 - 12 , 2015

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Meat

NEWS

Canadian AA

Sirloin Tip Oven Roast 13.20 per kg

Sunrise Farms

Bone In Chicken Thighs

Locally Raised BC Poultry

8.80 per kg

Grain Fed Free Run

Per

Island Pride

Sunrise Farms

Siwin

1.02kg

2kg

454-500gr

Prime Rib Burgers

Honey Garlic Chicken Breasts

Per

Schneiders

Potstickers & Gyoza

Country Natural Chicken 750gr

UPSTAIRS INSIDE QUALITY FOODS IN: Comox v Powell River v Qualicum Foods v Courtenay

OFF

2$ for

DISHWARE

Excludes Emma Bridgewater. Selection may vary by store. Some restrictions apply. Offer in effect until April 12, 2015

• Time to Celebrate Vaisakhi! • Annie Chun’s

Erawan Brand

Roasted Seaweed Snacks 10gr

Tasty Bite

3$ for

Rice Noodles

Thai Kitchen

Vegetarian Indian Cuisine

Coconut Milk

454gr

400ml

for

Annie Chun’s

Erawan Brand

Asian Cuisine Noodle Bowl 169-250gr

299

Marinade or Sauce

Patak’s Original

Uncle Tom’s

Patak’s Original

400ml

2kg

284ml

Cooking Sauce

Pulo

285gr

Long Grain Rice

Curry Paste

Rice Paper 454gr

2$ for

Huy Fong

Sauce

350-400ml

230-460ml

2$ for

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Meat

New Zealand

Strip Loin Grilling Steak

Boneless Center Cut Pork Loin Chops 8.80 per kg

Mitchell’s

Maple Leaf

Grimm’s

375gr

375-450gr

450gr

Premium Bacon

Wieners

Buy 1

Bavarian Smokies

Faith Farms Cheese Approx. 400gr

Get 1

Pepperoni

Per

Carrs Crackers Selected 125-150gr

FREE

A $2.50 Value Free

Limited Time Offer April 6-12, 2015

• QF is for Quick Fixin’s!• Yoplait

Source Yogurt 16x100gr

Del Monte

Kraft

341-398ml

120gr

Canned Vegetables

Knorr

Lipton Cup A Soup

Stove Top Stuffing Mix

4’s

Yoplait

Source Greek Yogurt

8x100gr

99 VH

Source Yogurt

for

650gr or 4x100gr

Gourmet Steamers 276-306gr

1.2-1.4kg

2$ for

299

Primo

Ready To Serve Soup 525-540ml

for

Healthy Choice

Long Grain Instant Rice

283-298gr

Minute Rice

Steamers

Yoplait

499

299

Christie

Premium Plus Crackers 450-500gr

299

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Quality Foods an Island Original.

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NEWS

www.qualityfoods.com

Prices in effect April 6 - 12 2015

Kraft

Kraft Dinner Macaroni & Cheese

Kraft

Ragu

Old Dutch

Restaurante Tortilla Chips

255gr

276-384gr

260gr

Becel

Oil

1lt

398ml

6 a t I l y f o L i t A tle Taste 2$ for

2$ for

Bull’s Eye

Heinz

Barbecue Sauce

Post

Honeycomb, Sugar Crisp or Alpha-Bits Cereal

Post

Shreddies or Spoon Size Shredded Wheat

340-400gr

Honey Bunches of Oats Cereal 368-439gr

525-550gr

Tomatoes

700-900gr

796ml

Tomato Ketchup

McCain

1lt

4$ for

5$ for

Black Diamond

Shredded Cheese

for

Dr. Oetker

Cheestrings

340gr

2$ for

Celebrating 100 years of the Coca Cola Bottle! Leclerc

Celebration Cookies 240-270gr

Leclerc

Casa Di Mama or Panebello Pizza

336gr

Quatro Cookies

Rogers

for

SunRype

Oats

700-750gr

Beverage

750gr-1.1kg

1.36lt

Red Rose

for

LICABL PP

for

You Could win a 1940’s replica Coca-Cola Cooler!

Melitta

144’s

Single Serve Coffee Cups

126-132gr

Glaceau

Powerade

Vitamin Water

Frozen Fruit

300gr

Five Grain Granola

395-450gr

Orange Pekoe Tea

Snowcrest

Black Diamond

Ultra Thin Crust Pizza

EES EF

4$ Family Classic Frozen Dessert

Unico

Pasta

334-360gr

Breyers

1.68kg

LICABL PP

Kellogg’s

540ml

425ml

for

915-930gr

Eggo Waffles

2.63lt

Unico

Beans, Chick Peas or Lentils

3$ Heinz

Minute Maid

Simply Orange Juice

1.36kg

Unico

Beans

Imperial

907gr

Arriba Tortilla Chips

Margarine

Cheemo

for

Old Dutch

Potato Chips

LICABL PP

220-240gr

Perogies

630-640ml

Old Dutch

each

Cracker Barrel Cheese Slices

400gr

Pasta Sauce

each

EES EF

2.75

Kraft

Philadelphia Cream Cheese Spread

2.75

PLUS A

900gr

for

Ground Coffee

Works out to

Nabob Coffee Company

1.75lt

Works out to

Kraft

Cheez Whiz or Singles

Filled Pasta

275-350gr

EES EF

Kraft

Pasta Sauce

160gr or 275-300ml

PLUS A

907gr

175-200gr

Real Fruit Beverage

Olivieri

PLUS A

Cracker Barrel Cheddar Cheese

Five Alive

Olivieri

591ml

Selected, 600gr

Coke, Canada Dry or Sprite

Nestea

Sports Drink

Iced Tea

710ml

695ml

Glass Bottle, 6x237ml

3$ for

LICABL PP

PLUS A

each

LICABL PP

PLUS A

each

4.49

PLUS A

4.49

LICABL PP

EES EF

for

EES EF

for

EES EF

Works out to

EES EF

Works out to

PLUS A

1.66lt

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NEWS

www.qualityfoods.com

Prices in effect April 6 - 12 2015

Kraft

Kraft Dinner Macaroni & Cheese

Kraft

Ragu

Old Dutch

Restaurante Tortilla Chips

255gr

276-384gr

260gr

Becel

Oil

1lt

398ml

6 a t I l y f o L i t A tle Taste 2$ for

2$ for

Bull’s Eye

Heinz

Barbecue Sauce

Post

Honeycomb, Sugar Crisp or Alpha-Bits Cereal

Post

Shreddies or Spoon Size Shredded Wheat

340-400gr

Honey Bunches of Oats Cereal 368-439gr

525-550gr

Tomatoes

700-900gr

796ml

Tomato Ketchup

McCain

1lt

4$ for

5$ for

Black Diamond

Shredded Cheese

for

Dr. Oetker

Cheestrings

340gr

2$ for

Celebrating 100 years of the Coca Cola Bottle! Leclerc

Celebration Cookies 240-270gr

Leclerc

Casa Di Mama or Panebello Pizza

336gr

Quatro Cookies

Rogers

for

SunRype

Oats

700-750gr

Beverage

750gr-1.1kg

1.36lt

Red Rose

for

LICABL PP

for

You Could win a 1940’s replica Coca-Cola Cooler!

Melitta

144’s

Single Serve Coffee Cups

126-132gr

Glaceau

Powerade

Vitamin Water

Frozen Fruit

300gr

Five Grain Granola

395-450gr

Orange Pekoe Tea

Snowcrest

Black Diamond

Ultra Thin Crust Pizza

EES EF

4$ Family Classic Frozen Dessert

Unico

Pasta

334-360gr

Breyers

1.68kg

LICABL PP

Kellogg’s

540ml

425ml

for

915-930gr

Eggo Waffles

2.63lt

Unico

Beans, Chick Peas or Lentils

3$ Heinz

Minute Maid

Simply Orange Juice

1.36kg

Unico

Beans

Imperial

907gr

Arriba Tortilla Chips

Margarine

Cheemo

for

Old Dutch

Potato Chips

LICABL PP

220-240gr

Perogies

630-640ml

Old Dutch

each

Cracker Barrel Cheese Slices

400gr

Pasta Sauce

each

EES EF

2.75

Kraft

Philadelphia Cream Cheese Spread

2.75

PLUS A

900gr

for

Ground Coffee

Works out to

Nabob Coffee Company

1.75lt

Works out to

Kraft

Cheez Whiz or Singles

Filled Pasta

275-350gr

EES EF

Kraft

Pasta Sauce

160gr or 275-300ml

PLUS A

907gr

175-200gr

Real Fruit Beverage

Olivieri

PLUS A

Cracker Barrel Cheddar Cheese

Five Alive

Olivieri

591ml

Selected, 600gr

Coke, Canada Dry or Sprite

Nestea

Sports Drink

Iced Tea

710ml

695ml

Glass Bottle, 6x237ml

3$ for

LICABL PP

PLUS A

each

LICABL PP

PLUS A

each

4.49

PLUS A

4.49

LICABL PP

EES EF

for

EES EF

for

EES EF

Works out to

EES EF

Works out to

PLUS A

1.66lt

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Deli & Cheese

Freybe

Traditional Irish Smoked Ham

Soft Cheese

125-150gr

Bottom Round

Per

100 gr

Grimm’s

Per

100 gr

4 Pack Pepperoni Sticks

•Andean Quinoa •Fruit •Beet •Red Potato with Dijon

Served Hot & Fresh

Medium Salad

Grimm’s

Lyona, Beer, Summer Sausage or Ham Sausage with Garlic

per 100 gr

10 Piece California & Dynamite Rolls

Dinner for Four

Egg Roll

27 Piece Party Tray

Available at select stores only.

Boursin

Authentic Smoked Beef

Continental

NEWS

9 Piece Spicy Shrimp Rolls

699 499

Seafood • Quality Foods

Fresh

Ahi Tuna

Halibut Steaks

Per

100 gr

per 100 gr

Frozen or Previously Frozen

Fresh

Snapper Fillets Scotch Mints

Per

100 gr

41/50 Size

Per

100 gr

Quality Fresh

Organically Yours

600gr

Cocoa Dusted Chocolate Covered, 250gr

200gr

Sweet Treats Jelly Beans

Cooked White Tiger Prawn Tails

Sweet Treats Almonds

per 100 gr

Raw Hulled Pumpkin Seeds

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Ranger Cookies

Bakery

Large Kaiser Buns Selected

White or 60% Whole Wheat Bread

Raisin Bran Muffins

for

Old Fashioned Donuts

3 Country Harvest

6 pack

8 pack

Vanilla Slice

Double Layer

Strawberry Truffle Cake

Sprouted Whole Grain Bread

Selected, 675gr

Silver Hills

Bread

8” Bumbleberry Pie

Selected, 430-615gr

for

2$ for

for

Quality Foods • Taste for Life Wolfgang Puck

Popcorn Indiana

Organic Soup

Lifeway

All Natural Popcorn

398ml

Mighty Leaf Tea

Kefir Cultured Milk Smoothie

156-220gr

Whole Leaf Pouches

15’s

946ml

for

Organicville

Gluten Free Organic Vinaigrette

for

Glutino

Trueblue or Trueblack

Selected, Assorted Sizes

1.36lt

Gluten Free Products

Cocktail

Scrub Free

Easy Off

Mildew or Soap Scum Remover 950ml

LICABL PP

EES EF

PLUS A

236ml

Household Royale

Tiger Towel

400gr or 475ml

for

Royale

Oven Cleaner

77 Bathroom Tissue

6’s

12-24’s

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Drop in between 4:00 & 6:00 PM for a fresh

NEWS

NEW APPY SPECIAL!

Awesome April Offerings

2$ for

Per

Washington “Premium”

Jonagold Apples 2.18 per kg

Vancouver Island “Hot House”

Mini Cucumbers 2lb bag

Taylor Farms

Romaine Hearts 3 pack

4” Premium Basket Stuffers

for

Per

4.39 per kg

Snap Top Carrots 1.52 per kg

Zucchini Squash

Fresh Broccoli Crowns

California “Bolthouse”

Mexican “Medium”

Per

California “Premium”

Per

1.94 per kg

Per

California “Cara Cara”

Red Navel Oranges 4.39 per kg

Natural Organics

Gerbera Bouquet

Mexican Grown

Organic Grape Tomatoes 1 pt clamshell

2$ for

California Grown

Organic Baby Cut Carrots 1lb bag

2$ for

B.C. Grown “Hot House”

Organic Long English Cucumbers

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