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Growth areas get the gears Close to 200 people attend special meeting on future growth areas in Central Saanich Angela Cowan News staff

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Tim Penhallow and Patrick Buntain are going to sail and row their way from Port Townsend, Washington to Ketchikan, Alaska in the Race to Alaska in June. The pair, who work at Canoe Cove Marina in North Saanich, will attempt the journey in a small dory. Read more on page 19.

Date rape drug seized in arrest RCMP arrest two people at Victoria airport after finding GHB in a vehicle Angela Cowan News staff

A 30-year-old man is being held on charges of possession of a controlled substance, possession for the purposes of trafficking and obstruction after Sidney North Saanich RCMP found a quantity of GHB in his

vehicle last week.

On April 21, RCMP responded to a report of a suspicious vehicle at the Victoria Airport, and located a green Toyota car and two occupants. As a result of the initial investigation, they arrested the man, Derek Fast, and a 30-year-old woman for theft and obstruction.

On searching the vehicle, RCMP found two pop bottles full of GHB, a controlled substance commonly used as a depressant and intoxicant, and also known as the ‘date rape’ drug.

Fast, of no fixed address, is being held until his next court appearance in May. The woman is from the south

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Island and was already on noncustodial release conditions relating to other charges. She was released on charges of possession of a controlled substance, possession for the purpose of trafficking, and of failing to comply with a recognizance.

Please see: Police warn public, page 3

Nearly 200 people came out to an unusual committee meeting April 22 at the Saanich Fairgrounds when Central Saanich council opened up the floor and invited the public to speak their minds on the proposed Future Growth Area (FGA) in the Capital Regional District’s (CRD) Regional Sustainability Strategy. More than 30 stepped up to the mic.

Many residents spoke out against the FGA, with concerns of food security, urban sprawl and future generations at the top of the list.

First introduced to the previous council in 2012 and reduced in size in November 2014, the FGA affects lands on West Saanich Road, north and south of Keating Cross Road. If approved, it would open the rural area to potential development for industrial, commercial and residential use.

None of the land is within the Agricultural Land Reserve, though 14 of the properties are designated farms for tax purposes.

“It’s the regional sustainability strategy, not the regional growth strategy,” said Ronnie Anderson, one of the first to address council.

That sentiment seemed to echo through the hall as others got up to raise concerns about struggling businesses throughout Saanichton and Brentwood Bay. Please see: Food security takes centre stage, page 3

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MS Society of Canada launches new Flee or Fight Campaign

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Kendra Wong Victoria News

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In 1991, it seemed that David Allin was at the top of his career.

For 10 years, Allin worked as a diplomat in the Canadian Foreign Service and travelled extensively all around the world. As part of his job, he worked as a senior policy advisor and legal advisor completing multi-year stints in the Middle East and Eastern Europe.

But it was on a trip to Ireland that things began to change.

It started with a tingling in his thumb that doctors at a walk-in clinic couldn’t diagnose.

On St. Patrick’s Day, after hours of treaty negotiations, he felt an incredible pain in his shoulder that persisted.

Then a few weeks later, while he was in Portugal engaging in a heated debate with a lawyer, he experienced overwhelming fatigue.

“It was like a complete blanket, I had to sit down,” said Allin. “I got up the next day and slept in the car for the entire day. In Switzerland, I started to have difficulty walking, I was slurring my speech, so my team sent me back to Ottawa.”

After a series of tests and an MRI, Allin was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis, a disease of the central nervous system.

“It was the uncertainty. What does it mean for career, for your personal life, what does it mean for how you’re going to live your life?” said Allin. “These were all huge question marks, none with any answers. You have to see with time and see how your type of disease develops.”

Unlike some people with the disease, Allin, who currently lives in Victoria, was able to continue working until he retired.

He now has a wife and two children and spends roughly three days of the week at the MS Society in Victoria on North Park Street doing physiotherapy or working as the Board Chair.

Allin said that many Canadians are aware of the disease, but do not know that the country has the highest rate of MS in the world.

As a way of increasing awareness of MS, the Society has launched a new campaign called Flee or Fight.

The campaign is meant to encourage people to stand up and learn more about the disease.

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Multiple sclerosis is a disease of the central nervous system It can cause symptoms such as loss of balanced, impaired speech, extreme fatigue, vision impairment, changes in mood and cognition and impaired mobility.

It is the most common neurological disease affecting young adults in Canada.

An estimated 100,000 Canadians have the disease.

It is usually diagnosed in people between the ages of 15 to 40.

To reach a confirmed diagnosis of MS, neurologists will use MRI scans to look for tissue damage in the brain.

In 2014, the MS Society of Canada funded 49 MS-focused researchers, 63 MS research trainees and three multi-centre collaborative research grants.

VOLUNTEER To learn more about volunteering for the Carnation Campaign, call Hailey Smith at 250-388-6496 ext.

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The 39th annual Carnation Campaign kicks off next Friday. Watch for events and locations around Greater Victoria

“We are asking Canadians to make a choice once they learn the fact that Canada has the highest rate of MS in the world,” said Tania Vrionis, president of the MS Society of Canada, B.C. and Yukon Division.

“They can flee, or they can fight. However, we ask the questions knowing that the vast majority have already chosen to fight and are looking for more ways to be effective in ending MS and joining forces with the MS Society is a way to do that.”

May is MS Awareness Month across Canada. In addition to the Flee or Fight Campaign, there are several awareness and fundraising activities happening in Victoria over the next month.

One of the largest and longest running initatives is the MS Carnation Campaign on May 8 and 9. Volunteers are needed to exchange live carnations outside grocery stores and coffee shops in various neighbourhoods to increase awareness about MS and programs available on the Island.

Together we will end multiple sclerosis.

INFORMATION Contact the South & Central Vancouver Island Chapter of the MS Society at 250-388-6496, email info.victoria@mssociety.ca or at www.mssociety.ca

MS Awareness Month Events: May — iMpressionS Art Exhibit launch party at Habit Coffee from 5-7 p.m. This event will be showcasing 12 artists living with MS that participate in our art therapy group. The art will remain at Habit throughout May, and each week we will highlight three artists.

May 8-9 — The 39th Annual Carnation Campaign. This event will be held throughout the city. We will have volunteers stationed outside grocery stores and coffee shops in various neighbourhoods. They will be exchanging fresh carnations for donations, as well as increasing awareness and giving information about MS, and programs for those living with it in our city. Each location has its own hours, however the standard time for each location will be 10 a.m.-4 p.m.

May 15-16 — Carnation Caravan. This event will be held in various local pubs and bars.

Two teams of volunteers will be at the locations exchanging fresh carnations and streaks of red hair extensions for donations. The caravan will appear in various neighbourhoods over the course of the Friday and the Saturday from approximately 5 p.m.-10 p.m.

May 22 & 29 — Gentle Yoga Class. There will be two classes hosted by Christina Marie, a certified yoga instructor. Each class will go from 6-7 p.m. on each Friday and will be held at Gordon Head Rec Center. The classes will be gentle, calming and open to all skill levels. The location is accessible and the space is large. Admission will be by donation of a minimum of $10.

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Tip of the Peninsula food security takes centre stage Cowan an award-winner

SIDNEY — Congratulations to Peninsula News Review reporter Angela Cowan for placing third in the B.C. and Yukon Community Newspapers Association’s annual awards, held Saturday, April 25 in Richmond.

Cowan, who was working for Black Press sister paper the Goldstream News Gazette at the time, was awarded bronze in the Arts and Culture Writing category for her story, Telling memorable stories is a craft all its own.

Black Press newspapers and editorial staff from Vancouver Island earned 17 other awards in the event, which celebrates the best in community journalism from 2014.

— News staff

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NORTH SAANICH — The Pat Bay Highway Visitors Centre is officially re-opening to the public on May 15.

Operated by the Saanich Peninsula Chamber of Commerce, the building has been undergoing renovations since the Chamber announced earlier this year that they would once again open its doors. The Centre closed in late 2013. At the time the Chamber cited the expense of keeping it open, as well as building deficiencies as reasons for its closure.

The Chamber negotiated a better lease with the province for the site and will move their administration to the building to save money. Member donations of labour and materials helped get the Visitors Centre ready to re-open. The official ceremony takes place Friday, May 15 at 11:30 a.m. — News staff

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“There are many empty storefronts and buildings,” said Kathy Low, adding Central Saanich should encourage further development in the village centres and combat urban sprawl.

Many comments revolved around drought in California and the dwindling supply of fruits and vegetables coming up from the U.S., with more than a dozen residents expressing concern for their children and grandchildren’s futures.

For Ian Cameron, president of the Residents and Ratepayers of Central Saanich Society, food security is the biggest concern.

“The Saanich Peninsula is the only place in Canada where you can grow vegetables in the shoulder seasons.”

The mild climate here makes heating greenhouses a reasonable cost, giving the Peninsula the unique opportunity to not only support itself, but the whole Greater Victoria area, he said.

“Not all land that can be used to grow food is in the ALR. We really can’t afford to put buildings on land that in 20 or 30 years is going to be needed to grow vegetables.”

Questions also arose around water usage and how much tax income would be generated by a fully developed FGA, versus how much the District would have to put out in service costs.

Several residents were exceptionally passionate in their defence of the rural landscape and angry that council was considering the possibility of industrial development.

“It seems like every time we turn around we have to fight this battle again, and we’re

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Central Saanich resident Ian Cameron was just one of more than 30 people who spoke up at a special committee meeting last Wednesday to discuss the proposed Future Growth Area into the Regional Sustainability Strategy. tired of not being listened to,” said Sue Stroud. “It isn’t just California that’s in a state of drought. We need to be prepared to look after ourselves.”

Though outnumbered, there were a few distinct voices of support for the FGA coming from the residents.

“Farmers need to be supported,” said Dave Lang, adding that with farms having low tax rates, it’s industry that picks up the difference with higher mill rates and helps to subsidize farmers, something

that may not remain possible because it’s nearly impossible to purchase new industrial land.

“I’m for it. For the ability to have it in the future,” continued Lang. “You need these to keep other things economical.”

James McNulty agreed.

“I know business owners who have bought 55 acres in Millstream because there was no space in Keating,” he said.

Densifying the Keating X Road industrial area will only

work to a point until businesses run out of yard space, he added.

Approving major development in the area currently requires rezoning and unanimous approval from the CRD board of directors. If the FGA were to be adopted, it would mean that Central Saanich council would only need a majority approval from the CRD to be able to rezone for development.

“I see this as an opportunity to look toward the future, not tomorrow,” said Coun.

Carl Jensen, emphasizing that adopting the FGA would not guarantee industrial or commercial development, just open up the possibility.

“I want to give us more opportunity to control our own destiny, should we make that decision. If we need to make a change, I want to put more power in the hands of the elected officials at the time,” he said.

With Central Saanich still receiving feedback from residents and the CRD receiving more than 1,600 responses from the public over the FGA, the decision is far from being made, said Mayor Ryan Windsor.

“The CRD will need to consider those submissions from the community and from the municipalities.”

He stressed that “council has the time to make any changes, or to remove the FGA completely.”

The next regular council meeting is May 4. Those interested in submitting correspondence to be included can do so until noon on April 29. Correspondence will be accepted until 5 p.m. on Monday, May 4.

For more information, visit centralsaanich.ca.

Police warn public of the dangers, symptoms of GHB Continued from page 1

Police are cautioning the public that GHB is a colourless, odourless liquid readily used as an intoxicant that can incapacitate its users and sometimes cause death.

“We want to make sure people are aware not to leave their drinks unattended,” said Cpl. Erin Fraser. “Make sure

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Getting around in Sidney focus of awareness day, June 6 Accessibility Awards

Steven Heywood News staff

For a community like Sidney, getting around town cannot be taken for granted.

With a significant population of older people, mobility and ease of access to shops, public facilities and even getting on and off sidewalks, access or the lack of it can be a serious issue.

Brian Losie, a member of the Beacon Community Services (BCS) and Town of Sidney Accessibility Committee, says Sidney is doing well in the ease with which people can access most places.

“It’s good,” he confirmed, “but we have a ways to go.”

With tapered sidewalks, he said people with limited mobility can get around easier but noted there are still some limitations.

Take the waterfront walkway, Losie said. At its extreme north

Nominations are being accepted for the second Jeannette Hughes Accessibility Award.

The award is named for the late Ms. Hughes, a former Sidney town councillor and longtime advocate for easier access for people with limited mobility and disabilities.

Individuals and groups stepping up on the issue of local accessibility can be nominated by the May 15 deadline.

Forms can be found at the Beacon Community Services SHOAL Centre on Resthaven Drive or through the Town of Sidney website, sidney.ca.

end, the only exits are at the top of stairs. For someone who cannot negotiate stairs, they’d have

to go back. Including the route — and others — on a map or in a brochure with an indication of easier entry and exit points would help.

“As revitalization happens, we also hope private businesses consider changes that will help people with mobility issues,” he continued.

Losie said the four key messages he’d like to get across for Access Awareness Day on June 6, are: generating more information and support for people; engaging with private business; encouraging accessibility, and; collaboration.

The BCS SHOAL Centre on Resthaven Drive hosts the second annual Access Awareness Day. Losie said there will be 15 to 17 exhibitors with information on services and mobility supplies.

The event runs June 6 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

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Sitting here in my home office, the birds are chirping, the sun is shining and the leaves are starting to form on the old maple in the back yard.

Spring is well and truly here and that means a whole bunch of work to do around the house.

I like doing work in the yard. It makes me feel good.

I noticed yesterday how many tools I have that are run off electricity. Basically the only thing left that is gas powered are my mower and weed whacker.

It dawned on me that I also have an electric car. I had kind of forgotten that Hi-Tech Collision had bought a new Nissan Leaf as a courtesy car and is proving to be extremely popular with customers.

This is the way the world is heading.

We are seeing more and more hybrids and pure electrics than ever before.

Elon Musk (Tesla Space Ex) is saying they are really close to having a battery that will run your whole house.

I for one think that it is very exciting.

Think about where the Auto industry is headed. GPS is already a proven product, has been for years.

How close are driverless cars? Will there even be a need for us (bodyshops) in the next ten years?

My son is eight. Will he even need a drivers license?

Technology is moving so quickly, it is difficult to keep up, let alone predict the future.

It’s a bitter sweet thought for me. I’m so excited to see what autos will look like in the next ten years, but am thinking, that we may not be able to repair them.

My electric car is awesome. It needs no oil changes, timing belts, spark plugs or anything mechanical.

It needs tires and brakes. That’s it. And if you plug it in at night, you have a full tank when you leave the next morning. Who thought that was even possible 10 years ago?

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Mainroad South Island was weeding and mowing at the McTavish Road interchange late last week.

Orr want the municipality to meet with the B.C. transportation minister and Victoria Airport Authority. Their plan is to seek a solution among the parties to benefit the most that would upgrade the condition of the flora at the roundabouts.

The rest of council, however, wants to make it clear they feel the ministry is solely responsible for its upkeep and suggested adding wording to reflect that in the proposal.

On the morning of April 23, staff with Mainroad South Island were seen cutting grass at the interchange. A Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure spokesperson emailed the News Review, stating their contractor is responsible for maintaining the vegetation.

“This current land-

scaping work is part of ongoing regular duties performed by (Mainroad),” wrote Sonia Lowe, public affairs officer, “and the Ministry has every confidence that this work will be completed in a timely manner.”

The email indicated Mainroad has been weeding and mowing at the interchange since mid-March, with work continuing this week.

The Ministry said once this round of spring maintenance is done, “the aesthetics of the interchange will be improved.”

Mayor Alice Finall said the province tried to download the landscaping work to the District after the interchange was completed years ago.

“We didn’t accept that,” she said.

District Chief Administrative Officer Rob

Buchan added staff noted at the time the interchange was completed that the area had no irrigation system.

“The District declined the Ministry’s offer to take over the grounds,” he said. “We did so feeling that just this would happen.”

“I think that if the District indicates it’s prepared to take on some responsibility, that will be seized upon and pursued,” Finall added.

“So we should stick with asking the province to do it.”

Coun. Celia Stock added she doesn’t want to see North Saanich stuck with the responsibility and feels language in the motion should reflect that.

Gartshore said their proposal is only meant to open doors and consider options between all parties, not necessarily force the municipality into taking over the work.

Any ideas to come from such a meeting would go to council for its approval.

She and Orr eventually agreed to change the wording of their proposal to indicate the District wants the province to continue to maintain the area. It was approved unanimously, as was a secondary motion that the District approach the Transportation Minister, Todd Stone, on the matter at the upcoming Union of B.C. Municipalities conference September 21 to 25 in Vancouver.

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Corporal Erin Fraser of the Sidney North Saanich RCMP displays the seven air rifles and pistols confiscated from a group of exchange students earlier this month after police caught the students shooting them out over the ocean at Eastview Park.

Police seize realistic air guns from students Air-powered pistols, rifles confiscated from exchange students

“... Police can’t differentiate between real guns and these.”

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After confiscating seven air-powered pellet pistols and rifles earlier in April, the Sidney North Saanich RCMP are strongly reminding the public that it can be nearly impossible to tell pellet guns apart from real firearms.

“They look very real,” said Cpl. Erin Fraser. “We want to make sure people are aware that the police can’t differentiate between real guns and these.”

RCMP officers confiscated the guns from six exchange students who were shooting the weapons out over the ocean at Eastview Park in Sidney on April 12 and causing significant

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Air pistols can look just like real firearms, making it nearly impossible for police to differentiate between a pellet gun and a deadly one. The middle firearm here is real. concern among local residents.

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Because the students were not directly endangering or threatening the public, were cooperative, and weren’t aware that what they were doing was illegal, RCMP let them go without charges, said Fraser.

Though this situation was resolved without incident, she reiterated the danger of the realistic weapons.

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Fighting for farmland

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f residents of Central Saanich want to help preserve farmland in their community, they are going to have to stand up and ask for it.

Even if they get their wish, there is not going to be any guarantee that they won’t have to stand up again to argue for the exact same thing.

More than 30 people in a crowd of approximately 200 did just that recently, some lamenting the fact that they’ve done this all before.

That’s simply the nature of municipal and regional politics. A council or regional body can make a decision — yet after another election cycle it’s altogether possible for the issue to be raised again, debate re-opened and proposal reconsidered.

That’s the system for you, and it’s participatory.

Central Saanich residents find themselves arguing familiar points in the face of proposed future growth areas in the Keating X Road area.

Some of the land being looked at for potential commercial, industrial or residential growth has been farmed. Yet, it does not fall within the protective cover of the Agricultural Land Reserve. Conceivably, once their owners decide to retire, they could sell off the land — without any guarantee the new owners will continue to farm it. Any changes to land use would then go before local and regional politicians for a decision.

The only thing preventing (or facilitating) the politicians’ wishes is people’s attention and action. And they are standing up now to make their feelings known.

Most people at the recent meeting want to see the future growth areas go away — but what is being proposed to ensure the matter holds off for longer than a single term of office?

Oppose the FGAs all you like, but don’t forget the follow up once they’re gone.

Farmland protection cannot be a case of no news is good news.

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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experience. His claims about loss he Vancouver media’s frantic of spill response capability from coverage of the Great Bunker Spill of 2015 has just about run Kitsilano are questionable at best.

There was no talk of spill response out of fuel. when Kitsilano closed two years ago, By late last week, the usually because it was a search and rescue serious Globe and Mail was reduced station. Former B.C. Federation of to quizzing a U.S. expert who had Labour president Jim Sinclair held at first told the CBC he thought the almost daily news conferences spill response was pretty good. But as it closed. People are going to then he heard that it might have taken up to 12 hours until the leaking drown, warned a parade of union spokespeople. grain ship was completely It’s been two years, and under control, which nobody has. would be not so good.

Premier Christy Clark This U.S. expert and Vancouver Mayor admitted he has not Gregor Robertson were “followed the Vancouver quick to summon TV spill very closely,” and cameras as oil-sheen angst was basically speculating. spread through condo But that’s OK, because towers. They declared the the main purpose of this Coast Guard response a media frenzy is to feed the failure before they had any established narrative that Tom Fletcher real understanding of it. the Harper government is B.C. Views Unifor, the union gutting the Coast Guard representing Coast Guard while trying to ramp up employees, has vowed a heavy oil shipments to full-scale election advertising attack Asia. Yeah, that makes sense. on the Conservatives this year. On A University of Toronto federal budget day, Unifor protested philosophy prof recently suggested the closure of the Ucluelet Coast that Stephen Harper likes war.

Guard ship monitoring station.

Maybe he likes oil spills too.

Similar stations in Vancouver and A retired captain from the nowComox are also closing this year, closed Kitsilano Coast Guard station replaced by a new monitoring became the latest of a series of system run from Prince Rupert and disgruntled ex-employees and union Victoria. I asked Industry Minister bosses to serve as the media’s James Moore, the federal minister go-to critics. He contradicted responsible for B.C., if this is a Coast Guard management at every reduction in service. He said 1970sturn, dismissing them as political era ship tracking equipment is being appointees with little operational

replaced with a new system that has already been deployed on the East Coast, to improve safety.

“These fears were also raised back in the ’60s and ’70s, when lighthouses were de-staffed,” Moore said. “I remember people saying, oh my God, this is going to be the end.

And it turned out to be complete nonsense.”

Unifor operatives rushed to the media again last week with dire news of a half-hour outage of this new system, portraying this as evidence of a high-tech disaster waiting to happen. (Ships were told to monitor an old-school emergency radio channel for that uneventful half hour.)

What the union is really doing is ramping up its election propaganda, and intensifying efforts to protect redundant positions that are being replaced by new technology.

There was a similar media campaign last year targeting the consolidation of Veterans’ Affairs into Service Canada offices.

There are serious problems with services to veterans, but union featherbedding would not help them.

The B.C. government is also introducing digital technology, eliminating hundreds of paperpushing jobs in the process, with a mostly realistic response from unions. But in this federal election year, realism will be in short supply.

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

‘But in the federal election year, realism will be in short supply.’

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LETTERS Please don’t pave land that can produce food

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e: Proposed Future Growth Area (FGA) in Central Saanich.

The public meeting (Wednesday, April 22) heard the majority of the speakers voicing their concerns about this FGA in Central Saanich for a variety of reasons: the ‘minor’ change in the OCP opening the door for further development,

the damage to the character of the region, the diminishing of the food-producing areas (even though the lands in question are not in the ALR).

I would like to add my voice to this opposition to the project.

I would like the council to consider the following: • Increased truck traffic in and around

agricultural land and on the main arteries to Butchart Gardens.

• Increased traffic in an area frequently used by cyclists.

Supporters of this project pointed out the small amount of food produced by the 14 properties with farm-designation in the proposed FGA; I would argue that any food producing area is bet-

ter than paved land.

This proposal will involve displacement of the families living in the affected areas, some of them longtime residents with no intention to move. The council may want to consider the human misery cost of this project Many speakers asked ‘Why?’ Why is this project

revisited? Consider the emotional toll this takes on the people affected.

The council vote can change the shape of Central Saanich in the future. Our grandchildren will judge us by these decisions.

The way things are going in the world right now I think they’ll be happy with the legacy of clean food, air and

Readers respond: Affordable housing, Sidney’s fire hall, boat ramps Housing plan the right step Re: Housing Group Takes a Step Forward, PNR April 22.

What an interesting idea that seems to have a lot of merit: form a Peninsula housing partnership consisting of architects, land developers, lending institutions, employers and regional governments, for the purpose of defining the term affordable housing, with the eventual goal of creating housing to meet the needs of the end consumer.

Kudos to MP Elizabeth May for sowing the seeds for this grass-roots initiative.

This seems a logical step in the affordable-housing conundrum faced by North Saanich and Sidney.

Perhaps it’s time for the municipal councils to take a collaborative approach to the housing issue, using the housing partnership as the catalyst. Better yet, why not recognize the housing partnership as an advisory sub-committee that will provide long-ranging benefits to the community?

There is also the possibility that these concepts could have implications regarding other housing types in the area, including secondary suites.

Margaret Westbrook North Saanich

A windfall for some Re: Fire hall site is a winner, PNR editorial April 24. Yes, for the Mary Winspear Centre it’s a windfall for sure. Not so much for us taxpayers though.

Given the formula of land lease payments stated, that’s going to be in excess of $12,000,000 over the lease period, depending on inflation. And, comparing the cost of the building and amenities to the new View Royal fire hall isn’t going to work. The mayor says Sidney’s has to

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be “iconic.” I’d guess it’ll be in excess of $10,000,000 if all the costs are included.

So, it’s not only us that’ll be paying for this, it’s also our great great grandchildren. That’s if it lasts that long.

Our previous fire hall only lasted 26 years. I’m not even sure that we’re done paying for it.

Cliff Fuller Sidney

Fire hall plan a concern The MOU signed between the Town of Sidney and the Memorial Park Society Board to construct a public safety building on the land south of the Mary Winspear Centre should be of concern to residents of North Saanich.

My understanding is the Centre and lands were dedicated for the mutual benefit of both communities as opposed to the exclusive benefit of either. The proposed building will solely benefit Sidney residents.

Residents of North Saanich including the Winspear family made a significant contribution to the initial project and continue to fund the Society.

As a believer in a future amalgamation or even a sharing of a municipal hall, I believe the lands should be held for a project that can benefit residents of both communities.

Murray Weisenberger North Saanich

Boat launch needed I would like to add further comments to the write up in the PNR about a boat launch needed in Pat Bay. I am a resident and run a company called Strait Metal Ltd. We and dozens of other companies in the Marine Industry, as well as all the customers, would benefit from a boat launch in North Saanich.

Most of the boat traffic in Greater Victoria use the closest ramp to the protected islands and that is in Sidney, at Tulista Park. This creates a bottleneck, especially since you might have to park up by the skateboard park in a field if the gate is even open, or in the Weiler Avenue area, where homeowners get frustrated with trucks and trailers parked in front of their homes.

If you are one of the local businesses that rely on trying to launch or receive your customer’s boats, it is not efficient at all and extremely frustrating.

The boating community and businesses on the Peninsula have been asking for and were promised a boat launch in North Saanich over 30 years ago. For how much the population has grown in the Greater Victoria and Peninsula area, it is time for another boat launch.

Rod Nunn Sidney

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Eastside Public Briefing This is the start of the Eastside Wastewater Public Consultation Initiative, and we want you to come out and get down to business. We need your help to come up with criteria for choosing sites and desired outcomes for wastewater treatment.

At this briefing you will get information about what wastewater treatment is, why it is important, and what you can do to help us find the best solution for Eastside communities (Oak Bay, Saanich and Victoria).

Date: April 29, 2015 Time: 7 - 9:30 p.m.

Location: Royal BC Museum in the Clifford Carl Hall We will be hosting smaller meetings throughout the Eastside in the coming weeks to get as many people to take part in this process as possible.

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Honeymoon Suite plays Sidney’s Charlie White Theatre May 6.

Colourful carving Angela Cowan/News staff

There was plenty of colour and imagination at the Saanich Peninsula Arts and Crafts Society show over the weekend, including paintings, sculptures and this bright wooden carving

by Peter Demchuk called Spiny Clown.

Honeymoon Suite bringing all the ‘80s fan favourites Still time to get tickets to May 6 show Angela Cowan News staff

Ask the Expert Seniors Edition

Q: What financial and other questions would be deemed useful in choosing the right retirement community for me?

A: 1. Not all retirement communities are created

equal. ‘For profit’ communities may be privately or corporately owned. If private is it local? If corporate,is it Canadian?

2. What is included / not included in the monthly fee?

3. What is the maximum care provided and associated costs?

4. One common concern…How will you ensure my independence? (The primary goal of any RC is to promote resident independence.)

5. What kind of emergency response do you provide?

Do medical or non-medical staff respond? What are their qualifications? How often are fire drills?

6. Do you have a resident council or regular resident meetings?

What input do residents have to ensure their happiness?

7. May I see your latest resident survey and resident agreement?

Do your homework, compare, find the best ‘fit’ for you and don’t wait for a crisis!

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Canadian band Honeymoon Suite have been touring and making records for more than 30 years, and they’ve never lost that epic level of intensity that only ‘80s rock bands seemed able to embody — and their fans love them for it.

Johnnie Dee, Derry Grehan and their bandmates are coming to Sidney next week, ready to rock the roof off of the Charlie White, and there’s still time to get your tickets.

“We’re going to play all of our hits, definitely,” says Grehan.

“It’s all about the people. It’s all about the fans, and if you’re a fan, then you should know everything we play.”

The band tours everything from 10,000-seat stadiums and festivals to small theatres like the Charlie White and it’s all about the energy from the fans, says Grehan.

“Every night’s different. These little theatres are a lot of fun, because you get to get up close and personal.

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“We go off of the audience. If they’re a bit crazy and having fun, we might stretch out and do some solos.”

And their fans are an energetic bunch, he says.

“We have fans who grew up with us in the ‘80s and they’re still coming to the shows.

“Music does funny things to people. It stirs those memories, and you hear all these great stories.”

And those fans have started bringing their own kids to the shows, introducing their teenagers to the signature sound that is Honeymoon Suite.

Ever since their song New Girl Now won Toronto’s Q107 FM’s Homegrown Contest in 1983, Honeymoon Suite has produced, and kept producing, albums that stay true to their sound.

Their self-titled debut album in 1984 went platinum, followed up two years later with The Big Prize, which hit platinum status in Canada almost immediately and featured a rare appearance

by Jethro Tull’s Ian Anderson.

The band toured extensively through the ‘80s and opened for Billy Idol, Bryan Adams, Heart and ZZ Top, and later song appearances on Miami Vice and Lethal Weapon catapulted the band into success.

You can dance, you can jive at ABRA Cadabra tribute ABRA Cadabra celebrates the amazing and high energy music of legendary Swedish band ABBA. The show begins at 8:30 p.m.

Friday, May 8 at the Charlie White Theatre at the Mary Winspear Theatre, 2243 Beacon Ave. Tickets are $37.28, available at the box office, at marywinspear.ca or by calling 250-656-0275.

Several Juno Award nominations followed, including Most Promising Group in 1984, Group of the Year and Album of the Year in 1985, with the band winning Group of the Year in 1986.

Their Juno came hot on the heels of winning Best Live Act at the World Popular Song Festival in Tokyo also in 1986.

Twelve albums later, the guys are still putting out their signature sound, with the latest single, If Tomorrow Never Comes, released in 2012 to excited fans across the country.

Grehan hints at some new songs in the works, but fans will have to wait for those.

“We are recording some new stuff now, but it’s not ready to be in the show,” he says.

Honeymoon Suite takes the stage at 7:30 p.m., doors open at 7, on Wednesday, May 6 at the Charlie White Theatre at the Mary Winspear Centre, 2243 Beacon Ave. Tickets are $47.50 plus facility and service charges, and are available at the box office, marywinspear.ca, or by calling 250656-0275.

For more information, visit honeymoonsuiteband.com. reporter@peninsula newsreview.com

Deadline for Ian & Coco contest Friday

The PNR has two pairs of tickets to give away for folk duo Ian & Coco’s show, May 9 at the Mary Winspear.

Email your name, phone number, and name of the society presenting the show to reporter@peninsulanewsreview.com by 5 p.m. May 1 for your chance to win!

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Trombone and trio up next for Sunday’s jazz vespers

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Nick La Riviere and his trio perform at this Sunday’s jazz vespers.

Accomplished musicians performing early jazz favourites, upbeat originals Angela Cowan News staff

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A multi-instrumentalist, La Riviere also plays bass and conch shells, and is just as comfortable in classical, pop and reggae as he is in jazz.

A member of the Juno Award-winning group The Paperboys, he also works as an arranger, writing music for a number of local groups as well as for himself.

His latest album, Too Much To Do, has a handful of original tracks, complemented by a string section.

Backing up La Riviere with some serious jazz chops is Aidan Miller on piano. A graduate of the Fine Arts program at York University, Miller majored in jazz piano and improv, performs regularly in Victoria on his own and with The Riverside, leads Jazz Alive! and is on the faculty of the Victoria Conservatory of Music.

And providing the rhythm and beat to keep the whole thing on track is Matt Pease on drums.

Pease has been a professional drummer for more than 20 years and has played with a myriad of talented artists, including the Michael Kaeshammer Trio, Rick Kilburn and Ross Taggart, as well as Juno winners Lee Aaron, Kenny ‘Blues Boss’ Wayne and Hugh Fraser.

Jazz Vespers services begin at 7 p.m. Sunday, May 3 at St. John’s United Church, 10990 West Saanich Road.

There is no admission, though an offering will be taken to cover the cost of the musicians and the Vespers program.

Jazz Vespers continues on June 7 with Coretette, a quartet of talented students graduating from the Mt. Douglas jazz program.

For more information, call Bernadette Greene at 250-656-0875 or email at bernadettegreene@shaw.ca. reporter@peninsula newsreview.com

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The Sidney Sister Cities Association is still looking for photo submissions for their 2016 calendar - like this aerial shot of Sidney’s summer concerts - that show off the charm and personality of the seaside town.

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The Sidney Sister Cities Association is still accepting photos for their annual Town of Sidney calendar, but the deadline is tomorrow.

Photos must be received by April 30 and then the Association’s calendar committee will begin the process of choosing 50 to 60 of them for the 2016 calendar.

About 100 entries have been received so far, says Bob McLure, chair of the calendar project.

“And the quality is so good. They’re getting better every year,” he says, adding many people have done an admirable job of showcasing Sidney’s personality.

“We want them to show Sidney at its best,” he says.

Entrants will also have the chance to have their work featured on the Gallery by the Sea, a collection of framed photos along the south side of the Fish Market at the end of Beacon Avenue.

Twenty photos will be chosen from the calendar submissions to be on display from July to October.

“It’s a good opportunity for local photographers,” adds McLure.

The calendar helps to spread the beauty of Sidney worldwide and raises funds for the Association to help strengthen Sidney’s relationships with its sister cities of Anacortes, Washington; Cairns, Australia; and Niimi, Japan.

Photos are to be submitted by April 30 in hard

• Photos must be submitted as a glossy, borderless 4x6.

• On the back of the photo, write: Your name, phone number and email address • If the photo is a RAW, TIFF or JPEG file • The photo’s resolution and megapixel size • Your camera’s brand, model number and megapixels. copy to Bob McLure either in person, or mailed to #9-2235 Harbour Road, Sidney, B.C., V8L 2P7.

There is no age requirement and photographers do not have to live in Sidney. Photographers may submit as many photos as they like.

For more information, email McLure at mclure@ shaw.ca. reporter@peninsulanewsreview.com

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Three free bus tours will leave each day from the main parking area at Thetis Lake Regional Park from Monday, May 4 to Saturday, May 9. There are two tour options available and both require advanced reservations.

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The fundraising golf tournament is set for June 7 and proceeds go to support local cadet programs and activities.

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Our first location was at the corner of Malaview Avenue and Resthaven Drive right beside Queen’s Grocery, hence the name “Thai Corner.” We opened in February of 2011 and then we decided to move to the new location on Beacon Avenue in late 2013. Now serving the community for four years.

Owned by Nina and Kashane Chalermwat, their son and daughter also help out periodically. Our main attraction is our lunch-time buffet that goes from Monday to Saturday (11:30am - 2:00pm).

The buffet features 8 items which include the famous Pad Thai, spring rolls, and various stir fry and curry items such as ginger beef, massamun curry, and stir fried vegetables.

The restaurant offers a variety of items. Our most famous dishes are Pad Thai, Penang Seafood, ginger beef, cashew chicken or prawn. We have selections for vegetarians

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Salmon Derby this Saturday in Sidney Dean Park is Steven Heywood News staff

The Sidney Anglers Association hosts their fifth Sidney Salmon Derby this weekend.

Grant MacPherson with the Sidney Anglers says the event is growing and they expect fishermen from across Vancouver Island, the mainland and the United States will be in the waters around Sidney and the Saanich Peninsula.

MacPherson said his organization took on the derby five years ago after it had gone on hiatus for a year. For the previous 15 years, the event was held by the staff of the Port of Sidney Marina. It began as an in-house employee event and

was eventually opened up to the public. Keeping it going meant a lot of volunteer time and when that commitment waned, the event was shelved for a short time. That’s when the Sidney Anglers stepped up.

“For me doing so meant we had to include an environmental component,” he said. “We decided to use the derby as one way of gathering reliable information on the fish stocks out there.”

The one-day salmon derby, still based at the Port of Sidney Marina, has anglers bring in their catch to be weighed (the derby record is 32 pounds, caught last year off Pender Island by a U.S. fisher-

man, MacPherson said).

At that time, a DNA sample is taken from each fish, to be analyzed by the Department of Fisheries and Oceans.

MacPherson said the Sidney Anglers are working with the DFO to gather information on salmon stocks and how they move along the coast. The derby, he added, has raised more than $57,000 for salmon enhancement work.

The Salmon Derby itself, which runs Saturday, May 2, welcomes anyone of any age.

It averages between 30 and 50 fish caught in one day — all legal fish of at least 24.5 inches (62 cm).

Catch any fish, a winner in the weigh-in or not, and you

can win a prize, MacPherson added.

“We have a lot of sponsors on board this year and if you catch a fish, period, you win a prize.

“But you really have to know what you are doing around the Sidney area if you want to catch anything. Local knowledge is king.”

First prize this year is $7,500 and a total of $15,000 is up for grabs among the top nine anglers.

Derby check in starts at noon on Friday, May 1 at the Mary Winspear Centre. Fishing begins at first light Saturday and weigh-in ends at 4 p.m. For more information, visit sidneyanglers.ca.

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Last week Anni brought me a lovely bouquet of tulips, many of them called the delightful name “Queen of the Night” which, as you might guess, are such a dark purple they are almost black. WhoHelen Lang ever came up with that name Over the Garden is very clever.

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Dominion Lending Centres Chief Economist Says US Style Housing Crash Unlikely in Canada Responding to recent news reports about the IMF warning of an overheated Canadian housing market, the Chief Economist for Dominion Lending Centres, Sherry Cooper, says the prospect of a soft landing is good news for homeowners, “there is no doubt that letting some steam out of the boiling markets is a good thing because were prices to rise rapidly for too long, a nasty correction would be likely.”

Bank of Canada Remains On Hold With Hopes of Economic Rebound As was widely expected, on Wednesday April 15, 2015 The Bank of Canada announced that it is maintaining its target for the overnight rate at 3/4 per cent. The Bank Rate is correspondingly 1 per cent and the deposit rate is 1/2 per cent. Core inflation, at 2 percent, is a reflection of the dampening effects of a slowing economy offset by the pass through effects of the lower dollar.

Dr. Sherry Cooper

in the January MPR); however, the second quarter is expected to see a rebound to 1.8 percent growth, revised up from earlier expectation. The Bank continues to assert that, “Underneath the effects of the oil price shock, the natural sequence of stronger non-energy exports, increasing investment, and improving labour markets is progressing.”

This will be aided by an improvement in the U.S. economy and the easing in financial conditions.

Chief Economist for The Bank is hopeful Dominion Lending Centres that global growth will strengthen in coming months to 3-1/2 percent—consistent There remains a good deal of uncertainty with their forecast in January’s Monetary in this sequence: While March Policy Report (MPR)—as a direct result employment in Canada improved of central bank rate cuts and quantitative substantially, business investment easing in Europe. Lower commodity remains disappointing, manufacturing is prices will boost growth in some weak—especially in the auto sector—and countries. The Bank also believes that the improvement in trade has been less strong growth will resume in the United than expected.

States after a weak first quarter, which, of Real GDP growth is projected to rebound course, has yet to be confirmed. in the second quarter and subsequently First quarter growth in Canada has been strengthen to average about 2 1/2 per revised downward to 0.0 percent in the cent on a quarterly basis until the middle April MPR (from 1.5 percent growth of 2016. The Bank expects real GDP

growth of 1.9 per cent in 2015, 2.5 per cent in 2016, and 2.0 per cent in 2017.

The Bank also believes the risks to the outlook are balanced, an upgrade since the last policy meeting in March. As a result of this view, they judge that the current degree of monetary stimulus is appropriate and have left rates unchanged.

I am cautiously optimistic that the Bank has got it right, but I continue to believe that the risks are on the downside for the economy and inflation. My forecast for Canadian growth this year is 1.5 percent-below the Bank’s 1.9 percent forecast.

Much hinges on the U.S. economy. The April MPR revised down its U.S. growth forecast for this year from 3.2 percent to 2.7 percent.

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Cooper, one of North America’s most respected economic experts, points out that existing home sales were down 2 percent year-over-year in January, but were still up moderately outside of Alberta. Later data suggests that in February, sales rose month-over-month as gains in Toronto and Vancouver offset faltering markets in other parts of the country. More recently, Sales of existing homes in Canada rose in March from February, led by gains in the big Toronto and Vancouver markets.

Sales were even up in Calgary where sales had slowed in recent months in the wake of the oil price decline.

“With home ownership at a record high of 70 percent of households and interest rates at record lows, national sales growth will stabilize at a modest pace,” says Cooper. “However, steady demand from immigrants and non-resident purchasers in Toronto and Vancouver should continue to support housing markets. In addition, Millennials are in their first-time homebuying years. While many might be priced out of the single-family home market, many will take the plunge into condos.”

On the supply side, housing starts and completions are down and are now trending slightly above household formation rates. Taking replacement demand into consideration, the current pace of overall home construction is at appropriate levels to meet long-run demand. We have also seen evidence of a recent increase in dedicated rental housing construction as institutional investors are providing increased funding in this long-overlooked area of the housing market. Condos have effectively replaced traditional apartment units and are an affordable alternative for those who are priced out of Toronto’s detached housing market. Rental vacancy rates remain at extreme lows in Vancouver and Toronto.

Cooper says the bottom line is that there is little evidence of an upcoming U.S.-style housing crash anywhere in Canada, even in the hardest hit energycentered markets.

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COMMUNITY CALENDAR Arts

250-656-0944.

COMMUNITY SONG CIRCLE continues at SHOAL Fridays, May 8 to June 12, $60 (or $12 drop-in) with Jewel Spooner. No music experience required. If you like to sing, you will enjoy this group. Call to register 250 656-

WRITERS GROUP: CRITIQUE at the Sidney North Saanich Library. Develop your writing in a supportive environment in this member-led group.

Writers of all genres welcome. Thursday, April 30, 6:30 to 8 p.m. Free. Register at

5537.

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.

Events

CHURCH SERVICES on the Saanich Peninsula

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

PENINSULA MISSION COMMUNITY CHURCH

Come Worship With Us Everyone Welcome Sunday Worship 10am 9300 Willingdon Road

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

ST. PAUL’S

Pastor Travis Stewart

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RESTHAVEN SEVENTH-DAY

UNITED CHURCH Sunday Worship & Children’s RESTHAVEN SEVENTH-DAY Program at 10:30 am 9300 Willingdon Rd. UNITED CHURCH Minister: Rev. David Drake 250-544-0720 SundayRev. WorshipMargaret & Children’s Program at 10:30 am Harper 9300 Willingdon Rd. 250-544-0720 Minister: Rev. David Drake www.sidneyadventist.ca www.sidneyadventist.ca Music: Lou Music:Mary Mary Lou DayDay

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THE NEWS REVIEW provides this community calendar free of charge, giving preference to Saanich Peninsula clubs, organizations and individuals holding non-profit events in our readership area. Publication is not guaranteed. Calendar items should be mailed, dropped off at our office, or e-mailed to editor@peninsulanewsreview.com. (behind Thrifty’s).

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Kid stuff

ST. JOHN’S UNITED Church will be hosting their annual Growing Community Spring Fair Saturday, May 2, 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Fun for all ages, with children’s activities, Maypole dancing, home baking, plants, organic produce, live music, a tea room, thrift shop, some farm market vendors and more. Come and meet your neighbour in this lovely rural setting at 10990 West Saanich Rd. (across from Deep Cove School). For more info. call 250656-5273.

MOTHER’S DAY TEA in honour of the Pioneer Women of the Saanich Peninsula.

Saturday, May 9, 2 to 4 p.m. at the Log Cabin Museum at Saanichton. Tea $5. Reservations necessary: catmch@ shaw.ca or 250652-1116. Museum located at 7910 Polo Park Crescent

STAR WARS DAY at the Sidney North Saanich Library. Join us for a Star Wars celebration. Meet “real” storm troopers and other Star Wars characters. Don’t miss the AT-AT pinata! All ages welcome. Saturday, May 2, 11 a.m. to noon. For details call 250-656-0944.

GOOD MORNING RHYMETIME at the Sidney North Saanich Library. Bring your littlest ones to the library for stories, songs, rhymes and fun. Runs to May 21, 10:15 to 11 a.m. Ages 0-5 years. Free. Dropin. Call 250-6560944.

Health

NEW SESSIONS OF Yoga Classes with Kathleen Fournier begin in May: Morning Yoga, Thursday, May 7 to June 25, 9 to 10 a.m. Evening Yoga, Mondays, May 25 to July 13, 5 to

Deep Cove Folk Music Society Presents

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Sidney Mayor Steve Price rolls out the first ball of the lawn bowling season at the Sidney Lawn Bowling Club. Club President Wayne Hatt and members look on.

6 p.m. Yoga in a Chair, Fridays, May 15 to July 3, 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. All sessions are eight weeks for $90 or $12/drop-In. Call to register: 250-6565537.

FALL PREVENTION CLASSES, Tuesdays and Thursdays, May 21 to June 30, 10 to 11 a.m.

Twelve sessions for $95. Limited to 10 participants, so register early. Call 250-656-5537.

Meetings

THE PENINSULA GARDEN Club will meet on Monday, May 11 at 7 p.m. at the Mary Winspear Center. Christina Nikolic will share how to stop worrying and start loving your garden and more!

Visitors welcome.

Non-member drop-infee is $5.

A BALKAN ODYSSEY at the Sidney North

Saanich Library. Chris Mundigler presents a photographic odyssey through Eastern Europe. Wednesday, April 29, 7 to 8 p.m. Free. Register at 250-656-0944.

THE WHITE CANE Club meet on the 1st Thursday of every month, at 1:30 p.m. at the SHOAL Centre. Next meeting is on Thursday, May 7. There will be a presentation by the Pacific Institute for the Blind. Please plan to attend.

NEW DROP-IN FOR help with tablets and laptops now available for seniors at SHOAL Activity Centre, Wednesdays 10:30 a.m. to noon.

Volunteers will help with questions and tips.

Fundraisers

SAVE THE MOTHERS Walk, Saturday, May 9. Step out to improve maternal

health in the developing world.

Join us in a 5 km walk/run across the beautiful Mt. Newton Valley, starting at 9:30 a.m. from St. Mary’s Church (East Saanich Rd. at Cultra Ave.) and culminating at St. Stephen’s Church (St. Stephen’s Rd.) with a BBQ. All ages welcome.

Register at www. walkformothersday. com or for more information go to the Parish of Central Saanich website www. parishcs.ca.

HERITAGE FASHION SHOW with Afternoon Tea. At Peace Lutheran Church, 2295 Weiler Ave. (off Lochside). Friday, May 15 at 2 p.m. Tickets, $15, at the door or reserve with Louise at 250-652-3596.

Proceeds to support charity. Everyone welcome.

CAR BOOT AND Craft Sale at St. Stephen’s church, 7921 St. Stephen Rd. off Mt. Newton X Rd., on May 23 from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.On the grounds rain or shine. To reserve a spot to sell your stuff, email lgcliff@gmail. com. There is a fee of $15. In the hall, there are tables for rent for crafters, $20. Both must also be booked and paid in advance.

Details at parishcs. ca or email lgcliff@ gmail.com.

Volunteers

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 250656-5537.

Walk-In Denture Clinic WHY WAIT? WE CAN HELP NOW! Home & Hospital Visits Happiness is a beautiful smile!

Conrad De Palma Denturist

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3581 Shelbourne Street www.walk-indentureclinic.ca COME ON IN FOR YOUR FREE CONSULTATION!

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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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FOUND ON King George Terrace, Apr 21 a new book. Call to identify. (250)595-8654.

GARDENER Have you always wanted to establish and maintain a luxury estate garden?

We are looking for a hard working gardener to be a part of our team. Job would include irrigation repair, garden and lawn maintenance. No equipment or tools required (we have our own). Located on the Saanich Peninsula. Please send resume to: Gardener Ad, PO Box 194, Saanichton, BC, V8M 2C3 or email to: msmithca@shaw.ca.

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McIntyre, Ellen Louise (nĂŠe Jensen) November 22, 1922 - April 11, 2015 Ellen passed away peacefully at the age of 92. She was predeceased by her husband, Norman who died in 2007. She will be lovingly remembered by her sister, Margaret Kokayko (Calgary); her children, Trevor (Ruth), Karen Fettes (George) and Gail White; her grandchildren, Ryan McIntyre (Kara), Aaron McIntyre, Lesley Fettes (Dan), Alastair Fettes (Alexa) and Sabrina White and great-grandchildren, Nyah, Larix, and Idunn. Ellen grew up on the Prairies, met and married Norman, a New Zealand air gunner, in Calgary. She traveled as a war bride to Christchurch, New Zealand where she and Norman lived for 7 years. They returned to Calgary in 1953 where she worked as a secretary. In 1998, they moved to Sidney, B.C. to enjoy the seaside and quiet pace of life that the town offered.

The family would like to thank Shannon of Saint Elizabeth Health Care and Dr. C. James of Associated Physicians in Sidney, as well as the many friends and care providers that enabled Ellen to remain in her own home until she died.

At Ellen's request there will be no service. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the Saanich Peninsula Hospital Foundation, or the charity of your choice. Condolences may be offered to the family at www.mccallbros.com.

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HAMILTON, JANIS DIANA Sept 5 1952 to Apr 28, 2014

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Loved all sports & mathamatics, and her family always came first. Hard to believe it's been 1 year since you left us... the tears still come...

Ray Hamilton and family.

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AUTO SERVICES SPORTPat UTILITY VEHICLES NORTH SAANICH — The Bay Highway Visitors Centre is officially re-opening to the FREE REMOVAL of all vehicles, cash paid for some. Any public on May 15. condition. Call (250)889-5383 Operated by the Saanich Peninsula ChamCARS ber of Commerce, the building has been undergo1984 FORD Bronco XLT, only 100,000 km on 351W on proing renovations pane, 10-1 compression, Keith Black pistons, Comp cam. C6 since the Chamber auto completely rebuilt. Have announced earreceipts and specs. Body rusty but drivetrain better than new. lier this year that Good 31” tires. $3500. Call Monty, 250-216-3408. they would once again open its doors. The Centre closed in MARINE late 2013. At the time the Chamber cited the 1993 BMW: 3.4 L engine, auexpense of keeping it open, as well as buildtomatic, Kashmir (beige/gold), BOATS 4-disc brakes. Brakes,astire ing deficiencies reasons for its closure. tread still in good shape, renegotiated a better lease centThe O2 Chamber sensor and throttle switch replaced, rear wheel with the for the site and will move drive, powerprovince windows/locks/ sunroof, 2-12” subs and Ken-to the building to save their administration more amp. 200,000 km, all remoney.

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They’ve been called crazy, more than once, but Patrick Buntain and Tim Penhallow are not fazed — nor are they changing their minds about sailing and rowing 750 nautical miles north through the Inside Passage.

They plan on doing it in a small dory with barely enough room for the pair of them, let alone all the supplies they’ll need.

Buntain and Penhallow, or the Boatyard Boys, have entered the Race to Alaska, a selfsupported adventure race of boats without engines from Port Townsend, Washington to Ketchikan, Alaska. It starts June 4.

It’ll take wind and muscle power to make the journey and they’ll be isolated, with only a GPS and radio in case things get hairy.

“A friend told me about the race,” said Buntain, “and he said I should do it.”

A lifelong sailor who now works at Canoe Cove in North Saanich, Buntain said he’s done plenty of sailing voyages, including the Van Isle 360 (the circumnavigation of Vancouver Island). Both he and Penhallow, who also works at Canoe Cove, have plenty of experience on the water. All they needed was a seaworthy vessel.

They needed a boat that was light, easy to manage and, above all, ready to tackle the Inside Passage.

Buntain said he started looking for one after learning about the race in November 2014.

He found the winner in James Bay, “in a heap of blackberry bushes.”

It was a unique design — a Swampscott Dory — dating back to around 1910, Buntain said. The pair set about restoring it, making sure it was watertight and adding 18 floatation compartments. They also covered a portion of the dory, making a sleeping space. They’ve added a sliding rowing seat and other features to add to its functionality.

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Penhallow estimates the trip could take 17 days — as long as the weather holds and all their planning pays off. Buntain guesses as many as 20 days.

Being by themselves for that long doesn’t bother them, they say.

They’ll work in shifts, reading charts, taking compass readings — staying on course will keep them busy.

The Boatyard Boys get their first taste of the journey June 4, during a 40 NM qualifying stage from Washington State to Victoria.

The race then picks up again for the long haul on June 7.

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Panel Discussion With Workshops Panel Discussion With Workshops Janet Kestin Getting Your Sexy On… Beyond The Bedroom - Angela Please contact Jennifer Levins at (250) 634-7221 or visit our Thurston Janet Kestin Getting Your Sexy On… Beyond The Bedroom - Angela Thurston Fran Hunt-Jinnouchi Overcoming the Inner Obstacles to -Success Carmen Spagnola Fran Hunt-Jinnouchi Overcoming theor Inner Obstacles to Success Carmen- Spagnola Women in Leadership Eventbrite Facebook pages Penny Sakamoto What’s Your StoryKestin - Janet Kestin Penny Sakamoto What’s Your Story - Janet Women and- Investors Money - Investors Group Downtown Victoria Downtown Team Women and Money Group Victoria Team Busting Your Own Beliefs - Julie Aitkens Busting Your Own Beliefs - Julie Aitkens

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