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MLA calls for a fee structure
Gary Holman petitions province on exam fees for drivers 80 years-old-plus Steven Heywood News staff
Spurred by a Sidney resident, MLA Gary Holman is continuing the fight to see some regulation of the fees doctors charge elderly drivers in B.C. Holman, NDP MLA for Saanich North and the Islands, recently wrote a letter to the health minister and B.C.’s attorney general on the issue of drivers’ medicals when they turn 80 years of age — and the apparent arbitrary fees they pay for those exams. “Doctors, in general, negotiate their fee structures with the province,” Holman said, adding this does not seem to be the case with the 80--plus drivers’ medical exams. “The agreement, as I understand it, is the doctors will set a reasonable fee structure.” After receiving complaints from local residents, Holman said he’s heard of people being charged a variety of different rates, even negotiating with their doctors for a lesser fee. The exam is mandatory in B.C. for drivers 80 years old and older, Holman explained, but there has not been a consistent fee established. It’s the arbitrary nature Holman said he wants to see changed. “Depending on the fee charged to these drivers — every two years after they turn 80 — the cost could cause them some hardship.” PLEASE SEE: MLA wants consistent, page 7
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Retiring Central Saanich Police Chief Paul Hames hugs his successor Les Sylven (right) during a change of command ceremony Saturday.
A beginning and an end
Les Sylven steps in as new police chief as Paul Hames says goodbye to his role
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The Central Saanich police station was a busy place Saturday as people gathered for the Change of Command Ceremony to say goodbye to Chief Paul Hames, and to welcome Les Sylven into the role. The event also saw Derren Lench officially named as Deputy Chief.
After a few years with Central Saanich Police, Sylven begins his new role this week. “It’s a huge honour to have the opportunity to step into an organization that has been so well led over the last 16 years with Chief Hames and I think that we’re very luck to have such a supportive community,” he said. He said he hopes to continue connecting with the community, building those relationships and
trust. In his speech at the service he said there are three questions he asks himself: “is the community safe; how much do they trust us, and; are we ready for anything?” He said that is the framework the Central Saanich Police Service uses to make decisions. “And just answering those three questions are the questions that I think will help keep us delivering the kind of service
that the community is used to.” Aside from his new role, he is excited to welcome the new Deputy Chief on board. “He’s going to do great. He’s going to do fantastic.” Having just moved on after 35 years in the RCMP, Lench went to school on the Island and was an auxiliary constable on the Peninsula for a couple years. PLEASE SEE: Community in good hands, page 7
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Central Saanich farmer fears loss of tax status BC Assessment Authority reviews farm activity to ensure income is sufficient to meet farm regulations Carlie Connolly
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Neville Garner lifts a bale of hay from his farm in Central Saanich. them. For their larger customers, they record purchases in a receipt book. Fernando Santella, acting deputy assessor for B.C. Assessment, said that tax assessment is done every second year and asks farm operators for their income based on the activity on the farm. “The owner will report the income from the activity and we review if the income is
sufficient to meet the farm regulations,” he said. If assessors have any questions, they may then contact the owner or in some other cases, complete a field inspection, visiting the property. The rule is that the farm has to obtain an income and have proof of sale. “It’s necessary that they sell the product,” he said. They also need to
know the name of the purchaser and the information regarding the transactions, so that if they do have any doubts, they can then make a phone call. Santella said most farmers know they will receive a letter. Garner said the farm has lots of customers, adding they have no trouble selling their hay. Garner added he has had to contact some of his
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Neville Garner of Newton Valley Farms in Central Saanich is frustrated with a notice from BC Assessment that he says threatens the future of their farm. Garner said he received a letter from the assessment authority recently, requesting proof of the farm’s hay sales, stating that they could lose their farm status if they do not do so. Garner, who has been farming in the District for 20 years, said the letter appeared threatening, stating that the assessment authority told them they were losing their farm status as they hadn’t provided proof that they were in fact selling their hay crop. “They want us to have copies of receipts that we don’t give,” he said. Garner explained that he doesn’t usually give out receipts to his customers as they don’t always request
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Exam fee clarity needed
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f mandatory medical exams for drivers who have turned 80 are going to remain in place for the foreseeable future, it behooves the province and its doctors to ensure there’s a clear fee structure in place. As seniors turn 80, they are told they must complete a drivers’ medical exam. Every two years after their 80th birthday, they will have to complete the exam again. And, according to a variety of sources, it could cost seniors anywhere from $75 to $400 to complete the exam. There’s a concern, most notably from the NDP, that these fees are not set in stone with an agreement between the province and the organization representing B.C. doctors. MLA Gary Holman has even written to the attorney general and health ministry, seeking some assurances for people facing what might be termed as variable fees from different doctors. In January of this year, local resident John McCloud raised the issue in his own case. He faced a large fee after he turned 80 and had to get the mandatory exam. He passed the exam and paid the fee, but wondered why the cost, he said he has heard anecdotally from others, are so different. The provincial handbook for physicians on conducting the exam outlines the type of tests that can be done to ensure someone is fit to drive. There is also the chance a person might be sent on for further or specialist testing, if a physician thinks it’s required. In this respect, one can see that the fees for such services could go up quite a bit. And therein lies a bit of a grey area when it comes to testing individual fitness to get behind the wheel of a vehicle. Costs could go up, depending on a long list of variable health issues that might affect driving. Be that as it may, for seniors on fixed incomes and who depend on their vehicles — and are still able to drive safely — consistent fees are important. Faced with mandatory testing in the first place, clarity on medical costs should be easily reached. 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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to vast refinery complexes just out nergy and Mines Minister of sight at Anacortes and Cherry Bill Bennett spent much of Point in Washington. A good portion last week in Alaska, trying of B.C.’s gasoline comes from there. to assure local fishermen and Without a drunk-captain incident environmentalists that B.C.’s mine since 1989, these tankers load up approval process is “basically the at the terminus of the Trans-Alaska same” as Alaska’s. Pipeline System. Bennett visited an abandoned Let’s take a closer look. mine in northwest B.C. that For 47 years, the pipeline has continues to leak acid and metal pumped huge volumes pollution into the Taku of oil across Alaska from River, vowing to supervise the charming northern cleanup by a new operator. outpost of Deadhorse to He noted that one of Valdez in the south, just B.C.’s proposed new mines east of Anchorage where includes a 23-km pipe cruise ships dock. system to move ore out of In his new book, Rust: the shared watershed for The Longest War, science processing. writer Jonathan Waldman This is typical of the calls it “the biggest, discourse between B.C. baddest oil pipeline in the and our American cousins. Tom Fletcher world.” Only our industry is B.C. Views “From Prudhoe Bay questioned. to Prince William Sound, Meanwhile in Colorado, the Trans-Alaska Pipeline System the latest mine spill disaster was stretches 800 miles, which leaves blamed on a mistake by the U.S. engineer Bhaskar Neogi accountable Environmental Protection Agency. for one of the heaviest metal things And in Alaska as in the rest of the in the Western Hemisphere, through U.S., new metal mines such as the which the vast majority of Alaska’s giant Pebble project depend on the economy flows,” Waldman writes. same engineering and testing as “Daily, the four-foot steel tube spits ours. out $50 million of oil.” Here in Victoria, the Fantasy It was once the largest private Island dialogue about oil continued, infrastructure project in the U.S. with Green Party leader Elizabeth Today it’s the most regulated May calling a news conference to pipeline in the world, with planes announce she is (brace yourself) flying infrared sensors to detect opposed to pipelines and tankers on leaks of warm oil and “line walkers” the B.C. coast. She stood at Clover looking for soft spots in the Point, where daily Alaska crude permafrost. tankers sail past, many on their way
And this isn’t low-fat, shadegrown oil for Seattle fuel-sippers. It struggles to flow, with a black asphalt bottom and thick wax that has to be scraped out of the pipeline by the ton with giant “pigs” that clean and monitor walls for corrosion. The five Prudhoe Bay oilfields have been declining in production for 20 years, to the point where the Trans-Alaska pipeline now carries about a quarter of its design capacity. It’s expected to run out around 2040, but for now Valdez still loads more than a tanker a day. Waldman writes that when North America’s largest oilfield was discovered in 1968, companies first considered extending the Alaska Railroad up to Deadhorse. But they would have needed 63 trains a day of 100 cars each. Trucks, cargo planes and even nuclear-powered submarines running under the Arctic ice were briefly considered. Since we had a bit of handwringing last week about a small earthquake near Fort Nelson that may or may not have been triggered by hydraulic fracturing, it’s worth noting that Trans-Alaska oil also causes noticeable tremors as it rushes down the Chugach Mountains to a sudden stop at Valdez. But those are American earthquakes, so no story there. Tom Fletcher is the legislature reporter and columnist for Black Press. tfletcher@blackpress.ca
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was talking with my neighbour the other day. He had just finished reading the Peninsula News Review. “These crazy folks” he said, shaking his head. “It started with the seniors in Sidney wanting to turn back the clock and not allow development on the other side of the Highway. Do they want horses and buggies on
Beacon Avenue? “Then there was this complaint last week that there weren’t enough decimal places in the square footage on the website describing the parks.” “What are you talking about?” I asked. “The Letters to the Editor of course”, he replied. “People get all annoyed about the smallest things. Look at this latest commotion.
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What is the middle class that our federal party leaders are talking about doing great things for? I wonder am I middle class and if not what class am I? What are the other classes? Obviously there must be one below the middle and is that Lower class, poorer class, lesser class and shouldn’t they be the ones to need the most help? Then there must be a class on the upper side of middle, is it the upper class, senior class, highest class or maybe just the classy class. Of course there are those that have no class, such as what appears to be prevalent in the senate these days. I thought that our ancestors left that class system behind in Europe and Asia when they found their way here but maybe one should take the polititians rantings with a grain of salt as they never seem to remember anything they say past election day. I’m way too old to go back to class to find answers so maybe I’ll just Google it but then at my age I don’t remember much past suppertime. R. MacKenzie Sidney
The B.C. provincial government is using wisdom and showing compassion in its social spending. A large array of programs to help the most vulnerable in B.C. have been developed. One of these starting Sept. 1 is the single parents on income or disability assistance training program that will allow the recipient to stay on income assistance for 12 months while they receive government funded job training. B.C. is rapidly becoming the model that other provinces might follow. We should also realize the government has been receiving reliable, substantive increases in federal transfer payments over the last 13 years from a good government in Ottawa. Federal health care transfer payments to the provinces increased from $20.1 billion in 2006 to $30.4 billion in 2015! I believe that Canadians have been so well insulated from the world economic crisis, that we may forget that it was, by and large, good governing and careful planning by the federal government that helped us through the worst times. Bill Wilson Saanichton
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Community in good hands: Hames Continued from page 1
Lench later moved to Alberta, completing 14 years of policing there, in a variety of roles. He then went to Prince George, Ottawa and then came back to B.C. “I’ve always wanted to come back to the Island, so I was looking for the right position,” Lench said. “The opportunity came for a police service with a wonderful reputation and just really a chance to get back to that grass roots policing because as you move up, at least in the RCMP organization, I’m not out connecting as much with the community. It’s more about provincial issues, policies, procedures, that sort of thing, so a department like this where I could work with the men and women of the police service, get out to the community, get involved with the community, you probably see the results of your labour.” This year, Lench is the Paul Hames president of the B.C Association Chiefs of Police, representing chiefs and deputy chiefs of the municipal departments and all of the RCMP. Members come together three times a year, and so he said there is a comfort level, as he knows all of the area chiefs. The service was also a goodbye to Hames, who has been on the Central Saanich Police team for more than 16 years. “It’s just been such an honour, 16-and-a-half years has gone by so quickly and its such a privilege for me to be able to have served in this community with so many great people …” he said. Looking back at his most memorable times, Hames said he can’t put one on top of the other, saying for him, it’s really been the people. He also mentioned it’s the community that has made his work easy. “It really is the community and the members of the organization that make my job easy so I look forward to continuing to live in the community as a resident now. I also feel safe and secure.” With Sylven taking on his new role, Hames feels proud, saying that he has worked with him for almost four years. “I couldn’t be more proud of him. I think the community is well served and I think we’re all in good hands.”
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If a senior driver cannot afford the fee for a medical exam, Holman said some may choose to simply stop driving. For some, especially those seniors on a fixed income, that means a loss of independence. Holman added he is in no way out to disparage doctors — or even the drivers’ medical examinations. He said he is simply after a consistent fee structure. That will enable people to know up front how much the mandatory exams will cost. “It’s a tricky issue,” he said about the exams for drivers when they turn 80. “It’s up to doctors, for the most part, to determine whether an individual is a safety risk.” He added the NDP has disputed the validity of the medical exams themselves, questioning the research the B.C. government used to put the system in place. He said there have been questions around that lack of peer review of information on which the program is based. That said, Holman noted if such a system must be in place, peo-
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2015 Bed Races on Beacon Supporting the Rest Haven Foundation The 2nd annual 100.3 The Q’s Bed Races on Beacon raced into the record books both on and off the course, while supporting the Rest Haven Foundation. With cheering crowds supporting their favourite teams, record setting times were set while dodging water balloons and webs of crazy string enroute to the finish line. ISLAND SAVINGS was crowned the 2015 Champions after pulling off an upset over the heavily favoured TD CANADA TRUST team. “Little Bo Peep” from the FMO department at Royal Jubilee Hospital came away as the new champions of the costume competition. (Clock-wise from top) Sidney BIA Buccaneers cross the finish line in fine form! Get In Bed With Ed winner Sidney dentist Dr. Trevor Neil gives the thumbs up! The Hulk from Firm Property Management impresses the judges! Island Savings races to victory against TD Canada Trust in the 2015 Bed Race Final! Super Hero’s from Firm Property Management push thru crazy string from their cheering fans!
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– Celia Stock council’s Aug. 17 meeting. “I think that it’s awful and I think our residents don’t even know about this.” “It’s offensive,” Coun. Heather Gartshore added, asking whether North Saanich allows medical marijuana production on industrial land. Chief Administrative Officer Rob Buchan said that would have to be determined by the municipality on a caseby-case basis.
“North Saanich is on the province’s radar on this,” Buchan said, noting the municipality received a direct phone call from Victoria, making sure “we will be compliant.” In a report to council dated July 30, 2015, District staff note the province in May announced local governments could regulate, but not prohibit, marijuana production as a farm use on ALR land. Later that month, the province wrote to North Saanich outlining the expectation that all local governments comply by the early fall of 2015. In its new policy, council notes the District has stated that allowing medical mari-
juana production “is not in the best interests of the residents ... The District of North Saanich objects to the issuance of any production licenses in respect of premised [sic] located within the municipal boundaries. “Despite local policy, by operation of provincial law, the District recognizes this opposition is of no force within the Agricultural Land Reserve.” North Saanich can, states the staff report, prohibit medical marijuana production “in all zones except those zones in the ALR.” Council voted 5-2 to approve the new, defiant policy statement. Councillors Jack McClintock and Murray
Town works yard considers adding solar SIDNEY — The flat rooftops of the Town of Sidney’s public works yard could soon be sporting new solar panels. Director of Engineering, Parks and Works, Tim Tanton, saw council recently approve
a proposal to study and design a solar energy system. The idea would have solar panels on top of two buildings, potentially generating electricity for the works yard itself — and possibly selling some of it to
BC Hydro. Within this year’s budget is approximately $10,000 that Tanton said will be used to hire a consultant to study the rooftops and existing wiring, complete a feasibility report and a conceptual
design, as well as investigate possible grant sources should the project get the green light. Tanton estimated the project, if successful, would be built out “in future years.” — News staff
Garner certain he can come up with receipts Continued from page 3
The farm, he noted, produces between 800 and 900 bales of hay a year. Even with most of his customers declining a receipt, Garner said he still provided their year end statement of income to Revenue Canada, showing their hay sales.
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SIDNEY — The Queen maintains a tight schedule at any time of year, yet a few short days ago, she managed to squeeze in a visit to a local Sidney cafe to wish some dear old friends a happy anniversary. Alfred and Pamela Panter were merrily celebrating their diamond wedding anniversary with friends and family
last week when David Roland, the family town crier, bade the attention of all those gathered. After presenting a letter of congratulations from the Right Honourable David Johnston, Governor General of Canada, Roland announced the presence of a very special guest. He invited all in atten-
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with the punches and engaged with the royal visitor in a lively manner as the Queen posed skill-testing questions prior to bestowing upon them honorific titles in recognition of the distinguished achievement of 60 years of marriage. After mingling with the guests for a short while, her Majesty bade
her old friends farewell and rode off in her carriage to attend to stately affairs. Prior to her departure, the Queen did comment on the charming town that is Sidney-by-the-Sea. Perhaps we shall see her on these shores again. — submitted by Tobi Jane Panter
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VICTORIA — B.C.’s economy will grow at a “modest” 2.7 per cent this year, then accelerate above three per cent as major projects in northern B.C. get going in late 2016, according to the latest forecast by Central 1 Credit Union. Low interest rates, a low dollar and recovering demand in the U.S. will help the Vancouver and southern B.C region’s export and service industries this year, said Bryan Yu, senior economist with the trade association for B.C. credit unions. Manufacturing, tourism, TV and film and agriculture are expected to lead the way. Slow global demand, particularly from China, is expected to dampen growth in northern B.C. and the Kootenays, where mining and resources are key drivers. “Northern B.C. is poised to grow at a faster rate in late 2016 onwards with the start of one liquefied natural gas terminal and pipeline, the Site C dam and other major projects,” Yu said. While B.C. residents working in the oil sands are at greater risk, low oil prices are generally positive for the B.C. economy, with lower costs for businesses and consumers. — Black Press
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The premise may be simple – the fastest to the top of the wall wins – but the execution of speed climbing is on an entirely different level. Elena Moss, a 16-year-old student at Stelly’s Secondary School placed seventh in her age bracket at last year’s world championships and competes with Team Canada soon at the 2015 Worlds in Arco, Italy. Interviewed before she left, she tried to explain her sport. “You want a lot of raw power,” said the Colwood resident, comparing speed climbing to running sprints on a track. The difference is there are only two lanes and the course is a 15-metre vertical wall with a slight overhang. As with sprinting, however, “you’re just racing the clock,” she said. Her best time is 12.61 seconds. “The route is exactly the same all over the world,” she said, adding the standards dictate everything down to how the hand-holds are attached to the wall. “It’s pretty precise.” The road to Italy has been a long one. Moss qualified for the junior
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More than 100 independent business owners gathered to vote in new members to Think Local First’s board of directors during the annual general meeting at the Atrium last week. Paul Hadfield from Spinnakers Gastro Brew Pub and Mike Black from Capital Iron are the newest board members. While Gayle Robinson will continue as president. “The large vision is to have every single independent business in Victoria a member and to grow a very strong independent business community, which is the strongest foundation for every city because it keeps our culture and our character unique,� she said. During the meeting, Robinson also announced a new link between Portland and Victoria businesses and their rewards program cards. “There are 80,000 cards out in the Portland area and all those Portland users can use their cards at Victoria shops,� she said. “As we start up with our Think Local First rewards program, those cards can be used in Portland . . .We are the first Canadian launch.�
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APARTMENTS FURNISHED SIDNEY: SHORT term sublet, 2 level, 2 bdrm, 1.5 bath townhouse. Walking distance to all amens. Nicely furnished renovated home incld’s patio. Avail mid Nov. to mid Apr. Asking $1600/mo inclusive. NS/NP. Call (250)655-8887.
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CLEAN-UP SPECIAL. You load bins, size 12 yard $100 plus dump fee or we do it all. Call 250-361-6164.
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GARDENING (250)208-8535. Landscaping Tree & hedge pruning, full yard clean-up, soil delivery, hauling. 25yrs experience.
CLEANING SERVICES AFFORDABLE! SUPPLIES & vacuum incld’d. All lower Island areas. 250-385-5869.
ELECTRICAL 250-361-6193 Quality Electric Reno’s, res & comm. No job too small. Lic# 22779. BERNIE OSBORNE Electric Res/Com. Reasonable rates. Lic #15478. 250-386-9108. NORTHERN SUN Electric Comm/Res. Work Guaranteed. Any size job. Call (250)888-6160. Lic#13981.
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A&R LANDSCAPING. Certified Horticulturist, yearly maintenance, clean-ups, pruning, renovating older gardens, great rates, Seniors Discounts. Call (250) 686-4361.
HANDYMAN SERVICES. Lawns, fences, pruning, flooring, painting, drywall, small reno’s. Mike/Chris 250-656-8961
OVER 20 years experience, lawns, edging, clearing, pruning, design. Reasonable rates. Call Andrew 250-656-0052 or 250-857-1269.
HANDYPERSONS BIG BEAR Handyman. Decks, Painting, Repairs. Free estimate. Barry 250-896-6071.
HAULING AND SALVAGE $20 & Up Garbage & Garden waste removal. Senior Disc. Free estimates. 250-812-2279.
HAUL A WAY Junk & garbage removal. Clean & green. Free quotes. Sr disc. 778-350-5050 JUNK BOX- Junk Removal Company. Local guys. Low rates. Call (250)658-3944. JUNK REMOVAL 7 days / wk. Fast Service, Best Prices!! Free quotes. (250)857-JUNK. PARRY’S HAULING We haul it all - FREE estimates. Call Wes 250-812-7774. PETE’S HAUL A DAY- Junk removal. Airforce guy. Call 250-888-1221. SAVE-A-LOT HAULING Furniture, appliance, garden waste, we take it all! Always lowest rate, senior discount. Brad 250-217-9578.
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A PROFESSIONAL Woman painter. Karen Bales Painting & Wall coverings. Over 25yrs exp. Free est. 250-514-5220.
OLD TIMER. Quality old fashioned service. Great rates. Excellent references. Call Al at 250-474-6924, 250-888-7187.
PLUMBING FREE ESTIMATES. Reasonable. Reliable. No job too small. Call 250-388-5544.
WINDOW CLEANING ABBA EXTERIORS Professional gutter cleaning & repairs. Window cleaning. Roof de-mossing. Pkg discounts. WCB. (778)433-9275. BLAINE’S WINDOW WASHING. Serving Sidney & Brentwood since 1983. Average house $35. 250-656-1475
HIGH QUALITY and FAST. Professional Painting. $20./hr. Free est. Glenn 778-967-3607.
DAVE’S WINDOW Cleaning. Windows, Gutters, Sweeping, Roofs, Roof Demossing, Pressure Washing. 250-361-6190.
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THE FIRST NATIONS, Métis and Inuit Art Show is on now and runs through Sept. 3 at the Mary Winspear Centre. Monday through Sunday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. A unique art show with First Nations artists from across Canada. Visit winspear.ca for more details. THE WEST COAST Chamber Players will
be presenting An Afternoon with JS Bach and GP Telemann on Sept. 27 at 2 p.m. at St. Elizabeth’s Church in Sidney. Featuring Soprano Nancy Washeim in Cantatas by Bach and Concerto for Piccolo Trumpet as well as Concerto for Two Horns by Telemann. Tickets will be sold at Tanner’s Books and
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at the door. ART SHOWS AT the Community Arts Council of the Saanich Peninsula Tulista Gallery. Leina Wann, Aug. 31 to Sept. 4 — Art quilts, painted canvas quilts. Into the Garden, Sept. 5 to 20 — Embroiderer’s Guild of Victoria: fine needlework in a colourful variety of styles. Visit cacsp.com for show details. THE VICTORIA MENDELSSOHN Choir directed by Simon Leung invites only experienced Altos, Tenors and
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Basses to audition for their Fall 2015 Season. Auditions will take place on Sept. 12 and 13 from 2 to 5 p.m. at 4918 Cordova Bay Road. Contact Clara at cchay@live.ca or 250-590-6335 to book your audition time and for more information. THE FALL SEASON for the Victoria Mendelssohn Choir begins 7 p.m. Monday, Sept. 14 at St. Peter’s Anglican Church, 3939 St. Peters Road in Victoria. Music will be Melodies from the British Isles. Two concerts will be performed in January 2016.
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SIDNEY WHITE CANE Club meets Sept. 3, at 1:30 p.m. at the SHOAL Centre. A member of the Canadian Council for the Blind will be in attendance. This is a crucial meeting for members. MEET AND GREET for Christian writers Sept. 4 from 7 to 9 p.m. at Saanichton Bible Fellowship (2159 Mt Newton Cross Road). Executive Director of
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The Word Guild, Ruth Thorogood, is coming from Ontario to help form a Christian Writers’ Group of Greater Victoria. Please notify Bill Gray (christianmemoirs@ shaw.ca) if you plan to attend. THE PENINSULA GARDEN Club will meet at 7 p.m. on Sept. 14 at the Mary Winspear Center in Sidney. Ann Nightingale of the Rocky Point bird Observatory will give us an illustrated talk about the many species of birds found on Vancouver Island. Visitors welcome. Non-member drop-in is $5. THE SONS OF Scotland Benevolent Association invites you to Tartan Up! Take part in a Whisky Tasting (Wednesday, Sept. 9, 6:30 p.m.), charity golf tournament (Thursday, Sept. 10, 9 a.m.), Celtic music concert (Friday, Sept. 11, 7 p.m.), Jack Whyte book reading/signing (Saturday, Sept. 12, 2 p.m.), Scottish Tartan Ball/Dinner (Saturday, Sept. 12, 6 p.m.). Proceeds from the events benefit The Kidney Foundation, the Sons of Scotland Foundation, and the Victoria High School Rhythm and Blues Band. See tartanup. org or contact Irene at 250-652-5773 or kifeir@shaw.ca.
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