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• marine trades program that teaches restoration and repair, in partnership with local business Quadrant Marine. Students in this stream can get college-level accreditation as a marine service tech.

Police are still trying to determine what a woman was doing last Friday night on Mount Newton Cross Road when she was struck and killed by a SUV. Central Saanich Deputy Chief Derren Lench said the woman lived in the area and may have been out walking after visiting another resident in the area. She was declared dead after arriving at hospital.

The SUV was heading east about 9 p.m., Feb. 12.

When police arrived, the woman was still on Mount Newton Cross Road just west of the Pat Bay Highway.

“That’s what we’re trying to piece together,” Lench said, noting that police are looking to determine whether the woman was standing, sitting or kneeling when she was struck.

Lench, who was at the scene after the incident, said the man behind the wheel of the SUV was an experienced driver. There is no evidence of impairment or speeding and the driver is not facing any charges at this time.

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Please see: Fatality under investigation, page 10

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Paul Nunney, an apprentice marine service tech with Blackline Marine in Deep Cove, graduated from Parkland Secondary School in 1996.

Careers that cater to the call of the sea Jim Zeeben News staff

Parkland Secondary School is hosting a marine career fair, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., on Feb. 25. The sea-faring theme complements the school’s marine academy, which offers students four streams of study.

“We’re still in the building stages of it but it has been four years so we decided to have a career fair,” said Parkland principal Lizanne Chicanot.

Parkland students have opportunities with: • marine science courses in grades 9-11 • a sailing academy, that offers credits

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Aunt asks community to help nephew Tip of the Peninsula Eight-year-old undergoing treatment for leukemia Carlie Connolly News staff

The great aunt of an eightyear-old Sidney boy diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukaemia is reaching out to the community for donations to help the boy’s family.

Betty Sparling went door

to door in Sidney last week, handing out posters promoting a fund-raising event for Ethan Bryne, the little boy who also suffers from Type 1 diabetes.

Accompanied by his parents, Bryne recently travelled to B.C. Children’s Hospital in Vancouver to undergo chemotherapy.

Sparling said the family hasn’t asked for anything but she is looking to the community to lend the family a helping hand during this difficult time.

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an event on Sunday, Feb. 28, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., offering a wash and haircut (no blow dry) or a wash and a blow dry (no haircut) or brow, lip and chin wax.

Each service will cost a minimum donation of $20, with all proceeds going directly to the Bryne Family.

“Everybody has just been unbelievably supportive,” Sparling told the PNR. The family came home last week after Ethan underwent a chemo treatment and a blood transfusion. He will be continuing his weekly chemo

treatments in Victoria hospital and will be going back to Vancouver at the end of the month for more treatment.

“It’s a day by day process,” Sparling said.

Sparling said the community support has been amazing and two friends of the family, Mike Pryor and Kelsey Sheridan-Garsibe who both started Go-Fund Me Pages have raised more than $9,000 for Ethan and his family.

“On behalf of the Bryne family, Danny and Angie … they’re overwhelmed with all of the support, they just can’t

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Office design work to meet the latest trends A visit with Central Saanich’s Graphic Office Interiors Steven Heywood News staff

As offices get smaller, businesses are looking for ways to better accommodate their workers in tighter space, to maximize office efficiency and get the best out of their talent.

The seventh annual Saanich Peninsula Chamber of Commerce Tour of Industry concluded at Graphic Office Interiors in Central Saanich.

The yearly tour highlights some of the Peninsula’s hidden gems of business and industry, giving local politicians and community leaders the opportunity to learn about them and the local issues that keep them alive and prospering.

The 32,000 square-foot facility near Keating Cross Road that Graphic Office calls home only became their Island headquarters in June of 2015.

President Steve Nagy says they had been located closer to Victoria proper, but their growth meant they needed to find more space.

In its 50th year of business, Graphic Office Interiors holds around 60 per cent of the market share in Greater Victoria, Nagy said.

They are the largest supplier of officer interiors on Vancouver Island, providing design work for office furniture, modular raised floors and walls and flooring.

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Steve Nagy, president of Graphic Office Interiors, leads the tour on Jan. 22.

They partner with a variety of product suppliers and their state-of-the-art Central Saanich facility gives their clients a taste of today’s office trends – and what’s coming down the road.

Within their building, employees work in a modern space and use some of the latest design technology to ensure customers are getting exactly what they need for their office spaces.

It’s a busy place, Nagy said, with orders on the books well into this year and beyond.

“I don’t see Victoria slowing down,” he said.

From their Central Saanich base, Graphic Office can design office interiors, receive shipments from their manufacturing suppliers, put it all together and truck the products out to their clients.

Nagy said they employ around 25 people and 100 per cent of their clients are from B.C. Finding and retaining skilled workers is a priority for the company, Nagy continued.

With new contracts coming on line all the time – there is, for example, a job to furnish 6,000 square feet of office space in Victoria in late 2016 and into 2017 – they are going to require highquality and skilled staff to do the work.

The design work they do is complex and the talent they attract is capable of meeting today’s office trend – maintaining functionality and worker productivity in smaller spaces.

“The complexity of this work is big,” he said.

Nagy said from smaller offices to outfitting the mobile workforce, there are plenty of supply and client challenges ahead for Graphic Office Interiors to meet.

“There is a renaissance in the office happening right now,” he continued, “as more people are getting back into offices after years of being outside, being more mobile or working from home.”

The 2016 Tour of Industry again featured a selection of strong, successful businesses on the Saanich Peninsula.

The event has become popular and typically fills the bus, provided by Wilson Transportation, another Peninsula-based company.

To learn more about the tour and issues facing local businesses, visit the Saanich Peninsula Chamber of Commerce website at peninsulachamber.ca.

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Career fairs a first step On Tuesday, the province unveiled its budget for 2016 as government continues its spring sitting in the legislature.

One thing that’s noticeably different than the messages we’ve heard in past years is the promises of thousands or even hundreds of thousands of jobs.

With commodity prices plummeting, especially the massive economic driver that is the oil industry, Canadians have legitimate concerns about their future.

The promised LNG boon has yet to materialize, wages remain relatively stagnant and technology continues to play havoc with many traditional occupations.

But if history teaches us anything it is that change is constant.

One way we can help our young people have a better chance at a prosperous life is by making sure they start their careers on solid footing.

On Friday, the Shoal Centre in Sidney hosts a Youth Job Fair, with more than 20 employers expected to be on hand looking for people to fill openings in their businesses.

Next week, Parkland Secondary School hosts a marine career fair that aims to help students take the first steps toward rewarding careers.

These types of events play a critical role in helping young people understand the reality of working life.

Introducing youth to actual employers and letting them know about actual opportunities, gives students a better chance to get a head start on building a sustainable life in our community.

We applaud the organizers of both the Youth Job Fair and the Marine Career Fair.

Let’s hope they are the start of future success stories.

What do you think? Give us your comments by e-mail: editor@peninsulanewsreview.com or fax 250-386-2624.

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Housing czar defends drug ghettos Housing Minister Rich Coleman offer more rent subsidies.

It’s no wonder that southern B.C. was flabbergasted at the angry response to his solution to the Victo- is the destination of choice.

Coleman said it’s always been a ria courthouse “tent city,” the latest tarp-covered camp to spring up in seasonal thing, but this winter has been the highest in a southern B.C. decade, largely due to Coleman announced an exodus of economic two temporary shelters migrants from the downwith three meals a day and turn in Alberta, naturally medical supports. heading for B.C.’s most One is a former nursing desirable real estate. home close to the courtI asked him about two house squat, conveniently other homeless hotspots. located near panhandling In Abbotsford, campers and drug dealing spots as have ignored a city deadwell as taxpayer-funded line to take down strucservices.

Tom Fletcher tures in a three-year-old The other offers indoor B.C. Views camp, after temporary or outdoor tent space at a shelter and costly provinformer youth custody centre, with a dedicated downtown shut- cial supports were brought on.

A courtroom and street confrontle bus so these “victims” of “homelessness” don’t have to endure B.C.’s tation looms with self-styled “drug war survivors” and their Vancouver most generous transit bus system.

We weren’t consulted, said the legal help.

In Maple Ridge, a tent camp sprang indignant spokespeople for those bringing new-looking tents to take up next to the local Salvation Army advantage of food and other hand- shelter, with people cycling through outs, offered in B.C.’s warmest cli- the shelter’s 15-day limit, camping mate by the province’s most naïve and being fed until they could go back in. local government.

Mayor Nicole Read, who has But this was just a show for the media by our resident professional worked in Vancouver’s Downtown protesters, some of whom aren’t Eastside, said Maple Ridge took on its own outreach, shelter and housreally “homeless.”

After the reaction, which Coleman ing effort because the province’s described as “bizarre,” the com- $1 million-a-year Salvation Army bined 88 housing opportunities are operation isn’t working.

Coleman is not amused. being snapped up.

He said he’s had no complaints Those on welfare will have to fork over their $375 monthly housing about Abbotsford’s Salvation Army allowance, as the province contin- shelter, and Read is the only one ues to convert more housing and griping.

And no mayor is going to tell him how to spend provincial dollars.

Maple Ridge now has two shelters with accompanying street drugs, prostitution and crime.

I asked Coleman about the 10-yearstudy led by Simon Fraser University researcher Julian Somers on the housing, outreach and services in Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside.

This is the heart of B.C.’s “housing first” strategy, where the province has bought and renovated 30 “single room occupancy” buildings, built another dozen and poured in every possible support, including the buyout of high-living executives at the Portland Hotel Society.

The study found that the hardest cases are worse off than ever, based on court, hospital and other service records.

As well, the influx to the notorious Vancouver drug ghetto have tripled in 10 years.

“I haven’t had a chance to go over that report yet, but I disagree with the assumption I’ve heard already, because I walk the Downtown Eastside,” Coleman said.

“I don’t know if they do every few weeks to a month, but I’ve been doing it for about nine or 10 years and I can tell you it’s a whole lot better down there.”

The question is whether problems are being solved, or just better hidden from view.

Tom Fletcher is B.C. legislature reporter and columnist for Black Press.

Email: tfletcher@blackpress.ca Twitter: @tomfletcherbc

‘Just a show for the media by our resident professional protesters.’

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LETTERS Gateway lands not an ideal location for farming, either Re: Gateway Lands I would like to inform, or remind, some of your letter writers that the lands in question are federal, and therefore do not fall within the jurisdiction of the provincial ALC. It is public knowledge, having been written in the PNR, that the VAA did NOT have to apply to the provincial ALC to have the lands removed from the ALR. Next time you drive off the ferry in Tsaw-

wassen have a look at what is being done on agricultural land.

This begs the question “why is land, which the ALC has no authority to ‘reserve’, included in the ALR anyways?” It puts the ALC in a Catch-22 situation; they have to respond, yet can do nothing.

Furthermore, the removal of 10 acres from the ALR is hardly “the beginning of the end for local agriculture” as one letter

writer has stated.

Nor is it “getting rid of the last remaining portion of valuable farm land” as another letter writer has written.

As I mentioned in a previous letter there is lots of good farmland in North Saanich, and Central Saanich, within the jurisdiction of the ALR that is not being actively farmed, i.e. there is no shortage of “reserved” farm land.

For the public record, I do not think

the Gateway proposal would be a positive for Sidney, but I do not think farming it is the answer either.

Who is going to pay for the drainage, irrigation and fencing that would be required: the VAA or those who lease the land? Greenhouses are expensive to build.

The property in question has roads on virtually 4 sides of it, one of which is a major thoroughfare, and is in close proximity to

Oldtimers speak of lost Apologies for misquote aquifers under Sidney At Tuesday night’s Council meeting, I spoke well of the new development next door to me, said it was a model of good development and densification, then added that the only thing that disturbed me was that the developer (not named) told me he liked doing business in Sidney because he could do whatever he wanted.

I cannot express how greatly I regret those words.

This was a short conversation that took place a year ago, my memory isn’t what it used to be, and I couldn’t possibly be sure I remember it right. I would hate to negatively impact anyone’s livelihood or reputation, and I apologize for my remark.

I also thank and apologize to the two men, one who called, one who emailed, who forcefully drew this matter to my attention. It was a lesson I needed to learn.

Judy Moscovitz Sidney

Re: Gateway is not the start of a Sidney renaissance.

A superb letter Feb.10. from Don Enright, North Saanich.

Two observations concerning these 10 acres of class 1 prime soil extracted from the Agricultural Land Reserve to accommodate the Gateway project.

Boeing statistical studies show that the riskiest part of a flight is the takeoff and landing of an aircraft; one of the first things drummed into a pilot during ground school.

Statistical studies show 16 per cent of accidents occur during takeoff and initial climb, while 29 per cent occur during approach and landing.

Sidney Gateway is at the approach and parallel to 09, the main runway at Victoria International Airport.

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Share views your community with Council topic was unearthed. Situ-District of Central Saanich ated in the area of this develThe District of Central Saanich Municipal Council Council is opment are two deep aquiThe District of Central Saanich Municipal TOWN HALL fers, fed by Mt. Baker. In fact hosting a Town Hall Meeting on: on: hosting a Town Hall Meeting MEETING for many years the town of Sidney’s water supply came Monday,with February 29, 2016 from these aquifers.

AccordShare your views about your community Council!

Monday, ing to the older inhabitants 7:00 p.m. –February 9:00 p.m. 29, 2016 this water was sweet, clear, 7:00 p.m.

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Victoria Hindu Parishad District and secondThe to none.

Appar- of Central Saanich Municipal Council is Victoria Hindu Parishad (1934 BC) hosting a Town on: Cultra Avenue, Saanichton, ently they were capped, and Hall Meeting (1934 Cultra Avenue, Saanichton, BC) water now comes in from the reservoir.

Members of the are invited to this informal Monday, February 29,community 2016 Sidney Council in my question-and-answer session.

For more information, 7:00 p.m.

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Members the community are invited to this informa opinion, needs to step back please contact a member of Council at 652-4444. and review their decisions, Victoriaquestion-and-answer Hindu Parishad session. For more information listen to the citizens (1934 conCultra Avenue, Saanichton, BC) please contact a member of Council at 652-4444. cerns, before the dye is cast and Sidney By The Sea is Members of the community are invited to this informal changed forever.

question-and-answer session. For more information, Margaret J. Jestico. please contact a member of Council at 652-4444.

Sidney

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The District of Central Saanich is accepting applications for nominees to the Victoria Airport Authority Board of Directors. The length of term for the new appointee to the Board is for a two years ending May 31, 2018.

Applicants are invited to provide their resume and a completed Council Appointment Application Form. Applicants should demonstrate that they meet the qualification criteria as set by the Victoria Airport Authority under their bylaws. You may wish to visit the Victoria Airport Authority website for further details at www.victoriaairport.com/accountability or by contacting Municipal Hall at 250-6524444.

An application may be obtained using one of the following methods:  In person: 1903 Mount Newton Cross Road  Website: www.centralsaanich.ca (Municipal Hall / Forms & Publications)  E-Mail: municipalhall@csaanich.ca In order to be considered, completed application forms must be signed and submitted along with your resume to the Corporate Officer by 4:30 p.m. on Friday, March 11, 2016.

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Citizens should vote on Gateway

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Mr. Don Enright’s letter (Peninsula News Review, February 10, 2016) clearly states the alarming facts that surround this ill-conceived development – a development that will change the nature of the small town of Sidney forever.

While endorsing his views completely, I am concerned that, despite any protest voiced before this Council, this project will go ahead, accompanied by the common device of inviting public comment as a matter of record, thus demonstrating the “open” nature of the process, but with little intent to react to the opinions expressed.

The people of Sidney should not be deflected by another pointless gathering in the Firehall, where they will be allowed to ventilate to no purpose, as was demonstrated in the recent meeting on the issue of an unwanted zoning change for a condominium development.

As was reported in the “Peninsula News”, a crowd of about 250 people gathered before Council, with the overwhelming majority registering their opposition to the development, yet

The District of North Saanich advises residents that flushing of watermains will commence February 8 and continue until May 31, 2016. Watermain flushing occurs annually throughout the District to remove sediment and maintain satisfactory water quality within the distribution system.

Temporary water discolouration and/or low water pressure may occur as a result of this activity. This water discolouration is not a health hazard and may require you to clear your water lines by turning on your cold water tap until the water runs clear.

Upon request, the District will provide advance warning of flushing in your vicinity for persons with special requirements for water clarity. Please contact the Public Works department at 250-655-5480 if you require advance notification.

The District does not accept responsibility for damages caused by low water volume or the use of discoloured water. We therefore advise consumers to be on the alert for reduced water volume and/or temporary discolouration of water.

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Council, when the citizens had been allowed their moment, proceeded to vote in favour of the development without further public dialogue or explanation.

The Gateway Project will have a direct impact on the residents of Sidney and North Saanich. I have yet to meet anybody who thinks that it is a good idea. Thus far, it would seem that the developers, and some enthusiasts on Sidney Town Council, are pushing ahead with their plans, while paying lip-service to the importance of listening to the community voice.

Surely, it is time to seek real public input, utilizing a meeting at Mary Winspear, where Council can enter into dialogue with the community, and the pros and cons of this development can be explored in an open manner. If this project is essential for the future of Sidney and North Saanich, then this would be an opportunity for Council to explain why this is so.

Following this meeting, a referendum should be held, in order that citizens can freely vote on this proposed change to our communities. I believe that a referendum will clearly show that there is massive opposition to this proposal.

If I am wrong, and the support is there, then the community will at least have been consulted in an honest and open way, and this nightmare can proceed.

The citizens of Sidney should demand this accommodation by their Council, and should demand it now. There is little time left.

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Colton Trotter and Dylan Pugh stop to examine a flowering witch hazel plant. The 41st annual Flower Count runs from March 3 to 9, with a friendly competition each spring for bragging rights to be the “Bloomingest Community.”

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While most of the country is busy shovelling snow, the Greater Victoria area is busy boasting about all its mild climate has to offer this time of year.

Hoping to use some of that good-natured ribbing to their advantage, a number of organizations, including Tourism Victoria, the Victoria Chamber of Commerce, Butchart Gardens and Gardens British Columbia, have banded together to promote tourism in the region while highlighting some beautiful blooms.

With just over 17 billion blooms counted in 2015, the Flower Count offers residents a chance to get outside and also helps promote the region during a season that isn’t typically known to draw in large crowds of tourists.

“It just gets everybody involved… It adds to tourism, it helps the economy and it adds to business,” said Victoria Chamber of Commerce Chair Al Hasham.

Paul Nursey, Tourism Victoria CEO, noted “flower garden tourism is a big sector,” drawing both international and domestic tourists.

He said the image of cherry blossoms covering streets, or “Victoria snow” as he called it, “gives a great story to share…

(And) we get to share this all over the world.”

In its 41st year, the Flower Count officially runs from March

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3 to 9, with the award for Bloomingest Community going to the municipality that counts the most blooms. It’s a title the City of Colwood has claimed for the past two years and the City is looking for a three-peat said Mayor Carol Hamilton.

“We all benefit (from) the fun events that bring community and people outside,” she said.

She credits Ecole John Stubbs for taking an interest in the project and putting Colwood on the map for flower counting, largely helping to claim those first two titles.

“I call them my secret weapon,” she laughs.

While her secret weapon may not be a secret anymore, she’s still optimistic and offered a friendly challenge to all the mayors in the region, especially rival Barbara Desjardins in Esquimalt, who challenged her last year.

“I’m sure Esquimalt will increase their efforts but so will we,” she added.

That competition is also driving John Stubbs students to take their flower counting to the next level. Grade 5 teacher Matthew Barker and his class offered their own challenge to their counterparts in the region.

But students are also focused on beating their own personal goals.

Colton Trotter, 10, said last year “we beat the old class record,” and that’s something the students are planning on doing again this year.

But that’s no small feat as Dylan Pugh, 10, pointed out, last year they alone counted 3.1 million blooms.

When asked what he was looking forward to this year, Pugh said “winning, hopefully.”

It’s a rivalry that mirrors history according to Royal Roads University School of Tourism and Hospitality director Brian White. Laura Dunsmuir, who resided in RRU’s Hately Castle, and Jennie Butchart of the now world famous Butchart Gardens, also had a friendly rivalry in establishing their own gardens.

The Butchart Gardens’ Scott McDonald, public relations, added “they even hired the same Japanese garden architect… It was the thing to do at the turn of the century.”

He noted Victoria was the first area in North America to have authentic Japanese gardens.

Scott said gardens promote cross-generational involvement, with grandparents getting grandchildren involved. He said they are also a place for the community to gather, a place to enjoy a cup of coffee, walk your dog or just relax.

“It’s about the quality of life,” added White, who is also a representative for Gardens British Columbia.

“It’s not just about tourism.”

White said the Flower Count is also about getting residents involved and taking pride in their community. “All the things you see around you reflect our heritage,” he said. “It’s a symbol of the life we lived here… gardens are an icon.”

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The B.C. government was working on new standards for commercial animal breeders before 66 neglected dogs were seized from a puppy mill in Langley.

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“One of the things she has found is that sometimes people are inappropriately placed in residential care when they could be in assisted living longer.” Lake said. “We have somewhat rigid regulations around who can stay in assisted living before they have to move on to residential care.”

Mackenzie’s January report also found that home care worker hours declined in 2014-15 in three of five health regions, Northern Health, Vancouver Island and Vancouver Coastal,

Assisted living rules to be eased B.C. is preparing to make it easier for seniors to stay in assisted living longer before moving to residential care.

Health Minister Terry Lake said amendments will be presented in the current legislature session in response to recommendations by Seniors’ Advocate

despite increasing senior populations.

She said reductions in meal preparation, bathing and housekeeping can also lead to seniors moving from their homes to care facilities.

B.C. pitches power sales to Alberta With industrial power demand down and a third dam under construction on the Peace River, the B.C. government is hoping to sell hydroelectric power to Alberta to help it shift from coal to renewables.

B.C. Energy Minister Bill Bennett pitched the idea to federal Natural Resources Minister Jim Carr this week, seeking federal infrastructure funds to help build a second electricity grid connection between the two provinces.

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“It’s a dark stretch of road,” Lench said, adding that conditions are acerbated by rain.

That night, the roads were relatively dry, he said.

That particular section of Mt. Newton Cross Road does not have a history of pedestrians being hit by vehicles.

Collision analysts from the Saanich Police Department were called in to help.

They shut down the road for about three hours to collect evidence and take the time to conduct a “careful and deliberate” investigation.

“It will validate what we know or bring to light something we aren’t aware of,” said Lench, who expects the report will take several weeks.

Central Saanich police are also continuing to talk to witnesses for clues about what happened.

The 47-year-old woman was wearing brightcoloured pants and carrying a small orange flag, police said.

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Jordan Schley, store manager of Langford Quality Foods, is proud his organization was named one of Canada’s Best Managed companies.

As construction and finishing crews continue to buzz around Eagle Creek Village in View Royal this week, a team of merchandisers and tradespeople are putting some of the finishing touches on the plaza’s anchor store, Quality Foods.

Dry goods and frozen foods are fast filling up the shelves and freezers on the main floor of the 45,000-square-foot store, which somewhat mirrors the Langford QF store in terms of layout and features that include a massive deli and bistro area. Meanwhile, preparations continue on new features for the upper floor, which will include a Starbucks café, a soup and

sandwich bar and a 7,000sq. ft. upscale kitchenware boutique branded appropriately as A Step Above.

“It’s more about creating an atmosphere,” says store manager Jordan Schley, who has shifted to the new location after running the Langford store since it opened in July 2014. The split-level shopping experience is a format the company has created to great success in several of its stores up Island, but it’s a first for the West Shore, he adds.

All systems are go for the store’s official opening and ribbon cutting next Thursday, Feb. 25 at 10 a.m. A special sneak preview for seniors 65-and-over and people with mobility issues is being held the night before.

The Island-owned grocery chain has put a great deal of stock in the West Shore marketplace, opening two large stores in the span of 19 months.

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Finance Minister Mike de Jong performed surgery on Medical Services Plan fees in the Feb. 16 budget, but he insists B.C. will continue to be the only province to charge people directly for medical care.

“There are some people who advocate eliminating MSP entirely as a separate fee, and hiding it or camouflaging that fee within the general taxation structure,” de Jong said.

“I disagree with that.

I think you create the illusion that people aren’t paying a fee.”

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previously indicated that there will be relief for single parent families with income over $30,000 a year, cutting the family rate to $75 per month to effectively remove MSP fees for the children.

De Jong said it’s possible to change the current rate structure, which exempts single people and families making less than $22,000 and rises in steps to $150 a month for a family of three or more making more than $30,000.

The government has taken criticism for charging the same rate for wealthy people as those with low incomes.

B.C. Finance Minister Mike de Jong.

The finance ministry disputed a report from the Canadian Taxpayers’ Federation that claimed more than 850,000 MSP accounts are at least 31 days past due. Ministry staff say there are 387,381 MSP “pay direct accounts”

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The amount of the the arrears is estimated to be $457 million, and de Jong said that is why the government takes collection action for those who owe fees.

About half of B.C. residents have MSP paid by their employers, with the rest expected to register, show their income and pay what is owing.

“I also recognize that some families encounter difficulties,” de Jong said.

“Almost one million British Columbians don’t pay MSP. Sometimes there’s a lag before they’re registered, so that accounts for some of the arrears.”

QF founding partner Ken Schley says the View Royal location, adjacent to Victoria General Hospital and in close proximity to a fastgrowing area of the region, offers many advantages.

“We feel a more diverse group of people will have the opportunity to experience our unique brand of grocery retailing, and hopefully continue to shop with us over time,” he says.

Accessible from Helmcken Road on the Saanich side, and Watkiss Way via the Trans-Canada Highway’s Helmcken offramps and from View Royal’s northern residential reaches, the store is wellpositioned for customers in a broad area, he adds.

The company and its staff are excited to be an integral part of Eagle Creek, designed as a multi-use community, residential and business hub for View Royal, says Jordan Schley.

“We’re very thrilled to be part of this (development)

and proud to be part of the community,” he says.

View Royal Mayor David Screech is equally excited to see the anchor tenant in Eagle Creek get up and running.

“For residents in that area, they’re going to have a walkable (distance) grocery store,” he says. “For the hospital, it’s going to be great for visitors and staff alike.”

He especially appreciates the fact that “a wholly Island-owned company” has chosen to locate a major store within the town’s borders.

As for the progress of the Eagle Creek Village project, which is now starting to see merchants open up, he says, “it’s amazing in the last three months how much has come together, from where they were.”

For more information on Quality Foods, visit qualityfoods.com and for further details on Eagle Creek, visit eaglecreekvlg.com.

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Back by popular demand, tribute band Led Zepagain plans to bring down the house at its upcoming sold out performance at the Mary Winspear Centre, Feb 21.

“It’s going to be a lot of fun. We always like going into Canada,” said David “swan” Montgomery, lead singer of the Los Angeles based band.

“The audiences there are wonderful and they really appreciate music and appreciate the arts, which I think is amazing -- a lot different from the States.”

Zepagain has gone through five different lineups, said Montgomery, who performs as legendary frontman Robert Plant.

Other members of the tribute band are Jimmy Sakurai as Jimmy Page, Derek Smith as John Bonham and Jim Wootten as John Paul Jones.

Endorsed by the real band, who they’ve met (other than Bonham, who died in 1980), Led Zepagain were even invited to London when Led Zeppelin held a reunion concert in 2007.

“We were there and everybody really likes what we’re doing in keeping the magic and the spirit alive of Led Zeppelin,” Montgomery said.

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Led Zepagain returns to the Mary Winspear Centre Feb. 21, for a sold out show.

Originally from Ireland, Montgomery began his journey as a musical artist in the early 1970s and pursued a career as a solo artist.

He moved to the U.S. and signed a record deal in 1989.

However, he was asked to join the tribute band Led Zepagain about 25 years ago and hasn’t looked back.

“As a kid in Ireland, I grew up

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Friday Night Jazz Series coming to Sidney Idea came from Salt Spring Island concert series that attracted musicians from as far as Toronto Carlie Connolly News staff

Friday nights in Sidney are set to become a little more musical as a new concert series welcomes jazz musicians from across Vancouver Island.

Starting this Friday, Sidney Friday Night Jazz Series will feature some of the west coast’s best jazz musicians.

Sponsored by the Peninsula Academy of Music Arts, the idea for the series sprang from a similar series held on Salt Spring Island.

Lloyd English, a co-owner of the academy and one of its instructors, lives on Salt Spring but the business is based in Sidney.

For five years, he hosted a weekly jazz night on Salt Spring that was very successful and brought in musicians from as far as Seattle and Toronto.

A career musician, English still knows many of the

musicians, and has also performed with many of them.

English will play the first show on Friday, along with his son, Myles. Both will be playing the guitar, and will be joined by Rob Johnson on double bass.

The trio will perform a classic standard jazz repertoire.

The series runs every Friday until June 19. Concerts begin at 7 p.m. at St. Paul’s United Church, with a suggested donation of $10 at the door.

“I would really hope to see some families and some young people coming out,” English said. “And begin to create a jazz community, begin to create a live music community.”

For more information, people can visit peninsulaacademy.ca/events for a list of performers and dates or call Peninsula Academy of Music Arts at 778 4261800.

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Log Cabin Museum opens The Log Cabin Museum in Central Saanich will be opening for Heritage Days 2016 Thursday (Feb 18) through to Saturday from 12-3 p.m.

It will then open again on Saturdays from 12-3 p.m.

The Saanich Pioneer Museum Society will also be holding their Spring Series of Talk and Tea afternoons, with one talk each month.

This will see local speakers talking about a wide range of subjects.

Following the talk there will be tea and goodies.

The first Talk is this Sunday, Feb 21 at 2 p.m.

Admission is $5 for members and $7 for visitors.

Contact us at editor@peninsulanewsreview.com

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Lloyd English and his son Myles will perform at the first ever Jazz Series in Sidney

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ROTARY

On the Saanich Peninsula

On Feb. 18, Star Cinema will be screening a documentary titled Us and Them.

Written and directed by filmmaker Krista Loughton, the feature documentary is about the unlikely friendships that develop between four homeless and addicted people.

The film is written and directed by multi-award winning filmmaker Jennifer Abbott, who was the co-director and editor of the film, The Corporation which was billed as the most successful documentary in Canadian history.

The world premiere of Us and Them was held in December at Victoria’s City Hall and has been screened to standing-room only audiences in Victoria.

It’s now going on a Vancouver Island tour, and has been showing in high schools in the region.

The Sidney screening will begin at 7:30 p.m.

Admission is $10 with tickets available at the door.

There will be a question and answer session with the director after the film.

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Star Cinema hosts guest screening

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Job Fair gives students head start to summer jobs Carlie Connolly News staff

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Cliff McNeil-Smith, owner of Tanner’s Books, will attend the Youth Job Fair next week.

Town of Sidney

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS BYLAWS NO. 2102 AND 2104 Notice is hereby given that the Council of the Town of Sidney will hold Public Hearings in respect of Bylaw No. 2102, being the proposed amendment to Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 1920 and Bylaw No. 2104, being the proposed amendment to Zoning Bylaw No. 2015 for the Town of Sidney.

The details of the respective amendments are noted below.

All persons who believe that their property is affected by the proposed amending bylaws will be afforded a reasonable opportunity to be heard or to present written submissions respecting matters contained in the bylaws at the Public Hearings to be held at the Sidney Town Hall, 2440 Sidney Avenue, Sidney, BC on Monday, February 22, 2016 at 7:00 p.m. Written submissions can be received at the Town Hall prior to 4:00 p.m. on February 22, 2016 or at the Public Hearings themselves.

The properties which would be affected by this application are: Location: Lot B and a portion of Lot A, Section 15, Range 3 East, North Saanich District, Plan EPP34700 Civic Address: 2248 Ardwell Avenue (a portion of), and 10364 Resthaven Drive The lands that are subject to the bylaws are as shown hatched on the plan below:

This Friday, students in the Saanich School District can get a head start on finding a job for the spring or summer.

The Youth Job Fair was so well attended last year that it’s back again this year, though traditionally it had only been held every second year.

“I think it should be annual because it needs to build momentum,” said Sarah Lawton, who helps organize the fair, which is supported by the United Way. Lawton is the coordinator of Volunteer Services and Youth Employment Programs at Beacon Community Services.

The Youth Employment Program is a community-sponsored program that provides opportunities to those aged 14 to 18 years of age in training, work and volunteer experiences that help to support them in future successful careers.

The fair runs Friday, Feb. 19, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Shoal Centre in Sidney. More than 20 businesses are scheduled to attend and will be accepting resumes -- some even do on-the-

spot interviews.

“We’re trying to give the kids a jump on getting work for the summer,” Lawton said.

One of the employers from last year who will return this Friday is Cliff McNeil-Smith, owner of Tanner’s Books.

“Last year was great. We met lots of enthusiastic, young people in the high school system and it was a pleasure to see their enthusiasm,” McNeil-Smith told the PNR. He hired one Grade 11 student from Stelly’s who had a particular interest in working at Tanner’s as she was an avid reader and had been a customer of the store since she was little.

“It worked out well because she was comfortable in a busy retail environment with a lot of the different merchandise that we carry.”

This year, McNeil-Smith is looking for at least two employees to start as soon as they are available. Given the volume of interested students who come through, he will conduct the interviews post job fair after reviewing resumes.

So, what does McNeil-Smith look for in a potential job candidate? Interest and enthusiasm in

what they’ll be selling.

“Books are for people of all ages, of all walks of life and -while every individual will have their interests -- when you’re serving customers you need to feel comfortable and be resourceful in providing information, whether it’s a gardening book or a history book.”

The fair is designed for youth, 14-18 years of age, to help prepare them for their transition to the world after high school.

Lawton said employment has been fairly good in the community and it’s growing, with many students finding work.

“But there’s no youth employment program in the city that I can find in Victoria in general that’s anything like this,” she said. “There’s really a void in the rest of the city for programs similar to this.”

Last year, around 150 students attended the job fair.

About 160 young people are registered with Youth Employment Programs, which teach life skills such as emergency first aid, food safe and more.

“You know, the more active you are, the more you build your resume, the better your chances,” Lawton said.

Marine Careers in focus at Parkland Continued from page 1

Bylaw No. 2102 – Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 1920 Amendment The purpose of Bylaw No. 2102 is to amend Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 1920 by changing the designation of the subject properties from Neighbourhood Residential (RES-1) to Intensive Single Family Residential (RES-2).

Bylaw No. 2104 - Zoning Bylaw No. 2015 Amendment The purpose of Bylaw No. 2104 is to amend Zoning Bylaw No. 2015 by rezoning the subject properties from Single- and Two-Family Residential (R2) to Comprehensive Development Zone 41 (CD41).

The above noted amendments are required in order to subdivide the properties for detached residential dwellings. A Development Permit would also be required prior to subdivision approval.

To view plans and staff reports related to these amendments, please go to www.sidney.ca then click on “I Want To…” → “Find Out About” → “Active Development Applications”.

Copies of the proposed bylaw and all background documentation may be inspected during normal working hours of 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday to Friday (excluding statutory holidays) from February 10, 2016 to February 22, 2016 at the Sidney Town Hall, 2440 Sidney Avenue, Sidney, BC V8L 1Y7. Further inquiries may be directed to the Development Services Department, telephone 250-656-1725 or by email at developmentservices@sidney.ca.

Correspondence may be submitted by mail or email to the addresses noted above and must be received no later than 4:00 p.m. on the day of the Public Hearings, Monday, February 22, 2016. All correspondence submitted will form part of the public record and may be published in a meeting agenda.

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“It’s such a natural fit for Parkland,” Chicanot said. “We’re surrounded by a marine environment.”

Organizations who will have a presence at the career fair include the Institute of Ocean Sciences, the Shaw Ocean Discovery Centre, B.C. Ferries, Seaspan, Titan Boats, BCIT, the Canadian navy and coast guard, and more.

Parkland career counsellor Colleen McNamee said more than 1,000 students are expected to attend but anyone interested in a marine career is welcome.

“What we’re doing is exposing kids to different careers … all the different industries … in the marine sector,” McNamee said, explaining that opportunities go far beyond boatbuilding. Everything from volunteering with search-and-rescue to a post-secondary career in technology and science, to recreational opportunities can have a marine focus.

On the same day as the career fair, Parkland is also hosting an open house from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. for the entire community.

“The purpose of the open house is to invite all the community to see what Parkland does,” Chicanot said.

The school is home to hockey and judo academies as well as a jazz band. All will have representation at the home open house to help answer any questions.

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Austin Edwards, 18, a second year apprentice at Blackline Marine, graduated from Parkland Secondary School in 2015.

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Winning look Peninsula Minor Hockey Association players and fans pose in the Peninsula Panthers specially designed third jersey. The jerseys, worn last Firday by the Junior-B Panthers, commemorate last year’s Kraft Hockeyville win.

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Bonspiel welcomes women for first time in its history Team Woytowich repeat as bonspiel’s overall champions

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The Glen Meadows Masters Open Bonspiel is no longer for men only. Now called the Open Bonspiel, a women’s division has been added this year for the first time ever.

Pacific Coast Masters Curling Association, which has been around since 1973, recently changed its constitution to include women.

From Feb 9 - 12, two women’s teams competed at Glen Meadows. One of the teams consisted of Judy Scott, Janet Bell, Barb Carr and Jo-Anne Bilodeau.

The women, who have been curling as a group for three years play once a week as a team. They also play in other leagues at Glen Meadows.

“I enjoy it, I enjoy meeting people and it’s just a lot of fun,” said Scott, adding she was hooked on the sport after her husband convinced her to try it.

“It’s an opportunity to put a team together and stay together and play together,” said Bell.

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Lawrence Woytowich, left, Wayne Scott, Frank Nash and Gerry Vantreight were the winning team in the Glen Meadows Masters Open Bonspiel in the ‘A’ Event. against men isn’t really a new experience.

On Monday afternoons, they regularly curl against men, and curl in a league that includes men.

This year’s bonspiel chairmen and the first vice president on the executive, Barry Hodgkin said women over 55 who are members of a club and the PCMCA are eligible to play.

“If they fill those eligibility requirements, then why not let them play? And its a win-win

for us, as far as I’m concerned,” he said. The women will go on on to provincials in mid-March in Kelowna to compete against other women’s teams.

Overall, Team Woytowich won the top division for the second year in a row.

“We’ve just lost and lost and lost, never did anything at home here. Last year we won this and we’ve won it this year so we’ve gone two consecutive years without a loss,” said the team’s skip, Lawrence Woytowich.

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St. John’s United Church in Deep Cove. Sunday Feb. 21, 7 p.m.. Free will offering. 778-4260785.

WriTers group CriTique at the Sidney North Saanich Library.

Come sing your heart out! Karaoke at SHOAL, Thursday, Feb. 18, 7 to 8 p.m. Liz Taylor and her daughter will facilitate this dropin. Members Free; general public $2.

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FrAuD AnD sCAm Prevention, Thursday, Feb. 18, 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. at the SHOAL Centre in Sidney.

Join a member of the Sidney North Saanich RCMP for this informative seminar on identifying frauds and scams.

Members free; NonMembers $3.25. Call to register: 250-6565537.

Lego sTories AT the Sidney North Saanich Library. Use our LEGO to build your own creation. Your creation will be displayed at the library. Friday, Feb. 19, 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. Ages 5 yearsplus. Free. Register at 250-656-0944. esL ConversATion group at the Sidney

North Saanich Library. Practice your English conversation skills and meet new people. Presented in partnership with InterCultural Association of Greater Victoria.

Wednesday, Feb. 24 to March 23, 1 to 2:30 p.m. Free. 250656-0944. probus CLub oF Saanich Peninsula: a social club for retired and semi-retired men. We meet on the first Thursday of every month at 9.30 a.m. in the Saanich Peninsula Presbyterian Church at 9296 East Saanich Rd. For more, email Jack at sanpenprobus37@ gmail.com.

FoLk DAnCe is Fun when you dance with the Sidney International Folk Dancers. Monday

evenings 7 to 9 p.m. at St. Andrews Church hall, 9691 Fourth St. Contact Linda at 250-6525818. sAAniCH peninsuLA ToAsTmAsTers Open House, Feb. 23, at 7:30 p.m., at the Sidney/North Saanich Library, Nell Horth Room. For more information, call 250 656-9458 or visit http://1288. toastmastersclub.org.

THe royAL CAnADiAn Legion Branch #37 holds its Annual General Meeting on Sunday, Feb. 21, at 2 p.m. at 1660 Mills Rd., Sidney.

All are welcome to attend. Refreshments will be served after the meeting.

THe CenTre For Active Living 50+ hosts guest speaker: Sarah

Hofing, of the Boys and Girls Club, who will talk on March 4, from 1:30 to 3 p.m., about “Cyber Seniors - Connecting Generations” at the centre, 1229 Clarke Rd. (next to the library) in Brentwood Bay. Admission is by donation.

Refreshments served. Everyone welcome. Contact the Centre for more information: 250-6524611 or cssa@shaw. cacentralsaanich seniorscentre.org

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siDney sisTer CiTies general meetings. Learn about Sidney’s three sister cities. We meet the third Thursday of the month in the Nell Horth Room at the Sidney North Saanich Public Library at 7 p.m.

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Planning Today’s young professionals hear about the importance of saving for retirement seemingly from the moment they are hired. In addition to discussions with human resources personnel about employersponsored retirement plans, young professionals are learning about the importance of saving for retirement thanks to the abundance of financial-planning advertisements on television, the radio and the Internet.

retirement contributions.

Older workers may not have been so lucky, and many may find themselves trying to play catch up as retirement age draws closer.

While it’s important to begin saving for retirement as early as possible, late bloomers whose retirement dates are nearing can still take steps to secure their financial futures.

• Take on some additional work. While you may have long felt you would slowly wind down in the years immediately preceding retirement, taking on some additional work outside of your current job is a great way to save more for retirement and perhaps even lay the foundation for a post-retirement career. Even if the initial jobs don’t bowl you over financially, part-time consultant work in retirement can make up for lost retirement savings and may even make your retirement years more fulfilling.

• Pay down debts. Eliminating debt is good for men and women of all ages, but especially so for those nearing retirement. Substantial debt may delay your retirement and can greatly reduce your quality of life during retirement. If you still have substantial debt, eliminate that debt before you start saving additional money for retirement.

Once your debt slate has been wiped clean, you can then increase your

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Retirement saving for late bloomers

By the Sea 1-800-326-8856

West Saanich and Mills Road

Develop your writing in a supportive environment.

Thursday, Feb. 25, 6:30 to 8 p.m.

Free. 250-656-0944.

Come Worship With Us Everyone Welcome Sunday Worship 10am

Canadian & U.S. Personal Tax Preparation

9300 Willingdon Road Pastor Travis Stewart T: 250-885-7133 E:peninsulamission@shaw.ca www.peninsulamission.org

Doing a Financial Review?

Call and see how soon you can pay off your mortgage!

SHARON BOLTON Mortgage Specialist

ADVENTIST CHURCH

Saturday Worship 11:00 “Everyone Welcome”

Men and women on the verge of retirement can take many steps to grow their retirement savings and make their golden years that much more enjoyable.

I’d be Happy to Answer Your Questions

RESTHAVEN SEVENTH-DAY

9300 Willingdon Rd. 250-544-0720 www.sidneyadventist.ca

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

Conrad De Palma Denturist

(250) 595-1665

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

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Music at work

TOFINO • PACIFIC RIM NATIONAL PARK RESERVE • UCLUELET

Karen Morgan, left, executive director of the Saanich Peninsula Hospital Foundation, accepts a cheque for $3,000 from representatives of the Peninsula Singers, artistic director Glenda Korella, and president Louise Jovanovic. The show chorus holds three shows over the Christmas season and a spring concert at the end of April, with proceeds going to the SPHF. In the last 10 years, the singers have sold out 30 concerts in a row and raised more than $43,000 for the foundation, which dedicates the money to its music therapy program.

Figure skaters medal at Islands Members of the Peninsula Figure Skating Club came home with hardware from the 2016 Vancouver Island Region Championships, Feb. 5 to 7, at the Q Centre in Colwood.

Megan Rebneris, Hayley Gunasinghe and Nicole Beaulac competed in three categories Beaulac brought home gold in her category, Star 4 U13, on Feb. 5. Gunasinghe earned silver in Star 5 Girls on Feb 6, while Rebneris came fourth.

Rebneris also placed fifth in Bronze interpretive on Feb. 7.

- Submitted by PFSC

Pacific Rim Whale Festival March 12-27, 2016

March 12th- 27th, 2016

30 years of celebrating the gray whale migration!

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