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North Saanich resident Kynan Smith is fundraising for the Canadian Cancer Society Cops for Cancer Tour de Rock. Smith will also be shaving his head on Oct. 7 and donating his hair to Locks of Love. Devon MacKenzie photo
Cops for cancer crusader Devon MacKenzie News staff
Kynan Smith was inspired to start fundraising by watching the Cops for Cancer Tour de Rock last year. A friend of his raised a bit of money for the cause and Kynan thought he could help out too. “He just came home one day and asked me if I would help him,” said Jolene Hook, in reference to her son’s wishes to begin fundraising for the Canadian Cancer Society Cops for Cancer Tour de Rock. Kynan, who turns eight this month, began his crusade to fundraise for Cops for Cancer this spring. By the end of June, he had already raised a respectable $800 — almost halfway toward his goal of $2000. “I first started thinking I wanted to raise $1,000 but then I decided I could do
better than that and I changed my goal to Locks of Love, an organization that produces wigs for children who have to $2,000,” explained Kynan excitedly. An active Grade 2 student at KEL- lost their hair due to cancer treatment. SET elementary school, Kynan loves to The Locks of Love head-shaving will play lacrosse and soccer and watches happen at Centennial (Spirit) Square in downtown Victoria. all types of sports including then, Kynan will hockey. “I wouldn’t like beUntil visiting people door-to“I wouldn’t like to be sick because I wouldn’t be able to be sick because I door on the Peninsula to to do stuff, so I want to help wouldn’t be able to seek out cash or cheque donations all through the kids who are sick with cansummer. cer get better,” Kynan said do stuff.” - Kynan Smith If you are interested in of the motivation behind his helping Kynan’s fundraisidea to fundraise for Cops ing efforts for Tour de Rock for Cancer and Locks of and Locks of Love, visit www.copsLove. The Cops for Cancer Tour de Rock hap- forcancerbc.ca/tourderock/kynansmith pens every year in September and Kynan where donations can be made online will turn in his donation then — but he and where you can contact Kynan to isn’t stopping at that. On Oct. 7, Kynan arrange a cash or cheque donation. editor@peninsulanewsreview.com will shave his head and donate his hair
Three months in, there aren’t any official numbers on the new trio of roundabouts that make up the McTavish interchange, but emergency services professionals are confident in what they’ve seen so far. “We’ve had a few minor crashes reported in the roundabouts — nothing with serious injuries,” “The said Cpl. Chris Swain of accidents are the Sidney North Saanich not only fewer RCMP. “The roundabouts have not increased our colbut far less lision rates by any means and we don’t expect them severe” to.” - Gary Wilton According to local RCMP records, officers have been called to only two crashes at the McTavish interchange from its opening April 9 until June 30. Over the same timeframe last year, officers were called three times to accidents at the McTavish Road and Pat Bay Highway lighted intersection. In 2008 and 2009, before construction began, RCMP were called to the intersection five times between April 9 and June 30 each year. “When the lights were there, we had a lot of rear end collisions when the traffic got congested there,” Swain said. “Those obviously don’t occur anymore.” He expects that as people become more accustomed to using the traffic circles the minor incidents will decrease as well. “You need to be aware of the other users of the road and yield to them as you enter the roundabout,” Swain said. “If you miss your turn go around once and take the scenic route.” The North Saanich Volunteer Fire Department has responded to two “fender benders” on the Lochside Road roundabout on the exit off the PLEASE SEE: Crash rate lower, Page A5
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Crowds awaited the opening to see what six months of renovations created at the corner of Wallace Drive and West Saanich Road as Fairway Market officially opened in Brentwood Bay. “I’d like to thank the Yuens for bringing the Fairway Market into Central Saanich. What a beautiful store,” said Jack Mar, mayor of Central Saanich. “They spent a lot of time and they renovated the store. The old store was worn out and a little tired. If you look at it from the outside as a new customer you’d think it was a brand new store.” Fairway founder Don Yuen cut the ribbon alongside Mar to officially open the 10th store in the local grocery chain. Fairway boasts more than 700 employees. “They’ve actually increased the staff. I understand there’s going to be
about 55 employees, so that’s going to bring a lot of jobs and good economic development to Central Saanich,” Mar added. Since opening the first store in 1963, Fairway Market has grown to become one of Vancouver Island’s largest independently owned grocery stores. “Fairway has been in business in Greater Victoria for over 45 years and in the Peninsula for over three years. We are very excited to open another store here in the Peninsula,” said Robert Jay, spokesman for Fairway Market. “We look forward to bringing our great selection of authentic specialty items from countries such as Britain, Japan, Mexico, Denmark and China as well as your normal everyday items.” Over the next few months the store will implement new programs, starting with its current contest to win groceries for a year. reporter@peninsulanewsreview.com
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Ferguson flies into fame Devon MacKenzie News Staff
Long-time Peninsula resident and rookie pilot, Graeme Ferguson, has been catapulted into the world of reality television. Ferguson, a Stelly’s graduate, began his flying career shortly after high school. “My parents booked me a discovery flight package out of the Victoria Flying Club and I remember going up with the pilot in the afternoon. We flew around for a while and he let me the controls, and “There were lights take after that I was totally everywhere and the hooked,” said Ferguson of his first flight expecamera people were rience. “I signed up for all over the place, the private pilot course that same night,” he it was definitely a said with a laugh. surprise.” After he completed his private pilot’s licence, - Graeme Ferguson Ferguson moved on to his goal of conquering his commercial pilot licensing. In the spring of 2009, Ferguson was finally ready to start looking for full time work in the industry. “I had a friend who knew of some openings up north, so we went up and started working as rampies,” said Ferguson. “I took a job in Hay River and he took a job in Yellowknife.” Soon, Ferguson was working as a rampie, an airline employee who loads and unloads airplanes parked on the airport ramp, full time for Buffalo Air, the company which is featured in the History Channel’s hit show Ice Pilots NWT. “I remember when I started they kind of told me that they were going to be doing some filming for a show — I didn’t really know what it was all about and I didn’t really think too much of it and then I got there,” said Ferguson. “There were lights everywhere and the camera people were all over the place, it was definitely a surprise.” The show, produced by Omni television productions, airs regularly on the History Channel. It has been airing for two seasons and is one of the channel’s most popular shows. Ferguson explained what it was like to be a part of the experience of reality television. “It’s pretty amazing to see how they put these shows together. The camera people are always
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BC Ferries’ Coastal Celebration plies local waters. tion and strengthened collective bargaining rights. “I recognize the concern of the general public out there when we see these kinds of numbers,� Lekstrom said. “I did not know these were the numbers in the contract.� He said government policy now limits future pay and pensions for BC Ferries executives to what is allowed in the public sector, but Hahn's arrangement is grandfathered in. Clark had called Hahn’s pension “way, way too big.� But BC Ferries board chair
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The community is fired up over a Capital Regional District Board decision to review several recent decisions made by Central Saanich council. “I’m speaking as a grandfather who hopes that my grandchildren have the same opportunities I’ve had to enjoy food security, the produce of good farms, and the ability to roam and wander in beautiful rural areas,” said North Saanich resident Jack Thornburgh. “(A) key responsibility of a municipal elected official is to uphold, protect, and defend the democratically-legislated bylaws, mandates, and regulatory processes of my municipality and region — until such time as these bylaws and regulations are duly amended through public consultation and full democratic process.” Others echoed Thornburgh’s sentiments. “In the past three years, citizens of Central Saanich have spent thousands of hours of volunteer time, and to date $95,404 of donated funds to take the mayor and council of Central Saanich to task for approving these developments, which are not in the public interest,” said Central Saanich resident Lori Waters. Waters is part of the Mount Newton Neighbourhood Association which was successful in its court challenge against Central Saanich in the Senanus waterline case. The district has since changed its approach, which has allowed
In an official response to the the waterline to proceed. “While the CRD has greater CRD the Central Saanich West resources than the citizens, the Voters Association said it was CRD also has a much greater shocked with the decision. “The right of every Canastake. The Regional Growth Strategy is an agreement. If a dian to access safe drinking signatory to that agreement water has been recognized by says they don’t answer to the every level of government in CRD with respect to issues in this country. Our members are strongly of the agreement, view that then it is, by “Central Saanich the right applies to definition, no all men, women longer an agree- signed and agreed and children ment. What the who reside District of Cen- to be bound to the in the CRD tral Saanich and other signatories and — including the CRD must the terms, in order the northwest remember is quadrant of that Central to create the RGS Central Saanich Saanich signed agreement.” — regardless of and agreed to - Lori Waters which side of an be bound to the ‘urban containother signatories and the terms, in order ment boundary’ their homes to create the RGS agreement,” are located,” said CSWVA president Frank Towler. Waters said. The Peninsula Co-op also The CRD will review Central Saanich council decisions on responded to the CRD decithe Vantreight development, sion pointing out that because the Senanus waterline, a sub- the proposed bylaws for its division on McPhail Road, the development in Central Saanproposed rezoning of Woodw- ich has passed third reading, ynn Farms and the proposed and the public hearing has northwest quadrant water been concluded, members of Central Saanich council service area. “Central Saanich’s participa- could not participate in furtion in the Regional Growth ther debate. “This removed Strategy was passed unani- the ability for the CRD board mously by the council of the to hear from Central Saanich. day, as was our Official Com- This was and is procedurally munity Plan,” said Central wrong and unfair to the Co-op, Saanich resident Frances and Central Saanich council,” Pugh. “The present votes sup- said Co-op CEO Pat Fafard. “Unless projects like our porting the applications that are inconsistent with the OCP official community plans, and RGS have been weak, split Regional Growth Strategy, and votes with one person casting regional sustainability stratethe deciding vote and deciding gies have some teeth, there is no way that I would waste the fate of our municipality.”
Crash rate lower Continued from Page A1
highway headed north, said fire chief Gary Wilton. “The accidents are not only fewer but far less severe,” Wilton added. While some minor crashes likely go unreported to police or fire, ICBC doesn’t yet have claims statistics to compare between the lighted intersection and the new interchange, primarily because the changes are so recent, and people have years to submit a claim. reporter@peninsulanewsreview.com
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Public ahead of politicians Count drinking and driving as another element of the 20th century’s car culture that’s been left behind in the 21st century. Earlier this week the province made the obvious decision to keep tough rules introduced 10 months ago that have worked to curb the carnage caused by intoxicated drivers. Tougher laws Across B.C., there more in line with have been 30 deaths in modern attitudes a seven-month period that averaged 61 fatalities in each of the previous five years. This is more than enough evidence to keep the laws as they are — there had been talk of easing the rules after bars and restaurants complained the laws were too harsh and hurt business. However, while this has been somewhat true, we’ve also witnessed an evolution in how people think about their drink. Whether switching from boozy beverages to mocktails or planning an alternative way to get home, the general public appears to have adapted to the new reality. Part of this can be attributed to fear of getting caught, but we’d like to think it also signals a sea change in society. Younger generations have grown up being told about the dangers of drunk driving and their education has rubbed off on older citizens. The days of glorifying gas guzzlers are long gone. City planners looking at ways to keep people out of vehicles rather than planning urban freeways. And driving and drinking, once far too common, is also a relic of an archaic time. Taxis, bus service and even courtesy rides from good Samaritan organizations are now readily available for people who want to go out for a drink and get home without driving. The message is clear: There are options to avoid hitting the road hammered. These tougher rules work and it’s time for all B.C. drivers to work with them. 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, 201 Selby St., Nanaimo, B.C. V9R 2R2. For information, phone 888-687-2213 or go to www.bcpresscouncil.org.
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Hipsters hit wild West Coast Trail As Parks Canada and B.C. Parks Hikers in their final stretch of both celebrate their centennial the 75-kilometre West Coast Trail this summer, much has been said have two questions for fresh faces about making our protected wilderapproaching in the opposite direcness areas more accessible, partion: “How much farther to the trail ticularly to the one in 10 head?” and “How are you Canadians who now live so clean?” in urban centres. A growMy new hiking boots ing number of Canadians were still mud free when have never set foot in a a tired traveller suggested national park. turning back: “Do someWhile I made the final thing else with your vacaadjustments to the height tion,” she urged. But me of my hiking poles and and four urbanite friends tugged the waist strap were sure we’d enjoy a on my pack extra tight, I week with nothing to do but walk with a 30-pound Sam Van Schie couldn’t help but wonder if the West Coast Trail will backpack. Slice of Life one day fall into obscurity. I think it’s fair to say Will future generations that most people my age would consider this poor use of pre- willingly spend a week in the wild or be satisfied having nature narcious holiday time. rated to them on Planet Earth? Nature, for many twentysomeFrom a conservation perspective, things, was pushed on us by our fewer people in the parks means parents that we’d now rather imagless environmental disturbance. But ine than explore. since moving to the Island seven Tents are for music festivals or years ago, I’ve seen the West Coast weekends on the lake with a wellTrail as a rite of passage. stocked cooler, not to be carried on Almost every British Columbian our back with quick-dry clothing over the age of 40 has hiked it at and dehydrated dinners. least once. My aunt once ran it in a There are, of course, pockets of weekend, carrying nothing but Cupadventurous young people. Among a-Soup and a garbage bag to sleep them, the energetic employees under. at Robinsons and other outdoors Though inexperienced hikers are stores. They undoubtedly know my advised not to do the trail, it seems type, the hipster-gone-wild lookto me a good introduction to multiing for an athletic tee in v-neck and day treks. Purists will tell you it’s the hiking boots that need the least not a trail, but a hiker’s highway, in breaking in.
part because of the number of people that do it – up to 25 permits are handed out per day from each of the two trail heads – and because of all the hiking aids, including ladders and boardwalks. The trail has deluxe composting toilets, bear bins, cable cars, ferries and two restaurants. There’s cellphone service and rescuers in zodiacs to evacuate the injured. Still, seven days of hiking for six to ten hours per day can be described as nothing short of an endurance test. My group started on the easy end, closer to Bamfeild. We had three long, easy days hiking along beaches (including bare foot for a stretch), before hitting the infamous 100-rung ladder section and other challenging terrain closer to Port Renfrew. Counting down the final five kilometres, we couldn’t wait to see civilization again. I’d managed to pick up a nasty stomach virus on day three and one of my companions was hobbling from blisters-turnedgaping-open wounds. Even the healthy among us were exhausted and we’d become the ones asking passing hikers, how far to the trail head. Still, we finished the trail triumphant and, over a well deserved dinner at Canoe Club, agreed we’d definitely do it again. news@goldstreamgazette.com Sam Van Schie is a reporter for the Goldstream News Gazette.
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Readers Readers respond: respond: Raven Coal mine could Raven Coal mine could present a ‘calamity’ present a ‘calamity’ From minehead near Union Bay to the
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South Island police officers plan 1,000-kilometre trek traversing the Island Erin McCracken Black Press
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ith only one chance to make every kilometre count, four South Island police officers have their bicycle pedals primed to make a difference. Victoria Police Department constables Alvin Deo and Mike Massine, Oak Bay reserve constable Jarrod Christison and Cpl. Mary Brigham, a CFB Esquimalt military police officer, will be among 22 police and media riders in this year’s Canadian Cancer Society Cops for Cancer Tour de Rock fundraiser. Participants can only take part in the event once, which is why these four Special feature officers are striving to Black Press raise $75,000 for the newspapers on event. Vancouver Island Every year the tour will publish this generates more than special feature page $1 million for pediatric spotlighting police cancer research and officers taking part in Camp Goodtimes this year’s Canadian in Maple Ridge, a Cancer Society medically supported Cops for Cancer summer camp for Tour de Rock. kids with cancer and survivors of the disease. Christison, who is looking to raise $30,000, recalls when past riders stopped at his school. “Seeing them do the tour, I always looked up to that,” he said. “I also think it’s the ultimate form of volunteerism.” The 1,000-kilometre, 14-day journey from Port Alice to Victoria will be physically and emotionally demanding. The cyclists will meet children with cancer and people wanting to donate. Brigham is planning to shave her head during the ride to show solidarity with young cancer patients who have lost their hair through treatment. “It’s going to be emotional,” the military police officer said of the journey her team has been preparing for since March. “Regardless of all the training we’re doing, it doesn’t compare to what these (kids) are going through with their chemotherapy and recovering,” said Brigham, whose goal is to raise $5,000.
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The 22-member Tour de Rock team is preparing to ride in support of pediatric cancer research and a summer camp for kids whose lives have been touched by the disease. Among those riding are Oak Bay reserve Const. Jarrod Christison, left, Victoria police constables Mike Massine and Alvin Deo, and CFB Esquimalt military police officer Cpl. Mary Brigham. “It’ll be a real mix of emotions,” said VicPD’s Massine of the upcoming ride. “I’m not above crying.” Massine’s desire to participate dates back to 1998 when he was a Saanich cop and his police colleague Const. Martin Pepper initiated the first Tour de Rock. Massine is also inspired by his 19-year-old stepdaughter who has a rare syndrome for which she requires constant care. “It’s opened my eyes to the needs parents have when they do have kids who are sick in one way or another,” said Massine, who hopes to fund raise $25,000. It was only natural for Deo to help kids
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M6 Security thrives on the challenge of doing things differently – embracing the proverbial “out-of-the-box” approach to critical thinking, and finding solutions for their home and business clients. It’s a philosophy that has served them well in the Victoria offices of the family-run company, which Before painstakingly refurbished an old building at the corner of William Street and Esquimalt Road into a funky office that embraces both its heritage and its current property, as part of the renovahigh-tech role. Originally a bakery built in tions. The results, however, are 1908, the property also housed a second building – the sta- nothing less that extraordinary, ble for the horses that would highlighted by a Heritage Reshave delivered the baking and toration honour for M6 Security brought in supplies. Later, Corporation from the Commerbetween the wars, the buildings cial Building Awards. Remnants of these early incarwould become home to a toy factory, creating toy soldiers for nations of the building have been children wanting to re-create preserved here and there. In addition to the carefully the battles from the war front. Unfortunately, the lead left over refurbished brick walls and a from those efforts also meant a whitewashed tongue-and-groove four-month remediation of the ceiling, iron works that would
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CUTIE Celia is ready, just 11 wks old, $450.Good with kids, CKC reg, vet checked,dewormed and vaccinated , shots taken, coming with registration papers. s.wallace43@yahoo.com
24 JAM & Jelly canning jars w/lids, $7. Ironing board, aqua colour, $12. 250-595-3070.
CALL FOR ENTRIES 9TH ANNUAL Kitty Coleman Woodland Artisan Festival. Fine Art and Quality Crafts Juried Show. Presented in a spectacular outdoor setting SEPT 3,4 & 5 Applications for Artisans are available at woodlandgardens.ca or phone 250-338-6901
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now be open Monday through Friday from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm, except statutory holidays. Selling items such as: used office furniture and equipment, computer monitors, assorted new 2010 Olympic clothing and collectibles, plus much more! Inventory added daily. We are also a large volume drop off location for the Encorp â&#x20AC;&#x153;Return-Itâ&#x20AC;? program, accepting end of life electronics for recycling, as well we also provide Secure Electronic Media Destruction (computer hard drives, cell phones, flexible media) with our Media Shredders.
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LOST AND FOUND FOUND: ZIPPERED, black equipment handle; Tea House shelter, Shoal Point Park area; July 8, 2011. 250-381-8348.
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MARIE WALKER
Lo Long-time Sidney resident, Marie Walker, went to her heavenly home on November 25, 2010, at the age of 96. A trained, experienced professional N dressmaker/tailor with an eye for fit, Marie made, altered and repaired d ladiesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;, menâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s and childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s garments and miscellaneous items for 60 years la in Sidney. In return, she was blessed with, and was always grateful for, a host of wonderful, loyal customers/friends. When she was not sewing fabric, Marie was in her wee vegetable/flower garden sowing seeds of happiness. w Born with a rare, life-altering ailment, to Ole and Maren Hovdebo, Norwegian Bo pioneers, in Sexsmith, Alberta, on April 11, 1914, Marie faced each and every p day da of life's earthly journey with determination and will-power. A wise and loving mother, Marie taught by example. She leaves her beloved daughter, Deanna; sister Mabel; aunts Bertine and Kayi; cousin Ruth; sisters-in-law Vivian and Mary, and many nieces and nephews.
A Service of Remembrance will be held at St. Paul's United Church, 2410 Malaview Ave. Sidney, Sat. July 23, 2011 at 2:30pm, followed by a tea.
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WANTED: ANTIQUES, books, collectibles, furniture, china, jewellery. Estates/private libraries purchased. Galleon Books & Antiques, Call 250-655-0700.
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FREE KITTENS. to a good home. Call (250)479-2179.
ANTIQUES/VINTAGE The Lemare Group is currently seeking the following positions : â&#x20AC;˘ Hoe Chucker/Loader Operator â&#x20AC;˘ Boom Man â&#x20AC;˘ A Frame Dump Machine Operator â&#x20AC;˘ Grapple Yarder Operator â&#x20AC;˘ Hook tender â&#x20AC;˘ Boom Man â&#x20AC;˘ Chaser â&#x20AC;˘ 2nd Loader/Buckerman â&#x20AC;˘ 980 Dryland Sort Operator for the North Vancouver Island area. Full time, union wages. Fax resume to 250-956-4888 or email: office@lemare.ca.
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BICYCLES ADULT KUWAHARA X-country bike, 21sp with fenders, as new cond $400. 250-595-1675
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TOILET SET, in good condition, $60 obo. Call 250-4722474.
FUEL/FIREWOOD ARBUTUS, CYPRESS, fir, hardwoods. Seasoned. Call 250-661-7391.
FURNITURE PARKING LOT Estate, New & Used Furniture Sale. Beds, mattresses, tools, hdwe patio furn. BUY & SAVE 9818 4th St., Sidney buyandsave.ca We buy, sell trade. Mon-Sat, 9-5. Visa, M/C.
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THE POSITION: WFP is currently seeking an Area Planner to join our Holberg Forest Operation located approximately 45 minutes west of Port Hardy. Port Hardy, a welcoming community of just under 5,000 people is at the northern end of beautiful Vancouver Island and the gateway to Cape Scott Provincial Park. Found in the heart of a wilderness paradise Port Hardy is brimming over with recreational opportunities for kayakers, bird watchers, canoeists, cyclists, divers, hikers, hunters, and fresh or salt water sports fishers. QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS: Reporting to the Operations Planner, this full time position will be a critical role in Holbergâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Planning Department. Key functions of an Area Planner include, but are not limited to the following abilities: â&#x20AC;˘ Provide leadership in safety and stewardship for members in the Planning Department â&#x20AC;˘ Complete and manage budgets, contributing to timber development for an annual cut of 550,000 M3 â&#x20AC;˘ Block development planning â&#x20AC;˘ Contractor and staff supervision (layout, cruising, terrain, bridge designs, post harvest assessments, etc.) â&#x20AC;˘ Timber sort and block margin forecasting â&#x20AC;˘ Liaison with First Nations â&#x20AC;˘ Work in collaboration with other Planning team members to complete road permit and cutting permit applications â&#x20AC;˘ Maintenance and deactivation plans preparation â&#x20AC;˘ Complete harvest instructions, road instructions â&#x20AC;˘ Maintain a dynamic working team environment, complete with sharing of information, ideas, creativity and support for challenging the status quo â&#x20AC;˘ Provide leadership in meeting WFPâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s EMS and sustainable forest management responsibilities â&#x20AC;˘ Ensure that all team members conduct themselves professionally, ethically and treat all individuals and organizations with respect â&#x20AC;˘ Proven ability to work in a team environment â&#x20AC;˘ Good communication skills â&#x20AC;˘ Extraordinary personal standards and expectations â&#x20AC;˘ Must have a degree or diploma in forestry from a recognized post-secondary institution and be a registered (RPF, RFT) in good standing with the ABCFP â&#x20AC;˘ Must be able to withstand the demands of coastal ďŹ eld work â&#x20AC;˘ Experience with CENFOR (GENUS), ROAD ENG, Forest Ops, Plant Wizard and Survey Wizard would be considered an asset. Lesser qualiďŹ ed candidates are encouraged to apply and may be considered for alternate positions. THE COMPANY: Western Forest Products Inc. is an integrated Canadian forest products company located on Vancouver Island that is committed to the safety of our employees, the culture of performance and the discipline to achieve results. WFP offers a competitive salary, a comprehensive benefit package and the potential to achieve annual performance rewards. If you believe that you have the skills and qualifications that we are looking for, please reply in confidence: Human Resource Department Facsimile: 250.748.3177 Email: resumes@westernforest.com Application Deadline: Friday, July 22, 2011 Reference Code: Area Planner, HFO As only short listed candidates will be contacted, WFP thanks you in advance for your interest in our Company. Please visit www.westernforest.com
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ANTIQUES, BOOKS, collectibles, furniture, china, jewellery. Estates/private libraries purchased. Galleon Books & Antiques, 250-655-0700 BOOKS BOOKS & antique paper collectibles. Qualified appraisers. House calls for large libraries. Haunted Bookshop (Est. 1947)250-656-8805 CASH PAID FOR SCRAP METAL Copper, brass, stainless steel, aluminum. William’s Scrap Metal, 2690 Munn Road. 250-479-8335.
REAL ESTATE ACREAGE 7.5 ACRES in Quesnel Lake area, Likely, BC Government forfeited property sold www.bcauction.ca
APARTMENT/CONDOS BROADMEAD TERRACE - SPACIOUS/BRIGHT GROUND LEVEL, 2 BR, 2 BATH. $463,000. 250-6529887
FOR SALE BY OWNER JAMES BAY: Dallas Rd. Water, Mnt view beautiful lrg 1 bdrm condo, 906sqft, recently reno’d. Inclds parking, sauna, workshop, comm. rm., storage. $265,000. (778)6790634, keith.lewis@shaw.ca
HOUSES FOR SALE 3 BDRM RANCHER ON ACREAGE, 1 BATH, WOOD STOVE, SHARED HYDRO, MINUTES FROM COW RIVER/TRIAL, 15 MINS TO DUNCAN. 250-7493188
SIDNEY: 2 bdrm Rancher, completely remodeled, nice yard & patio, close to town, $450,000. (604)836-5407.
EXQUISITE SANCTUARY Fabulous 2.26 private acres with creek in beautiful Alberni Valley. Enchanting 3600 sq.ft. 4 bedroom, 4 bathroom custom built 1995 home. Outstanding 57x40 shop with own bathroom, lots of parking. Features hardwood, tile throughout, custom cabinetry. Gas fireplaces, stove, heat and hot water; ensuite with soaker tub. Thinking of a life style change? Move to Port Alberni, the Salmon Capital of the World! Visit www.albernihomes4u.ca for more information on this “one of a kind” property. Asking $649,000 RE/MAX Mid Island Realty Port Alberni, B.C. John Stilinovic 250-724-4725 Toll Free 1-877-723-5660
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31 LOT subdivision in Nanaimo now for sale, all view lots Mnt/oceans. Easy to build, Geotech is done. For more information contact (604)8895402 sandhu_p@hotmail.com
FOR LEASE 18,000 sq. ft., heavy industrial, M3 zoned lot, fully fenced. $1500/mo or will sell 1/2 interest in full acre. Also we sell portable metal buildings for boats, RV’s etc., any size. Ted (250)216-3262.
COLWOOD 2 BDRM- W/D, F/S, inclds hydro/heat/water. Near bus. NS/NP. Avail Aug 1. $1050. (250)474-6074.
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STOREFRONT FOR LEASE 1025 Approx sq ft Large Bright Clean 3 parking spots Malaview in Sidney Tina Wille 250-475-2303 WAREHOUSE FOR LEASE on Malaview Approx 2660 sq ft Clean, ready for Turn Key Business Tina Wille 250-475-2302
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GLEN LAKE area, cozy 1 bdrm in quiet home. utils incl. ns/np, refs, avail Aug 1. $780 mo. (250)474-4682. GORDON HEAD$485. 1 bdrm and washroom, all util’s incld’d, NS/NP, furnished. Call 250-744-9405 or 250-5077387. HIGH QUADRA self cont 2bdrm grnd lvl, w/d ns/np $1050 utils incl (250)479-4254 LANGFORD: 2 bdrm, W/D, F/P, NS/NP. $1100 incld’s util’s. Call (250)220-5907. MARIGOLD AREA, 1 bdrm, shared lndry, quiet, N/S, N/P, $750, (immed), 250-727-6217. SIDNEY, 2 bdrm bsmt suite, 1 bath, priv ent, $1150 utils incl, avail Aug. 1, 250-665-6987.
SUITES, UPPER SIDNEY, BRIGHT bach, $700 large view, priv deck. N/S, N/P. Avail Aug. 1. Call 250656-1672 or 250-884-4159.
LAKEFRONT Properties For Sale 20 minutes from Qualicum www.hornelake.bc.ca
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LOOKING FOR 1 bdrm furnished cottage on water for about $1000. Utils incld’d, TV/web. I’m reno’ing my place have 1 adult dog, 1 pup, both well behaved. (250)217-3000.
HOMES FOR RENT MILL BAY- 3 Bdrms, 2.5 bath, fully reno’d, oceanview, hardwood flrs, 6 appls, close to shops, marina & Victoria commuter bus. N/S, dogs on approval, credit check & references req’d, $1750+utils. Avail Aug 1. Call 250-743-4432. rentmillbay@gmail.com SOOKE, 3 bdrm, fully fenced yard, large rec room, N/S, N/P, $1150, Aug. 1, 250-478-1036.
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The Morning Star in Vernon, B.C. has an opening for the position of Publisher. The Morning Star, one of Canada’s leading community newspapers, is published every Wednesday, Friday and Sunday and has an extensive distribution network throughout the North Okanagan. More than 33,000 homes and businesses are reached in the communities of Vernon, Coldstream, Armstrong, Enderby, Lumby, Cherryville, Oyama, Spallumcheen, Grindrod, Falkland and Silver Star. The Morning Star is the No.1 news source in the North Okanagan and has been committed to serving its communities with in-depth local news, sports, entertainment, events and happenings since 1988. The Morning Star is part of Black Press, Canada’s largest private, independent newspaper company, with over 150 community, daily and urban newspapers located in BC, Alberta, Washington State, Ohio and Hawaii. Black Press is seeking a proven leader with an impressive track record in newspaper management, to build on the considerable growth the Morning Star has experienced over the past 23 years. Ideally, you should have a good understanding of all facets of newspaper operations with emphasis on sales, marketing and financial management. As publisher, you will be instrumental in developing a multi platform strategy for the newspaper and its online initiatives, as it continues to serve a rapidly expanding and diverse marketplace. If you are a critical thinker, customer driven and possess strong entrepreneurial skills, Black Press wants to hear from you. Please send your resume by July 22, 2011 to: Bruce McAuliffe, President Black Press BC South c/o Kelowna Capital News 2495 Enterprise Way, Kelowna, B.C. V1X 7K2 Email: brucem@blackpress.ca
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MALAHAT 1 & 2 BdrmsPanoramic views. Serene & secure. All amenities on-site, firewood. $700-$1200 inclusive. Monthly/Weekly. Pets ok with refs. 25 min commute to downtown Victoria. Must have references. 250-478-9231.
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SAANICH, 3437 Maplewood Rd., Sat, July 16, 9am-3pm. Multi-Family Garage Sale.
COLWOOD, 421 Tipton Ave., Sat, July 16, 8am-12pm. MultiFamily Garage Sale. ESQUIMALT1000 DUNSMUIR Rd, Sat, July 16, 7am11pm. FAIRFIELD- 1231 McKenzie St, Sat, July 16, 9am-12noon, 3 households, variety of items GLEN LAKE- 3167 Glen Lake Rd (just off Sooke Rd) Sat & Sun, July, 16 & 17, 9am-2:30. Collectibles, furniture, crystal, sm appliances dishes & more. LANGFORD: 817 Goldstream Ave. (Jesken Aerie; non-profit Assisted Living Facility), Sat., July 16th, 11:30-4:30, with BBQ from 11:30-2:30. Garage and bake sale fundraiser. OAK BAY, 1537 Hampshire Rd., Sat, July 16, 9am-1pm. Moving Sale (65 years of stuff) SAANICH- 1165 Roy Rd, Sat, July 16, 9am-1pm. Multi-family! Misc, tools, clothing etc. SAANICH EAST- 2048 FERNDALE Rd, Sat, July 16, 9am-?
SIDNEY, 10222 Almond St., (off Calvin), Sat, July 16, 9am-11:30am. Multi-Family Garage Sale. No early birds. SIDNEY- 2286 Amherst Ave Fri, July 15, 4-7pm, Sat, July 16, 8-3:30pm. Huge sale of garden & household, new truck cover. Rain or shine!
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WINNEBAGO MOTOR home, 1979, 60,000K, fully equipped, great condition, new roof replaced, $5500. 250-658-8859.
1989 TOYOTA Corolla, original owner. Gave up license due to health issues. 4-door auto. Regular maintenance 2x annually; needs new front brakes. 200K. Asking $1500. Hillside/Quadra area. Contact healenarts@yahoo.com
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250-361-6193. QUALITY Electric. Reno’s plus. Visa accepted. Small jobs ok. #22779 AT&T ELECTRIC. Renovations. Residential & Commercial. Knob & tube replacement. #26125. (250)744-4550. KENDRA’S ELECTRICAL Co. #86952. No Job too Small. Kendra, 250-415-7991.
JAKE’S RAKE & CO. Lawn care, hedging & tree pruning. (250)217-3589.
ACTIVE HANDYMAN Reno’s, drywall, decks, fencing, pwrwash, gutters, triming, yrd work, etc. Sen disc. 595-3327.
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CARPENTRY ABSOLUTELY THE BEST! New, reno’s, historical, decks, driveways, etc. WCB/Member of BBB. John, 250-658-2656.
CLEANING SERVICES HOUSE AND CARPET CLEANING- Carpet Special! $69/2 rooms. 250-514-6055.
COMPUTER SERVICES A HOME COMPUTER Coach. Senior friendly. Computer lessons, maintenance and problem solving. Des, 250-6569363, 250-727-5519. COMPUDOC MOBILE Computer Services. Repairs, tuneups, tutoring, web sites and more. Call 250-886-8053.
CONTRACTORS ABSOLUTELY THE BEST! New, reno’s, historical, decks, driveways, etc. WCB/Member of BBB. John, 250-658-2656. CARPENTRY, DRYWALL, kitch/bath, wood floor, tiles, plumbing, renos 250-213-6877 DEEP COVE Renovations. General Contracting. Specializing in finish carpentry. Honest , Reliable. (250) 882-0897. REDSEAL JOURNEYMAN Carpenter. Simple hourly rate. (250)886-1596.
DRAFTING & DESIGN DESIGN FOR PERMIT. Home Renovation Plus. Call Steven (250) 881-4197.
FENCING AAA. NO job too small. Fences, decks, installation & repair. Glowing References. Insured. Affordable. 15+yrs. experience Call Les at (250)880-2002. ALL TYPES of fencing, repairs. Reliable, on-time. Free estimates. Call 250-888-8637. DECKS FENCES. Installation & repairs. Vinyl decks & aluminum rails. Book now and save. Robert (250)580-3325. SIMPLY FENCING. Custom gates, fences and decks. Licensed & WCB Insured. Visit: simplyfencing.ca Call (250)886-1596.
J.ENG LANDSCAPING Co. Custom landscaping design. Rock gardens, water features, pavers. Jan, 250-881-5680. J&L GARDENING Full garden maintenance, pruning & trimming. John (250)885-7343. PROFESSIONAL LAWN garden maint, Spring clean-up. Hammer & Spade accepting new clients. 250-474-4165.
AL’S AVAILABLE to update your home. Kitchens, baths, basements, etc. Licensed & Insured. Al 250-415-1397.
FAMILY MAN Hauling. Prompt, Courteous. Call Chris for all your hauling needs. 250-386-1119.
SMART GUYS Hauling. Garden waste, junk removal, clean-ups, etc. Reliable, courteous service. 250-544-0611 or 250-889-1051.
HOME IMPROVEMENTS ABSOLUTELY THE BEST! New, reno’s, historical, decks, driveways, etc. WCB/Member of BBB. John, 250-658-2656.
FURNITURE REFINISHING. Specializing in small items, end-tables, coffee tables, chairs. Free pick-up & delivery. References available. 250-475-1462. U-NEEK SEATS. Hand cane, Danish weave, sea grass. UK Trained. Fran, 250-382-8602.
M&S OXFORD Home/Commercial Reno’s & Painting. Patio’s, Decks, Sheds, Hardwood and Trim. 25 yrs exp. Quality Guar. 250-213-5204.
MASONRY & BRICKWORK
GARDENING GUTTERS & DOWNSPOUTS DIAMOND DAVE Gutter cleaning, gutter guard, power washing, roof de-mossing. Call 250-889-5794. GUTTER CLEANING, repairs, de-mossing. Windows, power washing. 250-478-6323. GUTTER CLEANING. Repairs, Maintenance, Gutterguard, Leaf traps. Grand Xterior Cleaning Services. WCB Insured. Call 250-380-7778.
C.B.S. MASONRY Brick, Stone, Concrete, Paving, Chimneys, Sidewalks, Patios Repair. Renew. Replace “Quality is our Guarantee” Free Estimate & Competitive Prices. Charlie 294-9942, 5899942 Licensed Insured & WCB THE STUCCOMAN. Chimney repair work. Free estimates, 20 year warr/guarantee. Senior discount. (250)391-9851.
PLUMBING FELIX PLUMBING. Over 35 years experience. Reasonable rates. Call 250-514-2376.
PAINTING
KERRY’S GAS & PLUMBING SERVICESRepair, maintenance & install. 250-360-7663.
DRYWALL REPAIRS & HOUSE PAINTING. Free estimates. If you, your family or friends need any of the above give Joseph Bronson a call 250-686-0663. Reasonable rates in a tight economy. I take pride in the end results.
2 BURLEY MEN MOVING. $85/hr for 2 men (no before or after travel time charges on local moves. Please call Scott or Joshua, (250)686-6507.
HANDYPERSONS
2 BURLEY MEN MOVING. $85/hr for 2 men (no before or after travel time charges on local moves. Please call Scott or Joshua, (250)686-6507.
PRESSURE WASHING DRIVEWAYS, WALKWAYS, Decks, etc. Reasonable rates. 250-744-8588, Norm.
ROOFING & SKYLIGHTS FOUR 12 ROOFING Licensed insured. BBB member. Re-roof new construction. 250-2167923. www.four12roofing.com SHORELINE ROOFING. Reroofing specialist. WCB/BBB member. Quality & satisfaction guaranteed. 250-413-7967. shorelineroofing@shaw.ca
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Int & Ext, Res & Comm. WCB. Free Est’s. Ref’s.
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LADY PAINTER Serving the Peninsula for over 20 yrs. Interior/exterior. Call Bernice, 250-655-1127.
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High quality, Organized. Interior/Exterior Residential/Commercial Jeff, 250-472-6660 Cell 250-889-7715 Member BBB TOP Notch Painting Over 25yrs exp. Interior/Exterior Residential Reliable, Reasonable and Friendly Service. Contact Brad at 250-580-5542
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PERIMETER EXTERIORS. Gutter cleaning, repairs, upgrades, roof demossing. WCB, Free est. 250-881-2440.
Aroundthehouse.ca ALL, Repairs & Renovations Ben 250-884-6603
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BLAINE’S PAINTING- Quality workmanship. $20 hr, 20 yrs exp. Blaine, 250-580-2602. 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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DIAMOND MOVING. 1 ton 2 ton, 5 ton. Prices starting at $75/hr. 250-889-5794.
A PROFESSIONAL WOMAN painter. Karen Bales Painting & Wallcoverings. Over 22 yrs exp. Free est. 250-514-5220.
� REPAIRS/RENOS. Painting, plumbing, electrical, etc. Free estimates. Call 250-217-8666.
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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ALFRED, ALFRED Quality Painting. Wholesale, Discounts! 50 years experience. 250-382-3694.
HANDYMAN SERVICES. Lawns, fences, pruning, flooring, painting, drywall, small renos. Mike/Chris 250-656-8961
HAULING AND SALVAGE
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10% OFF! Yard Cleanups, Mowing, Pruning, Hedge & Shrub Trim. 250-479-6495. 21YRS EXP Garden clean-ups weeding, etc. All areas of city. $25/hr. No tax. 250-656-7045. 250-208-8535 WOODCHUCK: specializing in Lawn (Sod & Seed), Landscaping, Tree & Stump, Hedges, Blackberry, Ivy removal, Yard Cleanup, 23 yrs exp. WCB. AURICLE LAWNS- Hedge, beds, irrigation, commer, strata. 25 yrs. Insured. 882-3129. BIG JOBS or small, we do it all. Weekly or monthly visits. Commercial & Residential. Call (250)885-8513. INSTALLATION OF patios, ponds, gardens and more. Plus, top quality maintenance. glenwoodgardenwor ks.com Call (250)474-4373.
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RE-STUCCO & HARDY Plank/Painting Specialist. 50 years experience. Free estimates. Dan, 250-391-9851.
TILING A1. SHAWN The Tile GuyRes/ Comm/ Custom/ Renos. 250-686-6046
UPHOLSTERY UPHOLSTERER work. Your fabric 250-480-7937.
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WINDOW CLEANING BLAINE’S WINDOW WASHING. Serving Sidney & Brentwood since 1983. Average house $35. 250-656-1475 DAVE’S WINDOW Cleaning. Windows, Gutters, Sweeping Roofs, Pressure Washing, Roof Demossing. Call 250361-6190.
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12' wide, Whirlpool appliances, cathedral ceiling, fireplace, 'Blend-Air' air exchange.
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bi-wkly OAC
2010 Great North 1421A Park Trailer
Stk #12N1388
153**
$
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Friday, July 15, 2011 - PENINSULA
NEWS REVIEW
Everything about summer is just twice as good.
BUY ONE GET O EVENT ON NOWNE ! Island Farms
Ice Cream
Original, Vanilla Plus or Chocolate Plus Selected 1.65L Regular Retail: $7.99 Each
On Sale
*SA ME ITEM OF EQU LESS ER VALU AL OR E.
Fresh Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts Product of Surrey, BC All Size Packages Regular Retail: $8.69–$8.99/lb, $19.16–$19.82/kg
Strawberries Grown in California 2lb/907g Clamshell Regular Retail: $4.99 Each
On Sale
On Sale
*SA ME ITEM OF EQU LESS ER VALU AL OR E.
*SA ME ITEM OF EQU LESS ER VALU AL OR E.
Our Buy One, Get One event is now on and it’s a great opportunity to double up on your summer pleasures. There are great deals to be found on scores of items you love the most – from peanut butter to ice cream. Stock-up today on summer and some great deals.
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Specials in Effect from Friday, July 15th to Tuesday, July 19th, 2011