Monthly Archives: September 2023

In Dark And Succinct Terms (September 10, 2023)

First a correction to last week’s letter- thanks to Ian Cameron:

My letter said the Saanich fair has been held in the same location since 1868. Ian gently corrects: “Nope. It moved to the current location in 1993, and I can date that because (a) I was on Central Saanich council at the time and there was a lot of time spent on the re-zoning of the current grounds and on the old grounds (and I still think the developers took everyone concerned for a ride); and (b) I lived across from the new location, on Tomlinson Road, and spent quite a bit of time putting on roofs with the volunteer crews.  I wouldn’t bother with that bit of trivia, but I know what a stickler you are for accuracy.” Me too.

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Call For a New Economy (September 3, 2023)

Good Sunday Morning and Happy Labour Day weekend!

I am so very happy to report that I am finally home in Sidney! Yesterday was a great opening of the historic and legendary Saanich Fair – held in the same location every fall since 1868! I will be at the fair at least part of today and Monday so do drop by the Green Party tables to say hi. I will also be at the Salt Spring Fall Fair on September 10 and Adam Olsen will be there on Saturday the 9th. Here is the sign-up sheet for SSI Fall Fair volunteers.

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