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Douglas fir murder a mystery Travis Paterson News staff
Saanich homeowners Donna and Gordon Munroe are mourning the loss of a mature Douglas fir tree, which was mysteriously poisoned on their Elliston Avenue property earlier this year. The Munroes first noticed an abnormal amount of sap seeping from the fir’s base when they returned from a trip in early May. A closer look revealed 14 holes had been intentionally bored into the base of the tree, which is about 23 metres high and had been as healthy as when they purchased the property in 1964. “That’s how you kill a tree,” said Gordon, pointing out the bored holes around the tree’s base. The couple are now on the hook for the hefty cost to remove the dead wood. “We just don’t know why you would do that, and who did it, but we have a pretty good idea.” Each hole was corked and bleeding a sap like liquid for the summer months, he said. It will now cost between $800 and $1,000 to bring it down. Upon discovering the damage, Donna immediately contacted the District of Saanich and filed a police report. But without any incriminating evidence, it’s a cold case for now, said Saanich Police Sgt. Steve Eassie. PlEASE SEE: Tree poisoning, Page A4
Saanich Parks and Recreation Active Living Guide
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New beginnings Saanich Mayor elect Richard Atwell stands in front of Saanich Municipal Hall on Monday afternoon. Atwell defeated incumbent Frank Leonard by more than 1,000 votes after 35 per cent of Saanich residents cast ballots on Saturday. Turnout was up from 25 per cent of residents in 2011. Atwell, two new councillors and six incumbents will be officially sworn in on Dec. 1 in council chambers. See full coverage inside on Pages A2, A3 and A5.
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& Schedules Contents Registration, Fees & Hours ........ 2 Low and No Cost Recreation .... 3 Birthday Parties .............................. 4 Early Childhood ........................... 5-7 School Age ............................... 8-12 Teen ........................................... 13-14 Adult ......................................... 15-26 Fitness ...................................... 27-30 Racquets ................................. 31-32 Swimming .............................. 33-40 Skating ..................................... 41-44 The Arts ........................................... 45 Parks ................................................. 46 Golf ................................................... 47 Special Events ............................... 48
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