Carlie Connolly

Photographer Janis Jean.

Photo sessions in North Saanich for a good cause

Two local photographers will be taking up some space at the McTavish Academy of Art to take children’s Christmas photos.

Photographer Janis Jean.
Film crews are in Sidney working on a Hallmark love story called Walking the Dog. Site crew were tight-lipped on the subject.

Two film crews descend upon Sidney

Plenty of benefit for the community and the Mary Winspear Centre.

Film crews are in Sidney working on a Hallmark love story called Walking the Dog. Site crew were tight-lipped on the subject.

A fishy incident in Central Saanich

Close to 200 salmon were dumped in the 8200 block of Thompson Place

Central Saanich’s Marigold Lands project still in municipal process

Bylaw readings in Central Saanich expected by Christmas.

Barney Bentall returns to the Saanich Peninsula Nov. 19 and 20.

Barney Bentall raising money for the Sidney Lions Food Bank

The Cariboo Express are back on the Peninsula for the 10th year.

Barney Bentall returns to the Saanich Peninsula Nov. 19 and 20.
The conceptual interior rendering of the proposed Stelly’s Secondary School Theatre.

Stelly’s Theatre plan needs help from Central Saanich residents

Sponsor help needed to build a new theatre at Stelly’s Secondary.

The conceptual interior rendering of the proposed Stelly’s Secondary School Theatre.
Author Pauline Holdstock will give a reading of her latest book The Hunter and the Wild Girl.

Peninsula author writes about the discovery of a wild girl

Pauline Holdstock tells story of a wild girl and a hunter.

Author Pauline Holdstock will give a reading of her latest book The Hunter and the Wild Girl.
Author Steven Price will be giving a reading on Nov. 18 from his newest book By Gaslight.

Author Steven Price taps into his subconscious from the past

Author’s back for next round of Sidney Literary Festival fundraising event.

Author Steven Price will be giving a reading on Nov. 18 from his newest book By Gaslight.
President of the Brentwood Bay Rotary Club Elaine Gallagher, left, and Secretary Donna Stewart present $6,480 to Central Saanich Mayor Ryan Windsor.

Rotary helps our Central Saanich cenotaph project

Brentwood Bay Rotarians donate $6,480 to longstanding project.

President of the Brentwood Bay Rotary Club Elaine Gallagher, left, and Secretary Donna Stewart present $6,480 to Central Saanich Mayor Ryan Windsor.
Shihan Eddie Daniels from England came out to the Peninsula Saturday to teach students of Kimura Shukokai Karate in Deep Cove and Brentwood Bay. He also taught students of Sooke, Metchosin and Langford.

Peninsula karate students learn from a master

Shihan Eddie Daniels pays visit to the Saanich Peninsula.

Shihan Eddie Daniels from England came out to the Peninsula Saturday to teach students of Kimura Shukokai Karate in Deep Cove and Brentwood Bay. He also taught students of Sooke, Metchosin and Langford.
Ed Widenmaier stands proud with his medals earned for his time in the military.

Remembering: Central Saanich’s Ed Widenmaier recalls peacekeeping in Cyprus

For veteran Ed Widenmaier, every day is Remembrance Day to him.

Ed Widenmaier stands proud with his medals earned for his time in the military.
Photographer Colin Franks’ third place win with his image of a Rhinoceros auklet.

North Saanich photographer third in BC SPCA contest

Having lived on the Peninsula all his life, Franks discovered photography about seven years ago.

Photographer Colin Franks’ third place win with his image of a Rhinoceros auklet.
Principal of Sidney Elementary School Tom Vickers kneels by one of the school’s water fountains. The school received $200,000 in school upgrades and will improve the plumbing lines and fixtures.

Sidney Elementary School gets $200,000 for upgrades

Sidney Elementary will use recently-announced provincial funds for plumbing upgrades.

Principal of Sidney Elementary School Tom Vickers kneels by one of the school’s water fountains. The school received $200,000 in school upgrades and will improve the plumbing lines and fixtures.
Leonard ‘Loe’ Horth. Served with the 88th Battalion, Victoria Fusiliers.

Remembering: North Saanich’s Horth family

With a rich history in North Saanich, the Horth family was well-known around town before, during and after the First World War.

Leonard ‘Loe’ Horth. Served with the 88th Battalion, Victoria Fusiliers.
Jade Wilson, left, and his brother Isaac with their not yet finished toy weaponry products to be sold at the upcoming Biz Kids Market.

Biz Kids Market helping Sidney youth acquire skills

Students, part of the Home Learning Community, will get a chance to show off their skills at the upcoming Biz Kids Market.

Jade Wilson, left, and his brother Isaac with their not yet finished toy weaponry products to be sold at the upcoming Biz Kids Market.
Renate Herberger dances at Island View Beach. Herberger swims to raise awareness of the fight to make the Saanich Inlet a Marine Protected Area.

North Saanich ‘mermaid’ swims to raise ocean awareness

Renate Herberger is in Mexico this month to swim in support of marine sanctuaries.

Renate Herberger dances at Island View Beach. Herberger swims to raise awareness of the fight to make the Saanich Inlet a Marine Protected Area.
Members of the Sidney Concert Band will perform their 5th annual Remembrance Day concert on Nov. 6 to pay tribute to veterans and current service men and women. The upcoming season also marks the Band’s 30th anniversary.

Sidney Concert Band pays tribute to veterans

Remembrance Day Concert November 6 at the Mary Winspear Centre.

Members of the Sidney Concert Band will perform their 5th annual Remembrance Day concert on Nov. 6 to pay tribute to veterans and current service men and women. The upcoming season also marks the Band’s 30th anniversary.
The Nylons will bid farewell and Sidney is one of their goodbye stops on Nov. 5.

The Nylons’ farewell tour will include a stop in Sidney

The popular a capella is embarking on an extensive final tour which includes a stop on the Peninsula.

The Nylons will bid farewell and Sidney is one of their goodbye stops on Nov. 5.

Central Saanich man facing sex charges involving 15 children

Seamus Weeks has been charged with 29 charges dating back to September of 2015.

Ed Widenmaier, chair of the Central Saanich Remembrance Day ceremony kneels beside the current cenotaph deemed inadequate by some community members.

Weighing possibilities for new cenotaph site in Central Saanich

The cenotaph project is one of emotional value for community members and the District of Central Saanich.

Ed Widenmaier, chair of the Central Saanich Remembrance Day ceremony kneels beside the current cenotaph deemed inadequate by some community members.