Devon MacKenzie

Jordan McIntosh is a special guest at George Canyon’s show at the Mary Winspear Centre on Oct. 18.

George Canyon at the Winspear

Canyon and Jordan McIntosh take the stage at the Charlie White Theatre Oct. 18

Jordan McIntosh is a special guest at George Canyon’s show at the Mary Winspear Centre on Oct. 18.
Panthers rookie #9 Grayden Hohl moves in for a scoring chance in a game against the Nanaimo Buccaneers last Friday night at the Panorama Recreation Centre.

Panthers still searching for first win of the season

The Peninsula Panthers are still in search of their first win of the 2014/15 VIJHL season

Panthers rookie #9 Grayden Hohl moves in for a scoring chance in a game against the Nanaimo Buccaneers last Friday night at the Panorama Recreation Centre.

Elizabeth May to launch new book this weekend

MP Elizabeth May, will be reading from and signing her latest book this weekend

Members of the Canadian Red Cross set up tents in the parking lot of the Mary Winspear Centre this week for the emergency measures simulation taking place there.

Red Cross simulating disaster in Sidney

The Canadian Red Cross Health Emergency Response Unit (ERU) training has been brought to B.C.

Members of the Canadian Red Cross set up tents in the parking lot of the Mary Winspear Centre this week for the emergency measures simulation taking place there.

Peninsula veterans honoured for contributions to their peers

Two Saanich Peninsula residents were honoured with the Minister of Veterans Affairs Commendation this month

From left, The HiFi’s Nick La Riviere, Ryan Tandy, Damian Graham and Art Booker.

Win tickets to see The HiFi on Oct. 3

A benefit concert featuring The HiFi is coming to Sidney, and the Peninsula News Review is giving you a chance to see the show for free.

From left, The HiFi’s Nick La Riviere, Ryan Tandy, Damian Graham and Art Booker.
Children from a village school at Taiama in central Sierra Leone. A showing of the film Love Wins in Sidney this month will benefit the Friends of Taiama charity that helps to build resources like this school and health centres.

Local filmmaker raising funds for Ebola patients in Sierra Leone

Sidney resident and filmmaker Grant Faint will be showing his latest film at the Mary Winspear Centre this month

Children from a village school at Taiama in central Sierra Leone. A showing of the film Love Wins in Sidney this month will benefit the Friends of Taiama charity that helps to build resources like this school and health centres.
Bev Elder, right, Administrator of the Sidney Lions Food Bank, and North Saanich Mayor Alice Finall show off swiss chard and fresh apples provided to the food bank by the District of North Saanich from their edible garden.

Keeping it fresh

North Saanich donates fresh food from their edible garden to food bank

Bev Elder, right, Administrator of the Sidney Lions Food Bank, and North Saanich Mayor Alice Finall show off swiss chard and fresh apples provided to the food bank by the District of North Saanich from their edible garden.

School’s back in session

Superintendent says school year will go as originally planned

Panthers rookie #9 Grayden Hohl moves in for a scoring chance in a game against the Nanaimo Buccaneers last Friday night at the Panorama Recreation Centre.

Panthers fall to Bucs

The Peninsula Panthers fought hard but lost to the Nanaimo Buccaneers, 3-6, during their game this past Friday night

Panthers rookie #9 Grayden Hohl moves in for a scoring chance in a game against the Nanaimo Buccaneers last Friday night at the Panorama Recreation Centre.
Lana Lounsbury (left) and Andrea Bauer of Lana Lounsbury Interiors in Central Saanich.

Preventing costly design mistakes

Hiring an interior designer can save headaches on renovations

Lana Lounsbury (left) and Andrea Bauer of Lana Lounsbury Interiors in Central Saanich.
Tristan Thompson released his debut album recently.

Central Saanich teen releases debut pop album

A 16-year-old Central Saanich resident has his eyes set on stardom, and he’s working hard to make his dreams come true

Tristan Thompson released his debut album recently.
Constable George Phipps has been with the Sidney North Saanich RCMP for three years and is in the process of getting settled in to his new role as the Community Police Officer. He took the reins from Constable Ravi Gunasinghe earlier this summer.

Meet the new face of RCMP community policing

Constable George Phipps taking over role as Sidney North Saanich RCMP Community Police Officer

Constable George Phipps has been with the Sidney North Saanich RCMP for three years and is in the process of getting settled in to his new role as the Community Police Officer. He took the reins from Constable Ravi Gunasinghe earlier this summer.

Thanksgiving food drive this weekend

Organizers expecting over 20,000 pounds of food to be collected

Peninsula Panthers netminder Will Harvey blocks a shot from the Victoria Cougars #14 Wade Johnson while #4 Kyle Richardson looks to sweep away the rebound. Harvey and his teammates were downed 4-2 last Friday night in VIJHL action at Panorama Recreation Centre.

Panthers downed by Cougars

Cougars beat local cats 4-2 last Friday night at Panorama Rec Centre

Peninsula Panthers netminder Will Harvey blocks a shot from the Victoria Cougars #14 Wade Johnson while #4 Kyle Richardson looks to sweep away the rebound. Harvey and his teammates were downed 4-2 last Friday night in VIJHL action at Panorama Recreation Centre.
After over 20 years in Sidney, Pebbles and Mineral World will be closing their doors on Sept. 30.

Mineral World and Scratch Patch saying goodbye after more than 20 years

A local business and popular attraction will be closing its doors later this month

After over 20 years in Sidney, Pebbles and Mineral World will be closing their doors on Sept. 30.
Parkland 2015 grads Sarah Hann, Hayley Moyes, Alyson Wheeldon, Gillian MacDonald and Elise Zissopoulos. A crowd of this year’s Grade 12 students gathered at Parkland last Friday to show their support for teachers and their desire for an agreement to be reached.

Parkland grads rally for education

A group of frustrated would-be Grade 12 Parkland Secondary students rallied at the school last Friday

Parkland 2015 grads Sarah Hann, Hayley Moyes, Alyson Wheeldon, Gillian MacDonald and Elise Zissopoulos. A crowd of this year’s Grade 12 students gathered at Parkland last Friday to show their support for teachers and their desire for an agreement to be reached.

Vantreight land ordered sold by supreme court

Over 200 acres of farmland in Central Saanich was sold for $8.75 million in a deal made last week

Book brings humour to menopause

Local author Donna Randall aiming to connect with menopausal women through her recent book

Peter Noone and Herman’s Hermits are at the Mary Winspear Centre on Sept. 27.

They’re Herman’s Hermits, they are

Peter Noone and his band play the Charlie White Theatre on Sept. 27

Peter Noone and Herman’s Hermits are at the Mary Winspear Centre on Sept. 27.