Devon Paige MacKenzie

The completed portion of the District of North Saanich’s new municipal hall.

North Saanich municipal hall renovations enter phase two

Officials say the project is both on-time and on-budget

The completed portion of the District of North Saanich’s new municipal hall.
The Peninsula celebrates this dependable duck with two events over two days as they’re expected to return this weekend.

Buffleheads set to return

Expected to arrive this weekend, the dependable ducks will be celebrated with All Buffleheads Day events spread over two days.

The Peninsula celebrates this dependable duck with two events over two days as they’re expected to return this weekend.
Jon Guthrie at his work bench. Guthrie placed second in the Sheet Metal Workers International Association Canadian Convention and Apprentice Competition.

Local man tests his metal

While it can often be a struggle to choose one’s career, for Brentwood Bay resident, Jon Guthrie, his mind was made up after one tour of Victoria’s shipyards with a family friend.

Jon Guthrie at his work bench. Guthrie placed second in the Sheet Metal Workers International Association Canadian Convention and Apprentice Competition.
House of Commons Page Program student and Peninsula resident, Alycia Coulter, is travelling to Ottawa in August to begin her experience in the Parliament of Canada.

Turning a new page

Alycia Coulter will work as a page in the House of Commons this year.

House of Commons Page Program student and Peninsula resident, Alycia Coulter, is travelling to Ottawa in August to begin her experience in the Parliament of Canada.
Past president and board member, Bill Locker, showing off the BC Aviation Museum’s Sikorsky S-55 Helicopter.

BC Aviation Museum flying along

Almost a year after it opened its newest hangar, the BC Aviation Museum (BCAM) is flying along on one of its biggest projects ever — the restoration of the Trans Canada Airlines Vickers-Armstrong Viscount 757.

Past president and board member, Bill Locker, showing off the BC Aviation Museum’s Sikorsky S-55 Helicopter.
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.

Cops for cancer crusader

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.

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.

Winspear hosts arts for all ages

This summer, families can look forward to new activities and programs being launched at the Mary Winspear Centre.

Sidney celebrates culture

Multicultural day shines with food, fun and fanfare

Canadian cub scout leader, Norm Healey, and US cub scout leader, Doug Jensen, with their cub packs building rafts on Island View Beach.

Cub scouts host US pack

International friendships were made on June 5, when the 10th Tsartlip cub scouts played host to visiting cub pack 4490 from Sequim, Washington.

Canadian cub scout leader, Norm Healey, and US cub scout leader, Doug Jensen, with their cub packs building rafts on Island View Beach.
Odette LaRoche will host an open house in her newly renovated Sidney gallery.

Sidney gallery gets a facelift

Gallery owner and long-time painter, Odette LaRoche couldn’t be happier about her…

Odette LaRoche will host an open house in her newly renovated Sidney gallery.

William Pennington

Most stories, adventures and memories from our lives stay stored within our…