Steven Heywood

Leeroy Stagger is opening for Buffy Sainte-Marie at Sidney's Mary Winspear Centre on July 20. (Handout)

Leeroy Stagger and Buffy St. Marie coming to Sidney

Buffy Sainte-Marie is returning to the Mary Winspear theatre on July 20 to once again thrill audiences with a vocal style and repertoire that is unique to this iconic international entertainment legend.

Leeroy Stagger is opening for Buffy Sainte-Marie at Sidney's Mary Winspear Centre on July 20. (Handout)
Central Saanich Mayor Ryan Windsor (file)

Central Saanich adopts living wage policy for staff, contractors

Policy won't have much impact on the budget, as most workers already make a good wage

Central Saanich Mayor Ryan Windsor (file)
Saanich North and the Islands MLA Adam Olsen, right, joined MP and federal Green Party Leader Elizabeth May and local dignitaries in a Canada Day procession earlier this month. (Steven Heywood/News staff)

Saanich Peninsula mayors weigh in on government change next week

Steven Heywood and Tim Collins

Saanich North and the Islands MLA Adam Olsen, right, joined MP and federal Green Party Leader Elizabeth May and local dignitaries in a Canada Day procession earlier this month. (Steven Heywood/News staff)
North Saanich fire fighters show children from area schools how to use fire extinguishers during one of the department’s fire expos. The District is looking for a few good fire recruits this month. (Steven Heywood/News staff file photo)

North Saanich looking for new fire recruits

North Saanich's fire department is looking for new volunteer fire fighters.

North Saanich fire fighters show children from area schools how to use fire extinguishers during one of the department’s fire expos. The District is looking for a few good fire recruits this month. (Steven Heywood/News staff file photo)

Brentwood Bay friends driving supplies to victims of the B.C. wildfires

A group of friends from Brentwood Bay will be driving three trailers and their trucks up to Kamloops today (Fri., July 14), delivering supplies from generous Islanders to victims of the interior wildfires.

Dancers leave the field following their performance at a recent Yellow Wolf Powwow. (Steven Heywood/News staff file)

Yellow Wolf Powwow returns to Tsartlip community in August

Annual powwow welcomes dancers, drummers to First Nation near Brentwood Bay

Dancers leave the field following their performance at a recent Yellow Wolf Powwow. (Steven Heywood/News staff file)
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Sidney welcomes Victoria Accordion Club Saturday afternoon

Special Canada 150 concert at Beacon Park at 2 p.m.

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District of North Saanich annual report

On Monday, July 17, the District of North Saanich will deliver its annual report.

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The entry aptly named ‘We’ll Figure it Out Later’ waves the flag and cheers the crowd as their homemade boat was the first to sink Saturday afternoon in the Slegg Building Materials’ Build-A-Boat Race. (Steven Heywood/News staff)

Canada 150: Sidney celebrates in a big way Saturday

A collection of images from throughout Canada Day in Sidney

The entry aptly named ‘We’ll Figure it Out Later’ waves the flag and cheers the crowd as their homemade boat was the first to sink Saturday afternoon in the Slegg Building Materials’ Build-A-Boat Race. (Steven Heywood/News staff)
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Police will step up Canada Day patrols in Sidney

Police officers will be out and about over the Canada Day and Sidney Days long weekend.

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A small children’s choir led the crowd in Sidney’s Beacon Park in O Canada. (Steven Heywood/News staff)

Canada 150: Events under way in Sidney with opening celebration

Canada 150 celebrations this weekend got off to a start Friday afternoon in Sidney's Beacon Park.

A small children’s choir led the crowd in Sidney’s Beacon Park in O Canada. (Steven Heywood/News staff)
Callum and Jude won in the youth category in the Van Isle Comic Con Cosplay Contest Sunday, June 11. (Steven Heywood/News staff)

Amazing costumes stand out at Van Isle Comic Con

First event of its kind in Sidney draws thousands of people

Callum and Jude won in the youth category in the Van Isle Comic Con Cosplay Contest Sunday, June 11. (Steven Heywood/News staff)
Disney Animation’s Chris Williams, director of such films as Bolt and Big Hero 6, gave a talk and answered fan questions during the Van Isle Comic Con Sunday. (Steven Heywood/News staff)

Animation takes centre stage at Van Isle Comic Con

Oscar-winning director Chris Williams speaks with fans abourt character, story and collaboration

Disney Animation’s Chris Williams, director of such films as Bolt and Big Hero 6, gave a talk and answered fan questions during the Van Isle Comic Con Sunday. (Steven Heywood/News staff)

Oil spill response simulation Wednesday betwen Pender and Saturna islands

Western Canada Marine Responss up for Transport Canada recert.; new response bases in the works

Viking Air cites drop in demand for layoff of 212 people

North Saanich employees hardest hit, as 136 given 60 days layoff notice

The BC Aviation Museum actively restores its antique and replica aircraft, helping depict the flight history at the Victoria airport.

BC Aviation Museum helping mark 100th anniversary of Vimy Ridge

North Saanich museum joining others April 9 at Victoria’s Bay Street Armoury.

The BC Aviation Museum actively restores its antique and replica aircraft, helping depict the flight history at the Victoria airport.
Town of Sidney Town Crier Kenny Podmore.

Mass singing of O Canada set for April 30 in Sidney

Many voices sought for video recording of group song for Canada Day.

Town of Sidney Town Crier Kenny Podmore.
Saanich Peninsula Chamber of Commerce President Doug Walker, centre, presents certificates of appreciation to past-presidents Craig Norris, left, and Ian Brown.

Saanich Peninsula Chamber of Commerce on good ground this year

Chamber focus for 2017 is on member services and improving overall levels of service.

Saanich Peninsula Chamber of Commerce President Doug Walker, centre, presents certificates of appreciation to past-presidents Craig Norris, left, and Ian Brown.
Sidney Mayor Steve Price, from left, Fire Chief Bret Mikkelsen and Geoff Dickson, President and CEO of the VAA, turn sod Friday for Sidney's new, $10m community safety building.

Construction of Sidney’s new, $10m safety building is under way

Dignitaries break ground Friday; work expected to begin in April, conclude in late 2018.

Sidney Mayor Steve Price, from left, Fire Chief Bret Mikkelsen and Geoff Dickson, President and CEO of the VAA, turn sod Friday for Sidney's new, $10m community safety building.
The Central Saanich website had this notification up after it was hacked.

Central Saanich, North Saanich municipal websites hacked, held for ransom

No personal information linked to websites, says North Saanich chief administrative officer.

The Central Saanich website had this notification up after it was hacked.