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Lily Jenson of Victoria works on her Lego creation during Family Day in 2016.

Sidney events group earns praise from local leaders

SEAG continues to promote local events, create ideas for new ones.

Lily Jenson of Victoria works on her Lego creation during Family Day in 2016.
Sidney gives conditional approval to membership in CRD arts service

Sidney gives conditional approval to membership in CRD arts service

Town council wants CRD arts commission to build a way out into its new bylaws.

Sidney gives conditional approval to membership in CRD arts service
The proposed Sidney Crossing commercial development. The proposed pedestrian crossing (left) has been moved in the plans to a sport further north.

Sidney Crossing, Sandown traffic impact not connected in studies

Sidney town council concerned two developments’ traffic impacts are not connected, nor studied as a whole.

The proposed Sidney Crossing commercial development. The proposed pedestrian crossing (left) has been moved in the plans to a sport further north.

OUR VIEW: The art of discovery

Sidney councillor Barbara Fallot is probably right: arts endeavours on the Saanich Peninsula are probably under-appreciated.

UVic runner Joshua Kozelj crosses the finish line first overall, followed by teammate Cody Therrien.

Vikes duo win Sidney’s Bazan Bay 5k race

Field of 500 runners set quick pace at annual Island Series race in Sidney on March 5.

UVic runner Joshua Kozelj crosses the finish line first overall, followed by teammate Cody Therrien.
Central Saanich Councillor Niall Paltiel.

State of the Saanich Peninsula: Mayors deliver outlook on 2017

Saanich Peninsula Chamber of Commerce annual Mayors' Breakfast a chance to connect.

Central Saanich Councillor Niall Paltiel.
Horse found a way to escape from its North Saanich pen

Sidney bank employee’s suspicion leads to fraud arrest

Man arrested after trying to obtain new debit card for an account that wasn't his.

Horse found a way to escape from its North Saanich pen
Sidney Fire Department historian and former fire fighter Harry Nunn and current Fire Chief Brett Mikkelsen share a laugh in front of the new department honour roll, listing the names of many of the fire fighters to serve the community since 1913.

Sidney fire hall historian completes fire fighter honour roll

Harry Nunn hopes it’ll survive to display at new fire hall.

Sidney Fire Department historian and former fire fighter Harry Nunn and current Fire Chief Brett Mikkelsen share a laugh in front of the new department honour roll, listing the names of many of the fire fighters to serve the community since 1913.
In tight rental markets, people are urged to take precautions against possible attempts at rental scams.

North Saanich home used in possible rental scam

Person seeking to rent home was tipped off to possible scam when asked to pay through Western Union.

In tight rental markets, people are urged to take precautions against possible attempts at rental scams.

Sidney keeping its annual tax hike low again

At 0.66% the Town’s 2017 rate is the lowest on the Peninsula - so far.

A steampunk exhibit of Greater Victoria’s technological history is already drawing some attention, after opening Monday at the Victoria International Airport.

Technology ‘Innovation Station’ opens at the Victoria Airport

The region's tech industry advocacy group, VIATECH, hopes interactive exhibit will be a gateway for people into the local industry.

A steampunk exhibit of Greater Victoria’s technological history is already drawing some attention, after opening Monday at the Victoria International Airport.
The final stop on the 2017 Tour of Industry was ASL Environmental in Central Saanich.

Saanich Peninsula industry tour drops in at ASL Environmental Services

Tour of Industry: Fifth and final story in a series on Peninsula businesses.

The final stop on the 2017 Tour of Industry was ASL Environmental in Central Saanich.
The SBIA has been instrumental in promoting Sidney and events such as this year's Family Day’s Lego festival.

Sidney BIA seeks to renew for another five years

Promotions and marketing organization to collect $297,950 in 2018; counter petition under way.

The SBIA has been instrumental in promoting Sidney and events such as this year's Family Day’s Lego festival.
Cash, evidence seized in Saanich Peninsula drug raid

North Saanich couple loses $20,000 in email scam

RCMP warn people not to give out personal or financial information.

Cash, evidence seized in Saanich Peninsula drug raid
The populations of Sidney (pictured), Central Saanich and North Saanich have gone up in the 2016 Census.

Population jumps in Peninsula communities

2016 Census data shows increase in people and homes in Sidney, Central Saanich and North Saanich.

The populations of Sidney (pictured), Central Saanich and North Saanich have gone up in the 2016 Census.
Travis Butler gives the participants in the 2017 Saanich Peninsula Chamber of Commerce Tour of Industry a look inside Butler Brothers’ main gravel pit in Central Saanich.

Central Saanich’s Butler Brothers: A concrete business plan

Butler Bros. employees between 78 and 100 people, with an annual payroll of approximately $3.8 to $4.5 million.

Travis Butler gives the participants in the 2017 Saanich Peninsula Chamber of Commerce Tour of Industry a look inside Butler Brothers’ main gravel pit in Central Saanich.
Sidney's Family Day long weekend Lego fest starts Saturday

Sidney’s Family Day long weekend Lego fest starts Saturday

There’s a decidedly Lego flavour to Sidney’s celebrations, with professional and amateur builders alike.

Sidney's Family Day long weekend Lego fest starts Saturday
The first pair of Sidney Celebrates Canada 150 license plate holders were presented to Fire Chief Brett Mikkelsen (centre) by Mayor Steve Price, right, and Kenny Podmore, the organizer of Sidney’s Canada 150th birthday events this year. The plate holders are limited to 150 pairs and are a fundraising effort.

New plate holders mark Sidney’s celebration of Canada 150

Sales are a fundraiser for a Canada 150 legacy project at the new skate park.

The first pair of Sidney Celebrates Canada 150 license plate holders were presented to Fire Chief Brett Mikkelsen (centre) by Mayor Steve Price, right, and Kenny Podmore, the organizer of Sidney’s Canada 150th birthday events this year. The plate holders are limited to 150 pairs and are a fundraising effort.

OUR VIEW: Diggin’ out of the snow

That’s the thing about snow here on the Island. It can bring out the best in people.

OUR VIEW: Let youth lead the way forward

As a youth organization, cadets of every stripe have a lot of good things going for them.