Peninsula News Review

Major crime in Sidney/North Saanich drops by 17% during first half of 2021

Mounties also report fewer collisions and impaired drivers

  • Aug 20, 2021

High housing costs a factor in Sidney/North Saanich RCMP staffing shortage

Major crimes unit kept busy with 24 new investigations

  • Aug 19, 2021

UPDATE: Alleged assault on ferry from Victoria deemed a medical incident by police

One person taken to hospital for mental health assessment, say Delta police

  • Aug 19, 2021

Amazon confirmed as Victoria International Airport warehouse tenant

Victoria Airport Authority, York Realty to work with area stakeholders to build roundabout at Galaran and Beacon

  • Aug 18, 2021

Sidney Mayor Cliff McNeil-Smith praises arrival of Amazon

But the president of the Sidney Community Association questions the manner of the announcement

  • Aug 18, 2021

Mailing issue delays plans for second brewery in Sidney

10% of notifications informing surrounding property owners came back

  • Aug 17, 2021

Another 10 flight exposures reported through Victoria International Airport

August at 13 COVID-19 flight exposures so far, up from six in July

  • Aug 16, 2021

Green candidate Elizabeth May questions need for federal election

Former Green Party leader says Canadians care about environment, not party turmoil

  • Aug 16, 2021

Sidney’s changing face

New developments, new businesses and new people are changing Sidney

  • Aug 14, 2021

Central Saanich market offers shopping, snacking in the woods

Local vendors range from food and farm fare to a variety of artisans

  • Aug 13, 2021

Four more COVID-19 flight exposures reported through Victoria

Flights July 29 and Aug. 1, and two flights Aug. 3 added

  • Aug 12, 2021

Sidney, Central Saanich benefit from B.C. funding for active transportation plans

Grants allow smaller municipalities to fund public works like those seen in larger centres

  • Aug 10, 2021

COVID-19 exposures reported on two flights through Victoria

Passengers on flight to Edmonton July 27 and to flight Vancouver Aug. 5 affected

  • Aug 9, 2021

Experience an asset for new Saanich Peninsula hospital foundation CEO

Sarah Bragg comes on board Aug. 1, taking over for Karen Morgan in September

  • Aug 8, 2021

Pharmacist nets Sidney a new downtown business

Khalid Hammad fell in love with Sidney while crabbing off Bevan Fishing Pier

  • Aug 7, 2021

Global mariner shortage hampers BC Ferries’ bid to hire more than 100

Corporation cancelled two sailings, replaced another this week amid staffing concerns

  • Aug 6, 2021

Staffing issues cancel 2 ferries between Victoria and Vancouver

6 p.m. from Tsawwassen and 8 p.m. from Swartz Bay cancelled

  • Aug 4, 2021

Three more COVID-19 exposures reported on Victoria flights

Two July 26 flights from Vancouver, one July 25 flight from Kelowna affected

  • Aug 4, 2021

Flavour Trails returns with scavenger hunt through North Saanich

Hunt features 17 venues, runs through summer

  • Aug 1, 2021

B.C. boat show in Sidney ready to celebrate delayed 30th anniversary this fall

Annual watercraft show had been postponed multiple times during pandemic

  • Jul 30, 2021