Saanich Peninsula

Sidney staff are working on bylaw changes that would restrict overnight use of public facilities, picnic shelters, stages and public structures within town parks. (Black Press Media file photo)

Sidney preparing bylaw changes to restrict overnight use of park structures

The proposed hours when the amended bylaw may be enforced are 11 p.m. to 7 a.m.

 

North Saanich residents oppose installation of a pickleball court at Cy Hampson Park. (Black Press Media file photo)

North Saanich council rejects Cy Hampson pickleball court

Councillor proposes option of soft pickleballs to reduce noise

 

The 443 Maritime Helicopter Squadron will be celebrating its 80th anniversary with a parade. (Black Press Media file photo)

443 Maritime Helicopter Squadron celebrates 80 years with Sidney parade

The parade will feature around 150 military members and a band

 

The Central Saanich Fire Department received a call about a fire at Wai Heung just before 11:30 a.m. Tuesday (Jan. 16). (Black Press Media file photo)

Central Saanich restaurant temporarily closed after fire

The fire at Wai Heung was quickly extinguished, and there were no injuries

The Central Saanich Fire Department received a call about a fire at Wai Heung just before 11:30 a.m. Tuesday (Jan. 16). (Black Press Media file photo)
Vinyl Wave performs in Sidney at the 2023 Torque Masters Auto Extravaganza. (Brendan Mayer/News Staff)

Deep Cove Folk launches project seeking songs about the Saanich Peninsula

The winning songwriter will take home $1,000

Vinyl Wave performs in Sidney at the 2023 Torque Masters Auto Extravaganza. (Brendan Mayer/News Staff)
Cherie Maclure and her family have been lobbying Sidney to allow backyard chickens in the municipality for more than five years. (Photo courtesy of Cherie Maclure)

Sidney staff preparing bylaw change to approve backyard hens

Staff are looking into what hen-keeping regulations may be suitable for the town

Cherie Maclure and her family have been lobbying Sidney to allow backyard chickens in the municipality for more than five years. (Photo courtesy of Cherie Maclure)
Privately owned James Island again topped the list of South Vancouver Island’s highest assessed properties, according to data from BC Assessment for 2022 reflecting market value as of July 1, 2021. Its value stood at $54.7 million. (Sotheby’s International Realty photo)

James Island remains Vancouver Island’s most valuable property

Most homeowners should expect numbers to be relatively flate BC Assessment releases latest values

Privately owned James Island again topped the list of South Vancouver Island’s highest assessed properties, according to data from BC Assessment for 2022 reflecting market value as of July 1, 2021. Its value stood at $54.7 million. (Sotheby’s International Realty photo)
Two local clinics are closing to walk-in traffic. (Black Press Media file photo)

‘Frustrated patients’: 2 Greater Victoria clinics closing to walk-in traffic

But Shoreline says that a replacement is on the way

Two local clinics are closing to walk-in traffic. (Black Press Media file photo)
The Queen Mary Bay property at 1850 Lands End Rd. (File contributed/Victoria Luxury Group)

North Saanich home with stunning views is Greater Victoria’s most valuable

BC Assessment releases latest numbers

The Queen Mary Bay property at 1850 Lands End Rd. (File contributed/Victoria Luxury Group)
A Central Saanich Police Service officer quit after getting caught being vulgar to another officer. (Courtesy of the Central Saanich Police Service)

Central Saanich cop quits after being sexually ‘vulgar’ to junior officer

OPCC report said senior officer was ‘demeaning’

A Central Saanich Police Service officer quit after getting caught being vulgar to another officer. (Courtesy of the Central Saanich Police Service)
John Jackson is described as Caucasian, 5’6” tall, 150 lbs, with blonde hair and blue eyes. (Courtesy of Sidney/North Saanich RCMP)

Sidney/North Saanich RCMP looking for missing 55-year-old man

John Jackson was last seen on Christmas Day in Sidney

John Jackson is described as Caucasian, 5’6” tall, 150 lbs, with blonde hair and blue eyes. (Courtesy of Sidney/North Saanich RCMP)
Weston Green sings Christmas carols outside of Tanner’s Books in Sidney to raise money for the Saanich Peninsula Lions Food Bank. (Courtesy of Nadia Green)

View Royal boy sings carols for Saanich Peninsula food bank

Weston Green has raised $1,184 for the food bank

Weston Green sings Christmas carols outside of Tanner’s Books in Sidney to raise money for the Saanich Peninsula Lions Food Bank. (Courtesy of Nadia Green)
Charrybelle Talaue is facing charges after a Central Saanich police investigation that allegedly found she applied for a nursing job with forged documents. (Courtesy of the Central Saanich Police Service)

Fake nurse facing charges after applying for Greater Victoria health job

Charrybelle Talaue has never been a registered nurse in B.C.

Charrybelle Talaue is facing charges after a Central Saanich police investigation that allegedly found she applied for a nursing job with forged documents. (Courtesy of the Central Saanich Police Service)
North Saanich’s Alex Grzybowski (first from the right) attended COP28 in Dubai in December with the First Nations Climate Initiative. (Courtesy of Alex Grzybowski)

COP28 reveals green corridor prospects for North Saanich man, First Nations

First Nations find potential partners as they pursue emerging hydrogen sector

North Saanich’s Alex Grzybowski (first from the right) attended COP28 in Dubai in December with the First Nations Climate Initiative. (Courtesy of Alex Grzybowski)
Sidney fire department will cruise the community collecting food, and open its back lot for drop-offs in the annual food drive on Dec. 16. (Town of Sidney fire department/Facebook)

Drive-thru or drop-off, Peninsula firefighters call on community for food

‘Many local families and seniors just can’t cover all their expenses’

Sidney fire department will cruise the community collecting food, and open its back lot for drop-offs in the annual food drive on Dec. 16. (Town of Sidney fire department/Facebook)
Traditional carollers sang during the Butchart Gardens light-up event Friday (Dec. 1). (Brendan Mayer/News Staff)

‘Awe-inspiring’: Central Saanich’s Butchart Gardens brightens up for Christmas

The annual holiday celebration runs until Jan. 6

Traditional carollers sang during the Butchart Gardens light-up event Friday (Dec. 1). (Brendan Mayer/News Staff)
The magic of Christmas celebration at the Butchart Gardens includes traditional carollers. (Brendan Mayer/News Staff)

‘Awe-inspiring’: Central Saanich’s Butchart Gardens brightens up for Christmas

The annual holiday celebration runs until Jan. 6

The magic of Christmas celebration at the Butchart Gardens includes traditional carollers. (Brendan Mayer/News Staff)
The project to add a flyover at Keating Cross Road and the Pat Bay Highway in Central Saanich is on time and budget according to the Ministry of Transportation. (Christine van Reeuwyk/News Staff)

Speeders, utilities among challenges during Pat Bay overpass construction

Crosswalk, signage added to combat traffic woes during flyover build

The project to add a flyover at Keating Cross Road and the Pat Bay Highway in Central Saanich is on time and budget according to the Ministry of Transportation. (Christine van Reeuwyk/News Staff)
Sidney firefighter Steve Bibb sweats out toxins in one of two decontamination saunas at Sidney’s Community Safety Building building. (Christine van Reeuwyk/News Staff)

VIDEO: Sidney firefighters sweat out poisons after battling toxic blazes

Community Safety Building designed to defy staggering cancer odds

Sidney firefighter Steve Bibb sweats out toxins in one of two decontamination saunas at Sidney’s Community Safety Building building. (Christine van Reeuwyk/News Staff)
Saanich Peninsula Lions Food Bank operations manager Tyson Elder says they are currently struggling for donations. (Brendan Mayer/News Staff)

‘Very impactful’: Saanichton Community Christmas raises funds for food bank

Last year’s event raised approximately $14,000 for the Saanich Peninsula Lions Food Bank.

Saanich Peninsula Lions Food Bank operations manager Tyson Elder says they are currently struggling for donations. (Brendan Mayer/News Staff)