Sidney

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.

 

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

 

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

 

One person died in a Christmas Eve house fire. (THE CANADIAN PRESS/Arlyn McAdorey)
One person died in a Christmas Eve house fire. (THE CANADIAN PRESS/Arlyn McAdorey)
A group of youths have been arrested after Sidney/North Saanich RCMP received a report about a break and enter in progress at Sidney Elementary School. (Black Press Media file photo)

Youths arrested during break-and-enter incident at Sidney Elementary School

Door glass was smashed and fire extinguishers were discharged

  • Jan 5, 2024
A group of youths have been arrested after Sidney/North Saanich RCMP received a report about a break and enter in progress at Sidney Elementary School. (Black Press Media file photo)
Two local clinics are closing to walk-in traffic. (Black Press Media file photo)
Two local clinics are closing to walk-in traffic. (Black Press Media file photo)
Invasive fallow deer were wiped out on Sidney Island along with seven native black-tailed deer during Parks Canada’s first phase of their deer eradication. (Parks Canada/Submitted)

Native deer killed on Sidney Island during Parks Canada cull

Seven black-tailed deer were wiped out during the first phase of the fallow deer eradication project

Invasive fallow deer were wiped out on Sidney Island along with seven native black-tailed deer during Parks Canada’s first phase of their deer eradication. (Parks Canada/Submitted)
Heather Andrews and her sister Gwen Leeder won $5 million from the Oct. 21, 2023 Lotto 6/49 draw. (BCLC photo)

‘Surreal’: Sidney woman sharing $5M lottery win with sister, who quit her job

Heather Andrews had to wait hours to tell her sister, who lives on the east coast

Heather Andrews and her sister Gwen Leeder won $5 million from the Oct. 21, 2023 Lotto 6/49 draw. (BCLC photo)
Agnes Ratcliffe died Oct. 11 and now her former partner and child face eviction. (Photo courtesy of the family of Agnes Ratcliffe)

Landlord evicting Sidney man and child just days after woman’s sudden death

Man’s name wasn’t on the lease signed with CRHC

Agnes Ratcliffe died Oct. 11 and now her former partner and child face eviction. (Photo courtesy of the family of Agnes Ratcliffe)
Dez Young’s family’s current van doesn’t have a lift or ramp for his wheelchair. (Photo courtesy of Arabella Young)

GoFundMe raises over $30K to buy accessible van for Sidney cancer survivor

Dez Young has lived at Victoria General Hospital for over three years

Dez Young’s family’s current van doesn’t have a lift or ramp for his wheelchair. (Photo courtesy of Arabella Young)
This Sidney rental has a stunning view – with a pricetag to match at $6,000. (Screenshot from Craigslist posting)
This Sidney rental has a stunning view – with a pricetag to match at $6,000. (Screenshot from Craigslist posting)
Sidney Single Seniors 55-plus chairperson Colleen Schayes (left) and longtime club member Isabelle Yoxall (right) take part in the group’s monthly meetings at the SHOAL Centre in Sidney. (Brendan Mayer/News Staff)

‘Still growing’: Sidney Single Seniors celebrates 20 years of connections

The club will have an anniversary celebration on Oct. 20

Sidney Single Seniors 55-plus chairperson Colleen Schayes (left) and longtime club member Isabelle Yoxall (right) take part in the group’s monthly meetings at the SHOAL Centre in Sidney. (Brendan Mayer/News Staff)
Forest ecologist Becky Miller showing the flammability of a grand fur tree. (Ella Matte/News Staff)

Parks Canada responds to backlash about Sidney Island deer eradication

Questions are answered about the process and timeline of the project

Forest ecologist Becky Miller showing the flammability of a grand fur tree. (Ella Matte/News Staff)
Cynthia Mackey, a preschool teacher and author from Central Saanich, has self-published two books. (Natasha Baldin/News Staff)
Cynthia Mackey, a preschool teacher and author from Central Saanich, has self-published two books. (Natasha Baldin/News Staff)
Volunteers with the Sidney Anglers Association, including Norman Kent, help people at the Tulista Park boat launch on weekends throughout the summer. (Brendan Mayer/News Staff)

Sidney Anglers Association lends a hand when waters get ‘pretty frantic’

Local volunteers also help with conservation efforts

Volunteers with the Sidney Anglers Association, including Norman Kent, help people at the Tulista Park boat launch on weekends throughout the summer. (Brendan Mayer/News Staff)
Chief maritime enforcement specialist Timothy Suraci will be a part of the first Canadian mission in the Indo-Pacific to fight illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing. (Brendan Mayer/News Staff)

Canadian fishery officers launch mission in North Saanich to fight illegal fishing

This is the first Candian mission of its kind in the Indo-Pacific

Chief maritime enforcement specialist Timothy Suraci will be a part of the first Canadian mission in the Indo-Pacific to fight illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing. (Brendan Mayer/News Staff)
Washington State Ferries does not expect to be able to resume service until 2030 at the earliest due to a vessel shortage. (Black Press Media file photo)

Sidney mayor pens letter hoping to spur earlier return of Sidney-Anacortes ferry

Cultural, economic impacts of ferry service not returning until at least 2030

  • May 17, 2023
Washington State Ferries does not expect to be able to resume service until 2030 at the earliest due to a vessel shortage. (Black Press Media file photo)
Sidney North Saanich RCMP say a woman who was believed to be missing has been found safe. (Wolf Depner/News Staff)
Sidney North Saanich RCMP say a woman who was believed to be missing has been found safe. (Wolf Depner/News Staff)

UPDATE: Woman last seen leaving Victoria International Airport is safe, say police

Sidney North Saanich RCMP confirm Patricia Nzuza safe April 25

Sidney North Saanich RCMP say a woman who was believed to be missing has been found safe. (Wolf Depner/News Staff)
Sidney North Saanich RCMP say a woman who was believed to be missing has been found safe. (Wolf Depner/News Staff)
Bill Singer opened the Rumrunner Pub & Restaurant on June 10, 1990. (Brendan Mayer/News Staff)

‘In tears’: Beloved Sidney waterfront pub and restaurant closing after 32 years

The Rumrunner Pub & Restaurant is shutting its doors for good Sunday

Bill Singer opened the Rumrunner Pub & Restaurant on June 10, 1990. (Brendan Mayer/News Staff)
The spring boat show, hosted by the British Columbia Yacht Brokers Association, will feature 200 boats this May. (Courtesy of BC Boat Show)

The BC Boat Show returns to Sidney with yachts and more

The spring boat show will be located at Port Sidney Marina in May

The spring boat show, hosted by the British Columbia Yacht Brokers Association, will feature 200 boats this May. (Courtesy of BC Boat Show)