Events

Words Michelle Clement Photos Repair Café Repair Café North Saanich has recently celebrated a remarkable five years of community connection, waste reduction and hands-on repair. What began as a conversation over coffee in late 2019 has grown into a vibrant local movement – now marking more than 7,800 volunteer hours contributed to the community. Co-founders [...]

Words Keith Hickie The Peninsula Celebrations Society (PCS) is a volunteer-driven, non-profit organization dedicated to creating community connections and traditions through free, family-oriented events in Sidney and across the Saanich Peninsula. From parades and concerts to seasonal festivities, PCS brings residents and visitors together in the spirit of celebration and community pride. Looking for a

Words Frances Litman, Creatively United for the Planet This year marks the 100th anniversary of the beginning of construction on Canada’s timeless monument to peace, the Canadian National Vimy Memorial in France. On Saturday, October 25, at 2 p.m. (another show follows at 7:30 p.m.), the premiere performance of the multi-media theatrical production Beyond VIMY

Words Anney Ardiel, Canadian Association of Retired Persons The Canadian Association of Retired Persons (CARP) Vancouver Island Chapter, in partnership with Beacon Community Services, is pleased to announce a four-part workshop series this October designed to help seniors take charge of their health, safety, and future. “Ageing in place is about more than just staying

Words Sooke Fine Arts Photo SLR Imaging Step into a world of visual storytelling as the Sooke Fine Arts Show returns to SEAPARC Recreation Centre, transforming the ice arena into a striking 17,000-square-foot gallery. From July 26 to August 4, immerse yourself in more than 370 original works of West Coast art, created by 275 talented

Words & Photos Peninsula Celebrations Society Since 1979, the Peninsula Celebrations Society (PCS) has been bringing family-focused fun to Sidney and the Saanich Peninsula. Thanks to the incredible dedication of our 100% volunteer team and the generous support of local sponsors, PCS now proudly hosts 15 free events each year – from festive parades to

Words Torque Masters Car Club Photo Mike Nicholson The Torque Masters Car Club is celebrating its 58th year, and is proud to announce the 2025 Auto Extravaganza Sidney Summer Car Show to be held on the downtown streets of Sidney on August 3 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. We are also hosting a Poker

Words Emily Olsen Photo Benjamin Joel Cran For as long as I can remember, I have loved stories. Some of my fondest early memories are of my mother’s playful stories and the cheeky monkeys she sketched, distracting my sisters and me from the itch of chickenpox. Tracy Chapman’s songs of revolution and fast cars reached

Words Sidney Pride Committee Photo Janis Jean Have you marked your calendars for PRIDE SIDNEY, the second weekend of June? This vibrant event will bring us together to show support for, and celebrate the 2SLGBTQIA+ community through a variety of family-friendly activities and entertainment. FRIDAY JUNE 13th The weekend kicks off with a PRIDE Night