– by Linda Hunter –
services
Creating Smiles and Changing Styles
Christopher Nordell, a Victoria denturist for the past 15 years, is pleased to include Peninsula clients in his practice, now operating a few days a month out of Dr. Andrea Berardelli’s clinic in Sidney. Christopher provides respectful and caring treatment, and offers services including fitting and fabricating complete dentures, partial dentures including dentures that are retained by implants as well as maintenance through relining and repairing procedures. Make an appointment by calling Christopher’s manager, Sandy Hendriks, at 250-995-1663. www.toothguy.ca.
Newly opened last month, on the Peninsula where they love to live, Gerry Gauthier’s Rolls Royce Painting (a division of JJMJ Ventures) is a full-service painting company. Having partnered with several hand-selected, reputable tradespeople and local companies, they offer one-stop shopping for all sizes of renovations and construction projects. Open Monday to Saturday, Gerry and his team may be found at #5-10114 McDonald Park Road. Give them a call at 250-858-4746 and discover why their slogan is “where quality and affordability meet.”
retail
Barks and Bikes
Long time Veterinarian Dr. Philip Stacey and his partner Dr. Angela Frost have recently opened the Saanichton Village Veterinary Hospital in the Pioneer Mall. Having practised on the Peninsula for 19 years, Dr. Stacey is pleased to now offer a full-service small animal hospital providing medicine, surgery and dentistry. The modern and spacious facility is equipped to handle in-house blood work with same-day results, digital x-rays and a full line of veterinary diets, wellness programs, accommodating appointment, emergency and walk-in visits. Open six days a week, appointments can be made by calling 778-351-3030 or by email to reception@svvh.ca.
Lochside Cycles is rolling into town, with eight different bike models that are simple, stylish and vintage inspired. Their efficient and beautifully designed selection of city bikes and fixed geared bicycles represent European classic styling, a mix of elegance and upright geometry perfect for cyclists seeking a timeless ride along with all the modern conveniences. Owners Brian, Richard and Jeff want to spread their own two-wheel excitement and get more people on bikes, bikes they can be proud to own, designed for urban riding. Lochside Cycles’ products can be found in local bike shops or online at www.lochsidecycles.com, and www.facebook.com/lochsidecycles.
dining
Everything Old is New Again
Those who remember Sidney’s Haley’s Hideaway or Maleo’s Café and are familiar with Island Culinary Services will be excited to know that under their joint ownership, Graham Little and Steven Haley-Browning are the new owners of the Heritage Café on West Saanich road. Serving up satisfying homestyle food with a new menu that includes favourites such as hand-chipped fries, house-made beef and lamb burgers and homemade soups, the café is fully licensed, has in-house TV’s and a summer patio. You are invited to bring in your copy of this column for a complimentary cup of coffee (one per guest). 778-433-4431 or http://tinyurl.com/k7763hw for more information and hours of operation.
community business
Winning by Pinning
Have an interest in Pinterest? Join well-known Social Media Maven JUHLi Selby on Tuesday, April 15th at the Victoria Flying Club to learn more. Hosted by the popular and very social Sidney Meet Up group, this $30 workshop runs from 5 to 7 p.m. and includes light snacks. Join some amazing women and find out how to include Pinterest in your business. https://www.facebook.com/SidneyMeetUp?ref=stream.
News, changes, updates, launches? Email linda@seasideamagazine.ca.
