– by Lara Gladych –
FOOD AND BEVERAGE
Celebrations
Maria’s Souvlaki is celebrating their 20th year in business this month! Owned and operated by Maria and Chris Sdrakas and family, Maria’s is one of Sidney’s favourite Greek restaurants. They opened June 1st, 1995, and continue to see regulars that have been with them from the start. Maria‘s is located at 9812 Second St.
Sea Cider Farm & Ciderhouse has something to celebrate too! They were recently awarded 2 Golds, 4 Silvers and 3 Bronze at a highly recognized North American cider and perry competition (GLINTCAP). The Golds in particular are reason to be proud, given that there were only 11 awarded in the Specialty Division, out of 193 entries. Congratulations! A family-owned orchard and ciderhouse they are open for tours and tastings 7 days a week from 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. visit www.seacider.ca.
SHOPS & SERVICES
For Our Furry Friends
Buddies Natural Pet Food Supplies is also celebrating an anniversary. It’s been 10 years since they converted their family-run butcher shop into a raw pet food supplier for furry friends. They provide easy to handle, human-grade meats for cats and dogs, in a wide range of packaging sizes. Their peninsula location is 2140 C Keating X Road, Saanichton.
Call 250.652.2411, or visit www.buddiesnaturalpetfoods.ca.
Dr. Phil Stacey at Saanichton Village Veterinary Hospital is marking his 20th year in veterinary practice. Dr. Stacey together with partner Dr. Angela Frost, have a newly renovated, fully equipped animal hospital with dental and surgical facilities, as well as an in-house lab (providing same-day results) and full digital radiology. Conveniently located in the Pioneer Mall, near the Prairie Inn, at 7-7816 East Saanich Rd, you can speak with them directly at 778.351.3030.
BUSINESS
New Role Added
Shaw Ocean Discovery Centre welcomes new Development Director, Mark Loria. This is a new position for the Centre altogether, in an effort to become more sustainable through community support. In this post Mark will tackle a combination of fundraising, business development and not-for-profit leadership, while he builds relationships with donors and sponsors. You can explore the Centre at 9811 Seaport Place, in Sidney. They are open daily from 10am, and you can contact them by phone at 250.665.7511, or visit their website, www.oceandiscovery.ca, for more information on programs and pricing.
Moves and Re-Openings
The Pat Bay Visitor Centre
re-opened its doors on May 15th, along with a new Chamber of Commerce office. Just off the Pat Bay Hwy, they greet thousands of travellers off the ferry, at the gateway to Vancouver Island. Visit them at 10382 Pat Bay Hwy, just past the Wain Rd. overpass heading south.
New to Brentwood Bay is the Bayside Medical Centre, a multi-disciplinary care facility led by Dr. Corrie Graboski. Their practice consists of physiatrists (specializing in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation) and family practitioners, in conjunction with services such as athletic therapy, kinesiology and massage therapy. To book an appointment, contact them at 250.665.7927. For more information and to learn more about their staff and services take a look at their website, www.baysidemedicalcentrebc.com. The Centre is located at 7226 West Saanich Rd.
Sidney’s very own taxi service, Sidney Taxi, has relocated its dispatch office to 1852 Canso Rd, by the Victoria Flying Club. They are recognizable by their “Lamborghini Orange” 5 – 7 passenger vans, and are your go-to for all peninsula fares. Go local! Dial 250.656.6666.
