– by Lara Gladych –
RETAIL
New Ownership
Fans of Sidney’s Lolly Gobble Sweet Shop will be interested to know that the store is under new ownership. Ron Buschgens recently moved here from Australia, and is excited to be both living in Sidney and a part of our retail community. Welcome, Ron! Lolly Gobble is located at 9774 – A Third Street. Find out more about what’s in store online at www.lollygobblesweets.com, or call 778-426-2541.
New Business
House of Lily Koi Luxury Consignment & Wardrobe Service is a new consignment boutique in Sidney. Professional image consultant, wardrobe specialist and stylist Shai offers private consultations and makeovers tailored to create a look that is uniquely you! You’ll find Shai, and HLK, at 2507 – C Beacon Avenue (entrance on 2nd Street). You can also follow them on Facebook for updates on what’s new.
Trudi Jones Interior Design has just opened up shop locally. Trudi comes from a background in construction, in which she worked alongside her husband, Alan Jones, for over 30 years. During that time she helped with interior design for clients and also oversaw personal projects. Trudi has built up a significant resource pool of trades and suppliers, and has recently completed her schooling in interior design. She looks forward to working with clients to help identify which ideas will work for them to create flow and harmony. To contact Trudi, call 250-213-7508 or contact her via email at trudijonesinteriordesign@shaw.ca.
Expansion
Thanks to the generous support of the community, Everything Old Canada has expanded their retail space! They have many new items on display, and a new upstairs gallery to peruse.
Visit them in Brentwood Bay to see all their furniture and huge selection of décor pieces. They are located at 4 – 7120 West Saanich Road. Call 778-922-4212, or visit www.everythingold.ca.
Business Helping Business
Beacon Landing Liquor Store is now selling Category 12 Brewing beers. Get your new favourite local beer right in Sidney, and support two local businesses at the same time!
COMMUNITY
Signs of Summer
Exciting news from the Sidney Business Improvement Area Society! For the first time, residents can participate in the Summer Banner Program. Previously a sponsorship opportunity open only to businesses and not-for-profit organizations, the colourful banners line the streets of Sidney between April and October, and this year will depict a 1930s photo of Sidney along with a modern-day image. The cost of sponsoring a banner is $175 each or $295 for two. Interested local residents are encouraged to sign up quickly, as there are a limited number of banners available. At the end of the season, banners will be returned to their sponsors, or donated to a special recycling program to be transformed into colourful bags for charitable fundraising. For more information, or to register for the program, contact Donna Petrie at info@distinctlysidney.ca or 250-893-0093.
EVENTS
Water Works
The Shaw Ocean Discovery Centre will be hosting a special day of learning about our local watershed at an event called Watershed Wonders. Join them on Friday, February 19th from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. for a day of activities, presentations, guest speakers and demonstrators. Learn what a watershed is, who lives there and how to protect it. You can read more about this educational family event at www.oceandiscovery.ca, or call them directly at 250-665-7111.
