by Lara Gladych –
NEWS
Royal Welcome
It was a great honour for Brown’s the Florist to be selected to design the floral arrangements for the recent Royal Visit. They used fresh stems from local Eurosa Gardens and Mt. Newton Floral. The Sidney and Westshore teams helped balance the demanding workload while the downtown shop bustled with royal arrangements. “We could not have asked for a better experience,” says Natasha Crawford, owner of Brown’s.
Visitors Welcome
The Sidney BIA has won the bid to manage the Sidney Visitor Information Centre. “We couldn’t be happier,” says Donna Petrie, Executive Director of the Sidney BIA. “This will not only enable us to enhance our mandate to attract people to Sidney, it will allow us to introduce a number of innovations to assist visitors before they arrive and during their stay.” Funding for the Visitor Information Centre will come from the Town of Sidney and Destination BC.
ABOUT TOWN
Getting Noticed
Local business Helping Hands Personal Support Services, a privately owned non-medical companionship service, has again been nominated as a finalist for the 2016 Better Business Bureau Torch Awards, in the Health & Wellness category. Congratulations!
www.helpinghandspss.ca.
Local Interest
The Sidney Community Association is dedicated to enhancing the role of Sidney residents in municipal governance. Members seek information and involvement in shaping the community. Protecting the “small town” qualities of Sidney as the town grows is a core value for the Association, as is respectful, constructive discussion about municipal affairs. They are dedicated to enhancing transparency and accountability in municipal government, advocating for adherence to the Official Community Plan, as well as promoting a strong role for residents in any changes to the OCP. Visit www.sidneycommunityassociation.com for more information.
FOOD & DRINK
Beer, Beer and More Beer!
Category 12 Brewing is now offering Beer Flights, glasses and growlers in the Tap Room, seven days a week! They’re open 12 to 6 Monday to Saturday, and 12 to 4 on Sundays. They look forward to seeing you at 2200 Keating Cross Road. www.category12beer.com.
RELOCATIONS & OPENINGS
Realtor Moves
DFH is relocating to fourth and Bevan, in the new Watertower building. They hope to open at the new location sometime this month, so be on the lookout! Their new address is 2407 Bevan Avenue, in Sidney.
Hand Crafted
Seaside Cabinetry & Design has moved into downtown Sidney! They are now at 9715 First Street, and are open for business at their new address with a larger showroom to feature their kitchen and bathroom cabinets. www.seasidecabinetry.ca.
Sleep Matters
Sidney Mattress & More has opened! Owned by Darryl Adrian and Tom Bazin of Murphy Wall-Beds of Canada, this is a full service mattress and furniture store, offering the latest technologies while being environmentally friendly. All mattresses are made locally in Vancouver. They carry upholstered beds and headboards, and can also supply custom mattresses for boats and RVs. Great prices with free delivery! #3 – 2062 Henry Avenue, 778-351-2113. www.sidneymattress.com.
Burger’s Up
Chuck’s Burger Bar is up and running in Sidney, at 2031 Malaview Avenue West (across from Slegg’s). Opened by Chris Preston, Chuck’s is a chef-driven premium burger and poutine restaurant. Fresh and local ingredients. Follow them on Facebook and Instagram to see their mouth-watering creations, or visit www.chucksburgerbar.com. Open Monday to Saturday.
Fuelling Up
The new McDonald Park Road Co-Op, in North Saanich, is well underway and on schedule to open in mid-to-late November, 2016. This location will offer regular, premium, marked mid-grade, and diesel petroleum options at four pump islands, as well as propane for both auto and bottle fills, in addition to a 2,600-square-foot convenience store and touchless carwash and vacuum!
CHRISTMAS EVENTS
Hospital Support
The Saanich Peninsula Hospital Auxiliary is hosting its Christmas Bazaar and Craft Fair November 19 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Mary Winspear Centre. Admission is by donation, and all proceeds benefit the Saanich Peninsula Hospital. Please support your hospital!
Get Your Pointsettias!
Don’t forget to order your Christmas poinsettias from the Sidney-By-the-Sea Rotary Club, by November 15! Contact Marie Rosko, 250-655-4024.
