by Lara Gladych –
BUSINESS
Business Place
The Flader Business Centre opened recently at #101 – 9837 Seventh Street in Sidney. They cater to all small business needs, from hot-desking through full office rental to boardroom rental offering full web conferencing facilities. Recently renovated, the centre has been tastefully decorated, allowing users to conduct business in a relaxed but professional environment. All locations are serviced by individual secure WiFi to the highest specifications. For more information email darrel.couzens@bruneltech.com.
Fresh Space
It you’re looking for Ray Dahl Optical & Optometrists, they haven’t moved far. They are now in a freshly renovated space in the same building but now at suite #101 – 2376 Bevan Avenue, by Capital Iron.
New Faces
Caroline Paterson and Sheila Henn, of Paterson Henn CPA, are pleased to welcome their new Associate, Sandra Boyd, CPA, CGA, to their team. At Paterson Henn they assist individuals, companies and other organizations with year-end, bookkeeping, taxes and other accounting needs. Welcome, Sandra!
Hockey Paces
Rob Armstrong, a professional hockey coach and specialist in player development, has recently launched a new business, Hockey Evolution, based on the Saanich Peninsula. Hockey Evolution provides high-quality power skating, individual game skills instruction and mentorship to hockey players in British Columbia and beyond. Rob is a certified High Performance Coach by Hockey Canada, has worked for B.C. Hockey as High Performance Program Coordinator, and Coach Mentor for local minor hockey associations. Rob has many years of experience working with five-year old beginners to elite/pro players, both in Canada and internationally. www.hockey-evolution.com.
New Board
The New Board of Directors for the Saanich Peninsula Chamber of Commerce, 2017/2018, has been announced. For more information, visit www.peninsulachamber.ca.
Keeping it Green
Butchart Gardens bans the bottle! Butchart has banned single-use water bottles in an effort to help the battle against harmful plastics in the environment. The Gardens made the announcement to mark World Water Day, saying the move will eliminate about 80,000 plastic bottles from the environment each year. “We hope we are going to bring forward an awareness that in this world either you are part of the solution or you are part of the problem,” said Bob Parrotta, the director of food services for Butchart Gardens.
AWARDS
Work Recognition
Realtor Rosemarie Root has been awarded Macdonald Realty’s Rookie of the Year Award! “This award is not given out every year. There happen to be moments when a new realtor has progressed and done exceptionally well in their first year, and Macdonald Realty wants to announce it,” says Ara Balabanian, Managing Broker. Congratulations, Rosemarie!
Environmental Recognition
Bayside Middle School has been awarded $15,300 from TD Friends of the Environment Fund under its Common Ground Project in celebration of Canada’s 150th Anniversary. They were one of only two schools in British Columbia chosen to receive this special funding. The grant will be used towards an outdoor classroom and Peace and Friendship garden. Way to go, Bayside!
EVENTS
An Evening Out
The Rotary Club of Sidney is hosting its Monte Carlo Gala at the Mary Winspear Centre, May 13 at 6:30 p.m. They are raising funds for the Saanich Peninsula Hospital Foundation, and the Bombo Palliative Care Project, in Tanzania. Join them for an evening of games of chance, live music, dancing, auctions and tapas. Four tickets for $200. Event tickets are available online at www.marywinspear.ca.
