by Phillip Tiicham Muir –
BUSINESS RELOCATION
Signs Signs Everywhere a Sign
Speedpro Signs has returned to the downtown Sidney core. As of June 1 their studio is located at 2408 Beacon Avenue. You can expect the same great customer service from the Speedpro team, who look forward to helping you with signs, vehicle signage, banners, business cards and more. The new studio will showcase a wide variety of products and samples.
A Change of Location is in Your Future
Good Fortune Chinese Restaurant opened its doors at 9838 Third Street in October of 1988. Now, nearly 30 years later, the restaurant must relocate to make way for a new condo development. The owners have secured the Beacon Community Thrift Store building at 9775 Third Street for their new restaurant. The current location will shut its doors at the end of July, and loyal customers must wait until late this year or early 2019 for another taste. It’ll be worth the wait, as they’re planning a contemporary dining experience with a few additions to the current menu, including more spicy, vegetarian and gluten-free options.
NEW TO THE AREA
Sidney Goes Big Box
Sandown Park Shopping Centre is well under construction, and the first phase will be home to a new Canadian Tire store opening to the public in the fall. Agricultural reclamation works are to be complete by the fall as well, and the 80+ acres of land associated with the amenity have already been dedicated to the District of North Saanich. Leasing for future phases is actively underway, and leasing inquiries can be directed to John Allan at 604-566-8251.
Decadent Delights
Start licking your lips, because Rock Coast Confections is coming to Saanichton! Their new production facility and storefront will be off of Oldfield Road at #107 – 1753 Sean Heights. You’ll still find their products in a number of retail locations province wide, but can browse a full selection of English toffee, assorted chocolates, ice cream bars, candies, caramels, seasonal gifts and a new line of protein bars when they open on or around August 1.
Working Website Wonders
Brentwood Bay’s Spencer Boisvenue has 10 years’ industry experience in Web Development, Marketing and Technical Assistance. As of June his services are available for hire on the Saanich Peninsula. Call on him for help with WordPress, technical SEO, ecommerce, website security and performance, online forms, design work and more. Visit www.spennyforhire.ca for more information.
ACCOLADES
A Good Deed is Never Lost
The Victoria Leadership Awards honoured six Saanich Peninsula members of 100+ Women Who Care on May 3. Debra Bartlett, Shelley Mann, Kim Sabourin, Sandy Webb, Lynn Henshaw and Catherine Mustafa were honoured by Lieutenant Governor Janet Austin for their philanthropic efforts. The group consists of 100+ Women who each contribute $100 to a pool of funds, the recipient of which is voted on by the entire group. This past March the Saanich Peninsula chapter donated $16,200 to Victoria Women’s Transition House, making for a total of $178,000 they’ve given to charities so far. Follow 100+ Women Who Care Saanich Peninsula on Facebook, or better yet get involved!
