by Paula Kully –
NEWS FROM YYJ
Time to Build On and Up
The Victoria Airport will be adding a new work of art called “Time Catcher,” by renowned Artist Charles Campbell. The installation is part of the lower passenger lounge expansion to be completed by 2020. The piece includes a 36-foot diameter ring suspended from the ceiling with pieces reminiscent of three-sided wooden vessels based on designs of ships and canoes.
Final FlightAfter three years, Delta Airlines is calling it quits. We will say farewell to Delta on September 2, as they make their final flight out of YYJ.
GLORIOUS FOOD!
Hot Dog!
The former owner of 3rd Street Café, Scott Keanie, will be opening a new Hotdog / Creperie / Ice cream café in the space previously occupied by Julien Crêperie Co. at 2380 Beacon Avenue. The gourmet hot dog stand will be called Scotty’s Dog House.
Wine & Cheese Al Fesco Style
Seriously, if you haven’t been into the Farmer’s Daughter on Beacon Avenue yet, what are you waiting for? This lovely little fromagerie and wine bar easily rivals the culinary and wine tasting experience of big cities and – bonus – with its European flair, it is only fitting that outdoor seating will be added in the lovely Garden Court alleyway. If all goes according to plan, 10 seats will open outside on the Easter weekend.
IMPROVE YOURSELF
Make it Personal
Now that the dust of New Year’s resolutions have settled, a lot of us have come to realize we might just need some help “getting fit.” Well, now is a great time as a new personal trainer has just opened up shop on Second Street in Sidney. Savin Elite Training is a sleek, private studio offering personal training to help you create a healthier lifestyle. Contact them at 250-895-1838.
Find a New Job
Are you looking for a job? The Sidney BIA has created a new jobs board. Check it out at www.sidneybia.ca/jobs.
THE PENINSULA ARTS SCENE
What’s Your Sign?
ArtSea’s Gallery in Tulista Park is a wonderful asset to the Peninsula, bringing arts and culture to the community by providing space for local artists and community events. Now, the Gallery has new signage to better identify it as a public Gallery while adding some vibrancy to the building. The new signage is part of a larger rebranding project, undertaken to support ArtSea’s vision of the Saanich Peninsula as a major art and cultural centre in British Columbia.
Author, Author!
Mark your calendar – the Annual Sidney Literary Festival has been moved to April 11 to 13 this year. The event takes place at the Winspear Centre and, as usual, features some phenomenal authors and events. Check out the schedule online: www.sidneyliteraryfestival.ca.
LAST BUT NOT LEAST
Expanding Horizons
Our own Sidney BIA is happy to announce that their Executive Director, Donna Petrie, was recently appointed to the provincial Business Improvement Areas of British Columbia Board of Directors. Don’t worry, we aren’t losing Donna – the appointment is in addition to her work with the BIA. We know she will bring the same professional enthusiasm to the BIABC Board as she has to Sidney!
Making Things Right
After many long years, Reay Creek is finally getting the cleanup it deserves! Transport Canada recently announced their intention to undertake remediation of the pond this summer or fall to remove contaminated sediment that resulted from industrial activities at the nearby airport 75 years ago.
