by Paula Kully –
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40 & FABULOUS!
Youthful by Nature
Don’t you love Sidney Natural Foods? You can just smell the health and goodness as soon as you walk in the door. This year, they are celebrating their 41st anniversary. Along with that, they have been nominated in two categories for the Times Colonist’s Reader’s Choice Awards and received the Professionals Award for Customer Service from Seaside Magazine. Congratulations to current owners Caroline and Kim Geoghegan, who have been serving Sidney for the past 27 years.
Stay Strong – Live Long
Saanich Physiotherapy is celebrating its 40th anniversary this year. Doctor Scott Simpson has owned the business for over four of those years. To mark the occasion, they are having a huge raffle with 40 different prizes to be won! All patients past or present can enter! Stop in at one of their clinics to enter the draw. Winning tickets will be announced on December 15.
SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE
Taking the Helm
The Shaw Centre for the Salish Sea has a new Board Chair. At the recent Annual General Meeting of the society, Graham Debling decided to step down as Board Chair after many years guiding the society and the Centre. Taking the rudder as the new Chair is Janine Morris. Janine is currently a partner with Hughsman Morris, Chartered Accountants.
Hot Stuff
Coastal Heat Pumps is excited to announce that they have moved. Their new home is located at 20420 Mills Road at the Martman Industrial Park and they are looking forward to getting to know their new neighbours.
YETI – Is Not a Myth!
The Saanich Peninsula Chamber of commerce has launched a brilliant new program to connect local youth to the less visible, yet fascinating industries on the Peninsula. The YETI program (Youth Employment Tour of Industry), will focus on interesting careers that don’t necessarily require a college education. Tours will take place between February and March of 2020 at no cost to youth. For program updates and details watch @theyetiprogram on Facebook and @yetiprogram on Instagram.
YOU WIN SOME, AND YOU WIN SOME MORE
Build it and They Will Win
Victoria Real Estate’s Annual Commercial Building Awards were recently held and the Saanich Peninsula was recognized on a number of projects. Local firm Finlayson Bonet Architecture took home three awards. This included Brentwood Crossing, Verdier House and Island Views Condominiums. Also of note, Sidney’s affordable housing project the Aranza won in the Affordable Housing category.
A TIME FOR GIVING
MAOA Christmas Toy Drive
This past month has been a challenging time for those affected by the school closures. For many families with children this has put added pressure leading up to the holidays. Please consider donating a toy(s) that will go directly to families in our community this holiday season. Cash donations can also be made online through Art For Everyone Foundation and we will find some great items at local merchants. Donations can be dropped off at McTavish Academy Of Art at 1720 McTavish Road, North Saanich until December 12.
