– by Susan Simosko –
RETAIL
Getting in the Holiday Mood
Summer may be over but Patio Gardens’ new gift and garden shop offers indoor plants, décor and cut flower bouquets – perfect holiday gifts. This family owned business is now in its 11th year and continues to evolve to meet customer needs. They recently added a studio and plan to offer a variety of workshops. New extended fall and winter hours will accommodate customers’ busy schedules. Through the fall and winter, they will be open 10 a.m. to 5.30 p.m. Mon-Sat and Sunday 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Yvonne and Paul Bulk pride themselves on offering great customer service as well as quality products. To learn more about their offerings check out www.patiogardensvictoria.ca.
Muffet and Louisa in Sidney is pleased to announce new staff member Debby Soda, who previously worked at Mineral World. More staff changes will soon be announced. Adding to the vast array of quality products and attention to detail, the shop will once again be customizing gift baskets designed to reflect the taste of the most discerning customers. “We’ve always quietly done gift baskets,” says Muffet Billyard-Leake, “but this year we want to announce it to the world. People are so busy at this time of year; if we can reduce their stress by creating a lovely presentation for their gift, we are happy to do so.” Find out more at www.muffetandlouisa.com.
DINING
Good for you, Good for the Community
While strolling around Sidney, be sure to enjoy a delicious drink or meal at the Love Café (2380 Beacon Avenue). This unique café offers vegetarian, vegan, and raw-food meals and so much more. It is fully committed to sustainability and has recently introduced two new programs to enable customers to be learn how they can make a difference and live a more sustainable, community minded way of life. To learn more about their new programs, stop in or check out www.lovingtheplanet.com.
SERVICES
On the Move – People & Places
Cowland & Associates www.sidneycpa.com professional accountants, moved to 9764 Fifth Street, right next to Capital Iron in Sidney. Caroline Paterson and Sheila Henn, also professional accountants, opened their new offices at 9710 Second Street Sidney www.patersonhenn.com. Both businesses look forward to welcoming new and returning clients.
Harbour City Kitchens, located at 2189 Keating Cross Road, announced Linda Duivenvoorden as financial and administrative manager.
At the end of August, Harbord Insurance www.harbordinsurance.com acquired the insurance portion of Gordon Hulme Ltd. www.gordonhulme.com. Both businesses are located in Sidney and each is committed to ensuring a smooth transition.
HEALTH & WELLNESS
New Therapy for Pain Relief
Dr. Jeffrey Jones, TCM, and Mikiala Christie, R.TCMP, are pleased to announce the use of acupuncture point injection therapy to offer relief from both chronic and acute pain as well as ligament repair. “We always look for new and safe ways to reduce stress and pain, this new service has made a significant difference for many of our clients.” www.healthwithin.ca.
BUSINESS
Chamber Keeps Growing
The Saanich Peninsula Chamber of Commerce announced Denny Warner as Executive Director. Denny reports that Chamber memberships continue to grow. Among the latest to join are Geric Construction Ltd
www.gericonstrution.com, Beckon Signalcast www.beckon.today and McDonald’s Restaurant, in Sidney and Saanichton.
