by Paula Kully –
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THIS ISN’T GOODBYE
So Long to a Long-Time Friend
Exist Hairworx, located at Seaport Place in Sidney, closed its doors in mid-August after 21 years in the community! The good news is, all of their staff are staying on the Peninsula. Thank you to Sam Quinn and Yvonne Campbell for their incredible entrepreneurial contribution to the Sidney business district.
Sweet Deal
Home Hardware has purchased Lolly Gobble Sweet Shop. The owners of Sidney Home Hardware are moving the candy shop into their store in downtown Sidney. If you haven’t been in yet, you should check it out. It reminds us of the olden days when the hardware store in town sold everything, including candy.
ON THE FOOD SCENE
Trippy Award
Sea Glass Waterfront Grill was recently awarded a Trip Advisor “Traveller’s Choice” award. Trip Advisor gives a Travellers’ Choice award to accommodations, attractions, and restaurants that consistently earn great reviews and are ranked within the top 10% of Trip Advisor’s properties. Congratulations to the owners and staff of Sea Glass!
LOOKING GOOD
Perfect Your Pictures
Mitchell Jones’ Custom Framing has moved into the Peninsula Gallery on Beacon Avenue. Mitchell offers over 30 years’ experience in custom framing. Mitchell is an artist in his own right and will work with you to ensure your pieces are displayed and preserved professionally and creatively. Visit him at the gallery or email him at Mitchell@pengal.com.
New Choice
PharmaChoice Pharmacy is coming to downtown Sidney at 2506 Beacon Avenue in the Landmark Building. PharmaChoice has over 750 locations throughout Canada. They invite you to explore their services and learn more about what’s available in-store by visiting them online at pharmachoice.com.
LOOKING FOR SOMETHING TO DO?
Wash Your Pup!
Van Isle Marina knows that dogs are a challenge to keep clean at the best of times – never mind after exciting seafaring adventures. With this in mind, they now offer a self-serve dog washing station at the Marina, available to everyone! Open 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. in the summer, and 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the winter, the Fureverclean self-service station lets you quickly and easily give your pooch the spa treatment, washing out the salt spray and sand, mud and other evidence of their on-shore excursions. Just $12 for a complete wash, flea treatment, condition and blow dry.
Creative Kits
If you’re looking for something to keep the kids busy during the pandemic or even a project for yourself, the McTavish Academy of Art has art kits available. They have teamed up with Island Blue Art Store, Art For Everyone Foundation and generous contributions from the community to create awesome art kits! There are several different kits available at a range of costs with new kits launched each week. Some currently featured include a mandala layered owl wall hanging, a 3D bear, a birdhouse and a biplane. To order see mctavishacademy.ca/art-kits/
HATS OFF TO THE COMMUNITY
On a final note, something has to be said about the way the Saanich Peninsula has come together in its recovery efforts from the pandemic. It is both news and noteworthy to recognize the efforts of individuals, organizations and local governments as they work towards supporting local businesses, keeping people safe and building back better. Well done everyone!
