by Paula Kully –
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Thinking outside the Box
Who Needs Amazon?
The Sidney Business Improvement Area Society (Sidney BIA), has partnered with Sidney Courier to offer a delivery service for Downtown Sidney businesses. The delivery program, combined with the many downtown businesses with an online presence, makes it simple to shop locally! Participating local businesses can offer free delivery up to 35 kilometres.
Something Old, Something New
Bells of Celebration
Reverend Suzanna Bates and the congregation of St. Paul’s United Church in Sidney celebrated the 100th anniversary of the Church on November 7. They marked the occasion by ringing the historic church bell 100 times on Sunday, November 8 at 2 p.m. St. Paul’s has its roots in the community beginning in 1920 when St. Paul’s Presbyterian and Wesley Methodist Churches amalgamated and held their first service on November 7, 1920.
Young McMullens Have a Farm
The Roost Farm Bakery & Vineyard Bistro quietly changed hands about a month ago. Previous owners, Sarah and Dallas Bohl, owned the Roost for 13 years. They built it from a small 10-seat bakery and garden centre into a 65-seat inside and 65-seat outside bakery, bistro and winery. Tara and Robert McMullen have been running the Roost for six months and formally become the new owners on October 19.
Taking CARE of Business
Honouring a Lady Who Cares
Now more than ever is a time to recognize those working in the health care industry and that is exactly what BC Care Providers Association does with their annual BC Care Awards. The awards recognize and celebrate the commitment to providing the best possible care for our seniors. This year, Lisa MacKenzie, a health care assistant at Sidney All Care Residence, won the 2020 BC Care Provider of the Year in the category of long-term care. Lisa has worked in the field for 17 years, the past five at Sidney All Care Residence. Congratulations and a huge thank you to Lisa!
Riders Walk On
The Victoria Therapeutic Riding Association (VTRA) weathered the initial pandemic storm and returned to programming in mid-September. Classes are smaller and riders and volunteers wear appropriate PPE while parents and caregivers wait safely in designated areas with physical distancing limits, or in their vehicles. Although changes have been made, the overall spirit of the program remains intact with riders connecting with their horses and friends, while volunteers work their magic – pandemic or not, VTRA riders walk on.
Body, Mind & Spirit
Naturally Designed
Local artist and designer Alysha McNeill recently launched her jewelry and home décor line, Burl & Blossom. Alysha’s designs are inspired by nature and created with hardwoods, leather and acrylic. This new mom says she creates art because it is her Zen happy place; this is evident in her beautifully detailed creations. Check out her work at www.burlandblossom.ca or on Facebook.
Treat Yourself
Shakeira Wynde, Registered Massage Therapist (RMT)/Cranial Sacral Therapist (CST) is pleased to announce the opening of her home-based practice in Deep Cove this December. Shakeira recently moved to the Deep Cove area from the Southern Gulf Islands. She has been a practising registered massage therapist/cranial therapist for 32 years. She previously owned Island Massage Therapy Clinic and welcomes former clients back to her new practice located on Chalet Road. For appointments call 250-480-8600 or visit www.shakeirawynde.com.
