Words June Murray Dagnall
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Hearing Care with a Personal Touch
Founded in early May 2026 by local resident Aisling Smyth, Sound Audiology is an independently owned audiology clinic serving the Saanich Peninsula and Greater Victoria community. Sound Audiology provides personalized hearing care services including hearing assessments, hearing aid fittings, tinnitus assessments, and ear wax removal, with a focus on patient-centred care and long-term hearing health. www.soundaudiology.net
“The Unbroken” at Red Art Gallery
Red Art Gallery will be showcasing “The UnBroken” event and auction. Fifty percent of art auction proceeds, along with individual donations, will support Little Warriors Canada, helping children heal from sexual abuse. Online bidding available at https://tinyurl.com/n9h37c53. View auction artwork at Red Art Gallery at 108 – 2506 Beacon Avenue, Sidney.
Rare Jet Lands at B.C. Aviation Museum
B.C. Aviation Museum has acquired a rare Cold War-era de Havilland Vampire jet, an important piece of Canadian aviation history and the country’s first operational fighter aircraft. The jet also served with the Blue Devils aerobatic team before being retired from military service in 1958. After its service life, the aircraft passed through several private owners, including actor, pilot and aviation enthusiast John Travolta, who owned the Vampire from 1989 to 1991. His name remains painted on the fuselage below the cockpit, adding a unique chapter to the aircraft’s history. The jet will now become a featured attraction at the museum, where it will help tell the story of Canada’s early jet age.
Healing the Waterfront Naturally
Sheets of polyethylene plastic are being used to solarize the soil along a section of the Waterfront Walkway. This is a natural method that harnesses the sun’s heat to eliminate weeds, weed seeds and harmful soil organisms without chemicals.
The covering will remain in place for several months to complete the process. After that, the area will be replanted with native plants with guidance from local First Nations.
SPHHF Classic Car Raffle
Proceeds from the SPHHF Classic Car Raffle 2026 will help fund essential equipment for Saanich Peninsula Hospital’s Emergency Department, Operating Room and kitchen. The equipment supports doctors, nurses and care teams in diagnosing and treating patients more effectively, helping ensure the highest quality care for our community. The Grand Prize is a restored yellow 1976 Triumph TR6 2-door convertible with a 2.5 litre inline six-cylinder engine and four-speed manual transmission. Draw date is August 5th at 1 p.m. Secure your tickets securely online via the SPHHF Raffle Nexus.
Saanich Peninsula Chamber of Commerce Annual DeBOCCEry Tournament
Get ready to roll in the Annual Bocce Tournament on August 7 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., where friendly competition meets great networking and community fun! Hosted at the McTavish Academy of Art and brought to you by the Saanich Peninsula Chamber of Commerce, this popular summer event is back and better than ever. Whether you are a seasoned bocce player or trying it for the first time, this tournament is all about laughter, great networking and a little friendly rivalry. Expect exciting matches, great energy, and prizes to celebrate both skill and creativity. Costumes are encouraged, so start planning your team theme! https://tinyurl.com/3vajshxv
VIRL Celebrates 90 Years of Service
Vancouver Island Regional Library (VIRL) is celebrating 90 years of service to communities across Vancouver Island, Haida Gwaii, Bella Coola, and the Central Coast. Established in 1936, VIRL is one of the first shared service organizations in British Columbia and a cornerstone of community well-being.
It all began with a small grant of $500 from the Andrew Carnegie Foundation, six library branches and a collection of 12,648 books. Today, VIRL is one of British Columbia’s largest and most geographically diverse public library systems, serving urban centres and some of Canada’s most rural and remote communities. This milestone reflects more than the growth of an organization. It represents a shared public value: access to information, ideas, learning, and opportunity must be available to everyone.
Celebrations continue throughout the summer, with the VIRL 90th Anniversary Passport Program. People of all ages are invited to explore branches across the region, collect unique branch stamps, and enter regional and system-wide prize draws. www.virl.bc.ca/90th.
