Words June Murray Dagnall
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Beacon BEAMS Project Moving Forward
Beacon Community Services is pleased to share that its BEAMS (Beacon’s Empathetic & Aspirational Method of Service) employment program has received a significant boost. With new funding from Island Savings and an extended commitment from the Ministry of Social Development and Poverty Reduction, BEAMS will enhance its capacity to help individuals in Greater Victoria overcome complex barriers to employment.
More Accessibility at Council Meetings
The District of Central Saanich is making Council meetings more inclusive with new accessibility features. With a recent SPARC BC grant, hearing loop and headphone devices are now available. The Council Chambers also feature reserved accessible seating for those with mobility challenges. Learn more or request accommodations at
www.centralsaanich.ca or call 250-652-4444.
New Reflective Address Signs for local First Nations
The Central Saanich Emergency Program, together with the Tsawout (SȾÁUTW̱) and Tsartlip (W̱JOȽEȽP) First Nations, is enhancing emergency response with the installation of new reflective address signs. These signs will be integrated into police, fire and ambulance response systems, helping crews reach residents faster when every second counts.
Red Barn Sandown Celebrates First Birthday
On September 27 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., visit Sandown Centre and help Red Barn celebrate its first anniversary there! The event will feature barbecue, live music, Torque Masters Car Club and local radio station on location, and lots of in-store samples! Red Barn will also be raising funds for local charity Shoreline Medical Youth Clinic through the barbecue.
Ready for Play!
The new Centennial Park Multi Sport Box will be open for community use starting September 2. The 17,000-square-foot space is a major addition to the community, offering a year-round venue for lacrosse, pickleball, ball hockey and more. Staff are now accepting rental requests for the fall 2025 season. For details on the facility and how to book your rental, visit www.panoramarecreation.ca.
Kattia’s Kitchen Café now open!
Exciting news for local foodies: Kattia’s Kitchen has opened a café in the former Spelt’s gas station café in Saanichton. Step into a world of vibrant flavours, handcrafted dishes and the heart of Mexican tradition. Every bite tells a story, and every visit feels like home.
Beacon Pet Hospital on the Move
The hospital move will not occur until the end of the summer and the new location has not yet been released, but more details will be provided shortly. Beacon Pet Hospital provides the highest quality medical and surgical care to all their furry patients.
Happy 10th Anniversary Brentwood Bay Village Empourium!
Brentwood Bay’s favourite place to meet up with friends, enjoy great food and drinks and browse a wonderful selection of merchandise is celebrating 10 years. From apparel to dishware, greeting cards, candles, décor, jewelry and gifts, this is your one-stop general store.
New Business of the Month: Tyneham Home & Hospitality
This new boutique showroom, retail store, offices and distribution centre opened at B-9711 Fifth Street, Sidney in August. Founded in 2005, Tyneham offers luxury hand, hair and body care products with a simple, refillable concept. Originally for boutique hotels, spas, gyms and offices, this concept is now available for home use through select retailers, their online shop and their first-ever boutique store. Committed to sustainability, Tyneham is partnering with Soap for Hope Canada by having donation bins available to customers and offering their “soap sandwiches” for sale. Donate your new and gently-used hygiene products to aid in helping vulnerable communities in need. Tyneham is also partnering with Prevented Ocean Plastic, which provides the recycled material for the refillable bottles.
www.tynehamlp.ca
Hawaii Mars Water Bomber Exhibit at BC Aviation Museum
On September 28 the BC Aviation Museum in North Saanich will celebrate the grand opening of the Hawaii Mars water bomber public display. The event will feature a ribbon-cutting ceremony and give guests the unique opportunity to tour the iconic aircraft up close.
Dominion Brook Needs Our Help!
Dominion Brook Park was rescued from blackberries and ivy starting in 1999 by a group of dedicated volunteers. All of the original group have aged out of active work and the 11-acre park is now maintained by as few as two volunteers. The urgent need is a Field Work Coordinator. This is a volunteer role which requires a three-hour commitment on Wednesday mornings from March to October. For details email contactus@dominionbrookpark.ca. You can make the difference between keeping the park alive and losing it back to nature.
