Saanich Peninsula

The District of North staff, under the leadership of new director of planning and community services Felice Mazzoni, have officially been directed to draft a new official community plan in the latest attempt to refresh the important municipal document. (Black Press Media file photo)

North Saanich staff take on OCP project under new director of planning

Previous CAO said this wouldn’t be possible

 

A driver has been charged under the Motor Vehicle Act after Sidney/North Saanich RCMP received a report about a red Audi heading in the wrong direction toward oncoming traffic on the Pat Bay Highway. (Batista Salem/Facebook)

‘Incredibly dangerous’: Driver charged after going in wrong direction on Pat Bay Highway

RCMP say no one was harmed

  • Jun 8, 2023

 

The Town of Sidney is working with a local graphic designer to update the municipality’s logo. (Courtesy of the Town of Sidney)

Sidney seeks public input on new town logo design

The town is looking to make the new logo easier to read and more suitable for local government

  • Jun 8, 2023

 

B.C. Minister of Tourism, Arts, Culture and Sport Lana Popham climbs at Boulders Climbing Gym. (Brendan Mayer/News Staff)

Central Saanich’s Boulders Climbing Gym receives $1M for upgrades

Construction is expected to begin in May 2024

B.C. Minister of Tourism, Arts, Culture and Sport Lana Popham climbs at Boulders Climbing Gym. (Brendan Mayer/News Staff)
North Saanich Mayor Peter Jones. (District of North Saanich/Submitted)

North Saanich mayor accused of leaking information about CAO’s departure

Councillor makes accusation regarding terms of CAO’s departure

North Saanich Mayor Peter Jones. (District of North Saanich/Submitted)
Central Saanich police hope to locate a suspect driving a white truck related to an early morning break and enter on May 31. (Courtesy Central Saanich Police Service)

Mounted welder swiped from locked Central Saanich industrial area yard

Police seek truck driver who towed off power washer, welder trailer

Central Saanich police hope to locate a suspect driving a white truck related to an early morning break and enter on May 31. (Courtesy Central Saanich Police Service)
Two summer events, hosted by Saanich Peninsula Literacy, offer free books, self-guided story walks and more. (File photo courtesy of Saanich Peninsula Literacy)

Storytime gets a fun summer twist on the Saanich Peninsula

Free books, story walks and more on offer during two events

Two summer events, hosted by Saanich Peninsula Literacy, offer free books, self-guided story walks and more. (File photo courtesy of Saanich Peninsula Literacy)
(Black Press Media file)

UPDATE: Missing Sidney senior not seen since May 17 found safe, says RCMP

The Sidney North Saanich RCMP is seeking public help in locating Nancy Wilde

(Black Press Media file)
The District of North Saanich will have a three-way race to fill a vacant councillor seat, with the nomination period officially closing June 2. The election is set for July 8. (Black Press Media file photo)

Three-way race for vacant North Saanich councillor seat

Three candidates have been confirmed by the district as nomination period ends

The District of North Saanich will have a three-way race to fill a vacant councillor seat, with the nomination period officially closing June 2. The election is set for July 8. (Black Press Media file photo)
The Sidney Business Improvement Area Society has launched a new local gift card program aimed at encouraging tourism spending and local shopping in the community. (Courtesy of Sidney Business Improvement Area Society)

‘Increasing footsteps’: Sidney BIA launches gift card to drive spending

The program is aimed at boosting tourism spending and local shopping

The Sidney Business Improvement Area Society has launched a new local gift card program aimed at encouraging tourism spending and local shopping in the community. (Courtesy of Sidney Business Improvement Area Society)
Central Saanich is moving towards reduced red tape around secondary suites construction with a series of recommendations to council approved by committee of the whole Monday (May 29). (Black Press Media file photo)

Central Saanich council to consider easing restrictions on secondary suites

Recommendations look for more reports as housing needs grow

Central Saanich is moving towards reduced red tape around secondary suites construction with a series of recommendations to council approved by committee of the whole Monday (May 29). (Black Press Media file photo)
Sidney Volunteer Fire Department firefighter Steve Harman (left) and Deputy Fire Chief Mike Harman (right) collect donations for Muscular Dystrophy Canada. (Courtesy of the Sidney Volunteer Fire Department)

Saanich Peninsula firefighters raise over $14K and counting for muscular dystrophy

The North Saanich Fire Department will be collecting more donations this weekend

Sidney Volunteer Fire Department firefighter Steve Harman (left) and Deputy Fire Chief Mike Harman (right) collect donations for Muscular Dystrophy Canada. (Courtesy of the Sidney Volunteer Fire Department)
Kenmore Air now provides the only scheduled international transportation link between Victoria International Airport and Friday Harbor. Brendan Mayer/ Victoria News photo

Victoria International Airport welcomes new airline with Friday Harbor route

Victoria International Airport (YYJ) has welcomed a new airline. Kenmore Air now…

  • May 31, 2023
Kenmore Air now provides the only scheduled international transportation link between Victoria International Airport and Friday Harbor. Brendan Mayer/ Victoria News photo
Central Saanich Lawn Bowling Club president and coach David Taylor usually spends his Saturdays coaching. (Brendan Mayer/News Staff)

Central Saanich Lawn Bowling Club focuses on fun

The club is also working on fundraising in 2023

Central Saanich Lawn Bowling Club president and coach David Taylor usually spends his Saturdays coaching. (Brendan Mayer/News Staff)
Construction on the Keating Cross Road flyover overpass will bring closures and detours starting June 1. (Province of British Columbia/Flickr)

Pat Bay Highway access changes, closures starting in June in Central Saanich

Permanent closures, lane disruptions, detours as overpass project gets underway

Construction on the Keating Cross Road flyover overpass will bring closures and detours starting June 1. (Province of British Columbia/Flickr)
The director of financial services, Stephanie Munro, has been named acting CAO. (Black Press Media file photo)

North Saanich CAO resigns

Tim Tanton has served as CAO since January 2019

The director of financial services, Stephanie Munro, has been named acting CAO. (Black Press Media file photo)
Kenmore Air now provides the only scheduled international transportation link between Victoria International Airport and Friday Harbor. (Brendan Mayer/News Staff)

Victoria International Airport welcomes new airline with Friday Harbor route

Kenmore Air will make two round trips per day

  • May 30, 2023
Kenmore Air now provides the only scheduled international transportation link between Victoria International Airport and Friday Harbor. (Brendan Mayer/News Staff)
Anna Kerevan, owner of Sidney-based Teddys Boxing & Fitness. (Teddys Boxing & Fitness photo)

‘Boxing changed my life,’ so she opened Sidney fitness studio

Teddys Boxing & Fitness aims to have ‘transformative effect’ on clients

  • May 29, 2023
Anna Kerevan, owner of Sidney-based Teddys Boxing & Fitness. (Teddys Boxing & Fitness photo)
The Seaside Folkn’Fiddle Festival returns to Sidney June 9 to 11. (Seaside Folkn’Fiddle Festival/Facebook)

Seaside Folkn’Fiddle Festival brings world-class talent to Sidney

Performances spread over three days at three venues

The Seaside Folkn’Fiddle Festival returns to Sidney June 9 to 11. (Seaside Folkn’Fiddle Festival/Facebook)
Central Saanich council approved a Nov. 1 date to require all newly built homes to have electric space and water heating, rather than gas, but deferred a decision on when the ban will apply to apartments and commercial buildings for a later date over affordability concerns. (Black Press Media file photo)

Central Saanich moves forward with electric heat requirement for new build homes

All single-family homes will require electric heat as of Nov. 1, date for larger buildings deferred

Central Saanich council approved a Nov. 1 date to require all newly built homes to have electric space and water heating, rather than gas, but deferred a decision on when the ban will apply to apartments and commercial buildings for a later date over affordability concerns. (Black Press Media file photo)