Sidney

Heather Andrews and her sister Gwen Leeder won $5 million from the Oct. 21, 2023 Lotto 6/49 draw. (BCLC photo)

‘Surreal’: Sidney woman sharing $5M lottery win with sister, who quit her job

Heather Andrews had to wait hours to tell her sister, who lives on the east coast

 

Agnes Ratcliffe died Oct. 11 and now her former partner and child face eviction. (Photo courtesy of the family of Agnes Ratcliffe)

Landlord evicting Sidney man and child just days after woman’s sudden death

Man’s name wasn’t on the lease signed with CRHC

 

Dez Young’s family’s current van doesn’t have a lift or ramp for his wheelchair. (Photo courtesy of Arabella Young)

GoFundMe raises over $30K to buy accessible van for Sidney cancer survivor

Dez Young has lived at Victoria General Hospital for over three years

 

This Sidney rental has a stunning view – with a pricetag to match at $6,000. (Screenshot from Craigslist posting)

Some Greater Victoria two-bedroom rents now more than renting entire houses

Rents went up in latest report

This Sidney rental has a stunning view – with a pricetag to match at $6,000. (Screenshot from Craigslist posting)
Sidney Single Seniors 55-plus chairperson Colleen Schayes (left) and longtime club member Isabelle Yoxall (right) take part in the group’s monthly meetings at the SHOAL Centre in Sidney. (Brendan Mayer/News Staff)

‘Still growing’: Sidney Single Seniors celebrates 20 years of connections

The club will have an anniversary celebration on Oct. 20

Sidney Single Seniors 55-plus chairperson Colleen Schayes (left) and longtime club member Isabelle Yoxall (right) take part in the group’s monthly meetings at the SHOAL Centre in Sidney. (Brendan Mayer/News Staff)
Forest ecologist Becky Miller showing the flammability of a grand fur tree. (Ella Matte/News Staff)

Parks Canada responds to backlash about Sidney Island deer eradication

Questions are answered about the process and timeline of the project

Forest ecologist Becky Miller showing the flammability of a grand fur tree. (Ella Matte/News Staff)
Cynthia Mackey, a preschool teacher and author from Central Saanich, has self-published two books. (Natasha Baldin/News Staff)

Central Saanich author offers glimpse into picture book publishing

Book signing set for Aug. 25

Cynthia Mackey, a preschool teacher and author from Central Saanich, has self-published two books. (Natasha Baldin/News Staff)
Volunteers with the Sidney Anglers Association, including Norman Kent, help people at the Tulista Park boat launch on weekends throughout the summer. (Brendan Mayer/News Staff)

Sidney Anglers Association lends a hand when waters get ‘pretty frantic’

Local volunteers also help with conservation efforts

Volunteers with the Sidney Anglers Association, including Norman Kent, help people at the Tulista Park boat launch on weekends throughout the summer. (Brendan Mayer/News Staff)
Chief maritime enforcement specialist Timothy Suraci will be a part of the first Canadian mission in the Indo-Pacific to fight illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing. (Brendan Mayer/News Staff)

Canadian fishery officers launch mission in North Saanich to fight illegal fishing

This is the first Candian mission of its kind in the Indo-Pacific

Chief maritime enforcement specialist Timothy Suraci will be a part of the first Canadian mission in the Indo-Pacific to fight illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing. (Brendan Mayer/News Staff)
Washington State Ferries does not expect to be able to resume service until 2030 at the earliest due to a vessel shortage. (Black Press Media file photo)

Sidney mayor pens letter hoping to spur earlier return of Sidney-Anacortes ferry

Cultural, economic impacts of ferry service not returning until at least 2030

  • May 17, 2023
Washington State Ferries does not expect to be able to resume service until 2030 at the earliest due to a vessel shortage. (Black Press Media file photo)
Sidney North Saanich RCMP say a woman who was believed to be missing has been found safe. (Wolf Depner/News Staff) Sidney North Saanich RCMP say a woman who was believed to be missing has been found safe. (Wolf Depner/News Staff)

UPDATE: Woman last seen leaving Victoria International Airport is safe, say police

Sidney North Saanich RCMP confirm Patricia Nzuza safe April 25

Sidney North Saanich RCMP say a woman who was believed to be missing has been found safe. (Wolf Depner/News Staff) Sidney North Saanich RCMP say a woman who was believed to be missing has been found safe. (Wolf Depner/News Staff)
Bill Singer opened the Rumrunner Pub & Restaurant on June 10, 1990. (Brendan Mayer/News Staff)

‘In tears’: Beloved Sidney waterfront pub and restaurant closing after 32 years

The Rumrunner Pub & Restaurant is shutting its doors for good Sunday

Bill Singer opened the Rumrunner Pub & Restaurant on June 10, 1990. (Brendan Mayer/News Staff)
The spring boat show, hosted by the British Columbia Yacht Brokers Association, will feature 200 boats this May. (Courtesy of BC Boat Show)

The BC Boat Show returns to Sidney with yachts and more

The spring boat show will be located at Port Sidney Marina in May

The spring boat show, hosted by the British Columbia Yacht Brokers Association, will feature 200 boats this May. (Courtesy of BC Boat Show)
John Lukie was named best goal tender at the 2023 International Air Traffic Controller Hockey tournament, held in Charlotte, N.C. Lukie has been working toward the recognition since he first put on the pads in 2008. (Courtesy of John Lukie)

‘Totally unexpected’: Sidney man named top netminder at international hockey tournament

John Lukie has competed in five International Air Traffic Controller Hockey tournaments

John Lukie was named best goal tender at the 2023 International Air Traffic Controller Hockey tournament, held in Charlotte, N.C. Lukie has been working toward the recognition since he first put on the pads in 2008. (Courtesy of John Lukie)
The Town of Sidney is exploring its options for the idle waterfront property leased to Washington State Ferries for the Sidney-Anacourtes route. (Justin Samanski-Langille/News Staff)

Only one vessel equipped for Sidney-Anacortes route – but it’s needed elsewhere

Sidney to ‘consider all options’ for idle ferry terminal

The Town of Sidney is exploring its options for the idle waterfront property leased to Washington State Ferries for the Sidney-Anacourtes route. (Justin Samanski-Langille/News Staff)
The Town of Sidney has learned Washington State Ferries does not expect to resume service on the Sidney-Anacortes route before 2030. (Black Press Media file photo)

Sidney-Anacortes ferry service not expected to return until 2030

Washington State Ferries had anticipated a summer 2023 return for the route

The Town of Sidney has learned Washington State Ferries does not expect to resume service on the Sidney-Anacortes route before 2030. (Black Press Media file photo)
At 102 years old, Peter Chance had the opportunity to take to the skies again – and even take the controls – thanks to friend Paul Seguna and the Victoria Flying Club. (Courtesy of Paul Seguna)

‘Excitement beyond measure’: Sidney veteran takes to the skies once again at 102

Peter Chance took flight, and the controls, thanks to friend Paul Seguna and the Victoria Flying Club

At 102 years old, Peter Chance had the opportunity to take to the skies again – and even take the controls – thanks to friend Paul Seguna and the Victoria Flying Club. (Courtesy of Paul Seguna)
Sidney’s Beacon Brewing has received approval from council to setup a food truck outside their Third Street location six evenings this year. (Justin Samanski-Langille/News Staff)

Greater Victoria brewery gets green light for food truck team-up

Council approved a request from Beacon Brewing to setup a food truck for six evenings this year

Sidney’s Beacon Brewing has received approval from council to setup a food truck outside their Third Street location six evenings this year. (Justin Samanski-Langille/News Staff)
Geoff Dickson, president and chief executive officer of the Victoria International Airport, Sidney Mayor Cliff McNeil-Smith and North Saanich Mayor Peter Jones stand near the site of the proposed roundabout near the Amazon facility in Sidney. The three parties recently formalized their funding agreement for the $6.4 million project. (Town of Sidney/Submitted)

Deal reached for $6.4M roundabout near Amazon in Sidney

Sidney and VAA will pay 41.4 per cent each, North Saanich 17.2 per cent

Geoff Dickson, president and chief executive officer of the Victoria International Airport, Sidney Mayor Cliff McNeil-Smith and North Saanich Mayor Peter Jones stand near the site of the proposed roundabout near the Amazon facility in Sidney. The three parties recently formalized their funding agreement for the $6.4 million project. (Town of Sidney/Submitted)
Former councillor candidate Eric Diller, who has been involved with the Parking Reform Network and Better Transit Alliance, says less parking offers economic, ecological and quality-of-life advantages. (Wolf Depner/News Staff)

Sidney needs to stop hysteria about losing parking spots: advocate

Eric Diller says community needs to see true cost of parking in debate over bicycling lanes

Former councillor candidate Eric Diller, who has been involved with the Parking Reform Network and Better Transit Alliance, says less parking offers economic, ecological and quality-of-life advantages. (Wolf Depner/News Staff)