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Town of Sidney Holiday Office Hours 2018
December 21, 2018
Sidney Town Hall will be closed for the holidays from December 24, 2018 to January 1, 2019. We will reopen on January 2, 2019 at 8:30 am. For any urgent water, sewer or drainage issues, please call the Town's 24-hour emergency line at 250-656-1184.
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Sidney Streets Receive Creative Facelift
November 26, 2018
The Town of Sidney is pleased to announce the final selection of six colourful new works by local artists that will brighten up utility boxes around town in the coming months. Collectively, local artists, the Town and local businesses will bring a fresh, new look to some otherwise dull but visible infrastructure.
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The Backpack Project Donation Bin Available at Sidney Town Hall
November 19, 2018
The Town of Sidney is participating in The Backpack Project: Victoria BC, an annual local initiative which provides backpacks full of necessities and comfort items to community members who are experiencing homelessness in the Greater Victoria Region.
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The Sidney Summit on Habitat and Environment
November 6, 2018
The Town of Sidney is excited to be participating in the Sidney Summit on November 10, 2018. The event will bring together members of the public and over 20 organizations to discuss how to support and sustain our habitat and environment on the Saanich Peninsula.
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Important Information: Potential Canada Post Service Disruption
October 19, 2018
A potential Canada Post service disruption could occur as early as October 22, 2018. The Town would like to remind residents that in the event mail service is disrupted, residents continue to be responsible for paying utility bills, parking tickets, and other charges to the Town by the due date.
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Sidney’s New Rainbow Crosswalk Opens
October 1, 2018
Thursday, October 4th, at 9:30 am, Mayor Steve Price and members of Sidney Council will open the new rainbow crosswalk at the foot of Beacon Avenue by Beacon Wharf.
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Town of Sidney Connected For Safety
October 1, 2018
Slated for occupancy in the spring of 2019, Sidney’s new Community Safety Building (CSB) will be a central facility for emergency preparedness on the Saanich Peninsula. Home for the Sidney Fire Department, B.C. Ambulance Services, and the Peninsula Emergency Measures Organization, the CSB will also serve as an important training facility and emergency operations centre.
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Sidney Seaside 8K & 5K Road Race
September 21, 2018
The Town of Sidney will be hosting the second annual Sidney Seaside 8K, 5K & Kids Run Road Race on Sunday, September 23, 2018.
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BC Day 2018
August 3, 2018
Sidney Town Hall will be closed for BC Day on August 6, 2018.
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Sidney Recognises International Town Criers Day
July 5, 2018
Join Mayor Steve Price and Sidney Town Crier, Kenny Podmore on Monday, July 9th at 9:30 am at the front entrance of the Town Hall to hear the proclamation for “International Town Criers Day” in Sidney.
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Canada Day 2018
June 29, 2018
Sidney Town Hall will be closed for Canada Day on July 2, 2018
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Saanich Peninsula Alert Launches Today
June 22, 2018
North Saanich, Sidney, and Central Saanich municipalities have joined together to provide safety alerts to the residents of the Saanich Peninsula.
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Sidney Reports Positive Commercial Vacancy Trends
June 19, 2018
The Town of Sidney’s Economic Development Commission has published the results of the latest review of downtown commercial vacancies which confirms that Sidney’s current commercial vacancy rate in the downtown core is under 8%.
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Victoria Day 2018
May 18, 2018
Sidney Town Hall will be closed for Victoria Day on May 21, 2018.
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EDC Develops New Business Promotion Video for Sidney
May 17, 2018
The Sidney Economic Development Commission (EDC) is pleased to announce the development of a business focused section on the Town of Sidney’s website, along with a new video showcasing the broad range of business and lifestyle opportunities in the community.
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Sidney Approves Lease for Ambulance Station
February 26, 2018
Town Council has approved a long-term lease agreement with BC Emergency Health Services (BCEHS) for the co-location of an ambulance station at the new Community Safety Building being constructed near Eighth Street and Bevan Avenue.
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Sidney Approves 2018 Financial Plan
February 15, 2018
Town Council has approved a Financial Plan for 2018 that results in a moderate municipal tax impact of 2.43% for existing properties. The net impact of the tax increase on the average residential property is about $34 for the year, or $2.82 a month. Once again, there is no change to Water or Sewer rates.
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Town of Sidney Responds to Tsunami Warning
January 23, 2018
In the early morning hours of January 23, a 7.9 magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of Alaska creating the potential for a tsunami affecting BC coastal communities.
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Mayor Price Attends Barrier Buster Lunch
November 7, 2017
The SHOAL Centre (Beacon Community Services) received a grant from the Rick Hansen Foundations' special Canada 150 grant program "Access4All Barrier Buster".
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Town of Sidney to Sell Old Fire Hall Site
October 13, 2017
On Tuesday, October 10th, Town of Sidney Council discussed several options associated with the sale of the current Fire Hall site, located at 9837 Third Street. Sale proceeds from this site are a key funding source for the new Community Safety Building (CSB), which is currently under construction on a site south of the Mary Winspear Centre.
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Have Fun - Join the Run!
September 20, 2017
The Town of Sidney and Frontrunners are hosting a first-ever Sidney Seaside 10K Race on Sunday, September 24, 2017 beginning at 10:00 am in Beacon Park.
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Why a Graffiti Free Skatepark?
June 1, 2017
Recently, there have been a number of social media posts, as well as a letter to the Editor in the May 31st edition of the PNR, expressing concern with the Town’s decision to prohibit graffiti in the new skatepark at Tulista.
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Sidney Adopts 2017 Financial Plan
February 23, 2017
Town Council has adopted a Financial Plan for 2017 that will result in a minimal increase of 0.66% in municipal property taxes.
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Volunteer for Canada 150 in Sidney!
January 31, 2017
The organizers of the Sidney Celebrates Canada 150 program are looking for key volunteers for several signature events taking place during the year to celebrate Canada’s 150th Anniversary and Sidney’s 50th Anniversary.
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Canada 150 Supports Sidney Celebrations!
January 18, 2017
The Town of Sidney is pleased to announce that the Government of Canada, through the Canada 150 Fund, has recently approved funding in the amount of $27,540 for several of Sidney's Canada 150 initiatives.
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Unusual Fireworks Display at Sidney Days Explained
July 4, 2016
Spectators at the Annual Sidney Days, Canada Day Musical Fireworks Extravaganza on June 30th may have been confused by the unusually erratic display. This year’s show was unfortunately effected by a technical malfunction in the computer program.
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Sidney Council Approves New Site for Community Safety Building
June 28, 2016
At Monday’s Council meeting, Sidney Council decided to abandon the Memorial Park Society (MPS) lands as the location for a new Community Safety Building and focus on a site slightly south, between the Mary Winspear Centre and the Town’s Public Works Yard.
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Sidney Council Approves Second Phase of Density Review
March 9, 2016
At the March 7th Committee of the Whole meeting, Mayor and Council received the final report and a presentation from consultant Barefoot Planning regarding the Downtown and Multi-Family Density Review, which Sidney undertook late last year.
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Town of Sidney Adopts 2016 Budget
February 25, 2016
Town Council has adopted a Financial Plan for 2016-2020 that will result in a municipal tax increase of 0.81% for 2016.
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Council Meet & Greet
January 28, 2016
Join Mayor and Council on February 29 from 5:30 to 7:30 pm to continue the discussion on building the future of Sidney.
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Town of Sidney Adopts 2016 Strategic Plan
January 4, 2016
The Strategic Plan outlines Council’s priorities for the remainder of our term while focusing on initiatives that will have a long-term, positive impact on the community.
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Victoria Spirits Sells to Marker Group
June 17, 2015
The sale of Victoria Spirits to Marker Group is good news for Sidney. The Victoria Spirits distillery will be moved from Old West Saanich Road in Saanich to a unique location on the Seaport Place waterfront of Sidney, B.C., maximizing the opportunity to involve the local community and visitors in the experience of creating artisan spirits.
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Town of Sidney Launches Social Media
April 9, 2015
The Town of Sidney has made the move towards the use of social media with the launch of a Facebook Page, Twitter and YouTube accounts.
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Sidney Adopts 2015 Financial Plan
February 27, 2015
Town Council has adopted a Financial Plan for 2015 that will result in a slight increase of 2.52% in municipal property taxes which will be offset by reductions in both the Sewer Parcel Tax and Sewer User Rates.
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Watermain Flushing
January 27, 2015
Town of Sidney to commence mandatory annual flushing of watermains in February.
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Sidney a Leader in the CRD with "First Light"
January 16, 2015
The Town recently completed the installation of new solar lighting and paving along a 400 meter piece of trail that runs along the east side of Highway 17 between Weiler and Ocean Avenue.
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October 2014 Town Talk is now available
October 25, 2014
This edition of Town Talk has information on the upcoming election, the Downtown Revitalization Task Force final report and recommendations, and our new website!
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Sidney Appoints New Fire Chief
October 15, 2014
Sidney Town Council is pleased to announce the appointment of Brett Mikkelsen as Sidney’s new Fire Chief.
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