"Pure Energy" by artist Armando Barbon. One of many seashore sculptures to be found in the delightful town of Sidney (aka "Sidney by the sea"), on Vancouver Island in beautiful British Columbia. #photography #canada #sculptures #vancouverisland #sidneybc

o the left of the Port Sidney Waterfront, and to the right, Sattlight Fish on a rainy day in Sidney, BC, Canada.

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Sidney to hold open houses on town hall replacement The town says the current building is deteriorating, has become increasingly costly to maintain, and no longer meets accessibility and space needs.

#SidneyBC - Sidney to hold open houses on town hall replacement www.timescolonist.com/local-news/s...

Sidney approves 9.37% tax increase for 2026 RCMP and fire improvements represent a 5.4 per cent increase, more than half of this year’s increase.

#SidneyBC - Sidney approves 9.37% tax increase for 2026 www.timescolonist.com/local-news/s...

Sidney green-lights speed-limit reductions for residential streets The changes include reducing the limit to 20 km/h on roads classified as lanes, and cutting the limit to 30 km/h on streets near Sidney Elementary school.

#SidneyBC - Sidney green-lights speed-limit reductions for residential streets www.timescolonist.com/local-news/s...

Sidney considers reducing speed limits on residential streets After previous public engagement saw low support for blanket reductions, a new staff report focuses on specific roads

#SidneyBC - Sidney considers reducing speed limits on residential streets www.timescolonist.com/local-news/s...

Sidney Fire Department - Old Hall 2011

#sidneyfire #sidneybc #FireSafety #emergencyresponse #firerescue Town of Sidney Fire Department

Sidney By The Sea, 9:00 am. 2026-02-18. Not too lively! Colourful though.

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Sidney council approves pay raise for next mayor and councillors to be elected in October In January 2027, the mayor’s salary will rise by 28 per cent to $61,872, while councillors will see a 38 per cent hike to $26,605.

#SidneyBC - Sidney council approves pay raise for next mayor and councillors to be elected in October www.timescolonist.com/local-news/s...

‘Death by 1,000 turns’: Saanich Peninsula residents oppose airport bus reroute - Victoria News ‘That’s going to cause more service disruptions,’ says user who calls the route ‘already overloaded’

#SidneyBC #CentralSaanich - ‘Death by 1,000 turns’: Saanich Peninsula residents oppose airport bus reroute vicnews.com/2026/02/12/d...

Sidney council and mayor salaries to increase by 28-38% in 2027 - Goldstream News Gazette Mayor’s salary will jump to $61,872, while councillors’ pay increases to $26,605

#SidneyBC - Sidney council and mayor salaries to increase by 28-38% in 2027 goldstreamgazette.com/2026/02/12/s...

Travel in Style. Sizes XS-XXL at Butik Naturals Located 103-2506 Beacon Ave Sidney BC #travelinstyle #naturalfibers #ecofashion #womensfashion #independentshop #butiknaturals #dowtownsidney #sidneybythesea #sidneybc #shopcanada #shopsidney #supportlocal #shoppingyyj
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Sidney mayor urges residents to offer feedback on airport transit changes It’s unfair to sacrifice Sidney bus service to improve transit service to the airport, says Cliff McNeil-Smith, as B.C. Transit begins public consultation on the changes.

#SidneyBC - Sidney mayor urges residents to offer feedback on airport transit changes www.timescolonist.com/local-news/s...

Sidney library could provide unhoused with place to come in from the cold - Goldstream News Gazette Nell Horth Room will be used as warming centre, as Sidney seeks options for longer-term shelter

#SidneyBC - Sidney library could provide unhoused with place to come in from the cold goldstreamgazette.com/2026/01/13/s...

Town of Sidney Fire Department, Old Betsy at the old 3rd street Fire Hall.

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Sidney planning for rising seas and climate disasters, fire chief says - Victoria News Flood mapping, heat response measures and long-term adaptation guide town’s emergency planning

#SidneyBC - Sidney planning for rising seas and climate disasters, fire chief says vicnews.com/2026/01/08/s...

The Fretless - Tour Tour. The Fretless, an americana group from Canada

If you live in Western Canada & have never seen "The Fretless," you're in for a treat!
Starting out in #PowellRiver, BC on January 20th
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#SaltSpringIsland

Sidney mayor reflects on 2025’s housing gains and challenges ahead in 2026 - Victoria News Mayor Cliff McNeil-Smith speaks to provincial housing targets, social challenges and rapid transit

#SidneyBC - Sidney mayor reflects on 2025’s housing gains and challenges ahead in 2026 vicnews.com/2025/12/24/s...

A cormorant with its beak open is sitting on a wooden post in the water. The background is entirely water in gentle waves giving it subtle colour changes.

#ArtAdventCalendar day 23

Found this cormorant while taking a walk along the shore at Sidney BC
#birds #birdphotography #ArtistsofBluesky #SidneyBC #Victoria

‘From book town to weed town’: Proposed cannabis shop sparks debate in Sidney - Victoria News Existing operators voice concerns ahead of Dec. 15 public hearing

#SidneyBC - ‘From book town to weed town’: Proposed cannabis shop sparks debate in Sidney vicnews.com/2025/12/15/f...

Airport bus service should not come at expense of Sidney transit riders, mayor says The proposed changes include rerouting the Route 72 Swartz Bay/Downtown bus to serve the airport on all trips, and discontinuing Route 88 between Sidney and the airport.

#SidneyBC - Airport bus service should not come at expense of Sidney transit riders, mayor says www.timescolonist.com/local-news/a...

Blizzard of 96.

#blizzard96 #sidneybc #SVFD #sidneyfire #emergencyresponse

A car makes a left turn in front of a semi on Highway #17, Sidney Freight 1980 - McDonale Prk. Rd. and Highway #17.

#truckingindustry #truckingindustry #yyj #sidneybc #sidneyfreight

I want to thank the Council, along with the advocates and faith leaders who’ve kept this conversation going.

St. Andrew’s Anglican Church is hosting a rally this Saturday, Dec. 6 at Beacon Ave & Hwy 17. All are welcome.

#sidneybc #yyj #bcpoli

BC Green MLA Rob Botterell and Reverend Kelly Duncan urge Sidney council to act fast to provide winter shelter for unhoused in Sidney - BC Green Caucus FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE BC Green MLA Rob Botterell and Reverend Kelly Duncan urge Sidney council to act fast to provide winter shelter for unhoused in Sidney December 5, 2025 SIDNEY, B.C. – Rob Botterel...

BC Green MLA Rob Botterell and Reverend Kelly Duncan urge Sidney council to act fast to provide winter shelter for unhoused in Sidney

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Sidney agrees to seek new location for extreme weather shelter Wakefield Manor, a seniors building subsidized by B.C. Housing, was previously identified as the best option, but was rejected by council.

#SidneyBC - Sidney agrees to seek new location for extreme weather shelter www.timescolonist.com/local-news/s...

SVFD - Yupp!! I have got to say, we had the best Rookie (Fnugy) crew ever. A lot of fun.

#sidneyfire #sidneybc #sidneybythesea #firefighter #firerescue #emergencyservices

Mayor says Sidney will pay the price for new bus to airport - Goldstream News Gazette Mayor and council say plan would cut local service, while BC Transit calls for public input before any final decision

#SidneyBC - Mayor says Sidney will pay the price for new bus to airport goldstreamgazette.com/2025/12/04/s...

More highlights from our evening in Sidney, BC and SOLD-OUT show at Mary Winspear Centre!

Thanks to everyone who came out to see us! What a great atmosphere to perform in!! ❄️

#MaryWinspearCentre #ACelticChristmas #Highlights #SidneyBC #WhiteChristmas

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‘It’s life and death’: Sidney takes another look at cold weather shelter - Chemainus Valley Courier Council unanimously agreed on the importance of finding a solution, even if temporary

#SidneyBC - ‘It’s life and death’: Sidney takes another look at cold weather shelter chemainusvalleycourier.ca/2025/12/03/i...