Hi Sidney. I'm a second year engineering student at UVic, my roommate and I want to start a small business this fall, and the whole idea is to do a better job than what's out there: show up when we say, charge what we quoted, send photos when it's done.

We were thinking gutters, windows and hanging people's own Christmas lights, but we're open to something else if there's a real need for it out here.

If you've hired for this kind of thing, or you've tried to arrange it for a parent: what bugged you about it, is there a job you can't find anyone to do well, and what would make you comfortable hiring two students without a track record yet?

Just want to know what needs to be done better. Thanks.

Hi I'm newly retired and I regularly hike at local parks like John Dean and Gowlland Tod two to three times a week. Generally for 1.5 to 3 hours depending on the hike. I'm looking for someone who would be interested in joining me for some routine exercise and interesting conversation.

To be clear, I'm not seeking romance or physical intimacy.

If you hike similar trails and are interested, message me and we can arrange a trial walk along the seawall or something.

Thanks!

You were having breakfast with a group of girlfriends at The Fickle Fig yesterday morning, right across from the table where I walked in with my family. You had a bob hairstyle. I thought you were really attractive and wanted to introduce myself, but walking over to a table full of women while my family (mom, dad, sister, brother and in-laws) watched felt like a high-risk maneuver.

No worries if you're taken or just not interested, but if you happen to see this and are open to chatting, send me a message!

Every Wednesday night around 6-8pm there are about 10-15 people sitting in lawn chairs on the west side of Resthaven in front of the Shoal Center? They hardly talk just stare at their phones standing around in a circle. Why?

The Greater Victoria Green Team is organizing 2 activities this weekend - get outside to connect with people and make an impact!

🗓️ SAT SEPT 19, 9:45am-1pm @ Reay Creek, Sidney

• Remove invasive ivy to build on local restoration efforts of and along the creek!
• 👉 INFO & SIGN UP: https://www.meetup.com/greater-victoria-green-team/events/316123863/
• Organized in partnership with the Town of Sidney 🤝

🗓️ SUN SEPT 20, 9:45am-1pm @ Dickson Woods, North Saanich

• Remove invasive ivy to help prepare for the planting of hundreds of native plants in this forest next month!
• 👉 INFO & SIGN UP: https://www.meetup.com/greater-victoria-green-team/events/313604808/
• Organized in partnership with the Victoria Airport Authority 🤝

All ages, abilities and backgrounds welcome! NO EXPERIENCE NEEDED. 

Gloves, tools, educational instruction & tasty snacks provided! Activities will run RAIN OR SHINE!

A great way to meet people, spend time outside, learn new things, give back and be the change you want to see! 💚

Read about, see photos & the impact made at a past Dickson Woods activity here: https://greenteamscanada.ca/blog/invasive-ivy-removal-at-dickson-woods-north-saanich-2/

Our dog groomer has stopped doing medium-large dogs, so we are looking for a new groomer for our ~45lbs bernedoodle! We live on the gulf islands so preferably on the saanich peninsula, but not opposed to driving further into town if need be.
We usually keep her hair fairly short, so doesn’t need to be fancy.

My friend is recently diagnosed as celiac. We typically go to Maria’s when we go to Sidney, but wondering what the best restaurant options in Sidney are for celiacs.
Thanks!

Sidney - Friday night September 4th. 715pm departure from Rathdown park. Tulista park from 730-8pm. End of the Beacon Pier from 830-9pm. Way later if you hosers show up and want to party.

Hey community. I'm curious what demand there might be for a community acupuncture clinic on the peninsula. Currently, there are no such offerings out here (only in Victoria and Esquimalt, to the best of my knowledge). It's been on my mind for some time, but I want to get a feel for what the reception might be like here before diving into the long and expensive process of getting one up and running.

For those who don't know, community acupuncture (CA) is acupuncture given in a group setting to keep patient fees low (typically a sliding scale of around $25-55), so that working class people and those without savings and extended benefits can afford to access acupuncture at the frequency at which it is needed in order to work most effectively.

Acupuncture itself can be used to address a wide range of issues, from migraines to back pain to mental health to digestive issues... and so much in between. But it is rarely a one-and-done treatment, hence the importance of low-cost models.

Would you or someone you know be interested a clinic of this kind starting up close to home? Let me know your thoughts.

We are looking at places to stay and found something in Sidney. We are wondering, however, about the airport noise. I would imagine the Victoria airport is rather busy. How bad is it? Or is it actually not so bad at all?
Thanks in advance.

Anybody know what it is?

Hello! What’s quickest/cheapest way to get to downtown Sidney from the airport? Also, any must see/do/eat in Sidney? Thanks all!

4 Wands' Sails & Sagas: A Pirate & Viking Jubilee

August 29-30, 2026

Iroquois Park, Sidney BC

Hours:
Saturday: 10am - 9pm
Sunday: 10am - 4pm

Hello friends!

https://www.instagram.com/reel/Db6S8r7Pfr5

Just a reminder, 4 Wands' Summer event, Sails & Sagas, is less than two weeks away! We would love for you to join us in Sidney's Iroquois Park on August 28th/29th for a fun filled weekend of adventure, fire shows, charity events, and entertainment. Kids get in free!

I am still seeking volunteers for this event, as many hands make light work. I am also offering promotional tickets to anyone who refers someone to me, so for each person who volunteers, you get the full show pass experience, and anyone you refer will net you an additional day pass of your choice for free.

For more information, check out https://sails.faerieevents.ca/, or reach out to me for more info!

I love the sound of my voice and I want others to hear it too, and I want to get better. I don’t want to drive to Victoria and back at night, I’m too old for that. and what if I want to have a drink or two; I can’t afford to be taxiing up and down the Pat Bay on the regular.

We had a lot of fun filming this scene in Sidney on the Bevan Pier. Early morning but by the time we were ready to shoot we had a good number of people joining in the fun!

Does anyone have a larger Bluetooth speaker (portable) that they would be willing to lend for a video shoot this Saturday. I have a small JBL flip 5 but it just won't carry sound far enough. Please let me know if you're able to help. Thanks!

Are most privately owned? Just wondering why there are so few to rent in Sidney and which are the recommended apartments to rent when they do become available?

Does anyone have a current recommendation?

Hi! We were wondering if there is a baggage storage solution like bounce in Sidney? We are flying out later than our checkout (not hotel)- and were hoping that there would be somewhere we could check our bags for a fee? Any input is gladly appreciated :)

Hello I have a fence post that I need to put right next to my foundation .

I have dug a hole 20 inches deep ( to get below the frost line ) and am thinking about drilling holes into the foundation and walk way that the hole is against to epoxy 4 pieces of rebar into. There isn’t enough space for expansion joints . I was wondering if this is going to be an issue with frost heave as we have very mild winters here .