Town of Sidney

06/23/2026

Following a two-week public review period, Council has approved the Town’s 2025 Annual Report. The report provides an overview of key achievements and major projects from the past year, along with detailed financial statements and a progress update on the Strategic Plan.

Highlighted accomplishments include advancing long-term infrastructure funding through efforts to update Development Cost Charges, planning for disaster water supply and sea level rise, undertaking a Citizen Satisfaction Survey, and meeting provincial housing targets, made possible in part by the recently updated Official Community Plan (2022) and Zoning Bylaw (2024), which were confirmed to align with 20-year housing needs.

The report also outlines plans for 2026, including the potential establishment of an Extreme Weather Response Shelter, development of a Tenant Protection Bylaw, and planning for a new Town Hall with community input.

See the Annual Report: https://www.sidney.ca/government/financial-accountability/annual-report/

06/23/2026

Council has advanced a Temporary Use Permit application to the neighbourhood notification stage to support an Extreme Weather Response Shelter at St. Andrew Anglican Church (9691 Fourth Street). Community members are invited to share feedback ahead of Council’s consideration of the application on July 13.

The shelter would be operated by Beacon Community Services and open only during extreme winter weather conditions that pose a risk to people experiencing homelessness. The proposal builds on a successful pilot warming centre held earlier this year in the Nell Horth Room alongside the Sidney/North Saanich Library, which operated without incident over seven nights and served 15 individuals, primarily older adults already connected to services at St. Andrew’s.

The proposed shelter would enhance this model by providing sleeping mats and a warm meal in a more structured overnight setting, with no re-entry during overnight hours to support safety. Operational and staffing costs would be covered by BC Housing, and if approved, the Temporary Use Permit would allow seasonal operation for up to three years. The initiative aligns with the Town’s Strategic Plan priorities.

06/19/2026

Looking forward to being part of this special ceremony to mark the completion of the Waterfront Signage Project, led by the Sidney Museum. It will be an honour to see W̱SÁNEĆ drummers and dancers perfoming on the waterfront.

📅 Tuesday, June 30
🕚 11:00am
📍 Beacon Park, Sidney

To celebrate the completion of the Waterfront Signage Project, the Sidney Museum is pleased to host an Unveiling Ceremony!

📅 Tuesday, June 30
🕚 11:00am
📍 Beacon Park, Sidney

Representatives from the Sidney Museum and Archives and the W̱SÁNEĆ Nations will be speaking, in addition to other local dignitaries. A presentation by W̱SÁNEĆ drummers and dancers will close the ceremony.

We hope to see you there!

06/18/2026

Thinking about running for Sidney Council?
If you’re considering putting your name forward in the October 17 election, join us for a Candidate Information Session to learn more about the process and what to expect.
📅 July 30
📍 Greenglade Community Centre
⏰ 6:00 – 8:00 p.m.
This is a great opportunity to ask questions and get the information you need to decide if running is right for you.
👉 Learn more: https://www.sidney.ca/government/elections/information-for-candidates/

06/18/2026

The Town is proud to have been able to support this important project. Thank you to the Sidney Museum for its leadership on this initiative, and to the W̱SÁNEĆ Nations for sharing knowledge and culture.

06/16/2026

Property taxes are due July 2. If you own and live in your home as your principal residence, be sure to apply for the BC home owner grant online by that date: https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/taxes/property-taxes/annual-property-tax/home-owner-grant/apply

06/16/2026

On June 29, BC Transit service shifts to its summer schedule. These are some of the adjustments that will affect Peninsula riders:

o Route 70/70X (Swartz Bay–Downtown): additional weekend trips will be introduced to better align with BC Ferries schedules and accommodate increased summer travel.

o Route 75 (Saanichton–Royal Oak–Downtown): enhanced afternoon service, including additional trips between downtown, Keating, and Butchart Gardens, to support both tourism and commuter demand.

o Route 85: detour via Birch, Chalet, and Lands End Roads due to planned construction on West Saanich Road, with several temporary stop closures expected through the summer.

o Summer service will see the seasonal removal of school-oriented trips across routes serving the Peninsula, including routes such as 72, 75, 81, and others.

o A number of Peninsula routes (including 70/70X, 71, 72, 81, 83) will see minor schedule adjustments to better reflect traffic conditions and improve on-time performance.

Learn more here: https://www.bctransit.com/summer-service-and-construction-detour-in-victoria-region-2026-06-15/

06/16/2026

🎉 Celebrate Canada Day in Sidney! 🍁

The festivities kick off early with Sidney Days on June 30 and continue with a full day of fun on July 1.

✨ Sidney Days – June 30

Come down to Beacon Park at 7:30 pm for an evening of celebration:
🎶 Live music from The Hit List
🎉 Opening ceremonies
🍔 Food trucks at Eastview Park
🎆 Fireworks over the Sidney waterfront at 10:15 pm

🇨🇦 Canada Day – July 1

🥞 Pancake Breakfast (8–10 am at the Mary Winspear Centre Courtyard)
🎈 Canada Day Parade (11:30 am, downtown Sidney)
🎪 Family Fun Fair (12:30–4 pm, Iroquois Park)
🚲 Bike valet available (10 am–4 pm) at Iroquois Park.
🚤 Slegg Build-A-Boat Challenge (12–5 pm, Beacon Park)

More details here: https://www.sidney.ca/events-and-attractions/sidney-days-and-canada-days/

06/15/2026

Did you know that the Town of Sidney has become one of the first municipalities in the Capital Regional District fully prepared to deliver safe drinking water from a secondary source in the event of a disaster? Learn more here:

An introduction to Sidney's Disaster Water Supply Project. The Town...

06/12/2026

June is Pride Month, and we’re proud to be part of a community that values inclusion and respect for all.
The Sidney Pride Festival takes place tomorrow (Saturday, June 13) at Beacon Park from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.