Rotary Club of Sidney by the Sea

Sidney’s biggest night is back 🦞 Lobster Fest 2026 returns June 6 — food, music, auctions & community spirit. Supporting senior wellness across the Peninsula. youtu.be/c1DmhhGOg2A?si… #SidneyBC #Rotary #Community

Youth mental health support is happening locally—and it’s making a real impact. Community funding is helping expand care, outreach, and safe spaces for young people on the Peninsula. 🎥 Watch how it’s changing lives. @jht4x4 youtu.be/r_7e6DpaeiA?si…

BC’s Indigenous policy crisis didn’t start today—it was built into the system over 150 years ago. Adam Olsen explains why this moment is both inevitable… and inescapable. @jht4x4 #Reconciliation #Leadership #BCPolitics youtu.be/15PBDSw_cn0?si…

A hidden gem in Sidney 🇨🇦 Abbeyfield Housing is quietly transforming senior living—reducing loneliness through community-based housing. A powerful Rotary conversation on leadership, aging & local impact. @jht4x4 ▶️ Watch now - youtu.be/PYLnlKHgiQQ

Local business support helps community organizations thrive. In this Rotary conversation, Bruce Graham and Doug McKay of Sidney Mattress & More show how partnerships help power poinsettia sales, Shredfest, and more. #SidneyBC #Rotary #LocalBusiness youtu.be/LgDImp9nJ8I

@ElizabethMay delivers a powerful message: Canada must stop reacting—and start leading. 🇨🇦 From tariffs to trade diversification, this is essential viewing for Vancouver Island businesses navigating global uncertainty. @jht4x4 👉 Watch now: youtu.be/PdxHX2EuygU?si…

What does “support local” really look like? Doug McCay shares how Sidney Mattress More is building trust, selling Canadian-made products, and giving back to the community. No gimmicks—just real value. @jht4x4

What if forests were valued for more than wood? At Sidney by the Sea Rotary, Erik Piikkila explained how healthy ecosystems store water, reduce wildfire risk, capture carbon, and save taxpayers money. @jht4x4 youtu.be/m9d49NM6Ujg

In an AI-driven world, how do we know what’s real? BC Notaries are stepping up as guardians of trust, authenticity, and integrity. A powerful Sidney by the Sea Rotary conversation on why human judgment still matters—more than ever. | @jht4x4 youtu.be/WtwMH3QHkI4?si…

What does it take to sustain a community institution for 25 years? Denny Warner shares how the Mary Winspear Centre is evolving—expanding programming, growing regional impact, and planning for the future. youtu.be/yh1xRF4AWdA?si… @jht4x4 | @marywinspear #SidneyBC #Leadership

80 years of Rotary in Sidney = decades of impact, leadership, and community service. Scholarships. Seniors. Partnerships. This is what Service Above Self looks like. youtu.be/uLxDOUWC8tA?si… @jht4x4 #Rotary #SidneyBC #Leadership

Social isolation isn’t just loneliness—it’s a health risk comparable to smoking. Powerful insights from Beacon Community Services on why connection is critical for seniors—and how community programs are making a difference. 🎥 Watch: youtu.be/fywoO5rxe1k?si… @jht4x4

“What does Rotary really do?” More than meetings—it’s eradicating polio, feeding children, educating youth, and building peace worldwide. 🌍 A powerful reminder from Sidney by the Sea Rotary: Service Above Self isn’t a slogan—it’s impact in action. @jht4x4

Rotarians from BC & Wash. will gather in Vict. May 8–9 for the Rotary District Learning & Celebration Event. Workshops, leadership sessions, and global service projects — plus a “Shark Pond” pitch competition supporting African entrepreneurs. @jht4x4 youtu.be/ujir1_yLZp4?si…

A powerful Sidney by the Sea Rotary presentation from Rob Kelly of Hope International — a BC-based charity changing lives through clean water, education, food security & microfinance around the world. @jht4x4 youtu.be/Nd_AjGjhhkE?si…|

Two Victoria travelers are riding 46,000 km around the world by motorcycle to help children in need. The TWONIE Project shows how even $2/month can change lives—supporting orphanages & food programs. Inspiring story from Sidney by the Sea Rotary. youtu.be/uyBBHLST45k?si…

Got old paperwork piling up? 🗂️ Join Shredfest hosted by the Sidney by the Sea Rotary Club on April 18. Securely destroy sensitive documents for a $15 donation per box and support local environmental projects like beach cleanups. @jht4x4

Canada may be stronger in digital exports than we think. Fundmetric CEO @mark_hobbs86 explains how Canadian AI talent, data governance, and global service companies are quietly shaping the future of trade. @jht4x4 Watch the full conversation 👇 youtu.be/xRvM0B7zV-s

This Thursday, June 26 at 7:15am, we’ll be holding a Rotary Club Assembly. Tim Maloney from the Saanich Peninsula Community Foundation will be our guest. For Rotary members only. Learn more: bit.ly/3SXS57s #Sidney #SidneyBC #RotaryClub