Sidney Fire Fighters IAFF 5282

03/13/2026

📅 OPEN TONIGHT - FRIDAY, MARCH 13
Due to the cold weather forecast, a temporary overnight warming centre operated by Beacon Community Services will be open from 8pm to 7am tonight (March 13) until further notice at the Nell Horth Room next to the Library (10091 Resthaven Drive). If you need a safe place to warm up during the night, please come by the Nell Horth Room where there will be a respectful and welcoming environment with food and drinks, access to washrooms, seating, and a storage container to temporarily store personal belonging securely.

03/08/2026

Professional firefighters from Central Saanich, Colwood, CFB Esquimalt, Esquimalt, Langford, Nanaimo, North Saanich, Oak Bay, Saanich, Salt Spring Island, Sidney, Sooke, View Royal, and Victoria, in association with the Victoria Golden Tide, Victoria HarbourCats, Victoria Royals, Victoria Shamrocks, and the University of Victoria Vikes hockey teams, are pleased to announce the results of our February 21 fundraiser in support of Tumbler Ridge.

The communities we serve showed an incredible amount of kindness and generosity, donating $42,357.00 in just six hours.

Members from all fire departments and sports teams gathered today on the back steps of the BC Legislature for a group photo and cheque presentation.

Nicole Noksana, Chair of the Tumbler Ridge PAC, will accept the donations on behalf of the community. Twenty-five percent of the total funds will be set aside to support local first responders, ensuring they continue to look after one another during this difficult time.

We sincerely extend our deepest appreciation and gratitude to the communities we serve for entrusting us with their donations, and to everyone who demonstrated a truly Canadian response in the face of such tragic events.

It has been our honour to make a difference together.

03/04/2026

02/24/2026

02/22/2026

I would like to thank all the members who came out and battled the elements today, but I would really like to thank everyone who came by and showed their support for the Tumble Ridge fundraiser put on by multiple fire departments from Salt Salt Spring to Nanaimo. I would like to pass on that The Sidney Fire Fighter IAFF 5282 and The Sidney Volunteer Firefighters Association together raised $5,203.04 today. Again we would like to thank everyone who stopped by said hi and made a donation.

02/20/2026

Fire departments across Vancouver Island are coming together in support of the community of Tumbler Ridge during an incredibly difficult time.

From 12:00–4:00 PM, Firefighters will be stationed at locations across Greater Victoria, the Westshore, Peninsula, Nanaimo, and Salt Spring Island collecting donations and connecting with the community.

This is a grassroots effort driven by firefighters who simply want to help fellow British Columbians when they need it most. Every dollar donated makes a difference.

Thank you for showing what community truly looks like.

Victoria Fire Department Locations

12:00–4:00 PM
• Red Barn Market – Oak Bay
• Thrifty Foods – Fairfield
• Thrifty Foods – James Bay
• Save-On-Foods – Vic West
• Lululemon – Wharf Street
• Bean Around the World

12:00–2:00 PM
• Discovery Coffee – Oak Bay
• Save-On-Foods – Foul Bay
• Murchie’s – Government St
• Discovery Coffee – Blanshard St

Central Saanich Fire
• Thrifty Foods – Wallace Drive (12–4)

CFB Esquimalt & Esquimalt Fire
• Red Barn Market – Esquimalt
• Tudor House Liquor Store (12–4)

Colwood Fire
• Quality Foods – Royal Bay (12–4)

Langford Fire
• Westshore Town Centre (12–4)

Nanaimo Fire
• Country Grocer (Bowen Rd)
• Thrifty Foods – Longwood Station (12–4)

North Saanich Fire
• Canadian Tire – North Saanich (12–4)

Oak Bay Fire
• Save-On-Foods – Fort St (12–4)

Saanich Fire
• Uptown (by Walmart) (12–4)

Salt Spring Fire
• Country Grocer & Thrifty Foods (12–4)

Sidney Fire
• Starbucks & Thrifty Foods (12–4)

Sooke Fire
• Western Foods – Village Core (12–4)

02/19/2026

This Saturday, February 21st from 12–4 PM, IAFF members from across Vancouver Island and Salt Spring Island are coming together to support the community of Tumbler Ridge
All funds raised will go directly to the Parent Advisory Council, with a portion set aside to support local first responders in the community.
Donations collected across all participating communities will be combined and presented as one unified contribution on behalf of all Vancouver Island IAFF Locals.
Sidney Fire Fighters IAFF 5282 along side with The Town of Sidney Fire Department will be set up at Starbucks Coffee and Thrifty Foods from 12–4 PM.
If you can’t make it in person but would still like to contribute, please send a message and we’ll arrange another way to donate.
We appreciate your support.

02/17/2026

🗓️ OPEN AGAIN TONIGHT - THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 19

Due to the current cold weather forecast, a temporary overnight warming centre operated by Beacon Community Services will be open from 8pm to 7am tonight (February 19) until further notice at the Nell Horth Room next to the Library (10091 Resthaven Drive). If you need a safe place to warm up during the night, please come by the Nell Horth Room where there will be a respectful and welcoming environment with food and drinks, access to washrooms, seating, and a storage container to temporarily store personal belonging securely.

02/12/2026

Friends, Family, and Business Supporters.

The Ken Gill & Forrest Owens Memorial Hockey Tournament will take place on March 27 & 28, 2026, at Wurtele and Archie Browning Arenas.

We are currently seeking sponsors to help offset the costs associated with running this tournament. This special event brings together friends, family, and hockey enthusiasts in support of meaningful community causes.

All proceeds from the tournament are donated to local charities, including:
• Esquimalt Neighbourhood House
• Courtnall Society
• Forrest Owens Memorial Scholarship Award
• Wounded Warriors Canada
• Goldstream Food Bank
• Victoria Hospital Foundation

Your support plays a direct role in making this tournament possible and in giving back to organizations that have a real impact in our community.

If you are interested in sponsoring this event or would like more information, please feel free to reach out.

Thank you for your consideration and support.

Sincerely,
Mike Gordon
250-884-4776

02/11/2026

Our hearts are with the Tumbler Ridge community and the students and staff of Tumbler Ridge Secondary as we offer our deepest condolences to the families of those lost and stand in profound gratitude for the emergency responders, medevac crews, and frontline workers who showed up for their neighbours with such courage today.