Sidney

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10 Words or Less Scholarship

Deadline: Apr 15, 2025
$1,000
Scholarship Eligibility:A) Anyone who is between the ages of 14-25 who will be attending school in the Fall of 2025.B) This scholarship is provided by StudentScholarships.org. In order to apply for our scholarship follow these instructions:1. Go to www.facebook.com/myscholarships and place a comment on any post you see answering the question:In 10 words or less, tell us why you deserve...

Lift Parts Express Scholarship

Deadline: Apr 30, 2025
$500
To be eligible for the Lift Parts Express Scholarship you must be either:A Current Senior in High School or a Freshman or Sophomore in College/UniversityBe a legal resident of the United States or CanadaEnrolled or expected to be enrolled by the Fall of 2025Submit a completed online application form prior to the deadline.

Bayer Fund Opportunity Scholarship

Deadline: Apr 30, 2025
$5,000
From sustainable agriculture practices to innovation, we’re focused on the future of Canadian agriculture. Through assisting the next generation with their college or university education in agriculture or food, we are investing not only in their future careers but in the future of agriculture and food production in Canada.Win a $5000 scholarshipEach year, we offer our Bayer Crop Science Opportunities...

Odenza Vacations College Scholarship

Deadline: May 01, 2025
$500
To be considered eligible for the Odenza Vacations College Scholarship you must:1) Be between the ages of 17 and 24 on September 1st, 2025.2) Submit an answer to the essay question, which can be found on the application page, prior to the May 1st, 2025 deadline.3) Have a GPA of 2.5 or greater.4) Be a resident of the United States...

Got a Spine Scholarship

Deadline: May 02, 2025
$500
To be eligible for the Arctic Chiropractic "Got a Spine Scholarship" a student must:1) Be attending college or university no later than October of 2025.2) Be attending college or university on a full-time basis by October of 2025.3) Have achieved a GPA of 2.5 or greater during their last academic year.4) Be a U.S. or Canadian resident.5) Be attending a...

Scotiabank Scholarships

Deadline: May 07, 2025
$3,750
Scotiabank's $60,000 investment is divided into 16 x $3,750 Scholarships in 4 Themes across 4 Regions.Four (4) Scholarship RegionsAlberta, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Northwest Territories, NunavutAtlantic Canada, QuebecBritish Columbia, YukonOntarioFour (4) Scholarship ThemesCarefully review the Application Form for specific application requirements.Diversity Scholarship: Four (4) Winners x $3,750Financial Wellness Scholarship: Four (4) Winners x $3,750Future Women Leaders Scholarship: Four (4) Winners x $3,750STEM...

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The small city of Sidney, BC is situated on Vancouver Island's Saanich Peninsula. The town currently has a population of approximately 11,500 people. It is part of the 13 member Greater Victoria cities which make up the Victoria metropolitan area. The Victoria International Airport is situated several miles west of Sidney and the BC Ferries' Swartz Bay Terminal could be situated several kilometers to the north. It is the only port-of-call that connects with the Washington State Ferry, with ferries running from the San Juan Islands and Anacortes in Washington to Sidney within British Columbia. Highway 17 intersects the city.

The majority of the city lies towards the east of Highway 17 and features numerous single-family houses and light industry buildings. There are single-family units within the eastern sector as well, nevertheless there are more condominium-type buildings with several retail venues. The city of Sidney supports a huge marine and boating trade. Marinas, boaters, as well as marine suppliers prosper within the area.

The city of Sidney was home the first flour mill established on Vancouver Island. The mill was created when the city was more based on farming. Soon afterwards, sawmills were constructed to make the most of the lush forests which cover the region. The lumber industry still thrives nowadays and is an essential part of the economy.

Prior to the European people arriving on the Sannich Peninsula the area was settled by the Sannich People. During the year 1852, the Sannich People sold a few tracts of forested land to the Hudson's Bay Company. Immediately after, in the year 1858, most of the remainder of the land was bought by James Douglas. The very first European settlers Charles and William Reay arrived during the year 1859 and, utilizing land acquired from the Hudson's Bay Company, settled the northern section of the Sannich Peninsula. Some of the first village remains part of the city today. On September 30th, the year 1952 Sidney was officially incorporated as a village.

"Sidney" is a name that originates from Sidney Island and the Sidney Channel. Prior to 1859, Sidney Island was called Sallas Island, but was later renamed by Captain Richards. Captain Richards named the island after Fredrick William Sidney, who later on became a captain of the Royal Navy. Before the arrival of the European people, the Sannich People referred to the region as Tseteenus.

Sidney is situated just 5 minutes from the Victoria International Airport, whereas the BC Ferry operates a few minutes north of the city of Sidney, making is a convenient place surrounded by major transportation hubs. There is a variety of ferries and pleasure trips that start their travels from the city of Sidney and stop in Washington State and the San Juan Islands.

The city of Sidney has the largest concentration of marinas on Vancouver Island. Along the eastern shoreline, there is an assortment of cities and boating facilities and marinas, including the Port Sidney Marina. The Northwest boating fraternity frequents Sidney usually with boaters arriving daily from Vancouver and the states of Washington, California and Oregon.