About Us

The Peninsula News Review has been the Saanich Peninsula's newspaper of choice since 1912. When the first issue hit the streets, on December 13, 1912, it was called the Sidney Review and served the residents scattered across the Peninsula. Beginning in 1912 as an eight-page tabloid, the Review grew into a broadsheet by 1919. The Peninsula News Review, which grew out of the Sidney Review, today is owned by Black Press. Publisher is Oliver Sommer and editor is Laura Lavin. An area with its agricultural roots firmly ingrained in its communities -- Sidney, North Saanich and Central Saanich (which in turn includes Brentwood Bay, Saanichton and Keating), these are seaside communities with decidedly urban touches. The News Review reflects the richness of its 70,000 residents, which include farming families, business people, four First Nations communities, and those who sail our seas for business and pleasure. Here on the Saanich Peninsula, at the tip of Vancouver Island, you will find the world famous Butchart Gardens and the hard-working scientists at the Institute of Ocean Sciences. With the BC Ferries, Washington State ferry and the Victoria International Airport all within our boundaries -- all roads lead to the Saanich Peninsula. And you'll read all about it here first, in the Peninsula News Review and on our website. We cover all the news that pertains to our citizens, reflecting the passion and excitement of our diverse mix of readers. Read us in print, or on our site. Let your voice be heard in our letters to the editor, Beefs and Bouquets and the Question of the Week. After all, we're no good without you.

Your Community News Team

	Publisher Oliver Sommer 250-656-1151
	Circulation Manager Georg Martin 250-656-1151
	Editor Laura Lavin 250-656-1151