Seaside Magazine

In Fashion – Staying Cool When it’s Hot Outside

June 23, 2022

by Lisa & Martin Pedersen, Ecotopia Naturals - Nothing can beat a late evening patio, perhaps overlooking the water, a refreshing beverage in hand as you unwind from a hot Vancouver Island day. West Coast Summers are the best. For a few months each year we get to peel off a few layers and dress [...]

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The Art of Covid: How Five Peninsula Galleries Evolved Through the Pandemic

June 23, 2022

by Jamila Douhaibi - The pandemic has affected so many facets of life around the world, and the art scene on the Saanich Peninsula has not been immune. Artists and galleries had to cancel shows, close their doors, and work harder to promote their work. Though some have found the change to be positive, with

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Living Off the Land – Bringing Beauty Into Blossom: Graham Creek Dahlia Farm

June 23, 2022

by Jo Barnes | photo courtesy Graham Creek Dahlia Farm - Dahlia. Some say day-lee-a. Others say dah-lee-a. For one couple of local farmers, it doesn't matter how you pronounce the name of this beautiful flower; it's about planting it properly, tending it carefully, and enjoying its beauty. Ben and Kirsten Cawston of Graham Creek

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New & Noteworthy

June 23, 2022

by Annilee Armstrong - News, changes, updates, launches? Email noteworthyseaside@gmail.com. MUSIC TO OUR EARS Summer Sounds Concert Series Every Sunday in July and August from 2 to 4 p.m., a new musical group will take the bandshell stage in Beacon Park for a free community show generously sponsored by Peninsula Co-op, Salvador Davis & Co,

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Screen Scene – My Ultimate Favourite: Oscar Winner Moulin Rouge

June 23, 2022

by Tabatha Golat - If you've ever been asked the impossible question "what's your favourite film?" you're likely familiar with the panic of trying to narrow it down to just one. I usually answer with my top five from different genres, with the caveat that there's just too many to choose from! That being said,

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From the Kitchen – Made for Sharing

June 23, 2022

by Joan Saunders | photos by Amanda Cribdon Photography - Paella is a marvellous shareable summertime dinner, as it's not only easy to make but also very adaptable. Pronounced pai-ay-uh, encourage guests to eat this Spanish staple directly from the pan, the traditional way of enjoying it. Doing this only increases this dish's appeal and

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The Natural Path – Lazy Days and Barbecues: How to Eat Healthy This Summer

June 23, 2022

by Dr. Marita Schauch, ND, Tall Tree Integrated Health Centre - Ice-cream, potato chips, lemonade, cherry pie, soft drinks … the list could go on and on. Summer is full of delicious treats that could derail your family's healthy eating. While summer is certainly the season to throw the schedule out the window and adopt

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Meet Your Neighbours – Picking Your Battle: Locals Decamp to Europe to Help Ukrainian Refugees

June 23, 2022

by Vik Peck | photo by Amanda Cribdon Photography - Upon first introduction, Tom Comfort's personality is misleading. Sitting in his carefully manicured garden that is tastefully decorated with his wife's metal sculptures, the rounded South African lilt of the soft-spoken landscaper inspires a sense of serenity. But inside the calm exterior lies the heart

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Common Cents – Do You and Your Partner Share the Same Vision for Retirement?

June 23, 2022

by Ashley Ruffle, Financial Advisor - Edward Jones Financial - You and your partner may agree on many key issues facing you at your current stage of life, such as your lifestyle and financial issues. But what if your visions for retirement differ? It can be a challenge. After all, each of you has so

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Arts Scene – Mary FitzZaland: Life in All its Colours

June 23, 2022

by Jo Barnes | photos by Amanda Cribdon Photography - When Mary FitzZaland says: "I have been colouring children all my life," one might be puzzled by her comment. The explanation, though, is found in her life and creative pursuit of art. The local Sidney artist, who presents her exhibit "Curvaceous Art" from July 15

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