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Arts Scene – Meadland Bindery: Preserving Paper & Page

September 26, 2024

by Jo Barnes | photos by Tanya Murchie - Do you have a keepsake that evokes wonderful memories of your past? It might have monetary value, but what is more important is what it means to you personally. There are all kinds of family treasures that may be tattered or torn but have significant emotional [...]

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Screen Scene – Cozy Up: Spooky Films for the Halloween Season

September 26, 2024

by Tabatha Golat - I think it's safe to say – being named after a witch – I come by my love of the spooky season honestly, which is why this month's recommended watch list is all about the best spooky shows to cozy up with and get into the Halloween spirit. Whether you're looking

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New & Noteworthy

September 26, 2024

by Natalie Bobrowich - News, changes, updates, launches? Email seasidemagazinenews@gmail.com. SMALL BUSINESS HEROES Small Business Week (October 20 to 26) is a wonderful opportunity for us to pause and appreciate the significant role our local businesses play in creating the thriving, vibrant communities we are fortunate to enjoy on the Saanich Peninsula. This year, a

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West Coast Gardener – Incorporating Native Plants in Your Garden

September 26, 2024

story and photos by Kathryn Alvarez - An ideal garden for many people is one that is attractive, low-maintenance and drought-tolerant, with plants that attract bees, butterflies and birds. To achieve this, some of the best plant choices are native plants – species that were here before the European colonization of the Salish Sea bioregion

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What’s in a Name? Living Options As We Age

September 26, 2024

by Connie Dunwoody, Broadmead Care Foundation - What's in a name? Plenty, as it turns out. Earlier this year, my cousin and I were talking about her dad's living arrangements. He'd been in independent living for some time, but he needed more help than was available to him. "I don't understand," she said. "He's in

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