Seaside Magazine

In Fashion – One Pair of Chinos, Three Ways

July 29, 2021

by Diane Dixon, Moden Boutique | photos by Janis Jean Photography The first reference to "chinos" came in 1898, when American armed forces were stationed in the Philippines during the Spanish American war and their uniforms were sourced from Chinese twill cotton. The name "chino" was born from the Spanish name for China. After World War [...]

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Arts Scene – Teoni Spathelfer: Storyteller Among Us

July 29, 2021

by Jo Barnes | photo by Amanda Cribdon Photography Stories can stir us to action or entertain. They can make us laugh or cry. And sometimes, they can heal. Local Heiltsuk author, Teoni Spathelfer, recently published her first book, Little Wolf, the first in a three-book series which was inspired by her family history, including

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The Natural Path – Foundations for Health: Why Staying Hydrated is So Important

July 29, 2021

by Dr. Marita Schauch, Tall Tree Integrated Health Centre After this summer's intense heat, it's more important than ever to talk hydration, but how much do you really know about the importance of water for our health? Every single one of your bodies' cells contains water, and needs it to function. Some major functions include

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Off the Vine – Island Hopping: Summer Picnic Sips

July 29, 2021

by Tania Tomaszewska | photo courtesy Sea Star Vineyards There's absolutely no shortage of stunning picnic spots in our neck of the woods. Seaside, countryside or cityside, we've got it all. Bonus: we can pair our hampers with experiencing local vino in situ. For me, visiting a vineyard feels like a vacation even if I've

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Inside Out – Physiotherapy for Vertigo

July 29, 2021

by Shelley Dumais, Active Balance Physiotherapy Studio Vertigo can be frightening. Did you wake up one morning and find the room was spinning? Are you continuing to experience dizziness when you roll over in bed or when you lie down or look up? This false sensation of spinning is called vertigo, and it's a warning

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Trade Student Spotlight – Damien Jones: A Different Path

July 29, 2021

by Heidi Hackman & Colleen McNamee, District Career Coordinators, SD 63 | photo by Amanda Cribdon Photography Not all students take the same path to reach graduation. Damien Jones is an excellent example of the importance of providing personalized, individualized learning plans to allow students to reach their individual goal for graduation. Damien started at a neighbourhood

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Behind the Scenes – Saanich Peninsula Literacy: Providing Tools, Unlocking Doors

July 29, 2021

by Deborah Rogers | photo by Janis Jean Photography Back when Gordon Campbell was Premier, one of the goals in his government's Strategic Plan was to "make B.C. the best-educated, most literate jurisdiction on the continent." Funds were made available to task groups that would enhance literacy – not just through formal education, but also

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Common Cents – How Can You Meet Your Short-Term Goals?

July 29, 2021

by Kelly Pacheco, Edward Jones Why do you invest? If you're like most people, you'd probably say that, among other things, you want to retire comfortably. Obviously, that's a worthy long-term goal that requires long-term investing. But as you journey through life, you'll also have short-term goals, such as buying a house or saving for

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West Coast Gardener – Embrace Your Clay!

July 29, 2021

by Chris Sigurdson, Peninsula Landscape Supplies As gardeners, we are always plagued with problems that can present significant challenges. These problems could include pests (wildlife and insects), noxious weeds, poor fertility, plant diseases, unexpected changes in environmental conditions … the list goes on. Personally, I always find that the most troublesome issue is the soil.

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Seaside Homes – A Magnificent Home and “To Die For” View

July 29, 2021

by Janice Henshaw | photos by Nunn Other Photography An ocean-front Deep Cove property in North Saanich has a newly finished 4,900-square-foot, three-storey home that contractor/designer Chris Walker describes as a "showpiece of beauty and craftsmanship." Chris has been in the design and contracting business for 27 years. He summed up this three-year project: "The

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