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by Heidi Hackman, Stelly’s Secondary School & Colleen McNamee, Parkland Secondary School | Photo by Janis Jean Photography – Long-time Seaside readers may remember the three-part series on Saanich School Districts’ reimagined carpentry program (March, May and July 2019). The STAC (Skills Training Apprenticeship Carpentry) program is still going strong with a new focus and
TRADE STUDENT SPOTLIGHT – Colton Leslie: Jumpstarting His Career Read More »
by Wendy Graves – With “World Autism Awareness Day” happening on April 2, I thought I would share my thoughts on a few things everyone could try and be aware of. I’m autistic; I was diagnosed at age 27 after a lifetime of questions and struggles. What I want you to realize is that it’s
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by Amber Isles, RockCoast Confections | photos by Amanda Cribdon Photography – When I was asked to provide a recipe for Easter, my first thought was more about what represented Easter and not so much what was traditional. Bunnies, carrots, delicious desserts … but mostly I came up with this recipe because I really wanted
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by Deborah Rogers – I came away from our March online meeting feeling a little giddy! It was a huge turnout to discuss Matt Haig’s The Midnight Library, and gave us the opportunity to experiment with meeting “breakout rooms” where small groups could chat more easily. It was a high-energy experience and as I jumped
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by Andria E. Paulo, Spruce Clothing + Lifestyle Brentwood Bay – More and more we are seeing thrifted and up-cycled clothing come into trend. Not only are we being educated with more transparency on the environmental impacts from the traditional fashion industry, but we also believe people are falling in love with the art and
IN FASHION – Real Living in Clothing: The Art of Thrifting Read More »
by Cassidy Nunn | photo by Nunn Other Photography – “Oh no, what have I gotten myself into?” Kirsten Danger thought as she stared at the newest addition to her family. He stood as tall as a large dog, had a forelock so thick it hid his eyes, and his brown-and-white coat was scruffy and
STABLE & FIELD – The Story of Spitfire Steve Read More »
by Chloe Cross, BA, PFP – Financial Planner, BMO Financial Group, Sidney – In today’s increasingly complex financial marketplace, knowing what pension options are available to you is an absolute must. If you’re retiring from or leaving a federally registered business or company and you’ve been a member of the firm’s registered pension plan (RPP),
COMMON CENTS – Life Income Retirement Account: A Great Pension Option Read More »
by Jo Barnes | photo by Amanda Cribdon Photography – Music. True proficiency requires hard work, perfecting your techniques, and developing a deep understanding of what you are doing. Surprisingly, all of this can be applied to farming. And, when you have both in your background, it’s a harmonious blend of skills and results. Overlooking
LIVING OFF THE LAND – Star Hill Farm: A Composition in Cultivation Read More »
by Tina Kelly – An eyeroll – a reaction I’d stifle when my mom returned home boasting about her purchases. When it came to thrift store shopping, she enjoyed the thrill of the hunt as much as the low prices. Back then, she’d nab clothes for 50¢ or $1. My teenage self had no interest.
GOING GREEN – Shake the Stigma of Secondhand Read More »
