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 »
OFF THE VINE – An Emerging Jewel of Geology: Our Wine Islands Read More »
OUT FOR A … SPRING BREAK – ȽÁU,WELṈEW / John Dean Provincial Park Read More »
SEASIDE HOMES – From House Purchase to Serendipitous Business Venture Read More »
by Chris Sigurdson, Peninsula Landscape Supplies – It’s spring again and many of us have already started planting our vegetable gardens. It was amazing to see how many people took an interest creating vegetable gardens last year, and I certainly hope you all keep them up. We started planting ours in the last week of
WEST COAST GARDENER – Sow … What Now? Read More »
by Deborah Rogers – Do you keep a diary? If so, how often do you go back and read through your entries? I’ve only ever been a sporadic diarist, but writing for Seaside gives me a unique opportunity to reflect on my life. I can look through past issues and see what was on my
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by Sue Hodgson – On March 12 last year we had just finished hosting our annual Women To Watch cocktail event – celebrating with over 75 women entrepreneurs, friends and family. Within 48 hours everything went to mayhem! It was the same weekend that I had to say goodbye to my 17-year-old husky. It seemed
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