by Jo Barnes – Your heart is pounding. The adrenalin is flowing. You’re waiting in the wings for your big moment to step out into the bright lights before that waiting audience. Such dreams of the stage have been brought to life for almost 30 years by Mountain Dream Productions.The local performing arts company, under […]
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By Jo Barnes – All aboard my friends! This month we’re following a new “train of thought,” literally in fact, as we explore the world of railroad-inspired phrases. As our conductor comes around to take your tickets, did you know that while the word train has been with us for a very long time, its
WHAT’S THE WORD? – Choo-Choo-Choose Your Expression Read More »
By Allison Smith – Last year, the concept of “summer vacation” was very different. It didn’t start, more or less, in March, for one thing, and there weren’t so many of us on it all at the same time. For a while summer vacation seemed to mean simply staying up and sleeping in a bit
LAST WORD from the EDITOR-IN-CHIEF Read More »
by Deborah Rogers – Our first online Book Club went really well – thank you to everyone who ‘tuned in’. Everyone shared the title and a few thoughts about a book they’ve read recently and I thought I would share that list with you all. As always it’s a varied group of readers which means
Seaside Book Club – July Book Chat, August Selection, 2020 Dates Read More »
Summer is finally here! We’ve all been anxiously waiting for the temperature to rise, the flowers to bloom and our moods to lighten after what feels like a long schlep through winter. As we continue to navigate through this unprecedented time, I’m so grateful to be able to continue publishing Seaside Magazine for our local
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by Martin & Lisa Pedersen, Ecotopia Naturals – It’s like the world hit a giant reset button in 2020. Now it’s time to take a deep breath and decide how we are collectively going to move forward. It is a great time to reassess our buying habits, as consumers will dictate how the economy will
In Fashion – Shop Local Can Include Fashion Too! Read More »
by Sheila Molloy – Mt. Newton Cross Road Heritage Walk From East Saanich Road to West Saanich Road, this is a scenic walk past pioneer sites and magnificent views of the valley fields. A historical brochure is downloadable from the Central Saanich website to take with you as you stroll: https://www.centralsaanich.ca/municipal-hall/resource-library/heritage-walk-brochure. Route Details You can
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by Tania Tomaszewska – A glass of wine is a great way to armchair travel. Swirl, close your eyes, smell, taste and feel where it takes you. The journey can take a few different tacks depending on your interests. Perhaps it’s a deep dive into viticulture, farming, geology: thinking about why the winery has chosen
Off the Vine – Bringing the Beyond into B.C. Wine Read More »
by Jo Barnes – For over 30 years he worked in the field of land stewardship; now he works in his own field modelling what it means to be a steward of the land. Mike Romaine, owner of Saanich’s certified organic Healing Farm, has held many provincial and federal government positions looking at land use
Living Off the Land – Healing Farm: Reconnection Reaps Rewards Read More »
by Joan Saunders – Summer is when we can truly savour our long, light-filled evenings as we relax with good food, good wine and good company. One of the best ways to spend time while waiting for a glorious sunset is with a picnic. Everything tastes better outdoors after a leisurely walk to that perfect
From the Kitchen – Savouring the Tastes of Summer Read More »
