by Jesse Holth – It’s everyone’s dream: a single outfit that takes you from the gym, to errands, to a night out, all while looking and feeling great. It’s no wonder that “athleisure” – clothing you can wear during both athletic activities and leisure activities – has become so popular. The recent phenomenon has been […]
IN FASHION – Comfort First: The Rise of Athleisure Read More »
by Anne Miller – Stephen is 40, going on 14! While he’s been an avid mountain biker for a good part of his life, he’s now learning to “dirt jump.” He says the experience is both terrifying and liberating. Stephen bikes at the North Saanich Freeride Park and is its president. When I met him,
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by Joan Saunders – It’s February and our thoughts turn to … chocolate. This well-loved, bitter, rich, decadent, delicious ingredient is an extremely versatile kitchen staple as it can move from savoury to sweet, from main course to dessert. One of the best ways to show some love, whether it’s Valentine’s Day or not, is
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by Alyssa Madill – Feed the Fire Nutrition & Wellness – January’s come and gone, and so have 80% of the New Year’s Resolutions that were made. Let’s reframe this, to promote lasting change. If you look up resolution on www.thesaurus.com, you will find the synonyms of boldness, courage and energy. I was delighted to
INSIDE OUT – 2020: Time to Reframe the New Year’s Resolution Read More »
by Sherrin Griffin – VP, Operations, Sidney SeniorCare – Considering that February is “Heart Month,” it seems fitting to tie this organ of love into Seaside’s Health and Wellness focus this month, and explore how heart health affects us as we age. According to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada, heart disease affects approximately
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by Tania Tomaszewska – Wine touring in Mexico? You bet! Last month I was lucky to spend time in Querétero and San Miguel de Allende, about a three-hour drive north of Mexico City and in the corazon (heart) of Mexico. In this land of tequila, mezcal and beer, wine consumption and production has traditionally not
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by Lara Gladych – Who do you turn to when you have a question? Is it Google or Siri, maybe Alexa? At Seaside Magazine we are fortunate to know local experts in all the fields (or we’ll know someone who knows someone), so next time you have a question, Ask Seaside! Each month I’ll take
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by Jo Barnes – Hello Readers! Hope you’re off to a great 2020! I don’t know about you, but I slept well last night and am full of beans! You may be wondering what legumes have to do with vitality, but let me explain. The phrase seems to have come into use around 1850 when
WHAT’S THE WORD – Watchword on Wellness Read More »
by Paula Kully – CONTECHUALLY SPEAKING The future is nowHarbour Air and magniX closed out 2019 in a momentous way by successfully flying the world’s first electrically-powered commercial passenger aircraft. Harbour Air CEO and founder Greg McDougall piloted the plane and launched the electric era of aviation. Feeling groovyOne of the Peninsula’s many tech companies
by Chris Cowland – It’s December as I write this, sitting outside in shorts and a T-shirt. No, I’m not embarking on a Polar Bear swim; I’m sitting on the balcony of my casita in Mulegé, on the Baja Peninsula, Mexico. I don’t enjoy busy touristy areas, so this small town of 3,800 people on
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