by Jo Barnes – As the holiday season approaches, signs of it are everywhere: Santa, shortbread and singing carols! And, I’m not referring to the melodies by Ms. Burnett or Channing. The word carol is actually based on an old French word – “carole” – meaning to sing and dance in a ring. During pagan […]
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by Sherrin Griffin – VP, Operations, Sidney SeniorCare – I have very fond memories of Christmas as a child, and of the seniors in my life who helped to make my holiday season so special. Spending time with my grandparents was a huge part of the holidays and they would always make the time fun,
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“In the event that you’re short on inspiration for Christmas gift-giving this year, I’ve put together some ideas made up of favourites from our home. Some are big, some are small; some are practical and some are thoughtful. All are from local stores and the kind staff at each one are there to serve you
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by Dr. Kristen Bovee – Peninsula Naturopathic Clinic, Hydrate IV Wellness Centre – As the season comes quickly upon us plans for festive cooking also come to mind. As a naturopathic doctor I am always looking for foods that are not only delicious but also pack a punch when it comes to health and healing.
by Ron Balske – Style Coast by Sidney Casuals – At this time of year, when it’s the season for visiting, there’s nothing worse than taking off your shoes at the door and finding tired old socks with holes in the toes. Rather than having to hide in the corner, a pair of fun, flashy
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by Cassidy Nunn – Even though I went to school for writing and journalism, I’d never really experienced what goes on behind the scenes to create a monthly publication such as Seaside Magazine. It’s a lot of hard work, tight deadlines and collaboration, but every month it’s so exciting to see the finished product in
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by Tina Kelly – Shaw Centre for the Salish Sea – Happy Tin Anniversary to us! We’ve been on a celebratory high since last summer – we turned 10! Traditionally, the 10th anniversary would be acknowledged with tin or aluminum; these materials were chosen to represent resilience, durability and flexibility. While we may think our
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by Cassidy Nunn – Nestled off Downey Road in North Saanich, down a lovely long driveway bordered by massive green pasture, you’ll find the horse boarding facility Downey Farm. The 20.3-acre property has been lovingly owned and operated by Iris and Mark Benson for the past 26 years, and although horses came into their lives
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by Laura Waters – Snowdon House, Gourmet & Gifts – Christmas is a very busy time of year. We seem to fill the whole month of December and then have nothing on the radar come January. It seems to me it would be much nicer if we could even it out throughout the year more
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by Brad Armstrong – Pacific Ninja Gym – Summer is but a memory, the fall has almost come and gone and winter gets closer and closer by the day. As the weather deteriorates and the temperatures drop we all tend to go inside and hibernate, especially children and teenagers. With temptations like video games,YouTube and
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