by Chris Cowland – I’ve been an accountant for 44 years, and every April I feel sorry for myself and bemoan my choice of career, until I think back on some of my previous jobs. Student loans were uncommon in England in the 1970s, so I had to work to pay for my university tuition. […]
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by Lara Gladych, photo by Amanda Cribdon – Seaside Magazine wants to live up to our slogan of being “the voice of the Saanich Peninsula,” so in every issue we’ll be asking people to answer one simple question. We’re looking for responses from all ages and across the diverse neighbourhoods that form our community. Speaking
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One of Vancouver Island’s longest-running studio tours will take place October 26 and 27, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., on the Saanich Peninsula. This year’s self-guided tour has attracted 29 talented artists from Brentwood Bay, North Saanich and Sidney and marks a historic 25th anniversary. “We’re fortunate to have the fall Studio Tour follow
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by Jesse Holth – According to recent studies, over a third of adults – and more than half of millennials – have what is called a “Side Hustle.” Sometimes out of necessity, sometimes out of passion, these entrepreneurs are taking the reins into their own hands and becoming small business owners. Erin Young, of Young
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by Anne Miller – As we sat over coffee in the quaint Switchboard Café on Salt Spring Island, Elsy Perks spoke of the time when that coffee bar used to be the telephone switchboard she operated almost seven decades before. This modest 96 year old mused about her times growing up on Salt Spring. Our
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by Laura Waters, Snowdon House, Gourmet & Gifts – What an amazing summer. It has flown by like a whirlwind! I am so thankful for where I live and the amazing people that cross my path every day. For the first time I registered with WWOOF – World Wide Opportunities on Organic Farms and we
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by David Bremner, d.g.bremner & co. – Thinking back to the day I bought my first suit, I realize it was 50 years ago! My Dad had worn a suit to work for as long as I could remember, so buying a suit was kind of a big deal for me. Although I was already
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by Dr. Kristen Bovee, Peninsula Naturopathic Clinic, Hydrate IV Wellness Centre – Our “microbiome” (aka Probiotics) is a much-guarded mystery of the human body that has only recently been paid attention to. Probiotics are live microorganisms that offer many health benefits and naturally occur in our food and environment. In the past few decades, probiotics
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by Jo Barnes – Many years ago living on the Saanich Peninsula required people to draw their sustenance directly from the land upon which they lived. While most of us today rely on grocery markets and at best tend to backyard gardens, there are still those in our community for whom living off the land
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by Paula Kully – CH-CH-CH CHANGES Country CousinUrban Bee Honey Farm has changed its name to Country Bee Honey Farm. They are at the same location and still have the same awesome honey, great treats, coffee and gifts, and they will continue to have free shipping from Urban Bee Supplies once a week. Growing &
