by Shauna Dorko, Owner, Sidney SeniorCare – As the holidays approach, we are all reminded of what this special time of year means to us. Whether we celebrate Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, Diwali or other cultural or religious festivals, it is a magical time to not only observe age-old traditions, but to gather together young and […]
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by Dr. Kristen Bovee, Peninsula Naturopathic Clinic & Hydrate IV Wellness Centre – Welcome to that time of the year of endless holiday events where there’s always a plethora of celebratory feasts! And if you’re like my family, everyone’s birthday is also in December. As a result, it’s also a challenging time for our digestive
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by Susan Simosko – The Shaw Centre for the Salish Sea is unique. There is nothing quite like it in the region, or maybe the province. It’s been around for almost 10 years and serves as an educational, scientific facility as well as a lively, fun place for young and old alike to let down
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by Anne Brodbeck, Streams Counselling – The holidays are upon us and they can come with mixed emotions. To really enjoy the season a holiday survival kit would be a great gift to give yourself. So what would that look like? Here are some ideas. 1. Check your Boundaries. Set limits. What is your yes
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by Paula Kully – I have lived in many places in my life but have never seen a community that embraces Christmas the way Sidney does. From the festive street decorations and lights, cheery store windows lovingly decorated by shop owners and Breakfast with Santa to horse-drawn carriage rides, carollers and many other activities that
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by Paula Kully – WINNING New Council There are some new faces on the municipal government scene on the Saanich Peninsula. Sidney welcomes new Mayor Cliff McNeil-Smith, North Saanich sees former Councillor Geoff Orr take the Mayor’s chair and Central Saanich’s Mayor Ryan Windsor returns by acclamation. Sidney has four new members on Council, while
by Laura Waters, Snowdon House Gourmet & Gifts – I love a traditional Christmas dinner as I find it the easiest dinner to cook. I can prepare so much ahead of time so I can enjoy the meal and the day. I make the stuffing the day before, wrap it in cheesecloth and cover it
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by John Rogers – The Sidney Sparkles Parade always marks the start of the Christmas season. The excitement of getting there early to find a spot, maybe on chairs we’ve remembered to bring, maybe just on the edge of the sidewalk. It’s usually cold (or we just forget the years when the weather doesn’t match
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by Janice Henshaw – Have you unearthed your boxes of decorations and sentimental treasures? How do last year’s Boxing Day specials look? If, by chance, things are not quite working out as well as you had hoped, and you need to spice up your holiday decorating, look no further – we have some sparkling tips
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by Tracey Jones & Stacey Kaminski – It’s here … the most wonderful time of the year! But wait; what? No outside lights up? No giant blow-up Santa in your winter wonderland? If you’re sweating the holiday light chaos, you’re not alone. So many options; so little time! Here’s a rundown of just a snippet
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