Who better to give advice to local businesspeople than other local businesspeople? Here, Seaside Magazine asks last year’s Professionals winners to share some thoughts on the importance of their award category to their business. Winner: Customer Service. Fran Daviss, INVIS – Canada’s Mortgage Experts. In my business it used to be all about closing the […]
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by Travis Koivula, Island Savings Insurance Services – Another company has offered you your dream job. You just completed a course and want to put this newfound learning to good use. Your buddy is involved in an exciting new software start-up and there is a new opportunity for you. Gone are the days of working
Common Cents – A Financial Guide for Job-Hoppers Read More »
by Lara Gladych – 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 a question. We’re looking for responses from all ages and across the diverse neighbourhoods that form our community. For this issue I sent the question “Do
Word on the Street – Do You Work to Live or Live to Work? Read More »
by David Bremner, d.g.bremner & co. – Along with all of you, I have ridden the wave of changing definitions for the term “business casual,” and today we’re on the upward sweep of yet another refinement. Just to be clear: originally, the term meant you could come to work in a sport coat, dress pants
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by Jo Barnes – Art can fascinate. It can inspire. It can even tell a story. But did you realize it can also heal? In the midst of today’s movement towards First Nation reconciliation, art is a powerful tool that indigenous artists are using to express their thoughts and feelings, connect with the community, and
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by Shauna Dorko, Sidney SeniorCare – Although it was wonderful to see day after day of sunshine this past summer, I, for one, am relieved to experience some cooler, wetter weather. Time to snuggle up to those we love and dig the fuzzy blankets out of the closet. The fall is my favourite time of year,
Chasing the Golden Years – Harvest-Themed Activities Great for All Ages Read More »
by Dr. Kristen Bovee, Peninsula Naturopathic Clinic & Hydrate IV Wellness Centre – Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is a condition that many people have but may not know they have it. It is slowly coming to the forefront in health care because of its prevalence and impact on the health of individuals who have
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by Deborah Rogers – With the words of my wise 12-year-old in my head: “mum, don’t be nervous, we’re all beginners when we start, and your teacher will be nice,” I set off for the Peninsula Academy of Music Arts, with a borrowed guitar in hand. Of course he would know: he’s been a student
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by Paula Kully – Do you remember the scene from the movie The Shining where Jack Nicholson’s creepy character is chasing his small son through a giant maze with an axe? The dimly-lit, snow-covered path full of unpredictable twists and turns kept the audience on the edge of their seats as they realized the little
Behind the Scenes: An A-MAZE-ing Halloween at Pendray Farm Read More »
by Gillian Crowley – October is chock-full of arts events on the Peninsula. With so much choice, it’s worth making the time! “It’s all about Colour” Last chance to catch the Deep Cove Weavers and Spinners Guild’s display in Sidney. Enjoy their colourful works and learn about their different weaving and spinning techniques. You can even
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