by Lara Gladych – FOOD & DRINK Cocktails & More The cocktail lounge at Victoria Distillers, in Sidney, is now closed for the winter. You can still shop their retail store, Tuesday to Sunday, 12 to 6 p.m., and experience their tours and tastings, Friday through Sunday, hourly from 1 to 4 p.m. Guests can […]
For the past few weeks, my daughter has been excitedly anticipating her third birthday. This is the first year that she really seems to know what’s going on, and she just can’t wait. I’ve got several bags of decorations, craft supplies to make games, treats for loot bags etc., and every time I turn around
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I know I’ve said this countless times but I love my job! For most of my career I’ve worked for someone else, and just over six years ago, my dream of having my own business came true with Seaside Magazine. There is no question that owning your own business is a risky proposition. But with
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by Susi McMillan – My grandmother always said when invited somewhere, bring a sign of gratitude. I think the best gifts are things you know the receiver will love. Here are some unique host gifts which deliver gratitude. Savour Urban Bee Honey urbanbeehoney.ca Nourish Bread basket. The Fickle Fig Farm Market theficklefig.ca Relax Gift
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by Jo Barnes – While the Olympic motto of “faster, higher, stronger” might seem more appropriate to a pentathlon, it can also apply to running a small business successfully. In a pentathlon, an athlete must do five different sporting activities involving a diversity of physical and mental abilities. We’re presenting five areas of expertise where
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The Sidney Fine Art Show was voted as #1 Indoor Event in a People’s Choice survey conducted earlier this year, and the show’s organizing committee, along with its many volunteers, are striving to live up to that honour again with our 15th annual event this month. The coordinating committee is very active, and includes several
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by John Carswell, Brentwood Bay Village Emporium – It’s been more than 50 years since the appearance of shopping malls, and then big box stores, triggered a steady migration of businesses from outlying communities to larger urban centres. Empty storefronts are visible evidence of this, but only recently has it become general knowledge that small business still
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Owner / Publisher Sue Hodgson Chats with Ben Arril, Co-Creator of Far Sky Map Works Your family has been making maps since the 1700s. Give us a glimpse into your family history and the connections and traditions that are instrumental for your passion in what you do today. I just love maps. Maps spark memories and
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by Lara Gladych – RELOCATIONS & RENOVATIONS Modern Makeover The Waddling Dog Hotel has recently undergone a complete makeover in celebration of the 50th anniversary of its ownership group, Balmoral Investments Ltd. The hotel has been modernized with a new roof, new paint, fully renovated guest rooms and common areas, all while maintaining the Tudor-style
by Deborah Rogers – We all have it in us to be creative but it often requires a trigger to bring it out. I was very fortunate to have my imagination teased and creativity drawn out at a real artist’s studio this month. Joanna Drummond and Roger Belley run Cinnamon Hill Studio from their North
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