by Gillian Crowley – “What’s next?” is an exhilarating yet daunting question upon retirement and even more so if one takes early retirement. For some, developing new hobbies and travelling is not enough. That was true for Susan Reece when she retired after 30 years in a high-powered career in publishing and returned to Canada […]
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by Paula Kully – Who doesn’t love fireworks? I certainly do. They light up the night sky with explosive bursts of brilliant colour while we stand frozen in awe, looking up and marvelling at them. Here on the Saanich Peninsula, residents celebrate Canada Day with the annual fireworks display in Sidney on June 30. The
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by Chris Cowland – I parked the Prius in Uptown Mall recently. When I returned with my shopping, I was dismayed to see that practically every other car was a silver Prius. Which one was mine? On my fourth attempt, I remembered that the lights would flash if I pressed the door open button on
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by Jo Barnes – You don’t have to go through it alone. For those dealing with dementia and for their caregivers, it can be a challenging and often isolating journey, but the Alzheimer Society of B.C. offers support groups and services that lighten that load. Since 1981 the society has been accomplishing its work through
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by Kristen Bovee, Peninsula Naturopathic Clinic – My profession, to provide medical care, is one of service. I give a lot to my patients as they come to me for advice, information and guidance on their health. As consumers, we are expected to acquire and receive. Our jobs provide our lives with the ability to purchase
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by Shai Thompson – July’s Style Tip: Happy birthday Canada! Remember when you are out and about (Canadian expression) on Canada Day long weekend to dress with many layers. Activities can vary – you need to have function as your top style priority, while keeping in mind your personal style as there will be many
by Valerie Green – July 1, 2017 is an important date in Canadian history. We have certainly come a long way in 150 years since Confederation in 1867. In this year of celebration, it is interesting and somewhat ironic to journey back to 1867 and see what was happening at that time. The year began
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by Alyssa Madill, RMT, Reach Health – Every week I hear patients express that they are overwhelmed by self care, by trying to improve and be better human beings. “Beings” should be the key word here. Our society currently honours “doing” much more than “being.” People are trying to move more, eat better, work better
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by Deborah Rogers – It seems I’ll never quite know where Seaside Magazine will take me next. This month I ended up on the water for a two-hour sunset paddle tour from Port Sidney Marina, in the capable hands of Amber and Alana from Blue Dog Kayaking. It had been a warm day, but Amber
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by Gillian Crowley – Raven Baroque Plays Early Hits Don’t miss this combination of beautiful music, wigs and pantaloons! The 14-piece Raven Baroque Orchestra will play the hits from 1600 to 1750 in full costume in Victoria and Sidney during July and August. Admission is by donation. July 7 – Beacon Pavilion, Sidney 7 to
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