I love February! Not only is it a special time for “love,” but we’re also one month closer to summer, my favourite time of year. All the rain and wind the past few months has seemed endless, and with the recent scare of the Tsunami in January, plus fighting my first flu in years, I
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by Jo Barnes – I feel like a kid again. My back doesn’t hurt anymore. I’m in a good mood. No, these are not paid testimonials from a chiropractor’s brochure; these are real comments from real people of all ages who have discovered the rewards of regular fitness. Some want challenge or to improve
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Always on the lookout for amazing local products, Seaside’s Trendspotter Susi McMillan brings you unique gifts for your Valentine, whoever it may be! You could WIN our Trendspotting collection this month – visit our Facebook page for details! Dessert Plate: My Mermaid Date $15. The Surly Mermaid. surlymermaid.ca, 778.351.1544 Rose: My One & Only. $8. Brown’s
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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 simple question. We’re looking for responses from all ages and across the diverse neighbourhoods that form our community. In this issue, health and
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by Gillian Crowley – My Funny Valentine Now in its 31st year, the Palm Court Orchestra will celebrate Valentine’s Day early with a matinee concert that includes songs by Richard Rodgers and Lorenzo Hart plus romantic waltzes from operetta composer Franz Lehar. This popular orchestra will also perform uplifting polkas from Johann Strauss and palm
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by Krista Enderud – We have all heard the slogan “sitting is the new smoking” and know the risk factors associated with a sedentary lifestyle, but with our nonstop, busy lives how do we fit the added task of exercise onto our ever-growing to-do list? The question is, how can we afford not to? We
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by Jordan Caldwell, Training by Tara Brunet – Some may think that as a chef, you would eventually get tired of preparing food, simply because you’re constantly surrounded by it, but I often wake up thinking about food pairings or how many litres of milk there are in the fridge! Although it can occasionally be
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by Paula Kully – There is something thrilling about the moment you hear the wailing siren of a fire engine and see the long, red truck careening down the street. You have to admit: it generates a sense of sudden excitement. In the back of your mind, there is a realization that someone is in
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by Dr. Kristen Bovee, Peninsula Naturopathic Clinic, Hydrate IV Wellness Centre – Our heart is the hardest working muscle in our body. It is a complex organ and has many components that make it work tirelessly whether we are awake or asleep. Considering heart disease is still one of the highest causes of death in
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by Paula Kully – People are designed to move; no matter our age, size or physical capabilities, our bodies and minds work best when we have regular exercise. Laura Guido (above, with client Martin Olson) is the Gym Coordinator and Athletic Therapist at MOVE Adaptive Fitness in Victoria. She believes that fitness for people with
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