by Amber Isles – Last March, surrounded by a room full of amazing women in business I was named Seaside Magazine’s 2016 Woman To Watch. What an honour! As any entrepreneur knows, starting a business from the ground up comes with its fair share of ups and downs. Awards such as these and support from […]
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by Stu Rhodes – Karlee Munro’s first real exposure to welding came when she was about 10 years old. She always enjoyed being her dad’s shadow when he was working around the house, and this included helping out during a renovation when they had to add two more treads and risers to a metal spiral
Trade Student Spotlight: Karlee Munro, Welder Read More »
Every day I feel privileged to know so many incredible women in our community. Whether it’s my next door neighbors, my children’s teachers, my colleagues or the many local entrepreneurs … they are everywhere I look. In this issue of Seaside Magazine we are celebrating International Women’s Day by showcasing women in business with our Sixth
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by Dr. Kristen Bovee, Peninsula Naturopathic Clinic – A major part of my practice is supporting women of all ages with hormonal issues. Hormonal wellness is fundamental to a woman’s health because hormones can affect the delicate balance of systems in our body including our nervous, endocrine, digestive, skeletal and cardiovascular systems. They have a
The Natural Path: Women in Wellness – Healthy Hormones Read More »
by Tara Brunet, Training by Tara Brunet – Are you waiting on the weight? Do you have things that you are waiting to do, wear, or experience until you reach a certain “goal weight?” What if I said you could do all of those things today? I’m sure wearing a bikini right now sounds a
Inside Out: What Are You Weighting For? Read More »
by Viola Van de Ruyt, VandeRuyt Wealth Management Group – This fear for women is a very valid question. It is usually asked in the form of “can I afford to retire?” My standard answer has always been: “well, that depends on what you plan to do in retirement.” Will your days be filled with gardening
Common Cents: Will I End Up a Bag Lady? Read More »
by Paula Kully – Within its walls, the Mary Winspear Centre is a beehive of activity that encompasses a wide variety of workshops, classes, conferences and performances. It brings live entertainment to the Charlie White Theatre that ranges from local high school musicals to big names like Canada’s Jann Arden. On the outside looking in,
Behind the Scenes: Backstage at the Mary Winspear Read More »
by Rosemary Scott, Deep Cove Market – This month’s recipe is a tribute to Chef Lucien Frauenfelder (pictured top left). Swiss born in 1938 and European trained, he will be sadly missed and remembered by all his friends, family and loyal customers at Bistro Suisse in Sidney. He wanted to share one of his recipes
Island Dish: Chef’s Quiche Lorraine Read More »
by Jesse Holth – One of the most remarkable features of Esquimalt Lagoon is how it almost feels below sea level. Part optical illusion and part reality (this low-lying area is considered a Tsunami Hazard Zone!), the wide expanse of ocean is visually striking. With parking all along the Coburg Peninsula, you’ll drive on the
Island Adventures: Wildlife & Historic Sites at Esquimalt Lagoon Read More »
by Lara Gladych – OPENINGS Pizza Pleaser Colosso Pizzeria & Grill is open in Sidney for dine-in and take-out, at 9819 Fifth Street. They have a Pizzeria in Brentwood, too, at the corner of West Saanich and Wallace. www.colosso.ca. Natural Foods Mother Nature’s Market & Deli is scheduled to open this May! Currently operating on Cook Street,
