Working as a magazine publisher and owner affords me the opportunity to be an integral part of the community. Unfortunately, the coverage of many other publications is too large or too spread out to maintain kinship like Seaside Magazine offers. Being hyperlocal is an amazing way to couple a magazine’s content with its readers. Seaside hosted […]
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by Paula Kully – One of the great things about writing for Seaside Magazine (besides the amazing women who run it), is the fact that the magazine consistently works to give back to the community. The recent success of the Fourth annual Taking it to the Street charity fundraiser for Help Fill A Dream Foundation
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Ceremonial Groundbreaking for Sidney Community Safety Building: 1. Sidney Mayor Steve Price, Town of Sidney Fire Chief Brett Mikkelsen, VAA President and CEO Geoff Dickson 2. Town of Sidney Fire Chief Brett Mikkelsen 3. Seaside Magazine Owner/Publisher Sue Hodgson, Brian Losie, Executive Director, Help Fill A Dream Foundation 4. Town Crier Kenny Podmore Saanich
by Jo Barnes – Some want to play hockey with friends. Some want to volunteer their time. Most just want to make a difference. Where do these people all go to direct this energy? They take it to the street. “The street” was the pavement and sidewalks outside of the Mary Winspear Centre, the
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by Viola Van de Ruyt, VandeRuyt Wealth Management Group – Now that I have your attention, I’ll rephrase: how to be remembered forever. Family is of course important for most people, but many aren’t aware that they can accomplish more. When wealthy individuals are surveyed about their gift giving, they almost all are interested in
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by Lara Gladych – CELEBRATING Arts Anniversary McTavish Academy of Arts (MAOA) celebrated its first anniversary on June 10, with a family-friendly birthday party filled with music, art, yoga and fun! Nine for Nine Sea Cider Farm & Ciderhouse took home nine medals for the nine ciders entered in the 2017 Great Lakes International Cider and
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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