by Dr. Kate Evans, Family Physician, Sidney – As the holiday season ends, I breathe a sigh of relief. Not just because the chaos and expectation of the season is behind us, but also because it is such a difficult time of year for so many of my patients. For those experiencing loneliness or grief […]
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by Rosemary Scott, Deep Cove Market – This is one of my favorite recipes to make on a cold winter day … it’s definitely “comfort food.” • 4½ to 5 lbs English-style beef short ribs (8 to 12 ribs) • 3 tbsp vegetable oil • kosher salt • ground black pepper • 2/3 cup medium-diced
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by Jesse Holth – Need a way to beat those post-holiday blues? Ring in the new year at Cattle Point! Nothing beats fresh, wintery ocean air – just make sure to bundle up! At this time of year, the grass is lush and green. The vernal pools are also full: these temporary pools fill with
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by Trysh Ashby-Rolls – Fog hangs low over the valleys. From my car I notice a few sheep, six white and one black, huddled together by the fence. The moon slowly disappears behind the trees from where a raven calls to its mate deep in the forest. This is North Pender Island just before dawn
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by Valerie Green – A new column is always fun and, because of my love of history, this one is going to be especially enjoyable. Please join me through the year as I travel back in time to visit some old heritage buildings of interest including homes on the Peninsula, Greater Victoria and further afield
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by Gillian Crowley – Is there something happening in the Peninsula or Gulf Islands Art Scene we should know about? Email gillian@seasidemagazine.ca. There’s much to explore in the Peninsula arts scene to keep winter weather at bay this month. With all the entertainment here, who needs to get away? Robbie Burns Dinner You don’t have
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by Deborah Rogers – Is one of the commitments you’ve made for 2017 to read more? To do something social? To join a group and meet your community? Maybe just to do something for yourself? Well great news: Seaside Magazine is launching a Book Club, so you can satisfy all of those resolutions! We’re excited
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by Stu Rhodes – During a recent ceremony hosted by principal Peter Westhaver at Claremont Secondary School, the Canadian Welding Association (CWA) Foundation and the Dennis & Phyllis Washington Foundation in conjunction with Seaspan unveiled their most recent contribution to the Saanich School District. The District will share a $300,000 equipment and training grant with
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by Dr. Kristen Bovee, Peninsula Naturopathic Clinic – The New Year brings new resolutions, and often that includes making new commitments to our health and wellness. Whatever your health goals may be, there are ways to achieve them on a budget. Here are five ways to stay committed to your health: Plan your meals. You
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by Shai Thompson – January’s Style Tip: It’s the new dawn of a new year and with that comes the opportunity for change. Every rack in retail is rocking killer sales so get out there and invest in your fall winter wardrobe for next year. This will save you buckets of cash! With the money
