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Your West Coast Culture. A magazine about the people and places that make the Saanich Peninsula the little piece of paradise we call home.

Off the Vine – From Whispering Angel to Local Gems: Rosé’s Island Takeover

Words Richard Hope Picture this: It's a warm July evening on your patio on Vancouver Island. The sun casts golden light across the San Juan Islands as you pour a glass of locally-made rosé. This scene, once uncommon in B.C., has become a summer staple. What was once dismissed as “white zinfandel” or “blush” has [...]

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Arts Scene – Treats Designs: Plant Ivory – Elegant, not Elephant

Words Jo Barnes Photos Tanya Murchie An exquisite piece of jewelry can dazzle the eye. But when it conveys a unique story, that’s a whole other level of attractiveness. Ande Axelrod of Treats Designs crafts stunning necklaces, bracelets and earrings in her Sidney studio, but it’s the sustainable eco-friendly tagua seeds from which this jewelry

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Meet Your Neighbours – Connect through Chocolate: Marc & Molly Glesby

Words Jamila Douhaibi Photos Sarah Hartley Photography Like wine tasting, there’s a delicate way to taste high quality chocolate. In small pieces, and letting it melt in your mouth. The best chocolate isn’t processed with heat or pressure, and should be at least 70%. But, at Violet Grove Farms, the Chocolate Experience starts with cacao

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New & Noteworthy – News, Changes, Updates, Launches

Words June Murray Dagnall Have something for New & Noteworthy? Email noteworthy@seasidemagazine.ca. Sidney Author Achieves Bestseller Status with Debut Eco-Adventure Local author Diana Schaffter recently made an extraordinary debut with the launch of her middle-grade eco-adventure book called Armando & the Amazing Animal Race. Within 24 hours, the book captured international attention, skyrocketing to Amazon

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Common Cents – Are You More Prepared for a Down Market Than You Think?

Words Kelly Pacheco Financial Advisor, Edward Jones During times of market volatility, you may feel anxious and wonder what to do. Before reacting, step back and ask yourself why you developed your financial strategy and what it’s trying to accomplish. What To Do When the Market Declines If, when reviewing your financial strategy, you realize

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