by Alison Coley-Donohue, Meadow Oak Nursery – Our pets share our outdoor space, and we want to keep our four-legged family members safe while they are enjoying their outdoor living. As gardeners we have to be mindful of the risks of growing a number of plants that could be harmful if they were to be […]
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by John Creviston, Catscape/Beautiful World Living Environments – Your furry feline friend is stationed at the window screen, sniffing the breeze and imagining all the adventures it could be having outside. But outside is a hazardous place, with predators, toxins and unfriendly neighbours a constant threat. You also love feeding songbirds and hummingbirds, but don’t
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by Dr. Maureen Sweeney, Live Young Medical – May is skin cancer awareness month. How many cancers do you know of that can be prevented? Skin cancer in its various forms is the most common cancer and can largely be prevented. Ultra violet radiation from sunlight is the number one cause of skin cancer. You
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The Saanich Peninsula Hospital Foundation had a new, state-of-the-art, CT scanner in their sights when they launched their annual fundraising campaign in 2013. Fantastic response from donors has enabled the purchase and (soon-to-happen) installation of “The Force.” Installation date is set for the beginning of June (with the machine coming from Germany). However, SPH now
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by Rosemary Scott, Deep Cove Market – When I think of spring, lamb and asparagus come to mind! The Galloping Goose Sausage Co. in Metchosin makes excellent herbed lamb sausages. They are gluten- , MSG- and preservative free. We are fortunate here at the Deep Cove Market to be able to carry fresh asparagus from
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The Sidney by the Sea Rotary Club has found these treasures here on the Peninsula and there are two ways you can share in the gold and diamonds. The gold is mined each week through the Gold Mine Raffle, a weekly 50/50 draw. Playing the game is easy. Contest participants simply register by purchasing a
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We need your support on the Big Bike Ride! Why? Heart disease and stroke represent two of the three leading causes of death for Canadians; More than 1.6 million Canadians are living with the effects of heart disease or stroke; and Nine in 10 Canadians have at least one risk factor for heart disease or
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by Gillian Crowley – Fawlty Towers Frolic The iconic bewildered Spanish waiter and the insufferably pompous Basil Fawlty will jump off the television screen and onto the stage when Fawlty Towers opens at the Mary Winspear Centre. One of the funniest British television series, Fawlty Towers has brought belly laughs to audiences of all ages.
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This month we celebrate pets: how they become family members, love and support us with unconditional devotion, make us laugh with their silly antics or frustrated with their naughtiness, give us a sense of purpose … in short, how they evolve to be so much more than just animals. My family has always had pets:
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With all the stories in this issue of Seaside, I have to say that my favourite is our “Can We Talk” interview (pg. 10) with local beekeeper, Matt Ashmead. When you meet this unassuming yet very enthusiastic-looking Saanich firefighter, you would never imagine the connection and passion he holds with these special creatures; it really
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