– by Doreen Marion Gee – This is part of a rotating series of articles on members of Sidney Meet Up Women’s Networking Group, featuring women in business on the Saanich Peninsula. The right words on paper carry extraordinary power. The ability to write is a precious skill that gives people a voice and empowers them […]
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– by Barry Mathias – This is the second in a four-part series on some of the unique and local shops the Saanich Peninsula has to offer. The word charcuterie refers to the art of preparing various meats, especially pork, in order to present them in attractive ways; the French word for a person who prepares
Four Quarters Meats: Establishing a Reputation in Charcuterie Read More »
– by Barry Mathias – Those who live full-time on an island will know you can never be bored. Apart from the fact that there are enough meetings to satisfy your most voracious need for information, there are also unlimited numbers of ‘get-out-there-and do-it’ groups that pander to your most secret desires. So, with a
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– by Trysh Ashby-Rolls – Propped up against a mountain of cushions and pillows, Samuel Barber’s Adagio for Strings playing quietly on the radio, I thank heaven for the modern convenience of a laptop. Three cats – a pair of black ‘n whites and one vociferous Siamese – keep me warm. It’s raining outside, which
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– by Barry Mathias – This is part of a rotating series of articles on members of Sidney Meet Up Women’s Networking Group, featuring women in business on the Saanich Peninsula. “My passion is beauty,” says Katie Kroeker, who, with her husband and business partner Merle Kroeker, established Pacific Ridge Landscapes in Sidney just a year
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– by Steve Sheppard – Now, I am a self-proclaimed coffee lover as many of you are too, and when I worked as a Barista I found it fascinating to listen to the customer’s personal story of how and why each of them loved coffee. Their reasons were broad. I’ve put together a short list
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– by Stu Rhodes – Sitting with a colleague in a local restaurant I happened to look up and see a rather imposing, angry looking man heading across the floor directly to me. The expression on his face was wrought with emotion and just when I was about to duck under the table he extended
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What an experience the past month has been! Never one to turn down the opportunity to try something new, I leapt at the chance to fill in for Allison as Editor of Seaside Magazine. It is certainly a testament to her hard work and skill that it has taken two of us (Kelsey – Lead
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We know that the weather this summer has been somewhat unpredictable across Canada, but here in Victoria, we have had a glorious season. Now, with a slight chill in the air, summer is gone and autumn has arrived. I love summer and I particularly loved this one. I engaged in a lot of outdoor activities,
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A highlight on Vancouver Island’s cultural calendar takes place at the Mary Winspear Centre in beautiful Sidney-by-the-Sea from Friday, October 17th through Sunday, October 19th, and promises to continue a tradition of showcasing excellence. The Sidney Fine Art Show (SFAS), now in its 12th year, is one of the largest and most anticipated juried
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