– by Doreen Marion Gee – This is the first in a six-part series of profiles on some of the Saanich Peninsula’s wonderful restaurants and pubs. Melinda Cownden and Alun Hodgson combine just the right ingredients in a winning recipe for a successful business. They take some blissfully tasty biscotti and café fare, add a […]
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– by Kathryn Wood – Sleep is vital for all humans to be healthy: it’s when we recharge so we’re at our personal best. If your child isn’t sleeping well, you’re likely not either, and you probably wonder when it will end. Children with persistent sleep problems are more likely to have behavioural problems, battle
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– by Dave Friend, aka “Mr. Organic” – Why do I do what I do? On food-growing Vancouver Island we have become dependent on imported food, to such an extent that at any given time we now have only 72 hours of food supply! Consequently, we now need more people growing more food in their
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– by Carell-Ayne Whalen – Did you know that Noah Webster (creator of America’s first dictionary) was a man driven by his obsession and compulsions? Clutter was one of them. Stay with me, as I share a few more. Aspirational Clutter. This is where plenty of unnecessary purchases make me feel better.All those beautiful books
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– by Valerie Green – Have you ever wondered what it would be like to sit down and talk with some interesting characters from Greater Victoria’s past? If so, wonder no more. Although these conversations are merely creative figments of my imagination, they are all based on fact. At the turn of the century, this
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– by Deborah Rogers – This is the first in a four-part series on some of the unique and local shops the Saanich Peninsula has to offer. Daksha Narsing’s enthusiasm for food shines through, even down a slightly crackly phone line from Fort St John. Daksha is there, along with husband and business partner Bhaskar,
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– by Barry Mathias – Can you imagine a science lesson where a class of young children is totally absorbed with the subject, rocking with laughter and shrieking with delight? This is the normal reaction to Glenn Kachmar’s approach to science: “One of my goals is to motivate kids,” he says. “I want children to
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– by Deborah Rogers – 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. Beacon Community Services should be the first place you go if you are looking for work. At their Sidney offices on Third Street, the
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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. Art at the Winery The artworks featured all month at Muse Winery are a perfect adjunct to May beauty. Featured artists, Jennifer McIntyre and Wendy Oppelt, will be available the afternoon of May
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– by Barry Mathias – This is the first in a six-part series of profiles on some great local businesses that are working to keep us all in good health. The Curves Sidney Fitness Centre and Gym has been a fixture on Bevan Avenue for more than 10 years. “I have owned this franchise for
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