My interview in this issue, with professional athlete Lucy Smith in our Can We Talk column, prompted me to do more reading and research on what the industry is saying about what it takes to build a better athlete. Growing up, I was always involved in high level sports, and now in my late ’40s, […]
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– by Doreen Marion Gee – March 2014 March 3 to April 28: French Songs and Playtime Excellent starter for parents and tots to learn to speak French together. Families enjoy traditional songs in a French environment. Mondays, 9:30 – 10:30am. 7/ $39. 11/2 – 3 years. Saanich Commonwealth Pool. www.saanich.ca 250.475.7600 March 10 to
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Celebrating our uniqueness and individuality has now translated into our homes. More and more people will move.. [Read More]
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– by Carolyn Herriot – Stir Fry For Four Put your wok to work to put a pep in your step! The secret to successful stir-frying is starting with HOT oil, and tossing ingredients over high heat until just tender and crunchy. Sauce ½ cup orange juice 2 tbsp tamari soy sauce 1 tbsp honey
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– by Doreen Marion Gee – This is the fourth in a six-part series of profiles on some of the Saanich Peninsula’s wonderful restaurants and pubs. The Rumrunner Pub and Restaurant is more than a beautiful seaside eatery. After 24 years of pleasing local palates, it has become a solid part of people’s lives on
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“Even though fixed in time, a photograph evokes as much feeling as that which comes from music or dance. Whatever the mode – from the snapshot to the decisive moment to multi-media montage – the intent and purpose of photography is to render in visual terms feelings and experiences that often elude the ability of
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Women in Business: Inspiring and Celebrating Your Success. Are you a woman in business? If so, Seaside Magazine and yoUnlimited, in conjunction with International Women’s Day, is looking for you! If your business is 51% or more owned by a woman, and you are doing business on Vancouver Island, you are eligible to apply. All
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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. Beer on ice cream? Caressing my mouth, the malty thick liqueur and sweet dessert seem deliciously made for each other. The Charles Dickens Pub & Eatery in Sidney is an innovative,
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by Doreen Marion Gee Forging a strong community is a tradition at the Prairie Inn Neighbourhood Pub. The original pioneer builder of the Prairie Inn, Henry Simpson, was a baker, farmer, contractor, hotel owner, mailman, community worker and one of the founders of the Saanich Agricultural Society. His caring community values back in the 1800′s
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by Carolyn Herriot “Tis the Season!” which means you are about to be inundated with invitations to potluck gatherings. What to take? Here are three easy-to-prepare treats that will be more than welcome at any festive gathering. YULE LOG 4 oz cream cheese, softened 4 oz soft goat cheese, plain 1 tbsp dried fines herbs or
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