– by Doreen Marion Gee – This is the fifth in a six-part series of profiles on some of the Saanich Peninsula’s wonderful restaurants and pubs. A U.S. research study in 2005 concluded that “a successful restaurant requires focus on a clear concept that drives all activities,” including food, service and operations. A relatively new […]
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– by Stu Rhodes – They say “The best way to predict your future is to create it.” Well, in part that’s what Doug Evans did when he wanted to learn more about working in the marine service sector. His inquiries about Marine Service Technician (MST) helped prompt Saanich School District to develop a three-way
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As we celebrate all our Women to Watch in this issue, I thought it might be nice if you got to know me a little better! What three words best describe you? Passionate, fun-loving and naughty. What is your recipe for success? Hard work and passion. The harder you work, the luckier you get. One of
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trendspotting by Susi McMillan photography by www.nuttycake.com You On Canvas Follow the latest interior trend and create your own canvas. An effective way to have your loved ones not only in your heart but also in your view. Bowlin Photo is a specialist in digital prints, slide and photo scanning, complete photo restoration and
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– by Steve Duck – Coming your way in March … local tastes to delight the palate! Awaken your taste buds to all that is locally grown and produced on the Saanich Peninsula. Sip & Savour Sidney takes place on Thursday, March 27th at the Mary Winspear Centre in Sidney. With the Spring’s colourful flower
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– by Christie Hall – Family Fun … Come Get Your Share! There’s no better example of a family-friendly environment than the Sidney Family Day LEGO Weekend, taking place February 8th to 10th. On the heels of the wildly fun and successful 2013 Sidney Family Day LEGO event, this year a number of community organizations
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If you didn’t know before picking up this issue of Seaside Magazine, you likely do now: February is Heart Month. As Dr. Marita Schauch shares in the Inside Out column this month (pg. 17), every seven minutes in Canada, someone dies of heart disease or stroke (Stats Canada, 2011). Sadly, on February 17th, 2008, my
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– by Logan Tuck – My name is Logan Tuck and I am so happy to be a book review writer for Seaside Magazine. Tina, my Salish Sea School instructor at the Shaw Ocean Discovery Centre, got me in touch with the people at Seaside and Tanner’s Books who gave me lots of great books
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– by Suzanne Morphet – Those of us lucky enough to live on Vancouver Island may think a visit to Prince Edward Island a tad superfluous. Why travel so far when we’ve got gorgeous beaches and delectable seafood right here? Not to mention stretches of wilderness that are unfathomable in PEI, a place where land
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– by Sharon Hope – On a lovely summer’s day in1913, the British Columbia Electric Railway Company launched its new Interurban railway line to Deep Bay in North Saanich. A train decorated with streamers and flags chugged out of Victoria carrying Premier Richard McBride and 100 prominent guests. Approximately an hour later, the party arrived
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