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Pet Talk – Is Pet Adoption Right for You?

January 30, 2025

Words Jacqueline Nicoll Love is in the air, and with spring just around the corner, it’s the perfect time for new beginnings – maybe even by welcoming a new pet into your family. However, before jumping into adoption, it’s important to understand the process and assess whether you're truly ready for the responsibility. Owning a [...]

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Renewed Vows, Renewed Love: Celebrating Your Everlasting Commitment

January 30, 2025

Words June Murray Dagnall Renewing wedding vows is growing in popularity, especially as couples commemorate important anniversaries and milestones in their marriages. It is a powerful reminder of the love, growth and shared experiences that define your unique relationship. The tradition is nothing new, and dates to ancient Rome where couples would publicly honour the

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From the Kitchen – Show a Little Heart

January 30, 2025

Words Joan Saunders Photos Kathryn Alvarez Photography Purists may insist that Linzer cookies are traditionally made for the Christmas season, but they can most definitely be enjoyed year round. Originally from Austria, these buttery and soft sandwich cookies have been popular for centuries for their lovely texture and mixture of subtle flavours. I think they’re

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Inside Out – Mobile Health Care

January 30, 2025

Words Hailie Masters, Co-Founder Compass Mobile Massage Therapy and Acupuncture Accessing health care can be a challenge, especially for individuals with limited mobility, busy schedules, or specific health needs. Mobile health care services are making it easier for people to receive essential care in the comfort of their own homes. For seniors, mobility limitations, chronic

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Arts Scene – Paterson Hat Company: Classic Canadian Craftmanship

January 30, 2025

Words Jo Barnes Photos Tanya Murchie There are no skates, sticks or a triplicate of goals. But with an abundance of orders, positive reviews, and even exposure in the movie industry, you could say this local milliner is pulling off a pretty good hat-trick. Braeden Paterson, of Paterson Hat Company in North Saanich, crafts beautiful

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Charity Connections – Hope on the Table Backpack Buddies

January 30, 2025

Words Laara Losier, Program Coordinator, Backpack Buddies South Island Across B.C., families are struggling. One in five families are facing food insecurity – relying on school meal programs to feed their children and worried about whether they’ll have enough food to stretch through the weekend. Luckily, Backpack Buddies is here to help. Founded when mother-daughter

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Off the Land – Rockrose Farm: Digging into New Designs

January 30, 2025

Words Jo Barnes Photos Kathryn Alvarez Photography It’s not unknown for a farmer to switch from growing apples to growing other crops such as flowers. But to transition from Apple Inc. in Silicon Valley to a flower farm in Saanich, well, that is a little less common. While Ariel Rubin has always had a garden

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Earth Matters – Greener Living: Find Your Why

January 30, 2025

Words & Photo Tina Kelly Times flies, they say. And I would have to agree. It’s been 14 years of writing on science, nature, ocean and Salish Sea topics for Seaside. Most recently I’ve authored the column Going Green. The column’s premise – to advise on sustainability topics and offer up changes and habits to

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Steph’s Day Out – Sew What!

January 30, 2025

Words Stephanie Staples Photos Sarah Hartley Photography It had been at least 40 years since I sat behind a sewing machine. Memories of my seventh grade teacher, Mrs. Irwin, filled my head and crooked seams and broken dreams came tumbling down into my memory bank. Those were the days when only girls were allowed to

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The Natural Path – Love Begins in the Gut

January 30, 2025

Words Dr. Narita Schauch, Tall Tree Integrated Health Centre As February unfolds and Valentine's Day approaches, the focus on matters of the heart takes centre stage. However, there's more to love than meets the eye, or in this case, the gut. Research has unveiled a fascinating link between gut health and emotional well-being. The gut,

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