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Off the Vine – From Whispering Angel to Local Gems: Rosé’s Island Takeover

Words Richard Hope Picture this: It's a warm July evening on your patio on Vancouver Island. The sun casts golden light across the San Juan Islands as you pour a glass of locally-made rosé. This scene, once uncommon in B.C., has become a summer staple. What was once dismissed as “white zinfandel” or “blush” has [...]

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Arts Scene – Treats Designs: Plant Ivory – Elegant, not Elephant

Words Jo Barnes Photos Tanya Murchie An exquisite piece of jewelry can dazzle the eye. But when it conveys a unique story, that’s a whole other level of attractiveness. Ande Axelrod of Treats Designs crafts stunning necklaces, bracelets and earrings in her Sidney studio, but it’s the sustainable eco-friendly tagua seeds from which this jewelry

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Meet Your Neighbours – Connect through Chocolate: Marc & Molly Glesby

Words Jamila Douhaibi Photos Sarah Hartley Photography Like wine tasting, there’s a delicate way to taste high quality chocolate. In small pieces, and letting it melt in your mouth. The best chocolate isn’t processed with heat or pressure, and should be at least 70%. But, at Violet Grove Farms, the Chocolate Experience starts with cacao

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New & Noteworthy – News, Changes, Updates, Launches

Words June Murray Dagnall Have something for New & Noteworthy? Email noteworthy@seasidemagazine.ca. Sidney Author Achieves Bestseller Status with Debut Eco-Adventure Local author Diana Schaffter recently made an extraordinary debut with the launch of her middle-grade eco-adventure book called Armando & the Amazing Animal Race. Within 24 hours, the book captured international attention, skyrocketing to Amazon

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Discover the Magic of the Sooke Fine Arts Show – July 26 to August 4

Words Sooke Fine Arts Photo SLR Imaging Step into a world of visual storytelling as the Sooke Fine Arts Show returns to SEAPARC Recreation Centre, transforming the ice arena into a striking 17,000-square-foot gallery. From July 26 to August 4, immerse yourself in more than 370 original works of West Coast art, created by 275 talented

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