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Arts Scene – A Closer Look at Creativity: Victoria Heryet

February 27, 2025

Words Jo Barnes Photos Jeremy & victoria heryet "There is no magic in magic; it's all in the details." When Walt Disney was talking about the magic of his characters and theme park, he was trying to draw our attention to the aspect of art that draws in the viewer. Local Peninsula artist Victoria Heryet [...]

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New & Noteworthy – News, Changes, Updates, Launches

February 27, 2025

Words Natalie Bobrowich Have something for New & Noteworthy? Email seasidemagazinenews@gmail.com. Alzheimer's Breakfast To Remember Join the Alzheimer Society of B.C. for Breakfast to Remember on March 13 at the Delta Victoria Ocean Pointe Resort. This inspiring event unites business leaders, health-care providers and community members to raise awareness and funds for those impacted by

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Steph’s Day Out – A Happy Soul: Peninsula Holi Fest

February 27, 2025

Words Stephanie Staples Photos Tanya Murchie If I had to do one thing every day for the rest of my life, this event just might be it! It’s called Holi Fest and it happens every spring right here on the Saanich Peninsula, thanks to the Victoria Hindu Temple and two generous families who make this

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Book Wrap Up – A Title for All Tastes

February 27, 2025

Words Jackie LaPlante Frostbite: How Refrigeration Changed Our Food, Our Planet, and Ourselves Nicola Twilley From the basic science of refrigeration to the social response to its advent, Nicola Twilley offers a chatty account of this modern necessity. No longer reliant on winter weather to store products, we rarely consider the safety of our food.

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Get Out! – A Hidden Gem for a Spring Walk: Towner Crest Garden

February 27, 2025

Words & Photos Shelley Tice As the days grow longer and the first signs of spring emerge, many of us begin searching for the perfect outdoor spot to enjoy the season’s beauty. If you’re looking for a peaceful place to stretch your legs and take in vibrant spring blooms, Towner Crest Garden is a must-visit

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Common Cents – Why Home Staging Can Be a Seller’s Secret Weapon

February 27, 2025

Words Randall Mang, Real Estate Advisor, Engel & Volkers Vancouver Island When Kal Dlay and Sharon Rai founded Victoria-based home staging service and furniture store Avenue One in 2018, their inspiration came from personal experience. After buying, renovating and reselling homes, they realized staging was key to securing top dollar. “People loved envisioning themselves living

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Off the Vine – Two Beautiful Words: Tariffs & Wine

February 27, 2025

Words Richard Hope Early February brought intense uncertainty to the Pacific Northwest as President Trump announced a 25% tariff on all Canadian products exported to the United States. Having ridden a wave of grievances and discontent to the White House, Trump famously declared: “Tariff is the most beautiful word in the dictionary.” While many have

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On Design – Home Staging: Improving Real Estate Appeal

February 27, 2025

Words Brittany Bazin, Brittany Bazin Interiors Home staging is a technique utilized by homeowners and real estate agents, to enhance the visual appeal of properties for prospective buyers. The goal of home staging is to create a neutral setting that allows potential buyers to imagine their own belongings in the space, ultimately helping them form

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Little Adventures – Adventures in Puppy-Raising

February 27, 2025

Words Cassidy Nunn Photo Nunn Other Photography “You sure have your hands full!” a passerby says with a chuckle as he stops to stare at us. I’m trying to grab my purse and close up the trunk of my car, but my hands and arms are full with my nine-week-old chocolate Labrador puppy. My almost

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Homes – Made in Canada Unique, Elegant and Functional

February 27, 2025

Words Janice Henshaw Photos Tanya Murchie For many of us, the dream of owning an oceanfront home sits high on our list of "Wouldn't It be great if ... .” One family has made this dream a reality. Their new home showcases an example of Canada's innovative coastal design on a fantastic property only steps

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