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Your West Coast Culture. A magazine about the people and places that make the Saanich Peninsula the little piece of paradise we call home.

Upstairs on Beacon: Channelling Marilyn

– by Doreen Marion Gee – This is part of a rotating series of articles on members of Sidney Meet Up Women’s Networking Group, featuring women in business on the Saanich Peninsula. There is nothing quite like it in Sidney. Upstairs on Beacon is a totally unique shopping experience. A picture of Marilyn Monroe greets […]

Upstairs on Beacon: Channelling Marilyn

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Grey Matters: Benchmarks

– by Trysh Ashby-Rolls – Birthdays, weddings, funerals; each occurrence a family marker. I missed them all, banished as I was by my brother-in-law thirty years ago. So when I received his call last December saying I’d “better come” I supposed he meant my sister’s illness worse. He surprised me by inviting me to a

Grey Matters: Benchmarks

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New & Noteworthy

– by Lara Gladych – NEW BUSINESSES Dining, design and marine Sarah Matchett, owner of Five and Dime Diner, is behind the new oyster bar in Sidney. The Surly Mermaid offers lunch and dinner, craft beers, wine, share plates and oysters, all in a rustic setting overlooking Port Sidney. Opening approximately August 1st, you’ll find

New & Noteworthy

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Flavours of the Region: North Saanich Showcases Bountiful Farmland

Over the weekend of August 21-23 North Saanich celebrates its Jubilee on the annual North Saanich Flavour Trail and Wine Fest. Offering residents and visitors the opportunity to explore and experience Peninsula food and agriculture, the Flavour Trail tours start on Saturday morning with the dedication of Jubilee Park and a pancake breakfast, followed by

Flavours of the Region: North Saanich Showcases Bountiful Farmland

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All the Fun of the Saanich Fair

The Saanich Fair is a must for the whole family on Labour Day weekend. The Saanich Fairgrounds is where fun, food and fantastic meet! There are a variety of things for people of all ages to see and do: with 5,000 exhibits, dog and horse shows, concessions, carnival and games, pumpkin and duct tape contests

All the Fun of the Saanich Fair

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