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by Deborah Rogers -  The title of our April selection, The Book of Hope – A Survival Guide for Trying Times, had plenty of appeal for our group. Who wouldn't like some suggestions on how to stay hopeful when the world feels like it's falling apart? But it was quickly clear that the contents of [...]

by Jo Barnes | photos by Kathryn Alvarez Photography -  When people hear the term "woofer" in relation to a farm, they might picture a happy farm dog running through the fields. But while Alex McArdle of Bird & Bean Farm on Cordova Bay Road has two dogs for which the farm is named, the

by John Kernaghan -  News, changes, updates, launches? Email noteworthyseaside@gmail.com. IT'S A FOOD FIGHT IN SIDNEY So Jack's on the Water has gone into the old Rumrunner Pub spot, Taco Shell is moving into the former Starbucks, it'll be cooks not books as Refire will take over the old Beacon Books location and a smoothie

by Dr. Marita Schauch, ND, Tall Tree Integrated Health Centre -  Being a mom in today's world is often a borderline super-human experience. From working to caring for the kids, the home, and having your own interests and hobbies, self-care and side hustles … it's no wonder many mothers are burnt out. With Mother's Day

story and photos by Scottee Giles -  The oak leaves have unfurled, scattered wildflowers lend bursts of colour to the land, birds' nests sing with new activity, and frogs repeat their stories from the tall grass. It's May at Prospect Lake! Longer daylight hours and warm weather make spring the perfect time to enjoy an

by Janette Melvin, founder of The Loving Aether -  While I do my dream job – helping people through sound – I find myself amazed at how something as simple as sound can make such a big impact in people's lives. So, what exactly is Sound Healing, Sound Therapy or a Sound Bath? More and

by Jo Barnes | photos by Janis Jean Photography - The market was ripe for the opportunity. Local focus groups tested the product. Package design was finalized. The business was ready to launch … just as soon as everything was packed into grandma's car! Sisters Aurora (above), age 11, and Jasmine Thompson, age 15, of

by Jacqueline Nicoll, K & Co. Marketing -  Often, the experience of travelling with your pet may not seem like much preparation is required; however, you'd be surprised with some of the considerations you should know about! In a recent survey, an alarming trend was unveiled in regard to pet travel safety practices among Canadian

by Jamila Douhaibi | photo by Leah Gray -  Meet your Seaside Magazine photographer, Janis Jean. Janis has been with Seaside for four years and says that she always had an "ultimate goal to take photos for Seaside." With a camera in her hand and/or her two retriever dogs by her side, Janis has been

by Deborah Rogers - Do you know the expression "bitten off more than you can chew"? That's how I'm feeling these days, with more responsibilities than I know how to handle. I've been having trouble sleeping. My brain's never-ending "to do" list appears at 3 a.m. each night, which, ironically, is the absolute worst time