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– by Barry Mathias – This is the first in a six-part series of profiles on some great local businesses that are working to keep us all in good health. The Curves Sidney Fitness Centre and Gym has been a fixture on Bevan Avenue for more than 10 years. “I have owned this franchise for […]

On a sunny Saturday morning on July 6th, 1991, Mayor Ted Jones of Central Saanich cut the ribbon to open the new Peninsula Country Market at the Saanich Fairgrounds in Saanichton village, introducing the community to a cherished tradition that begins its 23rd season in June. The bustling market operated on the Old Fairgrounds in

– 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. A professional photographer, Monica Reekie doesn’t just point and click. When she takes a photo, Monica immerses herself in the experience, capturing a

– by Tina Kelly – “Wear Blue, Tell Two” is the motto to be followed on June 8th, World Oceans Day – a day to celebrate all things ocean! Throw on a blue shirt and share with others two reasons to conserve the ocean environment or two tangible actions to take to make it happen.

In putting together Seaside’s first annual Kids Issue, my thoughts naturally turned toward Mother’s Day. I’m a “twice-a-week mom” to my lovely stepdaughter, but I can only imagine the pressure that comes with being a full-time mother. When we were growing up, my mom seemed almost superhuman: there was a homemade meal on the table every