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by Tabatha Golat -  Did you know that crying for extended periods of time can actually release oxytocin and endogenous opioids, commonly known as endorphins? It's a cathartic experience that I fully embraced while immersing myself in this month's film recommendation A Good Person. Let me warn you, I cried so much throughout this film [...]

by Sherrin Griffin VP, Operations, Sidney SeniorCare -  With escalating climate change and recent news reporting that Canada's temperature is increasing twice as fast as the global average, Canadians are feeling the heat more than ever before. It seems that every summer gets hotter and dryer – a bit disconcerting for all, but especially for

by Dr. Marita Schauch, ND, Tall Tree Integrated Health Centre -  Summer is a season of warmth, vitality and outdoor activities. It provides a perfect opportunity to re-evaluate our habits and make positive changes that support our well-being. This summer, why not embrace four small lifestyle changes that could have a big impact on your

by Katharina Stocker | photo courtesy NIȽ TU,O Child & Family Services -  For 30+ years, Threshold Housing Society has worked to prevent homelessness for at-risk youth aged 15 to 24. At Threshold, youth find a home where they are accepted for who they are. Currently, Threshold has 25 units throughout the Capital Regional District.

by Jo Barnes | photo by Leah Gray -  Breaking glass. For most of us, we think of a cacophonous, destructive sound that makes us cringe. But for one local artist, the sound is quiet, satisfying, and the basis of her creativity. Sidney glass artist, Donna Marie Pitcher, creates fused and stained glass art, a

by Annilee Armstrong -  News, changes, updates, launches? Email noteworthyseaside@gmail.com. FUNDRAISING SUCCESS SPHF Gala Fundraiser Local business owner David Bremner has donated a guitar signed by Russ Kunkel and his band The Immediate Family to help raise money for the Saanich Peninsula Hospital and Healthcare Foundation. The guitar is a new Fender Stratocaster and the foundation

by Elle Phoenix Wild, Studio Director at Fünketown -  Mental health is an essential aspect of our well-being, but it's often overlooked or stigmatized in our society. Traditional approaches to mental health include therapy and medication, but there are many alternative healing methods that can support mental health and help individuals find peace, balance and

story and photos by Scottee Giles -  The sound of a paddle pulling through the water broke the morning silence on Durrance Lake. Sunlight streamed through the trees of the surrounding shoreline, dancing across our wake. Finding balance and staying centered took on a very literal meaning as we set out on our stand up