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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 [...]

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

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

Words Jackie Laplante While all the world is moony over Saint Valentine, this month’s book selection touches on that other February pastime: winter getaways. Guidebooks provide the first point of reference for trips – where to eat, where to stay, what to see – but, for me, the real knowledge of a new country comes

Words & Photos Shelley Tice Did you know Sidney’s waterfront walkway, which begins just north of Mount Baker Avenue on Third Street and ends 2.5 km later along Lochside Drive, is also known as the Sidney Heart Smart Walk? This mostly flat, pedestrian-only walking path takes you through the heart of Sidney, sharing its ocean-front

Words Jacqueline Nicoll Love is in the air, and with spring just around the corner, it’s the perfect time for new beginnings – maybe even by welcoming a new pet into your family. However, before jumping into adoption, it’s important to understand the process and assess whether you're truly ready for the responsibility. Owning a

Words Hailie Masters, Co-Founder Compass Mobile Massage Therapy and Acupuncture Accessing health care can be a challenge, especially for individuals with limited mobility, busy schedules, or specific health needs. Mobile health care services are making it easier for people to receive essential care in the comfort of their own homes. For seniors, mobility limitations, chronic

Words & Photo Tina Kelly Times flies, they say. And I would have to agree. It’s been 14 years of writing on science, nature, ocean and Salish Sea topics for Seaside. Most recently I’ve authored the column Going Green. The column’s premise – to advise on sustainability topics and offer up changes and habits to

Words Dr. Narita Schauch, Tall Tree Integrated Health Centre As February unfolds and Valentine's Day approaches, the focus on matters of the heart takes centre stage. However, there's more to love than meets the eye, or in this case, the gut.  Research has unveiled a fascinating link between gut health and emotional well-being. The gut,