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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,

A quick note to tell you how much I enjoy this publication! I currently live on Salt Spring but Sidney used to be my home and Seaside keeps me feeling connected to that great little town, thank you! Mark A. Perry   Love your magazine and all the varied articles! Roz Wormaid   Thanks for

Words & Photos Tanya Murchie If I had a dollar for every time a woman has said to me “I never know what to wear”, “my closet is a disaster”, or “I have no sense of style,” well, I’d be a rich woman. For over 35 years, I have been involved, in some form or

Words sherrin griffin, VP, operations, Sidney Seniorcare As we enter a brand new year, and the month of love, I’ve told myself that this will be my year for self-care. As a recent primary caregiver for my Dad for the last two years of his life, constant concern about the toll on my Mother, and

Words Janice Henshaw  Photos Hussel Media Patricia Bay sunsets are gorgeous, and this award-winning two-storey home with its dramatic black-framed windows makes the most of them. Custom home designer Michael Dunsmuir, Co-Owner of Step One Design, said that his approach in designing this home focused on maximizing the ocean views from every bedroom while ensuring