OUT FOR A … BEACHCOMB – Coles Bay Regional Park Read More »
by Allison Smith As I’m sitting here writing this month’s column, sunshine is streaming through my window, I can hear birds chirping happily outside and the first few days of our April “heat wave” have arrived. “Sunny and warm for the next week!” crows the weatherman, happy to finally be able to give his viewers
LAST WORD from the EDITOR-IN-CHIEF Read More »
by Sue Hodgson – There’s nothing like spring on the Saanich Peninsula. As greens and colourful flowers are starting to pop up everywhere, it really does feel like new beginnings are just around the corner. You might also notice that we have a new look to our First and Last Word columns. It was an
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by Tracey Jones, Remarkable Interiors – COFFEE TABLE STYLING ESSENTIALS After choosing a look or style that fits your aesthetic (think – what is the look I’m drawn to?), it’s time to layer on your pretty things! Here are some coffee table essentials. Books. This is the reason there are “Coffee Table Books!” I love
A Coffee Table Three Ways Read More »
FROM THE KITCHEN – Macaron Dreams Read More »
by Dr. Marita Schauch, ND – Tall Tree Integrated Health Centre – How did you sleep last night? If you’re like around half of all Canadians, the answer is probably “OK” or “not that great.” Getting good sleep is one of the most important things we can do for our health. What’s the big deal
THE NATURAL PATH – The Foundation of Sleep Read More »
by Deborah Rogers | Photos by Janis Jean Photography – If you want to see the story behind the thousands of cheerful yellow blooms we find in our stores from February to April, you have to get up early. My visit to Longview Farms in Central Saanich started at 7 a.m. and there were already
BEHIND THE SCENES – Spring’s Golden Treasure Read More »
by Anne Miller | photo by Janis Jean Photography – A former colleague of mine often asked: “So, what did you learn today?” prompting me to search for an answer. That question came to mind recently when I visited the British Columbia Aviation Museum. On the surface, the museum looks like another collection of historical
MEET YOUR NEIGHBOURS – Norman Dressler Read More »
by Jo Barnes | Photo by Amanda Cribdon Photography – When Covid arrived, many businesses were singing the blues. However, one local music school has been playing a different tune.Brentwood School of Music has been teaching music to generations of learners for over 40 years, but its ability to adapt in the face of a
ARTS SCENE – Playing the Key of Community: Brentwood School of Music Read More »
by Heidi Hackman, Stelly’s Secondary School & Colleen McNamee, Parkland Secondary School | Photo by Janis Jean Photography – Long-time Seaside readers may remember the three-part series on Saanich School Districts’ reimagined carpentry program (March, May and July 2019). The STAC (Skills Training Apprenticeship Carpentry) program is still going strong with a new focus and
TRADE STUDENT SPOTLIGHT – Colton Leslie: Jumpstarting His Career Read More »
