SEASIDE HOMES – From House Purchase to Serendipitous Business Venture Read More »
by Chris Sigurdson, Peninsula Landscape Supplies – It’s spring again and many of us have already started planting our vegetable gardens. It was amazing to see how many people took an interest creating vegetable gardens last year, and I certainly hope you all keep them up. We started planting ours in the last week of
WEST COAST GARDENER – Sow … What Now? Read More »
by Deborah Rogers – Do you keep a diary? If so, how often do you go back and read through your entries? I’ve only ever been a sporadic diarist, but writing for Seaside gives me a unique opportunity to reflect on my life. I can look through past issues and see what was on my
LAST WORD from the EDITORIAL DIRECTOR Read More »
by Sue Hodgson – On March 12 last year we had just finished hosting our annual Women To Watch cocktail event – celebrating with over 75 women entrepreneurs, friends and family. Within 48 hours everything went to mayhem! It was the same weekend that I had to say goodbye to my 17-year-old husky. It seemed
First Word from the Publisher Read More »
by Karen Elgersma | photo by Janis Jean Photography – Michele Holmes is the owner of Holmes Realty on the Saanich Peninsula. Her story of how she became a top-selling realtor, a successful female business owner and a passionate philanthropist is truly inspiring. She’s brave, gutsy and wise. Michele isn’t just a woman to watch,
PENINSULA VOICES – Talking with Michele Holmes Read More »
by Ashley Ruffle – Financial Advisor, Edward Jones – Most of us would probably agree that men and women frequently behave differently. Of course, this certainly doesn’t mean either gender has an advantage in these areas. However, here’s an interesting question: Do women possess attributes that may make them better investors? Some evidence suggests this
COMMON CENTS – Are Women Better Investors Than Men? Read More »
by Sheila Molloy – Reay Creek Park runs along a creek that originates both on the east side of the Victoria International Airport and the northeast slope of Mount Newton and drains into Bazan Bay near Sidney. It is named for gold mining brothers William and Charles Reay, who settled on an acreage around the
OUT FOR A RESTORATIVE WALK – Reay Creek Park Read More »
by Dr. Michael Dillon – Family Physician, Shoreline Medical – At Shoreline Medical, patients are frequently asking for details about the Covid Vaccine. Thanks to my colleagues at Atikokan Medical Centre and Family Health Team, I am pleased to share this current information and a link where you can keep updated on British Columbia’s covid
INSIDE OUT – Covid Vaccine Questions and Answers Read More »
by Lisa & Martin Pedersen, Ecotopia Naturals – More than a decade ago we realized we needed to make a series of changes to live more fulfilling lives. It’s the common story of being too busy and not having enough time to do what we enjoy most. We had three young children and it was
IN FASHION – A Capsule Wardrobe: Simplified & Intentional Read More »
