I was so excited to be at the grand re-opening of the Sidney/North Saanich Library in June. It was quite the celebration, with cake, speeches and a ribbon cutting. There were many people to name check and thank, and all of it happened within their new beautiful, bright, contemporary space. On all the signs, along […]
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By Sherrin Griffin – As we approach our senior years, our physical and lifestyle needs may change, and it may be time to consider the different living options that are available to us. These days, as the senior population grows exponentially, so do retirement and assisted living communities, with a vast array of living choices
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I recently spoke at a Sidney-by-the-Sea Rotary Club meeting. A considerable sized group of about 60 plus members were in attendance and I was extremely humbled by all the lovely accolades that Seaside Magazine received. On numerous accounts, in some form or fashion, I was asked the question: “How do you do it?” I spoke
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by Ron Balske, Style Coast by Sidney Casuals – You could say that outdoor clothing is anything that you choose to wear in the outdoors! But advances in fabrics and fabric treatment, as well as influence from the global market, have produced an area of fashion that’s constantly innovating. Dressing for the conditions should be
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by Lara Gladych – Seaside Magazine wants to live up to our slogan of being “the voice of the Saanich Peninsula,” so, in every issue, we ask people to answer a question. We’re looking for responses from all ages and across the diverse neighbourhoods that form our community. As vacation season nears, Island-based holidays are what’s
Word on the Street – Where Do You Get Out on the Island? Read More »
by Jo Barnes – Come join me for another trek down the word trail. Last time we sailed the sea of nautical phrases, but today we venture into the great outdoors where interesting idioms sprout up all over. So off we go; there’s nothing like the great outdoors. Being in it can make you feel
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by Dr. Kristen Bovee, Peninsula Naturopathic Clinic & Hydrate IV Wellness Centre – The prostate is an important gland prone to certain conditions because of its location (wrapped around the urethra and near the base of the bladder). When it does become diseased, it can impact a man’s health by way of urination, sexual activity
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by Jo Barnes – Many years ago living on the Saanich Peninsula required people to draw their sustenance directly from the land upon which they lived. While most of us today rely on grocery markets and at best tend to backyard gardens, there are still those in our community for whom living off the land
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by Tracey Burns, Tracey Burns Coaching & Consulting – I wrap my arms around the trunk of the giant Douglas fir, my eyes following its massive trunk skyward. As I exhale I take in all of its majesty. There was something about this tree that had me stop my hike and take up this crazy
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by Chris Cowland – Our summers in Lake of the Woods were quite challenging. There was one season when I tried to install a new back door, but did not quite finish the job. The following year my wife drove out with our four kids (I was supposed to join them two weeks later) to
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