So what makes up a great community? Is it the architecture? The people? The scenery? The gathering places? When I was a little girl growing up in the Maritimes, it was the park at the end of the street, where we had an ice rink in the winter; the local church, where we had Brownies; […]
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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 stores, markets, or at best tend to backyard gardens, there are still those in our community for whom living off the
Living Off the Land – Ethical Farming Comes Home: Berryman Brothers Meat Ltd. Read More »
by Dr. Kristen Bovee, Peninsula Naturopathic Clinic and Hydrate IV Wellness Centre – Itchy eyes? Runny nose? Yes, it’s hay fever time! For most of us this marks a joyous return to spending time outdoors; for others it’s the start of congestion, discomfort and daily annoyance. Most people who have allergies are aware of what
The Natural Path – Quercetin: An Amazing Flavonoid to the Rescue Read More »
by Todd Wiebe, Salvador Davis & Co. – When conducting an estate plan, many of my clients are asking how to make it as simple as possible. For many, this means exploring ways of avoiding probate, particularly when they have seen the work involved in obtaining probate. One of the ways that we can ensure
Common Cents – The Hazards of Adding a Child to the Title of Your Home Read More »
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. Walk down the main street in your neighbourhood
Word on the Street – What’s Missing? Read More »
by Anne Miller – How would you describe an amazing host? How about this: someone who welcomes you warmly with a smile; someone who puts you at ease in her home and makes you feel welcome; someone who shares her home with joy and pride; someone who wants to know about you and who listens
Meet Your Neighbours – Hazel Phillips: Hostess Extraordinaire Read More »
by Cassidy Nunn – What began as a small, artisan bakery on the Saanich Peninsula has grown exponentially over the years to become one of the largest and best-known local bakery brands: Portofino. Jaap Verbeke, who is still involved with the company as the General Manager, started the bakery as a small retail outlet at
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by Charlotte Musgrave, Peninsula Naturopathic Clinic – The therapeutic effects of massage therapy are understood now more than ever before, and each year more individuals incorporate massage into their regular self care routines. Whether your body is debilitated by constant arthritic aches, a headache that appears when stress levels increase, a muscle injured at the
Inside Out – Therapeutic Touch: Healing with Massage Therapy Read More »
by Paula Kully – NEWS FROM YYJ Time to Build On and UpThe Victoria Airport will be adding a new work of art called “Time Catcher,” by renowned Artist Charles Campbell. The installation is part of the lower passenger lounge expansion to be completed by 2020. The piece includes a 36-foot diameter ring suspended from
by Reuben Parker, Cut Cartel Barbers – Old-fashioned shaving is having something of a renaissance. Men’s hair has also begun to embrace the traditional, with styles that wouldn’t look out of place on a 1920’s gentleman topping the list of requested cuts at barbershops. When it comes to grooming, paradoxically, the men of today may
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