by Stu Rhodes – We’re not just building houses, we’re building sustainable futures! Saanich School District is launching a revamped version of their Carpentry program this February. The program will be hosted at SD63 Continuing Education School on Mt Newton Cross Road where students will learn the basics of the craft under the tutelage of
Trade Student Spotlight – Carpentry: Tiny House – Pt. 1 Read More »
by Dr. Kristen Bovee, Peninsula Naturopathic Clinic and Hydrate IV Wellness Centre – Whether you are a seasoned marathon runner or a novice triathlete, treating your body well is a major determinate of your performance. With athletic event season coming upon us, the following tips can help you train, perform and recover optimally. Get enough
The Natural Path – Daily Habits for Optimal Athletic Performance Read More »
by Chris Cowland – When people ask me what part of England I’m from, I usually reply “Windsor.” Tens of thousands of overseas visitors flock there every year, it has interesting shops, cobbled streets, the Thames, and of course the famous Castle. But if you look in my passport, it shows my birthplace as Slough.
Cowland’s Chronicles – Come Friendly Bombs and Fall on Slough Read More »
by Chris Compton – This is a recipe best served with a pile of warm tortillas and a margarita. The combination of turkey, corn, kale and black beans provides a filling and nutritious dinner that can even be served at a dinner party. I find that turkey is an underutilized source of protein and the
Island Dish – Achiote Rubbed Turkey Tacos Read More »
by Gail Gotto – This is Africa – a dream that for us became a reality. Our trip took us through Kenya, Swaziland, Zimbabwe, Botswana, Namibia and South Africa, a journey of almost two months. The diversity of the countries within this continent is nothing short of amazing. To see those countries, as well as the
Globehopping – This is Africa. 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. I was recently working on a project for
Word on the Street – Do You Feel Your Age? Read More »
story by Janice Henshaw, photo by Bonita Talstra – Are you feeling a bit overwhelmed? Worn out from getting home from work and trying to fit too many activities into too short a day? Does your partner retreat to their hideout or special room and your kids to the family room with their friends from
Seaside Homes – I Want a She Shed! A What? A She Shed! Read More »
by Janice Long, Calla Design – One of the reasons I hear people say they love the store is because of the use of colour. I will say that I am a colour afficiondo, but I’m not afraid to use it and recognize the impact it can have in creating an inviting space. As I
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by Tina Kelly, Shaw Centre for the Salish Sea – “10-foot-long Shark Washes Ashore in North Saanich” – a shocking news headline for many. A bigger surprise may be – according to Canada’s Department of Fisheries and Oceans (DFO) – 14 species of shark have been documented inhabiting our West Coast waters. To most, sharks
Salish Sea News – Sharks, Sharks and More Sharks Read More »
by Gillian Crowley – Sheer grace and athleticism is part of what makes ballet a special art form. Even those who don’t know a jeté from a plié will discover the local Ballet Étoile creates magic accessible to all. “We see ourselves as a way for the community to enjoy dance through a narrative structure
Art Scene – The Stars Align for Ballet Étoile Read More »
