by Natalie Bell – My parents enrolled me in a French immersion school right from the get-go; they wanted me to have a possible advantage later on in life with a second language under my belt, or maybe just wanted someone to translate if we found ourselves in a French-speaking city and they needed to […]
Inside Out: Yoga for Kids – Teaching the Language of Connection Read More »
by Dan Adair, Island Savings Brentwood Bay – I can’t recall the last time I used calculus or quadratic functions in my day-to-day life, but I can tell you that I’ve had several conversations about compound interest and mortgages already this week. Granted, I am a financial advisor, but I think most Canadians would agree
Common Cents: Financial Literacy for Your Kids – a Simple Guide Read More »
by Paula Kully – I love dogs and I know I’m not alone in this here on the Saanich Peninsula. No matter where you go, you will find people and their fur friends out and about. People love their pets and go to great lengths to keep them happy and healthy. This includes training. We
Behind the Scenes: Super Smart Sheep Dogs Read More »
Owner / Publisher Sue Hodgson Chats with Sam Gillan – Kennedy, Individual Learning Centre (ILC) & Continuing Education Student, and Wendy Walker, Principal, Continuing Education & ILC. Can you tell us a bit about how your life changed when you had a child? When I had my first child in 2014, my life changed drastically; I struggled
Can We Talk: Sue Hodgson Chats with Sam Gillan-Kennedy Read More »
by Lara Gladych – FOOD & DRINK Fromagerie The Farmer’s Daughter is a specialty cheese shop and wine bar offering fine quality cheeses from all over the world, along with a diverse and exciting wine selection to complement them. They will have a small seating area and tasting bar where you can try their cheese
by Tina Kelly – Are their eyes weepy? Are there any noticeable changes in the colour of their skin or thickness of their fur? Check the condition of their paw pads and look for tartar buildup on their teeth. These are all important wellness checks when your pet is a four-legged mammal, but not at
Salish Sea News: My Pet Octopus Read More »
by Linda Hunter – From the time we are young, much of our path is laid out for us with many of the early decisions made on our behalf. We follow the direction that others send us in, listening to those around us and taking guidance from those who are older and perhaps wiser. We
Loving Large, Living Small: Listening to the Land 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’ll be asking people to answer a question. We’re looking for responses from all ages and across the diverse neighbourhoods that form our community. For this month’s column, I was curious
Word on the Street: Keeping Your Pets Happy and Healthy Read More »
by Normand Schafer, Far and Away Adventures – As a kid growing up in the interior of B.C., I never boarded an airplane until I was a teenager. I wasn’t entirely deprived of exploring the world – I’ll never forget family trips exploring the Rockies, going camping and especially driving our station wagon from B.C.
Globehopping: Kids and Travel Read More »
May Style Tip: We are at the beginning of the wedding season and finding that perfect look and fit is what we all want. Whether you are a guest, or in the actual wedding party, this can be a daunting task. I just have to ask this question to all brides and grooms: “since when
