by Carolyn O’Meara, Vision Travel Solutions – 46,259 steps is a good walk; it would get you most of the way from Victoria to Sidney and back again. That’s a pleasant walk but plain vanilla ice cream; take those steps in Budapest and you are on your way to a whole sundae. Budapest is fondly […]
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Owner / Publisher Sue Hodgson Chats With CST. Meighan de Pass, Sidney and North Saanich Community Policing Officer You have just recently taken on the role of Sidney and North Saanich Community Policing Officer, taking over from Constable George Phipps. What are the priorities of this position, and what key areas will be focused on
by Laura Waters, Snowdon House Gourmet & Gifts – Morning chores include the feeding of my chickens and the collection of the eggs. My feathery friends now number 48. After a nasty racoon and mink attack in the summer I lost 25 birds but, armed now with an electric fence to protect my girls, we
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by Linda Hunter – For some, starting fresh represents possibility: for change, for something better than before, a chance to begin again. For others, a new year is filled with trepidation and a renewed isolation. For all, January marks the progression of time, our own season of winter, bringing us closer to our journey’s end.
Loving Large, Living Small: We’re All Just Walking Each Other Home Read More »
by Dr. Kristen Bovee, Peninsula Naturopathic Clinic & Hydrate IV Wellness Centre – Our stress response is an essential component for our survival, but having too much stress is also linked to certain health conditions such as hypertension and cancer. If your New Year’s resolution is to reduce your overall stress, you may want to
The Natural Path: Are You Stressed? Support Your HPA Axis Read More »
by Dan Adair, Island Savings Brentwood Bay – According to the Government of Canada’s most recent statistics, 11.4% of seniors (65 and older) declared bankruptcy in 2016. The number appears to be on an upward swing – in 2014, 10.9% of seniors reported insolvency, compared to only 9.2% in 2012. Yes, there are several factors
Common Cents: Golden Year Financial Pitfalls to Avoid in the New Year – and Beyond Read More »
by Jo Barnes – You might think that you’re only taking care of mom or dad, but it goes far beyond that. You have to be nurse, counsellor, legal advocate, and you might find yourself overwhelmed with the realization that there’s so much more to know that doesn’t come with just being a good son
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by Shai Thompson – It can be difficult to feel amazing every day, but I’m here to help you find answers and give direction when it comes to creating and organizing your wardrobe. Always remember: nobody’s perfect! Email your questions to makeover@seasidemagazine.ca. January Style Tip: Happy New Year! This is your time to make the
by Lara Gladych – HEALTH & WELLNESS Tissue Issues Samantha Whitney and her staff would like to welcome you to Stem to Stern Massage Clinic, at 333 – 2453 Beacon Avenue. Their belief is that massage enhances life by balancing, restoring, relaxing and rejuvenating. Stress and pain levels are reduced as they listen to and
by Paula Kully – You can walk into the SHOAL Centre at 10030 Resthaven Drive in Sidney on any given day and find it a bustle of activity. People coming and going, a fitness class underway in the auditorium, a glass case full of handcrafted gifts for sale, friends chatting over a cup of tea
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