by Craig Campbell – You would think aging and finances should make an easy humour column given, for me, both are a joke. In fact I can practically hear a conversation my doc and banker might have, if they got together for a beer and held an honest conversation. “You should see the size of […]
The Light Side: Growing Older Ain’t Much Fun Read More »
I always see the start of a new year not just as a time to look forward to what the next 12 months will bring, but also as the perfect opportunity to look back over the past year. And this January, my ninth (!) with Seaside Magazine, I thought I’d look back not only at
Last Word with Allison Smith Read More »
I do love the holiday season and I often find my thoughts drifting back to family memories. Growing up, the highlight of every Christmas was heading out in the bitter cold of the Maritimes, on snowshoes, with the entire family, to find a perfect tree. Even with six feet of snow on the ground Sandy,
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by Susi McMillan – Always on the lookout for amazing local products, Seaside’s Trendspotter Susi McMillan brings you unique treats to grace your table this holiday season! Bar Essentials Sanbitter 6/$4.99; Phillips Tonic 4/$11; Sparkling Pomegranate 4/$8.99. Brentwood Bay Village Empourium. empourium.ca Quick & Divine Appies $6. Snowdon House Gourmet & Gifts. snowdonhouse.ca Italian
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by Deborah Rogers – My Day Out this month allows me to give back (a little) to my community, and gives a glimpse of a vital not-for-profit service: I’m volunteering at the Food Bank. On the Wednesday morning that I join Executive Director Bev Elder and her team, the Sidney Lions Food Bank at Iroquois
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by Stu Rhodes – How often does an apprentice finish their technical training, and finish logging their work-based hours before their 18th birthday? Well, I don’t know the actual stats on this, but I can assure you: it rarely happens! No big deal for Julia Scheuer though. Julia graduated from Claremont Secondary last June, and
Trade Student Spotlight: Julia Scheuer – Hairstylist Read More »
by Lara Gladych – RETAIL Style Savvy Cottons and Blues, in Sidney, is under new ownership. A familiar face at the store, Anna Savage has taken over the locally-loved jeans and casual-wear shop. Shop locally, at 2437 Beacon (at Fourth Street). Fresh Space d.g.bremner & co. menswear has moved down Beacon, to the former Muffet
by Shauna Dorko, Sidney SeniorCare – ‘Tis the season for giving, and finding that “perfect gift” can be extremely challenging, particularly when it comes to buying for seniors. Simply put, many seniors seem to have almost everything, accumulated over the years, which can make it especially challenging to come up with a suitable gift this
Chasing the Golden Years: Gift Giving for Seniors Deserves Careful Consideration Read More »
by Solara Goldwynn, Hatchet & Seed – The month of December is a time of amazing food-filled events. It’s the time of holiday celebrations, friend and family gatherings, and maybe a little overindulging! Eating local during this winter month can be a little more challenging, as most farmer’s markets have shut down and our gardens
Island Dish: Festive Savoury Sweet Potato Pie Read More »
by Shai Thompson, House of Lily Koi – December Style Tip: I saw this a few days ago and was blown away with an extreme “Aha, why didn’t I think of that” moment. When hand washing a garment, to remove the excess water put items, one at a time, into a salad spinner. Think about
