Stories

by Dr. Kate Evans, Family Physician, Sidney –  As the holiday season ends, I breathe a sigh of relief. Not just because the chaos and expectation of the season is behind us, but also because it is such a difficult time of year for so many of my patients. For those experiencing loneliness or grief […]

by Jesse Holth –  Need a way to beat those post-holiday blues? Ring in the new year at Cattle Point! Nothing beats fresh, wintery ocean air – just make sure to bundle up! At this time of year, the grass is lush and green. The vernal pools are also full: these temporary pools fill with

by Trysh Ashby-Rolls –  Fog hangs low over the valleys. From my car I notice a few sheep, six white and one black, huddled together by the fence. The moon slowly disappears behind the trees from where a raven calls to its mate deep in the forest. This is North Pender Island just before dawn

by Valerie Green –  A new column is always fun and, because of my love of history, this one is going to be especially enjoyable. Please join me through the year as I travel back in time to visit some old heritage buildings of interest including homes on the Peninsula, Greater Victoria and further afield

by Gillian Crowley –  Is there something happening in the Peninsula or Gulf Islands Art Scene we should know about? Email gillian@seasidemagazine.ca. There’s much to explore in the Peninsula arts scene to keep winter weather at bay this month. With all the entertainment here, who needs to get away? Robbie Burns Dinner You don’t have

by Dr. Kristen Bovee, Peninsula Naturopathic Clinic –  The New Year brings new resolutions, and often that includes making new commitments to our health and wellness. Whatever your health goals may be, there are ways to achieve them on a budget. Here are five ways to stay committed to your health: Plan your meals. You

by Shai Thompson –  January’s Style Tip: It’s the new dawn of a new year and with that comes the opportunity for change. Every rack in retail is rocking killer sales so get out there and invest in your fall winter wardrobe for next year. This will save you buckets of cash! With the money

by Lara Gladych –  OPENINGS Tech Savvy Brunel Tech is new to North Saanich, offering custom-built IT solutions for small- to medium-sized businesses. Backed by more than 60 years of combined experience in the industry, the staff at Brunel Technical Solutions will create solutions for your needs based on your business. Something Savoury Crossroads Grillhouse has

Putting together a January issue is not always easy. Not only do the deadlines align with the busy season, but it can also be a strain to come up with compelling content. After the excitement and abounding creativity of the holiday, January at times might seem like the downward descent, the letdown period that brings us