Stories

  Seaside Writers’ Lunch | SBIA Grand Reopening of Sidney Visitor Centre | Seaside Book Club 1-7 Seaside Magazine Writers’ Lunch:  1. Tina Kelly and Lara Gladych  2. Publisher Sue Hodgson thanks the writers: Gillian Crowley, Krista Rossato, Deborah Rogers, Valerie Green  3. Seaside’s Editor-in-Chief, Allison Smith  4. Trysh Ashby-Rolls  5. Stu Rhodes  6. Shauna Dorko, Jo Barnes, […]

by Dr. Ambrose Marsh, Chief of Staff, Saanich Peninsula Hospital –  Work in my office and in the hospital was extraordinarily busy when the SPH Foundation staff asked me to suggest a general theme for Heart Health month. I hadn’t finished my Christmas shopping, and I was distracted by the fact that all my boys

by Paula Kully –  Butchart Gardens is a jewel in the crown of the Saanich Peninsula, attracting over one million visitors a year from all over the world. People see the 55 acres of spectacular blossoms, the famous Sunken Garden and Rose Garden rampant with colour, but what they don’t see are the 130 acres

by Gillian Crowley –  Tam Plays Sibelius Hear Terence Tam soar through the haunting and passionate Violin Concerto of Sibelius. Currently concertmaster of the Victoria Symphony, Tam is also an active chamber player who performs internationally. Included in the Victoria Symphony’s program is a world premiere by Jeffrey Ryan, inspired by Canadian poet Patrick Lane’s

by Lara Gladych –  BUSINESS New Owners After over 30 years in business, Grant Cornwell, founder of Grant’s Small Motors, has sold the business to Luc and Stan Roberts. The Roberts’ priority at Grant’s is to provide the utmost in customer service. Peninsula Crossfit is also under new ownership! The gym has been fully renovated

by Tina Kelly –  Breaking it down to the basics, we have to acknowledge that a healthy watershed literally keeps us alive; our every breath of oxygen is thanks to the ocean and each sip of water is a product of healthy rivers, streams and the land surrounding them. But sometimes our health gets more

by Dr. Kristen Bovee, Peninsula Naturopathic Clinic –  Many health experts claim that certain fats are bad for you. While this can be true, ultimately we end up thinking all fat is bad. Current research has shown that the real culprits in poor heart health have to do with low nutrition status, high inflammation, stress

by Tom Watson –  Valentine’s Day is upon us, yet again – the one day a year when the pressure to deliver is astronomical. How did it come about, and why am I a schmuck if I’m not standing in line at a local gift boutique, then florist and finally chocolate shop, in order to

by Shai Thompson, House of Lily Koi –  February’s Style Tip: This is the month retailers receive their spring inventory. If you want to get a head start on your wardrobe choices, get into the shops early. Connect with sales reps that will call you when brands and colours in your size and style come