by Valerie Green – July 1, 2017 is an important date in Canadian history. We have certainly come a long way in 150 years since Confederation in 1867. In this year of celebration, it is interesting and somewhat ironic to journey back to 1867 and see what was happening at that time. The year began […]
Historically Speaking: Happy 150th Birthday Canada!
by Alyssa Madill, RMT, Reach Health – Every week I hear patients express that they are overwhelmed by self care, by trying to improve and be better human beings. “Beings” should be the key word here. Our society currently honours “doing” much more than “being.” People are trying to move more, eat better, work better
Inside Out: Finding Balance – The Holy Grail of Modern Times
by Deborah Rogers – It seems I’ll never quite know where Seaside Magazine will take me next. This month I ended up on the water for a two-hour sunset paddle tour from Port Sidney Marina, in the capable hands of Amber and Alana from Blue Dog Kayaking. It had been a warm day, but Amber
Deb’s Day Out: Finding Tranquility One Stroke at a Time
by Gillian Crowley – Raven Baroque Plays Early Hits Don’t miss this combination of beautiful music, wigs and pantaloons! The 14-piece Raven Baroque Orchestra will play the hits from 1600 to 1750 in full costume in Victoria and Sidney during July and August. Admission is by donation. July 7 – Beacon Pavilion, Sidney 7 to
by Laura Waters – As I walk into the greenhouse after a long winter I long for the intoxicating fragrance of lemon verbena. I hope my plants have made it through a rough winter. The plants require protection in the winter and need to be covered in leaves and nestled close to the house or
Island Dish: Lemon Verbena and Ginger Sorbet
