Stories

by Lara Gladych –  ANNIVERSARIES Home Beauty Muffet & Louisa is celebrating its 32nd birthday this month! Over the years they’ve seen two stores in Sidney in the ’90s, another in Victoria which operated for 10 years, and now their current location at the bottom of Beacon, where the’ve resided since 2010. Since the fall […]

by Shauna Dorko, Owner, Sidney SeniorCare –  I thought since this issue is featuring “Men to Watch,” it would be appropriate to dedicate this month’s column to the special male seniors in our lives. Ladies, hang tight, we promise to make an upcoming column “all about you” soon! Let’s face it: regardless of age or

by Dr. Kristen Bovee, Peninsula Naturopathic Clinic –  What is Andropause? Male menopause, or “andropause,” is a gradual reduction of testosterone in men that begins around the age of 40. On average, men’s testosterone reduces at a rate of 1% per year after age 40 and its reduction can have multiple effects on the body including

by Paula Kully –  Cocktails are all about the right mix. With a surge in popularity for small-batch spirits and artisanal ingredients, I was keen to get behind the scenes of Sidney’s newest Distillery and find out a bit more about the crucial mix of talents needed for success. I discovered four gentlemen who have

by James McCrodan, Senior Wealth Advisor, The McCrodan Group –  Financial planning is the key to staying fit during turbulent times. It is the process of creating a roadmap for your financial future. A written financial plan shows you where you are currently, where you want to go and how you will get to your final destination.