Stories

by Jo Barnes | photos by Kathryn Alvarez Photography -  Awww, nuts! Just when you think you have hazelnuts all figured out, you discover you might not even have the name right – apparently in Europe they're typically called filberts. But closer to home, here on the Saanich Peninsula, these mouth-watering morsels are known to [...]

by Jo Barnes | photos by Leah Gray -  For most of us, a big spoon and a kitchen knife are all we've ever used to unleash our artistic side when we create our annual Halloween Jack-o'-lanterns. But one local artist's tools of choice in gourd art include a jigsaw, drill and wood burner! The

by Bernard (Bud) Beauchesne, Account Manager, Small Business, WE Banker, TD Canada Trust -  The past few years, as well as the current economic environment, have presented businesses with unique challenges, many of which they have never faced before. The impacts of these challenges vary greatly by industry, location and financial strength. One of the

story by Tilar J. Mazzeo -  This month, let's talk hops. If you drink beer, you've tasted hops. Beer is, essentially, water, fermented grain (often but not always barley), and, more often than not, hops: the flowers or "cones" of a plant called humulus lupulus. Lupulus comes from the Latin for "wolf," because this vining

by Annilee Armstrong -  News, changes, updates, launches? Email noteworthyseaside@gmail.com. BEAUTY NEWS Happy Anniversary Happy Anniversary to Sidney's Mankind Barbers that has just celebrated its second anniversary. Mankind has welcomed a new apprentice barber, Dawson Gordon. Dawson is taking bookings on Mondays at a discounted rate while he starts to build a clientele. Owner Aleatha

by Tabatha Golat - Being the middle child of five girls, I've always had a soft spot for films that authentically capture the complexities of sibling relationships. This month's cinematic recommendation, The Swimmers, immediately drew me in with its opening scene – a heartfelt portrayal of two sisters playfully submerging each other in a bustling

by Stephanie Staples | photo by Leah Gray - I'd tell you to imagine, but if you are fortunate you will not be able to – I certainly can't. So instead, pretend you are watching a movie … you see an eight-year-old Syrian girl fleeing with her family from the only home they have ever

by Rachel Penny, Miss Penny Esthetics -  As the temperatures drop and the days get shorter, it's time to transition your skincare routine to accommodate the fall season. Cooler weather brings its own set of challenges for your skin, including cooler, drier air and potential skin sensitivities. To keep your complexion radiant and healthy, it's