Stories

by Deborah Rogers - In Canada and the U.S. the second Sunday in May is Mother's Day. It falls on a different day in the U.K., where Mothering Sunday, which originated back in the Middle Ages, is celebrated on the fourth Sunday of Lent (March 19 this year – sorry I missed it mum!). It [...]

by Sue Hodgson -  It's been well over four years since I've taken a trip, but in early April I'm off to visit friends who have just recently bought a new home just outside of Merida, Mexico. For the past few years I've been dreaming about buying a place in Hawaii. It's still on my

by Sherrin Griffin VP, Operations, Sidney SeniorCare -  We all know that one day we'll be faced with the inevitable loss of a parent. Unfortunately, it's a cruel reminder of the cycle of life that we all face, especially as we ourselves age. We can try to prepare ourselves mentally and emotionally for the harsh

by Annilee Armstrong - News, changes, updates, launches? Email noteworthyseaside@gmail.com. FRESH OPENINGS FOR SPRING RockCoast Confections RockCoast Confections is opening a larger location at Gateway Park (E200-2261 Keating Cross Road), which will feature a much bigger retail area to increase offerings to their customers. They will also have more baked goods and to-go snacks. Already

photos & story by Scottee Giles -  The eastern shore of the Saanich Peninsula is home to surprisingly diverse ecosystems. A nature walk at Island View Beach Regional Park will take you past dunes, shrubs and grasses, wetlands and sandy beaches highlighted by panoramic ocean views. James Island, Sidney Island and Mount Baker can be

by Tina Kelly -  Ah, travel – it's been too long. Finally, it felt like the right time to get away. With my passport dusted off, it was time to put a plan into action. Whether travelling by train, plane, ferry, car or a combination thereof, we can look for ways to make the journey,

by Tilar J. Mazzeo -  In February, I fled. We looked at a map to see where in continental Europe had the warmest average temperatures; the algorithm came up with the south coast of Spain. When the ghost in the Delta machine told me that I could book a flight to Seville for 80,000 languishing

by Steve Sakiyama -  By the end of summer, my veggie garden is a jungle of weeds on steroids. While bushwhacking through the chaotic growth I fully expect to meet Dr. Livingstone (I presume) or a terrified Dorothy walking through the dark forest on her way to see the Wizard of Oz. "Lettuce, turnips and