– by Carole Pearson – It is the end of an era for one of Vancouver Island’s favourite garden stores. After 71 years in business, Marigold Nursery is closing its doors. The property has been sold and this Christmas Eve will be the last day of operation for the family-owned business. This is sad […]
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Like virtue, photography is its own reward, triggering memories of life’s greatest moments and relationships. In our Third Annual Photography Contest, Seaside wishes to further reward some of these amazing artists, with some good old-fashioned ink in our local magazine. With so many submissions, this task wasn’t easy. You’ll find our choices in the
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In this issue of Seaside we are exploring the enormous impact volunteering has in our community. As Executive Director of Shaw Ocean Discovery Centre what would your community at the Centre look like if you didn’t have volunteers? I’m not sure if we would exist without our volunteers. Our Centre was designed as an interpretive
Sue Hodgson talks with Mark Loria, Executive Director of Shaw Ocean Discovery Centre Read More »
– by Joanne Lomax – Take another look at the groups of cyclists riding the roads and trails throughout the south end of the Island. The bright cycling jerseys may belong to grandmothers and ‘grand others’ training for an annual cycling fundraiser to support African grandmothers who are dedicated to conquering the devastating effects of
That Cyclist in Spandex May be Someone’s Grandmother Read More »
– by Barry Mathias, photography by nuttycake.com – Imagine, summer is suddenly over and torrential rain, strong winds and a drastic lowering of temperature occurs. What do you do? You light your wood stove … and smoke out the house: a bird has built a nest in the chimney! You notice your gutters are overflowing, strong
Seaside Homes: Staying One Step Ahead of the Season Read More »
