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Pet Talk – 4 Tips That Could Save Your Pet’s Life This Summer

June 29, 2023

by Jacqueline Nicoll, K & Co. Marketing - It's summertime, the weather is beautiful and you're excited! However, like anything in life, there can be too much of a good thing. Over-exposure and underestimation of heat is unfortunately too commonplace, whether human or animal. It can actually take only 10 minutes for the inside of [...]

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Arts Scene – Timeless Tunes

June 29, 2023

by Jo Barnes | photo by Leah Gray - We're familiar with the image. A smoky, dimly lit nightclub. A chanteuse steps into the spotlight. Her song begins to transport her audience away from the trouble of the outside world. Local singer, Edie Daponte, who performs July 9 at Sidney's Summer Sounds Concert, engages her

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Out for a … Cultural Camping Trip – SMONEĆTEN Campground

June 29, 2023

story and photos by Scottee Giles - On a warm summer weekend our friends visiting from the mainland found the perfect campsite in the shade of fir and cedar trees at SMONEĆTEN Campground, a stop on their cycling tour of the Saanich Peninsula. Located in beautiful Sidney-by-the-Sea, the campground, once known as McDonald Provincial Park,

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In Fashion – Your Summer Glow-Up: Feel Radiant This Season!

June 29, 2023

by Rachel Penny, Licensed Esthetician, Miss Penny Esthetics - With the arrival of summer, it's time to revamp your skincare routine. As we spend more time outdoors and increase our sun exposure, its essential to adapt your skincare to keep your skin nourished and protected. Sun Protection & Reapplication Gone are the days of baking

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Men to Watch: Proud of their Professions

June 1, 2023

by Jamila Douhaibi - We’re used to professions being considered traditionally female-dominated or male-dominated. The latter, such as jobs in the trades, STEM roles or senior management, tend to be higher paid, while female-dominated careers often fall under the lower-paid “caring” or “creative” professions. But as women cross the professional gender divide, men have also

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From the Kitchen – The Stars of the Show

June 1, 2023

by Joan Saunders | photos by Scottee Giles - I have very fond memories of travelling to a variety of sunny spots over the years and indulging in the most glorious seafood tacos. With prawn season upon us, we can bring that feeling home and enjoy our local bounty by encasing this very tasty shellfish

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Sidney, Now & Then: Through an Older Set of Eyes

June 1, 2023

by David Bremner, dgbremner&co menswear dgbremner&co the Outlet, good bones clothing co - Appreciating time, people, life and the lens of youth versus the incredibly humbling corrective lens of age. As I put the finishing touches on my submission for this month's edition of Seaside Magazine, I find that I am continuously brought back to

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Living Off the Land – Carol Hyland: Footsteps in Flax Farming

June 1, 2023

by Jo Barnes | photos by Kathryn Alvarez Photography - Ever heard of flax? Like most people, you might have a vague idea that it's a plant with seeds that are good for digestion. Beyond that, the details get fuzzy. Flax is in fact the oldest textile fibre on the planet. Well known to the

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Seaside Homes – Make Over My Room!

June 1, 2023

styled by Tracey Jones, Remarkable Interiors | photos by Janis Jean Photography - "We live on the ocean in Victoria. Our living room looks out over the water so everything is arranged looking outwards, with the TV off to one side so we can watch it too. This works well when it's just the two

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Peninsula Voices – James Gardner: Authentically You

June 1, 2023

"Whatever is different scares people," says James Gardner, facilitator of the relatively newly formed LGBTQ2+ for Seniors, a monthly support group in Sidney. "We all just want to live our lives authentically." James, an award-winning anchor/reporter at CFAX, is used to being on the other side of the interview, but I wanted to learn more

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