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Growing Edible Flowers

August 24, 2023

story and photos by Racheal Schnarr, Pacific Horticulture College, Registered Holistic Nutritionist - When one thinks of edible plants, rarely is it that flowers first come to mind. Adding edible flowers to the garden is a must for flower lovers and food growers alike. In addition to being aesthetically pleasing, most edible flowers are easy [...]

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Meet Your Neighbours – Sanjiv Shrivastava: The Race to Compassion

August 24, 2023

by Jamila Douhaibi | photo by Leah Gray - On the North Saanich Council, Sanjiv Shrivastava is one of the few people of colour on a city council in the Saanich Peninsula. A scholar and educator who grew up in Kenya and Zambia, Sanjiv had a few lifetimes' worth of journeys before he and his

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Bartender vs. Sommelier – The Great Cocktail Shake Off

July 27, 2023

photos by Janis Jean Photography - The hot, lazy days of August are the perfect time to relax outside with a refreshing cocktail. We all have our go-to’s, but this month, 10 Acres Bartender Alex Lavallee and 10 Acres Sommelier Adriano Cartuliares share their favourites with Seaside readers. They hope that this summer you’ll try

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Seaside Homes – Not Your Ordinary Farmhouse!

July 27, 2023

by Janice Henshaw | photos by Realfoto Media - On 11 acres of sweet-smelling hay in Central Saanich, there is a beautiful white farmhouse that owners Rena and Collyn Varnes say is their dream come true. Finished in 2022, it is a spectacular modern-day version of a farmhouse and it's big – over 5,000 square

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Three Dressers, Three Ways of Finishing

July 27, 2023

story and photos by Patricia Pearson & Ashley Stelck, Hansell & Halkett Vintage Home Decor - Do you have a piece of furniture you love but feel like it needs an update? Or do you have a great find from the thrift store that needs a makeover? Or a family heirloom that needs restoring? Whatever

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2023 Summer Book Wrap Up

July 27, 2023

by Jackie LaPlante - The Covenant of Water | Abraham Verghese Set in 20th century Kerala, the story follows a local family over three generations. The South Indian waterways are their lifeline … and their curse, as family members die in water-related events. Like Abraham Verghese’s earlier novel, Cutting for Stone, the country is an

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Off the Vine – Best Box Wines for Summer

July 27, 2023

story and photo by Tilar J. Mazzeo - I've done the heavy lifting so you don't have to. I hauled home more boxes of wine than I care to admit, to no small degree of concern from my husband who wondered aloud if the week had really been that difficult. No, no, I assured him,

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Peninsula Voices – Angel Sampson: Laugh, Cry and Learn

July 17, 2023

by Stephanie Staples | photo by Leah Gray For a long time, I’ve wanted to attend a Powwow; the regalia, drumming, dancing and of course the traditional foods that are so different from my world, have captivated me. This year will be my first time experiencing this special tradition, at the 28th annual Yellow Wolf

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Taking it to the Street

June 29, 2023

On June 17, 2023, friends, family and hockey teammates gathered for the seventh annual Seaside Magazine Taking It To The Street Charity Road Hockey Tournament in support of Help Fill a Dream. After being on hiatus since 2019, it was clear that everyone was happy to be able to participate in this amazing event once

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A Place for Fun and Family: North Saanich Freeride Park

June 29, 2023

by Jesse Holth | photo by August Horeth - Bike parks are a wonderful addition to any neighbourhood: they encourage people to spend time outdoors, help to build a sense of community, and are a way for both kids and adults to make friends and challenge their abilities. Riders at North Saanich Freeride Park are

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