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Make the Most of Your Doctor’s Appointment

January 1, 2026

Words Dr. Chris Pengilly (retired) While Helping Fix the Healthcare Crisis That there is currently a family doctor shortage is indisputable, but there is also a significant shortage of practitioners of almost every area of healthcare delivery. The solution is simple – just hire a few thousand more doctors and many more of the other [...]

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A Festive Feast Holiday Favourites from Around the Globe

November 27, 2025

Over the years, we have had the Seaside Magazine team share their favourite holiday recipes, or friends “battle” friends to come out on top with their preferred Christmas cookie. Food is always a wonderful way to bring family, friends and neighbours together, and no time more so than during the holiday season. This year, we

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Stuffing the Stocking

November 27, 2025

This year the Seaside team brings you something for every stocking on your list! Want a chance to win everything you see here? Just comment on our Facebook or Instagram page and let us know which one of these items you'd like to find in your stocking this year and be entered in our Stocking

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Off the Land – Sidney Microgreens: New Gains in Greening Up

November 27, 2025

Words Jo Barnes Photos Sarah Hartley Photography When we think about farming, we think of it as crops spreading out as far as the eye can see ... but we seldom think of looking up. This Sidney farmer is approaching it from a completely different “angle.” Since 2022, Mark Verhulst, owner of Sidney Microgreens, has

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Inside Out – Staying Healthy the Chinese Medicine Way: Finding Balance in November

October 30, 2025

Words Katie Musicco, Acupuncturist Peninsula Naturopathic Clinic There’s something magical about November on the West Coast – that misty salt air, the scent of cedar after rain, and the cozy permission to pull on your softest sweater and slow down. But between the endless drizzle, darker mornings, and that “is it 4 p.m. or midnight?”

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On Design – The New Era of Holiday Home Décor: How 2025’s Christmas Trends Mix Nostalgia with Imagination

October 30, 2025

Words Brittany Bazin, Brittany Bazin Interiors The holidays in 2025 are all about intentional warmth and effortless style. This year, decorating is less about matching sets and more about creating a home that feels personal, cozy and beautifully layered. From rich, moody tones and plush textures to natural greenery and playful accents, the season’s trends

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Hidden Gems: Local Shops Around The Peninsula

October 30, 2025

Words Jesse Holth With winter holidays just around the corner, it’s a great time to remind ourselves why it is so important to shop local. We love supporting business owners in our community, finding unique treasures, and lowering our environmental impact. Here are some hidden gems around the Saanich Peninsula that you can support while

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Peninsula Voices – Leading Change: Learning How To Speak Up

October 2, 2025

Words Jesse Holth Photo Sarah Hartley Photography Sarah Crawford-Bohl is a healthcare leader at Island Health who gained widespread recognition for her TED talk, “Lean In, Speak Up: Igniting Change Through Courageous Conversations.” We chatted about women in leadership, the importance of difficult conversations, and how to find your voice. Can you tell me a

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Craft the Exceptional

October 2, 2025

Words Reuben Butterfield, mbrand Building a memorable business, finding your spark and doing what you love. Maybe you've felt it too: the sense that things are moving just a bit faster these days. Social media feeds are full of conflicting advice. Do this. Do that. Pivot here. Scale there. If you’re not doing this (trend

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The Professionals – A Small Town at Work

October 2, 2025

Words & Photo Morgan Shaw, Executive Director, Sidney BIA Walk through Sidney on any afternoon and you can feel the energy of a small town at work. Some storefronts change, with new professionals stepping into familiar spaces. Others have held their place for decades, building relationships that span generations and creating a sense of continuity

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