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Seaside Homes – A Net Zero Energy Plus Home

October 27, 2022

by Janice Henshaw | photos by Janis Jean Photography - "These are exciting times," says Peter Johannknecht, a Principal at Cascadia Architects in Victoria, B.C. "Whatever we do today might positively impact our climate in 50 to 60 years. On a global stage, it's quite daunting to really think about that, but at the same [...]

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The Professionals – A Community Connected: Bringing Personal & Professional Joy

September 29, 2022

by Alexa & Tristan Fetherston and Steven Hardy, owners, Beacon Brewing | photo by Nunn Other Photography - When we were asked to write the intro for Seaside Magazine's October Professionals feature, we were honoured. We don't see ourselves as "professionals" in our daily lives; we are just a family running our family business and

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ALLELES Design Studio: Redesigning the World of Prosthetics

September 29, 2022

by Jamila Douhaibi | Photo by Camille Candia | Product photos courtesy ALLELES - While working on her Master's degree in Industrial Design in Calgary, McCauley Wanner was researching options for her thesis. She found that the medical industry had overwhelmingly homogenous devices, with very little personalization for the many individuals that use them. She

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Fall for a New Routine: Why the Change in Seasons is the Perfect Time for a Shakeup

September 29, 2022

There are times of the year when it seems natural to change things up. Seasonal weather changes often mean pulling out something different from the wardrobe, or a switch from indoor to outdoor activities. But there are deeper reasons why we should be thinking about shaking up our routines: sometimes repeating the same actions day

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In Fashion – One Outfit, Different Footwear!

September 29, 2022

by Jayne Nelson, Waterlily Shoes with model Jacinta Crowe | photos by Janis Jean Photography - We are all unique and beautiful, and fashion is a fun way to express yourself! One of the best things about fall is all the great new footwear! This season, a great pair of boots (or two) is a

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Off the Vine – Woodinville, Washington: Discovering New Wines & Some Canadian Roots

September 29, 2022

by Tilar J. Mazzeo | photo courtesy Yakima Valley Tourism - The autumn is my favourite time for wine tasting: the summer tourists are gone, the harvest is in, the air is fresh, and the vineyards are starting to go golden. All the winemakers can take a deep breath, and that means when you visit

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Seaside Homes – A Thoroughly Modern Wheelchair Accessible Cottage

September 29, 2022

by Janice Henshaw | photos by Janis Jean Photography - If you fall off a rain-slicked roof while putting up your Christmas lights or crash during that last glorious powder run on the slopes you may be laid up for awhile … . Daily living while you rehab will be just that much easier if

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From the Kitchen – Not Just Good Looking

August 18, 2022

by Joan Saunders | photos by Amanda Cribdon Photography - Some desserts taste wonderful. Others look amazing. This one, fabulously, is both. And how could it not be with a sweet, buttery, pastry base topped with a smooth vanilla custard which is then finished with an assortment of the most glorious berries of the season?

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Off the Vine – Hands-On Harvest: A Saanich Peninsula Experience

August 18, 2022

by Tilar J. Mazzeo | photos courtesy SeaCider Farm and Ciderhouse - When the pandemic started, wine lovers were grateful for those new online tasting experiences that kept us all connected. But are you starting to feel a hankering for something a bit more, well, hands on? Looking for a fun way to get out

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Finding the Balance: Eating Well on a Budget

August 18, 2022

by Joan Saunders - Food can be many things: a celebration, an adventure, an exploration, a comfort. Unfortunately, these days, it can also be expensive. The problem is finding a balance between what you desire and what is affordable. I'm not a martyr; I don't want to give up taste and the pure enjoyment of

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