by Deborah Rogers – Women make up just over half the population, and with changes in education, employment policy and societal norms, are working in more diverse careers than ever. There are some jobs though that are still dominated by men. The facts are that only 21% of RCMP are female; less than 4% of
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For our 9th annual Seaside Magazine Woman to Watch contest, we’ve revamped our criteria and judging process, and increased the prize package available to the winner! Inspired by the popularity of CBC’s The Dragon’s Den, and confident in the entrepreneurialism of our business community, we decided to introduce a “Pitch Off” this year. Women were
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by Alice Bacon, Brentwood Bay Village Empourium – ‘Fashion changes, but style endures.” The words of designer Coco Chanel could be a touchstone for anyone torn between a desire for self-expression through clothing while wanting to do the right thing for the planet and its people. The fashion industry has earned a reputation for being
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by Jo Barnes – The phrase “leave no stone unturned” aptly describes the effort and persistence of most farmers. But for one local farm it describes this and much more. Kristine Letson, co-owner of Stonefields Farm, has not only left no stone unturned to create a bountiful farm, but her family literally had to turn
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by Joan Saunders – I recently went all “Marie Kondo” in my kitchen: rooting through cupboards and drawers I reorganized, rearranged and revamped. It’s a small kitchen so there’s not much room for extras. Some duplicates, as well as some cooking tools that I never use and finally realized I didn’t need, ended up in
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story by Janice Henshaw | photos by Omid Pakbin – As our climate and economies change and our natural resources diminish, it seems only sensible to change our building styles so that we are more responsive and efficient in terms of using less harmful material and increasing the longevity of what we do use. In
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by Stephanie Staples – I consider it one of life’s greatest pleasures to enjoy all of the outdoor activities that living on the Saanich Peninsula affords but I went on a little local indoor fitness quest and am delighted to report some pretty cool experiences that you may want to try too! So a biker
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by Cassidy Nunn – Over the years of being a wedding and portrait photographer, I’ve had the pleasure to meet and work with so many incredible couples. My favourite part is hearing their story: what brought them together, what keeps them together, and what they love most about each other. This month I met with
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by Jesse Holth – It’s everyone’s dream: a single outfit that takes you from the gym, to errands, to a night out, all while looking and feeling great. It’s no wonder that “athleisure” – clothing you can wear during both athletic activities and leisure activities – has become so popular. The recent phenomenon has been
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by Tania Tomaszewska – Wine touring in Mexico? You bet! Last month I was lucky to spend time in Querétero and San Miguel de Allende, about a three-hour drive north of Mexico City and in the corazon (heart) of Mexico. In this land of tequila, mezcal and beer, wine consumption and production has traditionally not
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