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Stuffing the Stocking

November 28, 2024

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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Wine Actually

November 28, 2024

by Tom Dai, The Farmer’s Daughter photos by Janis Jean It's the most wonderful time of the year! Christmas is less than a month away, the air is cool and crisp, backyards are muted by the ghosts of lawnmowers, my tan is gone, and soon I'll be blasting the Charlie Brown Christmas soundtrack on repeat.

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Meet Your Neighbours – David Bradt: Capturing Light

October 24, 2024

by Jamila Douhaibi | photos by David Bradt - The way that an owl's eyes pierce through the distance at you, the exact moment a bee starts extracting nectar, or how a coyote's fur ruffles in the wind. These might not be familiar for everyone living on the beautiful West Coast, but photographer David Bradt

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Making Time for Yourself: A Season of Self-Care

October 24, 2024

by Jesse Holth - Many people find it difficult to prioritize their own self-care and carve out that ever-important "me time" in their busy schedules. Whether it's burning the candle at both ends, feeling that others should be looked after first, or simply forgetting about the little things, we often need reminding to take a

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Apples Three Ways

October 24, 2024

by Ross Bowles and Tracie Zahavich, Fox & Monocle Café | photo by Janis Jean - Apples can be simply a common everyday snack, or a popular pie filling. You can use them to add acidity to a dish, or a bit of sweetness. When using the proper type, it can add texture and substance

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Ravens Crossing Cohousing Celebrates Third Anniversary

October 24, 2024

by John McNamee, Ravens Crossing Cohousing | photos by Tanya Murchie - On September 30 the residents of Ravens Crossing Cohousing (RCC) celebrated the third anniversary of moving into their new homes at the corner of Seventh Street and Brethour Avenue in Sidney. In 2021, about 53 people became residents of RCC, becoming the fifth

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Globehopping – Travel with a Twist

October 24, 2024

story and photos by Susan Beiderwieden - On a soggy January day in Victoria, a phone call from my sister ended with a surprise invitation. How would I like to visit Colorado Springs in September? Caught up in thoughts of three glorious weeks of warm, dry weather, I automatically said yes. I forgot the king-size

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West Coast Gardener – Bountiful Berries of Winter Gardens

October 24, 2024

by Natalie Foofat, Patio Gardens - Early winter gardening on the West Coast is a season not to be overlooked. As fall transitions towards the winter holiday season, our gardens can be a spectacular place for beautiful decorative berries, more than just the classic red holly berries. Many shrubs provide berries for garden interest, some

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Globehopping – Off The Beaten Path: 5 of The Most Scenic Trails on Vancouver Island

September 26, 2024

story and photos by Shelley Tice - Hiking is an easy, inexpensive way to experience the natural beauty of Vancouver Island. Our family's favourite hikes lead us through West Coast forests to beautiful views, vistas and beaches that we can visit in a few hours, keeping everyone happy. We typically pair our hikes with our

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The Professionals – Careful Growth & Community Support

September 26, 2024

by Amber Isles, RockCoast Confections | photo by Janis Jean - Small businesses are what make up this community of ours and I cannot tell you how lucky I feel to have been a part of it for the last 14 years. Growing a business is not for the faint of heart. Every time you

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