story by Janice Henshaw | exterior photography by Jody Beck – From the rooftop terrace of Bob and Brenda’s home, the northern view of Robert’s Bay contains contrasting shades of the sky, islands and the sea. A blue heron flies by at eye level, followed by a V-formation of honking Canada geese. An enormous […]
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Your son Eric was born with Aortic Stenosis, a narrowing of the aortic valve in the heart, which in turn restricts blood flow through the valve. How was this discovered? It was not evident until the umbilical cord was cut. In Eric’s case the valve was completely closed and he was immediately critical. We were
by Paula Kully – You know the old saying “New Year – New You.” How do some people really make that happen? Let’s take a look at several locals for some inspiration and insight. Randy Humble, Chief Administrative Officer for the Town of Sidney, began running nine years ago. Last year, he completed his first
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by Gillian Crowley – Renowned poets Lorna Crozier and Patrick Lane, Officers of the Order of Canada and each winners of the Governor General’s award for poetry, have made the Saanich Peninsula their home together for 25 years. Silvered by frost, their elegant Japanese-style garden reflects both their creativity and shared interests. Although each is
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by Robin Dunn – A Google search shows the definition of empower as: “to make (someone) stronger and more confident, especially in controlling their life and claiming their rights.” This sounds very appropriate; it’s what HeadWay does. The best way I can explain this is to look back at what happened to me when I
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by Tracey Jones – Remarkable Interiors & Stacey Kaminski – Styles by Stacey | photos by www.nuttycake.com – 1 Know Your Colour Palette! 10-30-60. Create flow by choosing one colour for the main living areas (60%), then shades and tones of that colour in adjacent rooms and furniture (30%) and an accent color to finish the
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story by Janice Henshaw | photos by www.nuttycake.com – The nights are still long, the days short and grey. Snowbirds are Facebooking and emailing stories of the good life that include sun and surf. What can we stay-at-homers do to give our spirits a lift? Well, we can design and decorate! Now is the time
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story by Janice Henshaw | photos by www.nuttycake.com After living in Mill Bay for two years, Terri sold her house and began the search for a new community to call home. She explored properties from Victoria to Comox. Finally, in the Patricia Bay neighborhood, she found the site she wanted. The house was advertised as
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by Deborah Rogers – Is one of the commitments you’ve made for 2017 to read more? To do something social? To join a group and meet your community? Maybe just to do something for yourself? Well great news: Seaside Magazine is launching a Book Club, so you can satisfy all of those resolutions! We’re excited
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by Stu Rhodes – During a recent ceremony hosted by principal Peter Westhaver at Claremont Secondary School, the Canadian Welding Association (CWA) Foundation and the Dennis & Phyllis Washington Foundation in conjunction with Seaspan unveiled their most recent contribution to the Saanich School District. The District will share a $300,000 equipment and training grant with
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