– article by Barry Mathias; photos by Vince Klassen – If, like me, you live in a traditional house built before 2010, then you are likely to have only a limited grasp of what a “Smart Home” is. You may have an electrically operated garage door, double glazed windows, a motion sensor light on […]
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A highlight of Vancouver Island’s cultural calendar takes place in Sidney from Friday October 16 – 18, and promises to continue a tradition of showcasing excellence. The Sidney Fine Art Show (SFAS), now in its thirteenth year, is one of the largest and most anticipated juried art shows in British Columbia. Produced by the Community
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– by Rosemary Scott – The Deep Cove Market is not your typical convenience store. A destination for foodies, it’s a charming country market nestled in North Saanich that has become, through much hard work, a gem of a meeting place for the community. After the Deep Cove Farm on Wain Road was retired, I
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2014 was the inaugural year for the brewery; you have gone from a self-built tasting room, selling out of your first beer completely, to already having produced nine beers within the year. How will you continue competing successfully in the rapidly growing craft beer market? The challenges presented by the explosion of growth in the
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– by Erin Bremner – There is one great recommendation from the 2015 Vogue trend report that really stood out to me: the importance of a great white shirt. For both men and women, it’s a wardrobe staple. If you don’t have one, or if yours is looking a little tired, it’s time to go
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– article by Barry Mathias; photos by www.nuttycake.com – When we come to buy a house, most of us have already decided where we want to live, and how much we might be able to afford. However, we quickly find out that there are many more aspects to be considered, and the same applies
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– by Doreen Marion Gee – Volunteers are the life-blood of our Peninsula community. Their dedication raises the quality of life for all of us and improves daily existence for many, changing their lives in a positive direction forever. But the volunteers themselves could never imagine how those couple of hours a week would
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– by Susan Simosko – What were you doing in your twenties? What difference did you make to your community? If you’re like me, you might be saying “not much.” Now consider Morgan Jane Shaw, 26, born and raised in Sidney and actively making a major difference in our community. Morgan is Manager of Visitor
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– by Carole Pearson – It is the end of an era for one of Vancouver Island’s favourite garden stores. After 71 years in business, Marigold Nursery is closing its doors. The property has been sold and this Christmas Eve will be the last day of operation for the family-owned business. This is sad
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Like virtue, photography is its own reward, triggering memories of life’s greatest moments and relationships. In our Third Annual Photography Contest, Seaside wishes to further reward some of these amazing artists, with some good old-fashioned ink in our local magazine. With so many submissions, this task wasn’t easy. You’ll find our choices in the
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