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Committed Canines & Their Crew

April 25, 2024

by Jamila Douhaibi - The number of shows on crime scene investigation, cold cases and uncovering disappearances make up for a great deal of television and streaming. It's rare that a story doesn't end with whodunnit and how. But, in real life, sometimes the most that can be done is to make sure that families [...]

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Asparagus Three Ways

April 25, 2024

by Marcelo Najarro, Executive Chef, 10 Acres at The Pier | photo by Dominic Hall Photography - Asparagus season runs from late March to June. It can be found at the grocery store all year round, but it’s during these months that asparagus can be sourced locally and when it is most flavourful. Asparagus stands

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Off The Vine – The End of the Grape: Where Next for the B.C. Wine Industry?

April 25, 2024

by Tilar J. Mazzeo | photo by Kelly Neil - It's springtime, and, here on the Saanich Peninsula, the grapevines are budding. Spare a thought, though, for the vineyard owners in the Okanagan. 99% of the crop was lost in that brutal cold snap – and with it many of the vines. How was the

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The Amazing Victoria Humane Society

April 25, 2024

by Janice Henshaw - Adopted from The Victoria Humane Society (VHS), George (left) is one lucky fella! His new owner, Seaside Magazine's publisher and owner Sue Hodgson, says her furry pal is almost four months old and growing like a weed. Sue is an experienced dog owner but says it's still a surprise when you

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West Coast Gardener – Growing Pollinator-Friendly Gardens

April 25, 2024

story and photos by Kathryn Alvarez - Now that spring is upon us and flowers are in abundance, you may notice more pollinators in your garden looking for food. When most people think of pollinators, they think of bees (did you know there are approximately 450 species of bees in British Columbia alone?). But pollinators

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