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– by Gillian Crowley – Pet owners know their best friends repay their food and shelter with unconditional affection that lightens winter’s dark days. Medical research has shown that interacting with a pet can slow heartbeat, reduce blood pressure and improve one’s mood. Not everyone who would like to enjoy a pet, though, is in […]

– by David Tonken – The Peninsula Baseball and Softball Association (www.pbsa.ca) is a decades-old program administered by volunteer parents and coaches. The leagues and tournaments are funded in large part by the generous support of our local businesses. In 2015 over 70 sponsors stepped up and donated time, services and money to keep the

They say there’s a spot on the Fraser River where you can experience the excitement of panning for gold. But if you live in Sidney, you don’t have to go that far! The Rotary Club of Sidney by the Sea is launching the “Rotary Gold Mine” – a brand new weekly draw for 2016 (and

It’s no secret that the team at The Sidney Pier Hotel & Spa likes to throw a party, and in the New Year they are at it again! Giving back to the community in a meaningful way is the reason for the January event each year; on January 23rd, 2016 it will be to support the

For the fourth consecutive year, Sidney is hosting Sidney Family Days – a LEGO Brick Festival February 6th, 7th and 8th from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day throughout downtown Sidney. Sidney will have activities on all three days of the Family Day weekend and restaurants and businesses will be open to welcome families

– by Gillian Crowley – Is there something happening in the Peninsula or Gulf Islands Art Scene we should know about? Email gillian@seasidemagazine.ca. The holidays are over and we still have a myriad of arts and music events in store on the Peninsula. Crikey Mor Brighten your spirits with this Victoria group that delivers a

– by Lara Gladych – This is the third in a series showcasing some of the unique fashion boutiques in downtown Sidney. Optician Ray Dahl has been caring for Sidney’s optical needs for over 22 years. I recently had the opportunity to meet with him to talk about his longstanding business. Something you may not

– by Rachael Coates-Holland – Do you ever wake up in the morning, look outside and think, “what the heck am I going to wear?” I’ve been thinking about what I have in my closet that will work for the upcoming winter and spring, and what I always go for in transitional dressing, and I’ve

– by Doreen Marion Gee – This is part of a rotating series of articles on members of Sidney Meet Up, featuring people in business on the Saanich Peninsula. A profound sense of caring flavours everything Janet Lynch does in her dog grooming business. She is dedicated to the people and animals who put their