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New Year; New You; over and over again I’ve read those words or the idea behind them in the preceding pages. Of course January marks the new year, and with that comes a time of reflection for the past and resolution for the future. In this issue we’ve offered suggestions for revamping everything from your

– by Shauna Dorko – Now that the holidays are behind us, that last long stretch of winter looms ahead, presenting weather challenges that especially for seniors can result in discomfort and physical harm. Freezing rain, sleet and black or clear ice can turn the ground into an unintentional skating rink, challenging for all of

– 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. Untreated hearing loss is associated with stress, fatigue, depression, isolation and unsafe situations due to reduced alertness (www.sonici.com). The importance of hearing well in our modern

– 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 Valerie Green – In the Gregorian Calendar, January 1st is the first day of the New Year and today it is possibly the most celebrated holiday in Canada with many associated traditions from around the world. However, prior to the establishment of the Gregorian calendar, the new year began after the vernal equinox

– 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