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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

– by Susan Simosko – In another life, Waryn Davis might have been a professional hockey player, a tightrope walker or even a skydiver. Instead he is an elementary school teacher, a waiter and a dad but his attitude, flexibility and determination to make the most of each day put him in a league of

– by Chris Cowland – Lease or buy? This is a good question, but there’s no easy answer. Let’s look at a nine-year ownership cycle. Whether to lease or buy is primarily a question of lifestyle. If you have an aversion to breaking down, have deep pockets, and you wouldn’t be seen dead in a

– by Barbara Julian – For the pre-senior Baby Boomer who has saved, inherited, or invested wisely, all should be well on the financial front as he or she sails into the “golden years.” However, for those who have lost jobs or failed to re-enter the workforce after a midlife hiatus – for child raising

In late November I drove past a townhouse for sale in Sidney and something told me to stop. I took a picture of the “For Sale” sign with my phone and moments later I was talking to the realtor, setting up an appointment to view the home that afternoon. As I wandered through the empty space