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by Jo Barnes –  Christmas is just around the corner and this year you’ve promised yourself not to leave your shopping until the last minute. You could go online and shop from your computer, but everything seems so expensive. You could visit the big box stores and save some money, but nothing is really unique […]

by Valerie Green –  Many significant things have happened in November throughout history. Here is just a sample of some of the fun historical trivia as we welcome in what is usually a dreary month of rain but also a time when we remember all those who have given their lives in military service. Let’s

by Lara Gladych –  NEWS Royal Welcome It was a great honour for Brown’s the Florist to be selected to design the floral arrangements for the recent Royal Visit. They used fresh stems from local Eurosa Gardens and Mt. Newton Floral. The Sidney and Westshore teams helped balance the demanding workload while the downtown shop

by Corrine Gardner, Senior Advisor, Island Savings Credit Union –  Winter vacation and migration planning is in full swing in homes across the Peninsula and, if you’re among those families preparing for a trip away in the next few months, buying some form of travel insurance should be included on your to-do list – even for

by Jim Townley, President, Fresh Cup Roastery Café Ltd. –  “Continuously reinventing your organization doesn’t mean you have to start from scratch with each new innovation. Exploring new opportunities is an incremental process that begins with sensitivity to changes in the broader environment.” ~ V. Govindarajan. As a local coffee micro-roaster for over 15 years,

by Trysh Ashby-Rolls – Pain is the insult winter adds to injury and chronic conditions like arthritis. Stiffness waking up, joints screaming for attention, a twinge here, another there, compounded by pre-Christmas rain, snow and cold temperatures and the absence of friends gone south to warmer climes until spring. In the British publication, Medical News

by Gillian Crowley – Remembrance Day Concert Certain music kindles memories and deep respect for those who sacrificed everything during past wars and recent engagements. The Sidney Concert Band will present a variety of music and song dedicated to veterans and the woman and men now serving. Also participating are the Saanich Peninsula Pipe Band and

From humble roots in 1951 with one retail store in downtown Victoria, Monk Office has grown to a multi-faceted business with 10 Vancouver Island retail locations in Victoria, Sidney, Duncan, Courtenay, Campbell River and Port Hardy. Employing over 140 Vancouver Island residents means jobs for local people who support the community. The company services a

by Shai Thompson – It can be difficult to feel amazing every day, but I’m here to help you find answers and give direction when it comes to creating and organizing your wardrobe. Always remember: nobody’s perfect! Email your questions to fashionfix@seasidemagazine.ca. November’s Style Tip: With the holiday season just around the corner, now is

by Brian Harrison, Peninsula Computer Solutions Ltd. – Social networking is embraced by millions and continues growing. Social Media has changed businesses communications with customers and partners, incorporating social media into their marketing and communications strategies. Despite the positives, there is also a downside. The more we share personal information with these platforms, the more we