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It’s August, and if you’re like me, that means the family is about to arrive for a summer visit. My partner’s family is all from Calgary, which means we don’t see them as often as we’d like. What it also means is a certain feeling of added responsibility to show them the best the West

Me? Grateful? Absolutely! On June 14th, Seaside Magazine hosted its first-ever charity event, Taking It To The Street, in support of Help Fill A Dream Foundation (see photos on pg. 10). We raised just over $12,000! I want to take this opportunity to personally thank all the sponsors (see pg. 6), my staff, the volunteers

– by Al Duncan – I have a real mix of clients, both men and women, young and old. For the most part, the guys seem to really know what they want in their next vehicle. The women, not so much. Let’s be real: unless you read the car magazines or fantasize during that last

– by Erik Solbakken, Solbakken Chartered Accountants – When I get asked for tax advice, in most situations I normally respond with a question of my own: “It really depends; what’s your Life Plan?” The focus of the conversation then quickly moves away from the immediate tax savings to what the person is really trying

– by Deborah Rogers – This is the third in a four-part series on some of the unique and local shops the Saanich Peninsula has to offer. Sidney has a new option for beauty treatments. Sea Breeze Laser & Beauty Clinic has just opened, sharing space with the Refresh Spa at Suite 102 – 2527

– by Steve Sakiyama – Recently I found a set of keys that were missing for years in the thick shrubs beside our house, all rusted and caked with dirt. Strange. How did they get there? Did the car key run off with the house key one dark and stormy night, only to get lost

– by Ted Daly – Have you ever thought about doing some volunteer work in your community, but just haven’t quite figured out what you want to do? Have you ever questioned a decision of your local municipal council, and thought you would have done things differently? This November, you will have an opportunity to contribute

– by Susan Simosko – Friends & Neighbours is a column about the people who quietly enrich our lives personally and collectively every day. They distinguish themselves by the incredible things they do, whether or not we even notice. It is my pleasure to introduce you to a few of these remarkable people and to

– by Linda Hunter – RETAIL & SERVICES Opening Doors to New Beginnings Shop the world in Christine Downing’s new LALOCA – Local & Global Fair Trade Products. The store supports local and international producers with a selection of high-quality fair trade products that pay producers a fair wage, offering consumer choice along with the guarantee

– by Trysh Ashby-Rolls – Author Nikki van Schyndel is not yet 40. So what is she doing in Grey Matters, a column for seniors? Simply put, she is here because she’s an inspiration to us all. Van Schyndel reminds us, whether we’re 50, 60, 90, or even 100 or more that the spirit of