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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

by Susan Simosko – In any given year, Distinctly Sidney, the brand name for the Sidney Business Improvement Area Society (SBIA), invites thousands of people to visit Sidney. How? By initiating more than 100 creative marketing and promotion initiatives to inform, excite and motivate people not only to visit the town but to shop, eat,

by Jesse Holth – There are a number of superb trails running through Gowlland Tod Provincial Park. Although there are many to explore, I’m going to highlight the Tod Inlet trail. It’s one of the most accessible, with a fairly level, gradually sloping path (some of the others can be quite steep). This is a