Seaside Magazine April 2023 Issue by Seaside Magazine

SEA SIDE M A G A Z I N E

YOUR SAANICH PENINSULA VOICE

From the Kitchen APRIL

2023

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EDITOR IN CHIEF ALLISON SMITH 250.813.1745 allison@seasidemagazine.ca

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TOP STORIES 9

SCENE AROUND TOWN Our 2023 Women to Watch Event

SAVING THE EARTH One Soap at a Time

FROM THE KITCHEN Some Bunny's Favourite

ARTS SCENE Sidney Literary Festival

PENINSULA VOICES Passion for Change: Jim Kingham

SEASIDE HOMES "Best Renovation" Winner

LEAH-ANNE MACLEOD leahanne@seasidemagazine.ca

EDITORIAL DIRECTOR DEBORAH ROGERS deborah@seasidemagazine.ca

SALES ACCOUNT MANAGER JOCELYN DUNCAN jocelyn@seasidemagazine.ca

STAFF PHOTOGRAPHERS JANIS JEAN hello@janisjean.com KATHRYN ALVAREZ ms.kathryn.alvarez@gmail.com SCOTTEE GILES media@shorepinestudio.com

THIS MONTH'S CONTRIBUTORS Annilee Armstrong, Jo Barnes, Jamila Douhaibi, Scottee Giles, Sherrin Griffin, Janice Henshaw, Jesse Holth, Matt Jackson, Aaron Jain, Sam Jain, Tina Kelly, Brenda MacFarlane, Tilar J. Mazzeo, Jordan Parker, Deborah Rogers, Steve Sakiyama, Joan Saunders, Marita Schauch, Stephanie Staples, Katharina Stocker

P.O. BOX 2173, SIDNEY, B.C. V8L 3S6 news@seasidemagazine.ca To find Seaside Magazine near you, visit www.seasidemagazine.ca/get/ Get Seaside direct to your door; email news@seasidemagazine.ca for subscription details Seaside Magazine is printed 12 times a year by Mitchell Press. Reproduction in whole or in part without permission is prohibited. Reproduction requests may be made to the editor or publisher via the above means. Views of contributors do not necessarily reflect the policy or views of the publisher and editor. Staff of the magazine cannot be held responsible for unsolicited manuscripts or photographs. We acknowledge and thank the W̱SÁNEĆ people on whose traditional territory we live and work.

ON THE COVER Some Bunny's Favourite. See story pg 10. Photo by Scottee Giles.

Contents APRIL 2023

EVERY MONTH 8 9 10 13 16 19 25

First Word Scene Around Town From the Kitchen Out for a … Nature Walk Peninsula Voices Going Green Inside Out

31 34 37 38 42 48 52

NIȽ TU,O In Fashion The Natural Path New & Noteworthy Arts Scene

58 65 67 76 78

Weatherwit Seaside Book Club Seaside Homes Take Note Last Word

The Golden Years Off the Vine

Photo by Kathryn Alvarez Photography

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APRIL 2023 YOUR SAANICH PENINSULA VOICE

Contributors

JAMILA DOUHAIBI PAGES 28, 45 & 61

SCOTTEE GILES PAGE 13

JORDAN PARKER PAGE 25

Who knew the power of scraps of clothing and leftover pants? This story takes the concept of thrifting to a whole new level. It's really inspiring to see how one person's passion and skill can turn into not only a business, but also a way to support schools and encourage creativity.

Exploring the great outdoors is something we're very fortunate to have access to in this beautiful community. Discovering a new favourite trail or getting to know our diverse flora and fauna at well-loved parks and beaches are great ways to connect with family, friends and neighbours in any season.

The brain and all its complexities are fascinating. Each of our universes are based on our brain's function and perception. In studying the science of the body I've learned how important injury prevention is for the community. People learning more about concussion and brain injury shines light on an invisible injury.

DEBORAH ROGERS PAGE 65

MARITA SCHAUCH PAGE 37

STEPHANIE STAPLES PAGE 16

It's wonderful to have our Seaside Magazine Book Club meetings back in-person again. Reading opens up the world. Sharing your thoughts – and hearing the thoughts of others – only deepens our understanding. I'll be celebrating my book club love with local readers at our Book Club Gala this month.

Sleep is one of the foundations of health that I chat about so often with my patients. With all of life's challenges, I hope focusing on small lifestyle changes and prioritizing a restful sleep will help with long-term good health and wellbeing. Wishing you all sweet dreams!

It's easy to think little things don’t matter, especially when problems seem so complex and overwhelming; so it is with environmental issues until you hear Jim Kingham's point of view. I hope his words will inspire you, as much as they did me, to ask yourself a very important question.

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First Word from the Publisher Sue Hodgson

It's been well over four years since I've taken a trip, but in early April I'm off to visit friends who have just recently bought a new home just outside of Merida, Mexico. For the past few years I've been dreaming about buying a place in Hawaii. It's still on my bucket list but for now, I'm headed off to see what all the excitement of life abroad is about. After the recent experience of the worst pandemic since 1908, and all the restrictions it placed on our lives, we likely don't need to be coaxed now to get outside and play. That being said, I'm feeling really anxious about this trip. Not about where I'm going, but more about how I'm getting there. Whether it's the anxiety at the airport, the masking or not masking, the crowds, being inside the plane; it feels at times like I'm travelling for the first time. I have to calm myself and think back to one of my favourite films, Ferris Buller's Day Off. What does he say? "Life moves pretty fast. If you don't stop and look around once in awhile, you could miss it." This classic pop culture reference could really be advocating mindfulness (take a day off!). Give yourself permission to have fun, take a break and savour the moments, are certainly all mindsets worth embracing. It's in this spirit that I'm going to try and take a leaf out of Ferris' book and try and press pause and just revel in this journey and experience I'm about to embrace, and try not to have fear of the destination! For those thinking of travelling again or getting back to doing things like normal, try not to worry about the direction everyone else is setting sail towards but follow your own intuition; break free from your comfort zone and discover the great unknown longing in your life again! Perhaps by straying from my path of the last four years, I will be able to create a new one again, and find a different version of my myself in Mexico! Adios Amigos!

e d i s a Se Sue

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1. Michelle Randall & Laura Kumpf, reed pope Business Lawyers 2. Seaside Magazine's Sue Hodgson, Leah-Anne MacLeod, Allison Smith, Deborah Rogers, Lin Skrivanos & Josie Hadley 3. Christina James, Holmes Realty; Shai Thompson, House of Lily Koi 4. Stasia Hartley, formerly of Bayshore Home Health 5. Small Gods Brewing's Sierra Skye Gemma, Jonny Kostiuk & Chris Bjerrisgaard 6. Charlotte Yardley, Brown's The Florist Sidney; Samantha Cox, Brown's The Florist Fort Street 7. Melissa Nowak, MPowerment Fitness 8. Nancy Stratton, The Agency Real Estate; Brenda MacFarlane, IG Private Wealth Management 9. Sheila Molloy, former Seaside Magazine columnist 10. Louise Liboiron, LML Cleaning Services; Bella Parent, The Gentlemen's Cave Elegant Barbershop 11. Emily Olsen, The Connection Project Photos by Janis Jean Photography

F R O M T H E K I TC H E N

Some Bunny’s Favourite by Joan Saunders | photos by Scottee Giles

I once found my son, aided and abetted by his cousin and

aunt, eating a large chunk of cake for breakfast. The rationale? Well, it had fruit on top, had eggs in the batter as well as flour, milk and whipping cream. Basically it was exactly the same as having blueberry pancakes. Or so they said. If you're working within those parameters, then I can make the case that this cake is a complete meal. It has protein, carbs, fruit, vegetables and milk products – all you could possibly need or want. Plus, it's gorgeous, especially if you take the time to make some sweet marshmallow flowers. And if you're not sure about cake as a meal, this is the perfect ending to a special dinner as we celebrate spring.

I decided to try the marshmallow flowers after I saw them online. They're so easy, and you can play around with the colours of the petals and their placement on the cake. It's also the kind of baking project that kids can definitely assist with as, once you've cut the marshmallows, little ones can decorate the petals with the coloured sugar and arrange them as they please on the cake. Such fun. It's also thematically correct for April, as the Easter Bunny is sure to want a slice of this moist, delectable cake. Not only is it packed with carrots, but it also features nuts, pineapple and coconut. I know that there's a lot of carrot cake recipes out there, and you might have your favourite, which is all well and good. In my books, carrot cake is always a fabulous choice. But if you don't have a go-to recipe, take some time to create this memorable, festive dessert, as you're sure to make some bunnies in your household very happy indeed. But don't blame me if you find anyone surreptitiously tucking into this cake for breakfast. At that point, they'll easily justify their guilty pleasure and yes, I've heard it all before.

Easter Bunny Carrot Cake 2 cups flour 2 tsp baking powder 2 tsp baking soda ¾ tsp salt ½ tsp nutmeg 2 tsp cinnamon 3 cups grated carrots 1 cup chopped nuts (walnuts, pecans, or mix) 1 cup unsweetened shredded coconut ¾ cup crushed pineapple, drained 1 cup white sugar ½ cup light brown sugar 1 cup canola or grapeseed oil 4 eggs Icing: 12 oz cream cheese, room temperature ¾ cup unsalted butter, room temperature 4 ½ to 5 cups icing sugar (to desired consistency) 1 tbsp lemon juice zest of one lemon

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Cake: Preheat oven to 325°. Butter and flour three 9-inch cake pans. Whisk together: flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, baking powder, baking soda, salt. In another bowl, stir together carrots, nuts, coconut, pineapple. Using mixer with paddle attachment, or in bowl with whisk, beat sugars and oil together until smooth. Add eggs, one by one; beat until smooth. Keep speed of mixer low; add flour mixture. Mix only until dry ingredients disappear, then gently stir in carrot mixture. Divide batter evenly into three pans. Bake 40 minutes, rotating pans halfway. Check cakes with cake tester/skewer. When it comes out clean, they're done. Cool on racks. Carefully remove from pans when cool. Icing: Using mixer with paddle attachment or handheld mixer, beat cream cheese and butter together until smooth. Add icing sugar gradually. Beat until smooth. Beat in zest and lemon juice. To ice: After cakes are completely cool, place one cake layer on plate, top with about 1 cup icing. Smooth icing all the way to the edges of cake. Add second cake layer with top side down, repeat; add the top layer, this time right side up. Use rest of icing to ice the top and sides. Swirl icing as you'd like. Store at room temperature. Marshmallow flowers: large or small marshmallows kitchen scissors coloured sugar sprinkles candy or nut for flower centre Put coloured sugar sprinkles in small bowls, one colour in each. Use kitchen scissors to cut large marshmallows in half. Then, for each half, cut on diagonal. Use your fingers to shape the ovals, rounding out the middle and pinching ends closer together to make them look like flower petals. Dip front of petals in coloured sugar sprinkles. The stickiness of the marshmallow will make sugar stick to petals. Arrange petals in circle on cake to create flowers. Finish by putting nut or coloured candy in centre. Use mini marshmallows: cut them in half widthwise, roll in coloured sugar. Arrange in a circle. Add small candy for centre. APRIL 2023 | SEASIDEMAGAZINE.CA 11

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Peter Dolezal

EMERGING DEBT CRISIS FOR CANADIANS Peter Dolezal is a semi-retired Sidney resident. He offers INDEPENDENT FINANCIAL CONSULTING SERVICES to individuals, couples and companies.

For many years, the Federal Government has highlighted the fact that Canadians are the most heavily indebted of all major developed nations. As reported most recently, the average Canadian household carries a debt of $1.83 for every dollar of after-tax income.

To date, he has assisted more than 300 clients across Canada, principally in Greater Victoria and the Lower Mainland.

This debt burden is startling, but even more shocking is the realization that about half of Canadian households are debt free. Once this is factored in, we learn that the average household with debt owes almost $4 for every dollar of disposable income.

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Unsettling as these facts are, the last year has seen the resulting burden carried by indebted families become far more severe, and for some, potentially catastrophic. Short-term interest rates have skyrocketed, as have Bond rates. The result has been a doubling of mortgage, HELOC, and consumer borrowing rates, causing severe stress for highly leveraged families. In what can only be a short-term solution, many continue to add to outstanding credit card and HELOC debt, scrambling to survive month-to-month. The hope, and indeed, expectation, is that interest rates will not only quickly peak, but also begin to reverse course. This is likely to occur, but the decline in rates will almost certainly be much more sluggish than past increases, unlikely to ever reach the record lows of January 2022. Highly indebted households cannot rely on lower rates to solve their financial stress.

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What CAN they do, given that most household spending, by its very nature, is highly predictable and fixed? Mortgage payments, rents, strata fees, utilities, insurances, consumer loan payments, daycare expenses, etc., are locked into inescapable monthly obligations. All that remains to restrict is our spending on

vacations, dining out, entertainment, impulse shopping, and other truly discretionary expenses. Though this band-aid may suffice for a while, it is unlikely to be maintained as a permanent solution. Other alternatives, combined with a modicum of discipline on discretionary spending, are an increase in full-time employment for two-member households, more secondary jobs, and potentially, a downscaling of the value of one’s residence. By example, a $1 million home in Greater Victoria can be more or less replicated for several hundred thousand fewer dollars in Mill Bay, Cobble Hill, or the broader Cowichan Valley. With recent trends to “remote work” options in many sectors of the workforce, this has become more feasible than ever. Commuters located in Mill Bay and working in Victoria face only a 30-minute commute – little different than commuting from Sidney. For seniors struggling with a debt burden, the relocation option is even more practical. They not only have the ability to relocate, but also to downsize from a single-family dwelling to a townhouse or condominium. The extracted equity from the home can be applied to greatly reduce, or even eliminate, debt. Looking ahead, our national fixation, by world standards, on owning large homes, must moderate toward smaller, more affordable solutions. Over the long-term, housing costs are likely to continue to increase faster than incomes. For young adults, their long-term housing expectations can no longer be those of their parents or grandparents. Whether young, middle-aged or retired, we must recognize that high levels of debt are the greatest impediment to a financially stress-free lifestyle, both before and after retirement.

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O U T F O R A … N AT U R E WA L K photos & story by Scottee Giles

Island View Beach The eastern shore of the Saanich Peninsula is home to surprisingly diverse ecosystems. A nature walk at Island View Beach Regional Park will take you past dunes, shrubs and grasses, wetlands and sandy beaches highlighted by panoramic ocean views. James Island, Sidney Island and Mount Baker can be seen from an easy twokilometre loop trail that begins at the main parking area. To get there, take Island View Road to Homathko Road. Come prepared with good walking shoes and dress for the weather; winds are often stronger by the water. The trail is wide and well maintained. This 52-hectare park is a conservation area well loved by locals and visitors for picnicking, birdwatching, swimming and learning about the intertidal zone. Our mild climate brings resident and migratory birds to feast on eelgrass, insects, fish, crab and clams. Look for gulls, loons, sparrows, sandpipers, marbled murrelets, oystercatchers and sea ducks like the goldeneye, surf scoter and merganser. Observe from a distance without disturbing plants or wildlife; binoculars are handy to bring along. Looking west toward the coastal bluffs you may see owls, hawks and bald eagles. If you're lucky, a pod of orcas will be visible making their way up Haro Strait. Plant enthusiasts will delight in the variety of species found in the park including yellow sand verbena, beach pea, dune grass, wild rose, crabapple, sedge and snowberry. These traditional lands are culturally significant to the Tsawout people. Remember to stay on designated trails, keep dogs under control, and leave no litter. Open fires and motorized vehicles are not permitted. A tent and RV campground is open seasonally from May to September and can be reserved up to 30 days in advance. The day-use area features a boat launch and a 16-person accessible picnic shelter. If you're looking for a fun outdoor experience that is just right for everyone in your group of all ages, Island View Beach is a great place to visit.

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Passion for Change:

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When someone is so passionate and excited about a topic, it's pretty easy to fall under their spell! So it was when I met Jim Kingham, PhD and the author of the new book Solutions for a Wounded Planet. Jim's passion for the environment has not only spanned 50-plus years, it's gotten stronger and even more impassioned. A modest man with a solution-focused mindset, he says we could all make an impressive dent in the issues if we ask ourselves one question: "Does what I'm about to do make sense for the environment?" I don't know about you, but I'm sure not in the habit of asking that question (yet!). If you can teach yourself to ask this question regularly, then a natural follow-up question may be "Can I do this a better way?" Maybe I can use a sponge instead of paper towels; maybe I can take my bike instead of the car; maybe I don't need one more trip. It's about getting intentional and proactive. Jim emphasizes that each person, family and community can contribute to the health of the planet – albeit in different ways. Small things can make a big difference and typically save you some money along the way. Jim, can you talk about the tragedy of the global commons? An essayist wrote about the tragedy of the commons 200 years ago. He was talking about the shared commons in a typical English village and how it could keep the village alive if it wasn't abused – if the villagers didn't try to overgraze it, or pollute it with waste. Now we need to think about the Global Commons – the air, water, land and species upon which we all depend for our survival. We need to work together, individually and collectively, to ensure that the global commons is not abused. We need to change our perspective from measuring our success in life by the wealth and "stuff" we accumulate, to measuring it in terms of the quality of our environment. Waste and excess are prevalent in our society; we like our "stuff." Some things are obvious and some things are, as you say, "hidden from view." Can you expand on this? Marketers don't want us to think about the environmental cost of things we buy – things like fast fashion, which imposes a terrible burden on the environment. Such consumer conditioning starts at a young age, with kids believing they absolutely must have the latest runners, backpack or jacket. Then there are simple daily routines, like how we take our morning coffee. Is it just a teaspoon of ground coffee, or do we use designer coffee pods or buy our coffee at an 16 SEASIDEMAGAZINE.CA | APRIL 2023

upscale coffee shop? The environmental cost grows as you move along this path. Many consumer goods are built to fail, with no right to repair. At the more complex end of the scale, governments don't want us to think about environmental costs as they brag about their latest multi-billion dollar rocket launch. It's easy to get overwhelmed when we think of the complexity, quantity and depth of the issues; often when we feel this way we do nothing. What should we do to move the needle and empower ourselves? Our power to change things for the better is our best defence against despair. We have absolute control over many aspects of our everyday life: what kind of food we eat, and how much; our commitment to recycling and composting; how we dress and where we spend our holidays. There are thousands of ways we can individually help to heal the environment. Next, we have a fair degree of influence on our family's behaviour and in the community. Finally, we can collectively support politicians at all levels of government who offer policies in favour of the environment rather than an allencompassing preoccupation with the largest possible GDP growth. While your enthusiasm for the environment is palpable, tell us about how this issue connects to another passion of yours: the education of women globally. Overpopulation is the underlying cause for most of the damage to the global commons. Irresponsible reproduction stems from the disempowerment of women, which in turn arises because girls' education is denied in so many parts of the world. We should all support international agencies working for the education of girls. Environmentalist is a big part of who you are Jim, but you are much more that that, too: family man, faith-filled human, volunteer, musician and I'm sure I've missed a few other things. What would you like to share about the other parts of you? I have enjoyed making music all my life, both singing and playing in bands of all sizes. This community gave me the opportunity to be MC for the Peninsula Singers and President of the Sidney Concert Band. I was Sexton at the local church for many years and sang in their choir as well. I continue my involvement in planning for a healthy environment as Chairman of the North Saanich Community Planning Advisory Commission. There are so many things we can all do to connect with our neighbours – we don't have to fly to the other side of the planet to find meaning in life. I love your optimistic, ever-hopeful attitude. How do we get some of that? How has that served you? Has it ever hindered you? Optimism has not been a hindrance; rather, it has allowed us to get things done: from the Great Lakes Water Quality Agreement, to the Montreal Protocol to protect the ozone layer, the London Convention against Ocean Dumping, and on to the Law of the Sea Convention. We just must keep at it and do the right things at every level. Anything else you'd like to share, Jim? Don't despair. Think about the environment in all you do, then act – act on those thoughts!

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GOING GREEN by Tina Kelly

Greening Your Getaway Ah, travel – it's been too long. Finally, it felt like the right time to get away. With my passport dusted off, it was time to put a plan into action. Whether travelling by train, plane, ferry, car or a combination thereof, we can look for ways to make the journey, and our time at the destination, more sustainable. Where to go; where to stay? It's no longer just about choosing a hotel within my budget, it's also about supporting businesses that care about their impact and that of their guests. It takes a little sleuthing to get past large chains slapping on a green label when their actions show otherwise. Look for website content that clearly and thoroughly outlines the property's environmental and social responsibility initiatives. I also took the time to click through hotel images searching for features I view as "walking the green walk" – one of these being the elimination of travel-size toiletries. While I usually pack my own refillable travel-sized products, this time I flicked through photos to find hotels that have converted to wall mounted full-size shampoo, conditioner and liquid soap. Imagine how much plastic and waste is avoided with this simple change. Urban vacation? Location, location, location. Paying close attention to the distance between accommodation and planned activities as well as access to transit and the overall walkability of an area allows me to use my feet or public transit instead of hiring taxis or rideshares. The sustainable practices ingrained in my daily rhythm don't go on vacation when I do. The trusty green sidekicks – reusable coffee

cup, water bottle, cutlery and shopping bag – come along with me. Many ferries and airlines accept the use of a personal cup or bottle for onboard drinks; some American airlines are a hard no but I'll keep asking. A reusable container or snack pouch also come along, initially fully loaded with healthy snacks and then used while on the road and for the return trip. On a trip to Berlin in 2018, market vendors didn't hesitate to fill my coffee cup with beer or place food in my own containers. The ice cream vendor even thanked me! Carry-on only is my preferred way to travel, not only to avoid the anxiety of waiting for a bag, but I appreciate having limited space. I'm generally not much of a consumer but there is something about a new location, different stores and access to diverse products that is all too tempting. With less cargo space, I am limited in impulse spending; I'm forced to be more thoughtful to avoid purchases I really don't need. I am just back from my getaway and my hotel was as advertised. They had full-size liquid soap and shampoo with other toiletries available if needed and there were other obvious initiatives to reduce waste related to trash and resources. Upon checkout, I felt good about my footprint and fully appreciated the hotel's stated vision: "we want to influence positive change in a world where we are simply guests." I plan to write a positive review about my stay. 97% of consumers use online reviews when researching businesses, produces or services and I want other travellers to have support when looking to green their next trip.

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What's Happening eni en nin ing ng Palm Court Light Orchestra Musical Theatre Friday, April 21

The history of musical theatre begins with its transition from opera and operetta. In operetta and musical theatre the actors sing but they speak the dialogue. From its earliest days with shows such as No, No Nanette (1925) and Showboat (1926) musical theatre has developed to become North America’s contribution to the world arts scene. Expect to hear selections from the pen of George Gershwin, Richard Rodgers and Cole Porter plus more recent work by Stephen Sondheim and Andrew Lloyd Webber

The Peninsula Singers: Singing through the Century April 28 - 30

Songs from the past can awaken powerful emotions and memories. A particular piece of music can even transport us back to our youth. So, what is the soundtrack of your generation? Whatever it is, “Singing through a Century…” has something from every decade. Artistic Director Lena Palermo has curated music from the 1920s to the 2020s including Ragtime, Big Band, Swing, Rock n Roll, Soul, Hip Hop, Rap, Dance, Country, and Pop Rock. You will hear music from some of your favourite artists! Experience the powerful harmonies of a 61 mixed voice choir, as well as solos and duets. We will entertain you with singing, dancing, sing-a-longs, humour, and so much more. It is a fast-paced show that will entertain the whole family. Whether it’s The Beatles, Elvis, ABBA, Aretha Franklin, Katy Perry, or hits from artists that flew off the charts, this show and the music will take you back to your generation’s coming of age. Supporting the Saanich Peninsula Hospital & HealthCare Foundation's Music Therapy Program and Saanich Peninsula Lions Food Bank.

Peninsula Players: Murder on the Orient Express May 18 - 21

Just after midnight, a snowdrift stops the Orient Express in its tracks. The luxurious train is surprisingly full for the time of the year, but by the morning it is one passenger fewer. An American tycoon lies dead in his compartment, stabbed eight times, his door locked from the inside. Isolated and with a killer in their midst, the passengers rely on detective Hercule Poirot to identify the murderer – in case he or she decides to strike again.

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Fleetwood Magic Friday, May 26

Fleetwood Magic is The Authentic Fleetwood Mac Tribute Band from Vancouver, BC, Canada. Fleetwood Magic transports audiences on a musical journey that spans the self-titled White Album, Rumours, Mirage, Tusk, and Tango in the Night albums. They perform “The Mac’s” greatest hits with dynamic harmonies to authentically recreate the sound, personae and mystique of this most famous line-up of Fleetwood Mac. It’s no rumour that Fleetwood Magic is a must see! You’ll be taken by the wind and singing along to your favorite songs.

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Easter Vintage, Retro & Collectible Show and Sale Jill Barber Sidney Litfest Palm Court Light Orchestra Spring Paper Shredding Event The Comic Strippers Arbutus Singers Supporting Eagle Heights Africa in BC Society Blood Donor Clinic The Peninsula Singers: Singing Through the Century SPAC Spring Art Show

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Sidney Concert Band Presents: The Music of: John Williams and Hans Zimmer Join the Sidney Concert Band, for an afternoon of music featuring two of today’s most well-known movie composers… John Williams - Star Wars, Jaws, E.T. the ExtraTerrestrial and Hans Zimmer - Pirates of the Caribbean, The Lion King, The Dark Knight. You will also be treated to some wonderful musical surprises along the way.

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The Sidney Concert Band, your band, is celebrating its 36th year as an active member of the Saanich Peninsula arts scene. The Band takes pride in providing music for local events, supporting local organizations and continuing support for School District 63 and 676 Kittyhawk RCACS Band programs. The band has donated well over $10,000 to these programs over the past few years! Supporting music programs is important to the SCB because young musicians form the foundation of community bands.

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Saving the Earth, One Soap at a Time by Jesse Holth | photos by Scottee Giles

Anne-Marie Daniel, the founder of North Saanich-based research company NatuR&D, gets her inspiration from biomimicry – the idea that nature has already designed the perfect solution to any problem. "How can we learn from nature and innovate based on natural designs?" One recent invention is their Salish Sea Soap Pebbles, created from organic factory offcuts, made with activated charcoal and a variety of natural clays. "This product is really about putting something into the world that's good for people and the planet," explains Anne-Marie. "I had the idea about 20 years ago. I've always wanted a soap that doesn't look terrible as it gets smaller, and I thought about how rocks are so much prettier when they're wet. I also wondered what would motivate a person to take soap home with them, especially in hotels where so little of it is used?" It wasn't until she encountered Anne McIntyre, founder of the non-profit Soap for Hope Canada at a "Power to Give: Social Impact Academy" in Tofino, that a plan started to take shape. "We were on the beach with pebbles, and I mentioned how I'd always wanted to make soap pebbles – it turns out they had organic soap offcuts that were just going to be thrown away," says Anne-Marie. "It took about four months to make the dream a reality. It's a beautiful quality soap; one of the manufacturers even makes it with recovered CO2 from HVAC systems in Alberta, which means less greenhouse gases in our atmosphere." Soap for Hope Canada was the perfect partner: they transform discarded products that would otherwise end up in landfills and distribute them to people in need, from remote communities and underserved groups to women fleeing violence. "Anne really knows how to get product to and from B.C. and Alberta, and how to connect people with vendors," Anne-Marie says. In 2022 alone, Soap for Hope diverted 136,110 pounds of used products from the landfill and distributed 2.76 million products to local facilities in need. "We got connected with our vendors, and it just started flying off the shelves," says Anne-Marie. You can find Salish Sea Soap Pebbles at the Sidney Pier Hotel & Spa, Ecotopia Naturals, Deep Cove Market, Zero Waste Emporium, and Market 1750. The factory offcuts are virgin organic soap that has never been used and would otherwise be wasted. This kind of "zero waste" product is critical for the environment – it keeps valuable stock in circulation, diverts waste from landfills and reduces our overall consumption. 22 SEASIDEMAGAZINE.CA | APRIL 2023

We’re celebrating a new picture perfect X-ray room! Ready to get your hands dirty? You can join in and make the soap pebbles yourself as a volunteer, or as part of a fundraising team. "We provide the supplies, and you come and make the product which you can then sell to raise funds," Anne-Marie says. "This allows us to provide funding for communities in need, for all kinds of different projects." The distributors have generously donated their retail space and volunteers help to run the initiative, meaning that all funds from the soap pebbles are reinvested in the community. "100% of the proceeds goes toward community projects," Anne-Marie explains. They have been able to support local projects like the SȾÁUTW̱ (Tsawout) Bighouse and provide assistance to low-income seniors. "What allows us to do this is the kindness of community, including the companies that donate the soap offcuts; there's a lot of goodwill circulating," says Anne-Marie. "Our volunteers are talented and willing to be organized and really believe in the cause. "We're also working with Camosun Innovates to make a soap dish with materials that are nature-friendly," she adds. "The idea is that if it ended up in a ditch, it would be nourishing to nature!" Anne-Marie says that the packaging will look like a clamshell, and will be made out of other nature-based waste streams from local agriculture. "We're continuing with the idea of a circular economy, a triple bottom line: people, planet, prosperity. We want to have that perfect product, with a focus on the people-planet connection." "Our health and the health of the ecosystem are the same thing: we are not different from nature, we are part of nature. That's why we focus on products that are good for both – it's kind of the whole point." Photo at left, L to R: Michelle Bourgeois, Heather Chisholm and C. Anne McIntyre.

Thanks to our amazing donors, Saanich Peninsula Hospital (SPH) X-ray room has recently been upgraded with state-of-the-art imaging technology. Our Medical Radiological Technologists (MRTs) are thrilled with the enhancements & advances as it means they are able to provide even better care & safety for our patients regardless of their mobility.

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Now virtually all required medical imaging can be provided right here at our local hospital, and it’s all thanks to the caring and generosity of our donors. We’re so grateful for your support - you are making a real difference in our community’s health and well-being!

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INSIDE OUT by Jordan Parker, Education Coordinator, Victoria Brain Injury Society

Bell Rung?

Steps to Take After a Concussion Ever heard the expression of a person having their "bell rung"? Oftentimes this phrase has been used to describe an injury that should never be taken lightly. If you imagine the ringing of a bell, the clapper strikes the sides of the bell creating noise. Essentially, a concussion's mechanism is similar: a direct trauma to the body, neck or head causes our brain to bounce off the inside of our skull. A person can be affected in physical, cognitive, emotional and social ways. A concussion, also referred to as a traumatic brain injury (TBI), can present differently for everyone, dependent on the injury and the individual. At times we can observe signs of a TBI through changes in mood, behaviour or personality, issues with memory surrounding an event, slowed responses and confusion. Other symptoms like headaches or "pressure" in the head, balance problems, dizziness, double or blurred vision, sensitivity to light and noise, feeling hazy, foggy, or groggy and just not "feeling right" are more invisible to the outside world. After experiencing a concussion, it is important to seek help from a medical professional to develop a recovery plan. Recovery is not linear and takes time; people usually feel better in a couple of weeks, but it is also common for symptoms to last longer. Recovery has two components: cognitive and physical rest combined with a gradual return to life activities. Cognitive rest refers to resting our brain, which can be difficult since we use it for everything we do! This type of rest includes

avoiding activities that involve screens, reading, work, driving, intense emotions and major decision making. Physical rest involves avoiding activities that tax our bodies including exercise, heavy lifting and sports. In this situation our body first and foremost needs sleep to heal! Stretching, light yoga, mindfulness, audiobooks and podcasts can be incorporated in the resting phase of recovery. The first one to three days post injury focus primarily on cognitive and physical rest. Once the individual can go a day without experiencing unmanageable symptoms, they can start working back to daily activities. Begin with light physical and cognitive activity for short bouts of time (20 to 30 minutes). Increase the level of activity gradually if symptoms are manageable. If symptoms are not manageable, stay at that level or return to the level where they were manageable. In returning to school or work, it can be helpful to monitor any symptoms you have and what triggered them. When the symptoms become unmanageable it is important to allow your brain to rest. Currently, the Victoria Brain Injury Society has a peer support concussion group hosted weekly and a education program for youth called Student Head Injury Neuro Education. The SHINE program provides education to youth about the brain, brain injury and recovery. Looking for more information, support, or education on brain injury? Visit www.vbis.ca.

April 16-22, 2023 is National Volunteer Week

Do you know how much you can help yourself by giving back? Be happy! Volunteering with and for others increases social interaction and helps build a support system based on common commitment and interests.

Enjoy a sense of purpose and fulfillment—and increase your self-confidence while you’re at it!

Stay physically and mentally active. A study revealed that volunteering actually increases brain function. Volunteer activities get you moving and thinking at the same time.

Volunteering makes an immeasurable difference at our hospital. Find out how you can get involved at: www.sphf.ca/volunteer From Create the Good: www.createthegood.org/articles/volunteeringhealth

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The old saying "reduce, reuse,

recycle" can be updated by Andria Paulo of Spruce Clothing + Lifestyle to include "repurpose" and "upcycle." The owner of this shop takes on the challenge of being an environmentally friendly clothing store head on by not only offering shoppers curated thrifting options, but also by reaching out to schools in the community to help students learn how to create something new without affecting the planet. Great stories of rock bands have started from garages, but the story of Spruce began in a laundry room. That's where Andria set up her thrift shop in 2016. Her friends always admired her clothes, and even from a young age Andria was buying used rather than new. The shop did end up expanding into the garage, and three-and-a-half years ago Andria moved into the brick and mortar building in Brentwood Bay. Andria says that her shop is "committed to being a zero waste or full circle shop in all the ways we can." This includes working with other local shops and artists to keep the store filled with local goods, starting bottle return programs, hosting clothing swaps and creating a clothing program that runs in two schools. With the trend in secondhand fashion, Andria reached out to Stelly's Secondary and Bayside Middle School to offer them clothing for students to sew, alter and create into new garments. One sixth grade class even came to the store for a discussion on upcycling, altering and entrepreneurship. Andria says that she was so inspired by how interested the kids were, and knows how important it is to teach younger generations about being

resourceful for the future by repurposing rather than buying new – "it's so powerful and creative and expressive." Two years ago, Andria started providing Stelly's with pre-loved clothing to use for a clothing swap, that students could freely take, leave or swap, and for four months Bayside has been receiving clothes for students to work with. Clothing gets delivered to the art room on racks for students to use during class, and some even work on projects during breaks. Andria recently received a photo of a student who had altered a denim jacket, sewing a patch onto it that they had painted themselves. The teacher at Bayside was so excited about the project that she took a silk-screening course to better support the students. Andria says that she is really looking forward to seeing how this project continues to evolve. The idea for the upcycling project also came organically to Andria. She says that "being an eco-oriented shop, we are determined to get creative with the inevitable waste retail creates." When they brought in secondhand pieces with holes or stains that couldn't easily be re-sold, Andria wanted to find a way to make the clothing work anyways. She says that this stems partly from a resourceful nature as a small business, but likely has more to do with her seeing value in things that others might consider waste. Rather than viewing last season's clothing as unsellable leftovers, the shop turns pants into shorts for the summer and finds ways to re-use the scraps of fabric as handles for upcycled tote bags. Used towels from thrift stores become fashionable bathing suit covers and pieces of denim have been used for the stuffing of bone-shaped dog toys. Rather than filling the landfills, clothing is sold in the store, sent to the school program to be repurposed, or upcycled into something new. A big part of the upcycling process is working with a local seamstress. Andria designs the pieces, like scraps to scrunchies, and Jade, from the local company Pippin and Bean, does the sewing. At Spruce, they are happy to offer advice for home alterations or do "quick crops and chops at the shop." Community members can also drop off clothing or scrap donations for projects at Spruce or to be passed on to the school program. As part of her holistic vision and goal, Andria wants to continue offering more to her community as her business grows. Spruce Clothing + Lifestyle started as an individual's skill in picking out quality second hand clothing and turned into an environmentally passionate project that not only upcycles clothing as a creative business model, but also supports the community through its school programs. Andria says it best: thrifting and altering leaves room for individuality, while taking more responsibility for the clothing you wear and how you wear it. Far left photo: Cindy Lister in the art room at Bayside Middle School; near left: Andria Paulo, Spruce Clothing + Lifestyle. Photos by Kathryn Alvarez Photography.

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CONSIDERING SELLING OR TRANSITIONING YOUR BUSINESS? DO YOU HAVE A PLAN? Thinking of selling your business? The decision to sell your business or transition out of the day-to-day management of your business may be one of the most important decisions you make. A business transition plan is the first step in helping to ensure your goals are met. What is a formal business plan? A business transition plan is a complex process. An effective business plan includes a thorough analysis of the underlying business, its management, a competitive analysis, and an in-depth understanding of its current cash position and cash flows.

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NIȽ TU,O Hosts Delegated Aboriginal Agency Directors Forum NIȽ TU,O hosted the spring gathering of the 24 Delegated

Aboriginal Agencies in B.C. in early March. Indigenous children are overrepresented in Canada's foster care system, a result of the devastating effects of colonization. While only 7.7.% of youth under 14 are Indigenous, Indigenous youth make up 53.8% of the population of children under 14 who are living in foster care. To reduce the number of Indigenous youth in care and "return historic responsibilities for child protection and family support to Indigenous communities," the Ministry of Children and Family Development delegates care of Indigenous children to Indigenous agencies. These agencies are called Delegated Aboriginal Agencies (DAA). DAA's provide culturally appropriate care to Indigenous youth who would otherwise be removed from community and subject to settler care systems. NIȽ TU,O is one of 24 DAA's in B.C., including urban, onreserve and Métis agencies. The agencies have varying levels of delegated responsibility. Three of the 24 "provide voluntary services and recruit and approve foster homes; seven have the additional delegation necessary to provide guardianship services for children and youth in continuing care; and 14 have the delegation required to provide, in addition to the above, full child protection, including the authority to investigate reports and remove children." NIȽ TU,O "offer[s] voluntary and guardianship services and … recruit[s], train[s] and support[s] caregivers." Directors from all agencies are invited to attend quarterly forums to discuss their shared mandate. At the October forum, attendees

gathered in Kamloops and met in the new offices of the Secwepemc Child and Family Services who, like NIL TU,O, provide services to seven communities in their territory. The forums are opportunities for directors to influence government legislation, policy and funding decisions to create better outcomes for Indigenous youth. In this moment in history, the potential for positive change is high. In the words of Directors Forum chair Mary Teegee: "We are now at a crossroads where the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous People, the Truth and Reconciliation Commission's Call to Action, the Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls Calls to Justice, and the Canadian Human Rights Tribunal are all pointing to the need for the reform of child and family services to Indigenous children, youth, families and communities." Teegee continues: "Legislative advancements with An Act Respecting First Nation, Inuit and Métis children, youth and families and with the amendments to the Child, Family, and Community Service Act provide the opportunity to breathe life into declarations, review recommendations, and calls to action/ justice." The forum hosted by NIȽ TU,O spanned four days and included a meeting of the Executive of the DAA's Directors Forum and Partnership meetings with the Feds and Province. NIȽ TU,O showcased the beautiful land of the Coast Salish people, shared the positive work being done in the community, and had community members share stories and songs. APRIL 2023 | SEASIDEMAGAZINE.CA 31

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Linen Luv Dress, Three Ways! It's always desirable when you're choosing a new addition for your wardrobe at the start of the season, to find something that will work with many of the items you already own. We have selected a midi-dress in a classic blue with a vintage floral print from the new Linen Luv collection. This European brand produces 100% linen clothing that is effortless to style and wear. There are so many things to love about this dress! The linen fabric breathes, making it comfortable and cool in all conditions. The generous silhouette is flattering but very elegant. The midi length is wearable for most heights and pairs equally well with sandals, wedges or heels. The structured square neckline adds interest and space to show your jewelry. And it has pockets, as many of the Linen Luv dresses do. This dress could easily form the basis for a carry-on capsule wardrobe or become the new go-to for your spring and summer.

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SEASIDE talks with Matt Jackson, Atelier, about what's

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When it comes to your go-to "uniform?" Chef jacket and black jeans. When you want a night out? HAHAHA. I have a restaurant and kids – I don't get nights out! But if I do I'm happy with a beer at a bar watching a sports game. On your playlist? Lots of Frank Sinatra and Louis Armstrong. In home décor? That is my partner's domain – I get zero say. On your Netflix queue? Yellowstone. On your luxury wish list? A new knife set. When you don’t care how much it costs? Wine.

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In your closet? Several chef jackets. When adding colour to your outfit? Pink or blue. When you want to throw fashion out the window and be all about comfort? Sweatpants and a fleece. On your feet? Birkenstock chef shoes. I will do everything in these.

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FRESH OPENINGS FOR SPRING RockCoast Confections RockCoast Confections is opening a larger location at Gateway Park (E200-2261 Keating Cross Road), which will feature a much bigger retail area to increase offerings to their customers. They will also have more baked goods and to-go snacks. Already a favourite for their famous Toffee Bark, chocolates and Protein Bars, RockCoast also supplies vegan options. New location will be open the third week of April. www.rockcoast.ca

Sidney Scones Congratulations to Sidney Scones on their recent opening at 9762 Third Street in Sidney. Owner Chelsey Columbus is thrilled to have a storefront location to serve loyal and new clients. New menu items will include her infamous gourmet scones, bubble tea and fun coffee drinks. Follow her on Facebook for updated information on the grand opening celebration. www.facebook.com/sidneyscones

Brentwood Bound Joining the growing hub in Beauregard Commons, at

1191 Verdier Avenue in Brentwood Bay, is the new micro indie bookstore Brentwood Bound, touting itself as the "tiniest bookstore in Brentwood Bay." Brentwood Bound sells new, nearly new, lightly used and collectable titles specializing in literary fiction, art and children's hardcover, as well as cookbooks and lifestyle titles. The emphasis is on local – and voices underrepresented in literature and publishing, particularly Indigenous lit. www.brentwood-bound.com

Slick Cycle Works After 15 years of industry experience, servicing and repairs, running shops both independent and dealers, Jeff Kerevan decided it was time to open his own motorcycle shop after a move back to the Island from Vancouver. "I love motorcycles. I love to build and work on them as well, so having my own place in Sidney feels right," says Jeff. Offering service, repairs and custom work, Slick Cycle Works is located at 2075 Henry Avenue. www.slickcycleworks.com

FUNDRAISER Making Changes Fitness Making Changes Fitness with Kirsten Roden will be hosting a fundraiser for Raincoast Dog Rescue on April 22 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. The event will be held at St. Mary's Church at 1973 Cultra Avenue, Saanichton. There will be a Silent Auction and classes are by donation; there is no need to sign up – just arrive at least 15 minutes early. 9:30 to 10:15 a.m. will be Outdoor Bootcamp and 10:45 to 11:30 a.m. is Indoor Yoga. www.makingchangesfitness.com

SCHOOL NEWS Parkland Panthers Congratulations to Scott Davidson for being chosen to represent Parkland at the Sr Boys All-Star Basketball Game on April 8 at 4 p.m. at Spectrum Secondary. Way to go Scott!

Claremont Spartans A great start to the season was had for the Claremont Spartans Rowing Team. The CSI Rowers spent the first weekend in March at Elk Lake for their first race. This is working towards their journey to Nationals in June. Congratulations to all the finalists: Radley Finer, Matthew Mcfeely, Shawn Song, Jackson Perkins, Cedric Fraser, Aiden Dovey Owen Nozick (cox), Jackson Perkins, Kiefer Wensauer, Tiegan Szulc, Stella Graham, Tegan Zecher, Finn McLennan, Bella Silva and Olivia de Kleine.

OUR CARING COMMUNITY BCCPA Awards Congratulations to Cathy Naismith, a long-time care aide at Brentwood House, a licensed dementia care home. She was awarded BC Care Provider of the Year in the Long-Term Care category. 38 SEASIDEMAGAZINE.CA | APRIL 2023

The award was presented to her by the Honorable Minister Adrian Dix. Cathy has worked in licensed dementia care for the past eight years.

morning Farmer's Market will return outdoors at the Mary Winspear Centre beginning on Thursday, June 22 and will run until August 31.

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No students need to miss their grad when there is the Magic Wand available for both young men and women to borrow (for a small fee) rather than buy their grad dresses and tuxedos. In like-new outfits, they can be inexpensively well dressed, including accessories. A dream come true. By appointment only; contact Elizabeth at esurerus@telus.net.

Congratulations to Sidney All Care on celebrating their 10th anniversary. Sidney All Care would like to extend a huge thank you to the community, residents and families for all their support. To our valued staff: thank you for all your hard work and dedication in making us a success. Sidney All Care is located at 2269 Mills Road.

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Congratulations to Gail Kirkpatrick of Saanich on having her new book Sleepers and Ties published by Now or Never Publishing. Her manuscript was the only one to be written by a woman and short listed for the International Wilbur Smith Best Unpublished Manuscript Prize. Copies of the book can be preordered and purchased locally at Tanners Bookstore. www.gailkirkpatrick.wordpress.com/

Popular Market Returns with New Name Westcoast Impressions has announced the return of their popular summer market series in Sidney under the new name and brand of "Westcoast Outdoor Markets!" The Thursday evening Market and Sunday

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Happy 25th Anniversary Congratulations to Sidney's beloved Home Hardware on recently celebrating 25 years in our community! The store is known for their friendly and knowledgeable staff, and wide variety of items from tools and paint to everyday household needs and specialty candy. Thanks to the community for their continued support. Stay connected with them on Facebook www.facebook.com/hhsidney and Instagram @sidneyhomehardware.

Happy 108th Birthday Mr. Middleton! A big Happy Birthday to Albert Middleton, who turned 108 on March 11. He is one of Canada's oldest living WWII veterans. He served in the RCAF during WWII as a General Serviceman. One of Albert's favourite sayings, when thinking about his life and longevity, is: "Don't give in. Keep working, keep moving." Albert lives at Veterans Memorial Lodge, a Broadmead Care Home, in Saanich.

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Book lovers! What's better than holding a new book in your hands? How about a handshake from the person who wrote it? Since 2013, the Sidney Literary Festival Society has been celebrating writers, readers and the written word and, from April 20 to 22, will once again bring the literary festival to the Peninsula with an impressive lineup of writers including Canadian science journalist and CBC host of Quirks and Quarks, Bob McDonald (above right with writer Jo Barnes). Bob shares: "When you go to a festival like this, you can see different perspectives. Some of them are funny; some of them are dramatic or sad; some are innovative and some are true. It's a way of looking at ourselves. I think that's what these festivals are all about." Bob McDonald is Thursday's opening keynote speaker and will discuss his new book, The Future is Now: Solving the Climate Crisis

with Today's Technologies. His presentation is followed up with a question and answer session, a situation he always enjoys. "It's a great opportunity to meet your audience, to get some feedback or to shake the hand of someone who liked your book," remarks Bob. With the arrival of Covid, the biennial literary festival had to be cancelled in 2021, so this year's event is that much more exciting. The schedule offers everything from inspiring readings to practical information sessions. The diverse lineup includes highly-acclaimed authors from all over our province and from as far away as Nova Scotia. There is a wide spectrum of themes represented by many genres including poetry, non-fiction, short story, novel and memoir. Attendees can hear authors read from their books and also attend panel discussions about various themes. Panel moderators include Times Colonist columnist,

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Celebrating 75 years in business,

Tidman Construction has three quarters of a century of history, memories and building homes throughout Greater Victoria. It started when Roy Tidman moved with his family to Vancouver Island in 1948. He bought property in Brentwood Bay and built the first Tidman home for his family there. Roy's sons, John and Ron, took after their father. In 1958, Ron, who was 16 years old, joined Roy as an apprentice. Ron was a successful builder, constructing Keating Industrial Park and the Landmark Building in Sidney. Known for being a man of his word, many of his projects started with a handshake. John, whose interest was in design, also apprenticed with Roy. He was working in the engineering department of BC Tel when Ron asked him to be a partner in Tidman Construction. The two sons officially joined forces in the early 1980s, first working on commercial and industrial building before moving on to independent senior residences. They designed and built The Peninsula and Beechwood Retirement Communities, the Munro Centre, the Gorge Pointe Condominiums and the Norgarden. John, who is now enjoying retirement, says that he could not have asked for a better partner than Ron. In over 30 years of working together, he can't remember any serious arguments, saying that they would often hash out projects over lunch, discussing pros and cons and easily coming to a mutual agreement. John says that "Ron was the rainmaker … very engaging, with an outgoing personality," while he was the "plodding business operations kind of guy." He has fond memories of their years of working together, and is proud that his son Andrew has now taken the helm. The third generation of Tidman Construction, Andrew joined the team in 1993. He says that when he was 11, he would be on site helping with odd jobs like sweeping and cleaning up. John took him on supplier visits and Andrew can even remember riding to work with his grandfather when he was quite young. After high school he studied architecture, got a real estate license and took urban land economics. He says that "building and design are in my blood." When Andrew officially started in the early 1990s, he was a customer service representative at Arbutus Ridge, where the company built almost 700 custom homes. He became the project manager there and later became the General Manager of all operations for Tidman Construction, as John and Ron moved into retirement. Tidman Construction is winner of the Canadian Homebuilders Association's Lifetime Achievement Award, and Andrew says that their customer base reflects their family and company values. They have built multi-generational homes and have lifelong relationships with many of their clients. From their first home in Brentwood Bay to industrial and commercial building to custom homes, Tidman Construction is

synonymous with quality workmanship. After so many decades, the company has come full circle, with Andrew focusing on residential custom homes just like his grandfather Roy. Known for their sleek, modern designs, the company is also registered with BC Hydro Powersmart and BuiltGreen builders, working towards more sustainability and energy conservation in construction. At 75, Tidman Construction is the oldest family-owned custom home builder on Vancouver Island. Andrew says that "Roy's passion and forte for creating high quality homes has continued," and hints that a fourth generation may carry on the legacy. Above, L to R: John, Ron and Andrew Tidman. Photo by Jen Steele.

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THE GOLDEN YEARS by Sherrin Griffin VP, Operations, Sidney SeniorCare

Facing the Loss of a Parent: Lessons Learned We all know that one day we'll be faced with the inevitable loss of a parent. Unfortunately, it's a cruel reminder of the cycle of life that we all face, especially as we ourselves age. We can try to prepare ourselves mentally and emotionally for the harsh eventuality of becoming parentless, but there's really no amount of preparation that will help to cushion such a devastating blow. I feel incredibly blessed to still have parents that are now well into their 80s, but make no mistake – that doesn't mean that I've actually accepted the fact that their time with our family will be coming to an end. I am very aware of my good fortune to still have both my parents, as I witness friends and colleagues lose theirs, followed by the insurmountable sense of loss and grief that go along with it. I know that rationally my parents will not live forever … yet, I was still rocked to my very core when my 89-year-old father collapsed recently

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Shop Local, Shop Small. The Shops at Mattick’s are a unique collection of independently owned boutiques in the heart of the Cordova Bay Community. Just 20 minutes from the ferry, airport or downtown Victoria, it’s easy to reach from any direction. Whoever said money can’t buy happiness … just didn’t know where to go shopping!

spring has sprung! Famous Victoria artist and gardener, Helen Stewart’s beautifully illustrated books complement the season and warm the heart. Fresh Ekelund runners, Kitras Glass and new R&R MetalArt add cheer to the The brightening days … time to smile!

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OFF THE VINE by Tilar J. Mazzeo

The Sherry Triangle In February, I fled. We looked at a map to see where in continental Europe had the warmest average temperatures; the algorithm came up with the south coast of Spain. When the ghost in the Delta machine told me that I could book a flight to Seville for 80,000 languishing post-Covid miles and $100 in taxes, I took it as a sign and decided it was high time that I reacquaint myself with Andalusian wines. That means, of course, sherry. There are three towns in the "sherry triangle." The seaside town of El Puerto de Santa Maria, on the outskirts of Cadiz, feels, to me, a bit too suburban. Jerez de la Frontera is the most famous of the sherry towns and full of history. Sherry is an art in itself, and there are dozens of variations and nuances, mostly depending on the concentration and age of the wines. The best way to get a taste is to head to one of the traditional bodegas that serve sherry direct from the casks, where flamenco draws in both locals and tourists. If you don't get distracted first, that is, by the town's Moorish hamman baths (www.hammamandalusi.com/en/about-us/) or by the

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fact that you can stay overnight for under €100 in an actual palace (www. palaciodelvirreylaserna.com/presentacion). But sherry, flamenco, hamman and palaces aside, it's the third of the sherry towns that is the must-see for me: Sanlúcar de Barrameda, named the 2022 Gastronomic Capital of Spain for its vibrant culinary scene. We could not be budged for a week and still ran out of time to explore everything. The sherry here is Manzanilla, a dry, straw-colored wine, fortified, lightly oxidized, and made from the Palomino grape. In Spanish "Manzanilla" shares its meaning with the word for "chamomile," of which it is said to be reminiscent. What really distinguishes Manzanilla, though, isn't its herbal and apple notes but its light saltiness. There is no better aperitif to complement the seafood tapas that have made the town famous among the Spanish. Casa Balbino (www.facebook. com/casabalbino/) in particular is consistently ranked among the best traditional bars anywhere in Spain, and the walls are lined with scrawled signatures of generations of famous guests, but there is nowhere we tried in Sanlúcar where the seafood tapas were anything less than superb. The locals simply wouldn't tolerate it, and Sanlúcar remains a place where the Spanish go on holiday. Part of the distinctive sun-kissed saltiness of Manzanilla comes down to the coastal land on which the Palomino grape is grown, and part is down to the winemaking process. Manzanilla, like all sherries, is first produced as still wine, and throughout Sanlúcar today a simple but delightful Palomino white wine is served young and fresh at the tapas bars. A glass will set you back a couple of euro. For the wine destined to become Manzanilla, this white Palomino wine is then fortified and aged, open to the air, until a delicate layer of wild, briny yeast covers the top of the barrel. The oxidation and the yeast give a nutty note to Manzanilla, and in Sanlúcar there are at least a half-dozen bodegas open for visits and wine tasting on oak barrels. Not as well known outside Spain as it should be, Manzanilla is both relatively underpriced and under-valued on the global market. Here at home, you will find Manzanillas in local independent liquor stores and at the government stores, mostly in the $20 to $30 range. You will occasionally find a still Palomino, most priced around $20. The best way to learn about sherry is to taste a variety of styles, because individual preference dictates whether it's fino, oloroso, or amontillado that you fancy. So get together some friends this spring and try a backyard sherry tasting. These are wines made for finger food and sunshine. They are traditionally served with Iberian ham, nutty hard cheeses, brined olives, mild green peppers fried in batter, and as much fresh-from-the-docks seafood as you can tuck away. Or you can always run away to the south of Spain next winter.

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Spring is arriving fast, and it's time for a new adventure. The start of adventure requires a fresh outlook, and we're ready to help give your home a new summer look! Deep Cove Customs has all your cabinetry needs covered, whether it's new laundry room cabinets, or turning a boring bathroom into a "throne" room fit for a king. We're a full-service cabinetry and millwork manufacturing, distributing and installation company servicing lower Vancouver Island and the Gulf Islands. We provide quality custom cabinetry for all applications, whether it's kitchens, vanities, closets, built-ins or millwork packages. We strive to provide excellent service from start to finish on all projects. With a showroom at 2071 Malaview Avenue in Sidney, open Monday to Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., we're available for our clients to answer any questions they might have. If you are in the market for a new kitchen, or have any cabinetry needs planned for your new adventure, stop by our showroom to view options with our staff. We have no-charge consultations, free estimates, and all design aspects for your job are at no charge when you become one of our clients. Contact us at www.deepcovecustoms.com and info@deepcovecustoms.com.

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Red Art Gallery Marion Evamy and Bobb Hamilton are the friendly faces behind the Red Art Gallery. One of Sidney's best kept secrets, the gallery has provided stunning paintings to thousands of art enthusiasts since opening in 2011. Marion is a 20-year veteran and full-time artist. Bobb handles both public and behind-the-scenes gallery duties. They also donate a generous portion of proceeds from every painting sold, back to the community and charitable causes. Marion is a "Master Status" artist with multiple wins at the prestigious Sidney Fine Art Show (among others). Her paintings range from large, bold mid-century style abstracts to textural still life and figurative works. Marion works in acrylic, oil and mixed media to create beautiful and powerful contemporary paintings. Bobb provides exceptional customer service and personally delivers local purchases. Dedicated art collectors describe Marion's work as a visual "zest for life" created on canvas. A dozen or so original paintings can be viewed anytime during regular business hours, at Avenue B Home Décor at 2417 Beacon Avenue in Sidney. You are welcome to schedule an appointment to visit their ocean front Red Art Gallery. Caution: Marion's artwork is highly addictive! 250-881-0462; www.redartgallery.ca

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Gardening & Wellness In this month's column, Linda Walker of Peninsula Physiotherapy & Massage will share some tips on how to stay healthy as we return to one of our favourite spring activities: gardening. "Gardening is a popular hobby for many people on the Peninsula, providing a relaxing and rewarding way to spend time outdoors," says Linda. "However, it can also lead to a variety of injuries, from sore muscles to sprains, strains, and low back pain. Fortunately, physiotherapy can help prevent these injuries and keep you healthy and pain free. "Physiotherapy uses physical techniques to diagnose, treat, and prevent injuries and illnesses. It is often used to help people recover from accidents, surgeries and other medical procedures, but it can also be used to prevent injuries from occurring in the first place. As the gardening season begins our minds are keen to get outside and dig in, and our sense of time can disappear! This often leads to overuse injuries, due to the fact that you haven't used your body in this way all winter! "One of the key ways that physiotherapy can help prevent gardening injuries is by improving flexibility, mobility and core strength," Linda explains. "Many gardening tasks require a wide range of motion, from bending and reaching to kneeling and squatting. Over time, these movements can cause stiffness and tightness in the muscles and joints, which can increase the risk of injury. "We work with you to develop a customized stretching, mobility and strength program that addresses your body's specific needs. This may include exercises that target the muscles and joints used most frequently during gardening, such as the hips, knees, shoulders, back and balance systems. By improving flexibility and mobility in these areas, gardeners can move more easily and with less pain, reducing the risk of injury. "Another way that physiotherapy can prevent gardening injuries is by improving strength and endurance. Gardening can be a physically demanding activity, especially for older adults. Muscle weakness can make it harder to perform tasks such as digging, lifting, and carrying heavy objects, increasing the risk of strain or sprain injuries." "We can help gardeners build strength and endurance through targeted exercises that focus on the muscles used during gardening,"

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Linda adds. "This may include exercises for the legs, back, arms and core, as well as cardiovascular exercises such as walking or cycling. By improving strength and endurance, you can perform gardening tasks more easily and with less fatigue, reducing the risk of injury. "In addition to improving physical function, physiotherapy can also help by teaching proper body mechanics and functional movement patterns. Many gardening injuries are caused by poor posture and incorrect lifting techniques. Physiotherapists can teach gardeners how to move and lift safely, as well as how to modify their gardening techniques to reduce strain on the body and be efficient with your movements. "For example, we may recommend using ergonomic tools such as long-handled shovels or rakes, or raised garden beds to reduce the need for bending and kneeling. We may also recommend taking frequent breaks to rest and stretch, or alternating between different gardening tasks to reduce strain on specific muscles and joints. Using a kitchen timer, or your cell phone, you can set a 20-minute alarm to ring to remind you to go inside and take a break. If things feel OK, you can go out for another 20 minutes. I hear too many stories of people enjoying gardening so much that they spend three hours the first day and then can't function the next day! "Finally, we can help prevent gardening injuries by providing education and advice on injury prevention. We can teach you how to recognize the early signs of injury, such as pain, swelling, or reduced range of motion, and provide advice on when to seek medical attention. "If you overdo it, we are always graciously here to help," says Linda. "We are happy to provide guidance on how to recover from minor injuries, such as strains or sprains, and how to prevent them from recurring in the future. By empowering you with knowledge and resources to prevent injuries, we can help keep you healthy and active in the garden all season. "Prevention first … come in early and suffer less! Look on our website for our other areas of specialization such as dizziness, IMS, and Pelvic Floor health. We're here to help, no matter what." Call or book online: 250-656-4717; www.peninsulaphysio.ca.

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W E AT H E R W I T by Steve Sakiyama

I'll Choose Door #73 By the end of summer, my veggie garden is a jungle of weeds on steroids. While bushwhacking through the chaotic growth I fully expect to meet Dr. Livingstone (I presume) or a terrified Dorothy walking through the dark forest on her way to see the Wizard of Oz. "Lettuce, turnips and beans. Oh my!" In an attempt to take my veggie garden seriously, I followed the yellow brick road to a garden centre in search of "good soil." For what is basically "dirt," there were 20 different kinds of soil that appeared to solve all my problems (including world peace). Which one is best? Included in the

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array of choices were "soil amendments" – these include cow and sheep manure as well as something called "mushroom manure." What is this really? Do mushrooms make manure? Even shopping for something as simple as bread involves an exciting selection process. While at a grocery store, I counted over 25 different types of bread on the shelf and if you shop online there are 147 different kinds and brands to choose from. Just the grain bread alone includes those with three, five, 14 and 22 kinds of grains consisting of ancient, whole and just-sprouted grain types. While it is fantastic that we have so many choices, my scientific mind tries to consider all 47 factors involved in making a decision about bread. I stand transfixed by the array of possibilities, and soon the store intercom crackles with an announcement. "Clean up in Aisle 5 … approach the gentleman staring at the bread with caution and lead him gently to the rutabagas – he'll snap out of it." Speaking of variations on a theme, when we think about the weather we often refer to temperature and precipitation. However, to provide a more complete picture of the atmosphere several more pieces of the puzzle are needed. Some of these include relative humidity, wind speed and direction, cloud cover and atmospheric pressure. Although these add more information, these additional pieces may need further descriptors to completely capture their meaning. For example, "precipitation" has many facets. It can be showery, intermittent or continuous. It can occur in different forms (rain, freezing rain, freezing drizzle, hail, snow, snow pellets, snow grains) as well as various intensities (light, moderate, heavy). Weather stations around the world record all these detailed pieces of information and when combined they form the atmospheric mosaic that constitutes our weather. So here is the dirt on the April weather outlook for the South Island. There is a greater chance that it will be a cooler-thannormal month. For precipitation, the picture is less clear as the models are undecided as to whether conditions will be wetter or drier than normal, or just normal. No matter what the weather, during April nature reveals its vast variety in a spectacular display of vibrant growth and colour. The amazing complexity of all the innumerable parts of the natural environment calls out a chorus of perfect harmony and fills all our senses. This month, make an easy decision. Slow down and experience its fullness. You will be transfixed – not in confusion, but lost in wonder by the amazing display unfolding before you. Land, sky, and sea … oh my. ~Weatherwit

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This is part of a rotating series of articles about some of the Saanich Peninsula's unique shops and services.

Focus Hair Design is not only the go-to place for the best haircuts and hairstyles, but also carries products that are earth and animal friendly which, together with being a Certified Green Circle salon, makes Focus the go-to salon for earth month. All of their products are vegan, cruelty-free and sulfate-free. The three main brands that they use all offer quality environmentally friendly ingredients for different hair types: Loma, Neuma and Design Me. Loma has shampoo and conditioner options for multiple hair types, including chemically-treated or dry hair. For yellow, brassy or grey hair, use Loma Violet products. Loma also has nourishing oil treatments that can be used on damp or dry hair to speed up blow drying time, while keeping hair smooth and protected against thermal heat. Neuma was created for thin or fine hair, with shampoos and conditioners that give hair an extra lift and deliver moisture without weighing hair down. Finally, Design Me is a Canadian-owned brand based out of Quebec, and offers products for curl care, moisture and volume. As with all of their products, the team at Focus Hair Design will recommend the best choice for your hair. Together with the care that they put into choosing their products, the salon also became certified through the highly-regulated Green Circle recycling program. Through their partnership with Green Circle, Focus Hair Design is able to recycle and repurpose not only their plastics, but also the metal foil used for highlights, excess colour dyes, plastic wrap and even hair (used to clean up oil spills). Residents are welcome to drop their used PPE items, like gloves and masks, off at the salon. As of 2021, Green Circle Certified salons collectively saved nearly 1.3 million pounds of salon waste from going into landfills and water waste. In 2021 alone, Focus Hair Design saved over 1,176 pounds. New to the eco-friendly Focus Hair Design crew is stylist Emma Coulson. Emma joined in March of 2022 as an apprentice and graduated from Vancouver Island University in December. The team says that "as of February 2023 we have been lucky to have her join us as a junior stylist." Emma is at the salon Mondays, Fridays and Saturdays and is taking on new clients for cuts, colours and blow outs. Ask her and any of the team about getting this spring's hot trends – bobs and bangs. It's all about celebrating natural hair textures and easy styling for everyday life – all great choices to keep hair looking light and fresh for earth month, and leading into summer.

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This marks the 20th year that I have been practising general dentistry. I have worked in private practice, in hospital and in remote First Nations communities. I enjoy all aspects of general dentistry, with a special interest in oral surgery and pediatrics, but most of all I enjoy meeting people of all ages. I belong to the College of Dental Surgeons of BC, the BC Dental Association and the Canadian Dental Association. I grew up in a small farming community in Manitoba, and came to Vancouver Island in 1992 to study at UVic. With a degree in Biochemistry, I then went on to study dentistry at UBC. I made my way back to the Island in 2009 and have been a proud North Saanich resident since 2012, where I live with my husband, our three children and a rescue pup, Coco. Dr. Sophie Dundas Born and raised in Victoria, I’m so happy to call this city home. I took my dental prerequisite courses at UVic before studying dentistry at UBC. I strongly value gentle dentistry and put empathy, kindness and thorough evaluation at the centre of my care. My practice philosophy is all about making the dental chair a comfortable and successful place for you! I’m constantly expanding my practice through continuing education and have additional qualifications in many areas including neuromodulation therapy using Botox (for both therapeutic and aesthetic purposes), Invisalign, and Nitrous Oxide sedation (laughing gas). When not at the clinic, I love baking complicated desserts, walking the Lochside Trail, and spending time with my husband, Austin.

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handyman (I still have all of their business cards from that day!). I felt gratitude for the entrepreneurs who provide the products, places and services that make Brentwood Bay a great place to live. I found it very satisfying to make these connections, so I wanted to attend another 5:05 Club gathering. The meetings continued with, on average, one new attendee each month. Eventually I took over the responsibility of inviting local business owners to come to 5:05 Club. Through the many Covid months we gathered outdoors as long as possible. We cancelled some meetings, but we continued in the cold months via Zoom to give the business owners a sense of belonging and inclusion within a group of entrepreneurs who were navigating new challenges and roadblocks such as occupancy limits, supply shortages and reduced revenues. At a recent gathering I heard Anney and Alice coming up with a gardening analogy for the Brentwood Bay 5:05 Club: Anney planted the seed, Alice and John provided the soil and, through my monthly invitations and event reminders, I am regularly watering. And the result is a productive and growing membership of entrepreneurs who have helped to make Brentwood Bay the vibrant and charming community we deeply love. For more information, visit www.facebook.com/ BrentwoodBay505Club/. Photo by Kathryn Alvarez Photography.

The Brentwood Bay 5:05 Club by Brenda MacFarlane

When Anney Ardiel,

Downsizing Coach and creator of 5 Step Downsizing, founded the Brentwood Bay 5:05 Club four years ago, she set out to bring together the business owners of Brentwood Bay. Anney had previously attended the White Rock 5:05 Club, a group that her brother Patrick created based on a popular networking event in Whistler. The idea of a quick "happy hour" after work at 5:05 p.m. once a month suited Anney's needs very well … and the Brentwood Bay 5:05 Club was born. Anney first gathered in February 2019 with Lianne Macdonald, Founder of Beacon Law Centre; Donna Stewart, Founder of Hear Inc.; and Jodi Baker, Realtor with McLean Real Estate Group. Anney's concept was to provide a convenient gathering for the business owners of Brentwood Bay, while still offering a meaningful one-hour, monthly networking opportunity. The owners of Brentwood Bay Village Empourium – Alice Bacon and John Carswell – were the original hosts of this once-monthly gathering, which took place after the café closed at 5 p.m. They have become the primary meeting venue for the group over the past four years, offering hot drinks, cool beer, wine or Italian sodas as well as the chance to see their latest art installation. I met Anney in June 2019 at a business meeting. We hit it off immediately and when she found out that I lived in Brentwood Bay she invited me to attend the 5:05 Club. I recall my first gathering on June 6, 2019, when I met a diverse array of business owners: a hair stylist, a florist, a chocolatier, a café shop owner, a lawyer and a

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A Celebration of Readers & Writers

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Book Club

Elamin Abdelmahmoud moved to Canada at age 12 from his home in Sudan. He arrived with his mom to join his father who had established a life in Kingston, Ontario. Son of Elsewhere: A Memoir in Pieces is Abdelmahmoud's reflection on what it was like to start life over at that age, to find himself in a strange new country and within a very different culture, and especially how he found his voice in a new language. Structured as a collection of essays, these "pieces" of Elamin illuminate a life that had to be deliberately created as he experienced first the disconnect of discovering his blackness on arrival in Canada (something that hadn't been of note in Sudan) and then the complete alienation of peers who had entirely different cultural references. Nowadays Abdelmahmoud is well known as a media personality and someone with their finger on the cultural pulse; back then he had to feel it all out for himself. Some in our group found resonances with their own immigrant stories; those who were not immigrants found his description of feeling cut off and adrift very moving. His explanation of the challenge of being unable to communicate his emotions because he was learning to express himself in a new language was especially powerful. The book is packed full of cultural references. Most of Abdelmahmoud's essays are built around references to music, TV or pop culture and this was a big point of discussion. We saw how he used the cultural references as a way of locating himself: using the lyrics, or a character's words, to express things he couldn't. He dove too deep for some, but the references worked well for others. Throughout the book the concept of "elsewhere" is very well explored, with one foot in each culture and a clear love for both his homeland and his new home. The positivity of Abdelmahmoud's temperament shines throughout. He doesn't dwell on some of the more challenging aspects of family drama or the racism he experienced; it's really just a book about how he became the man he is. Our readers came away feeling grateful for having read the book and feeling that they like and understand the author. It also raised some interesting discussion about community within different cultures and the support that comes from people who understand you culturally. Our next meeting takes place on Tuesday, April 11 at 6:30 p.m. to discuss All the Quiet Places by Brian Thomas Issac. Find us in the Nell Horth Room of the Sidney/North Saanich Library. Stay up to date with Book Club news: www. seasidemagazine.ca/book-club/.

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Hang the Moon

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Death to the Emperor

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The White Lady Scandal at the Savoy

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Helen Humphreys Essays | PB $18.99

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When you stand on the glass-panelled deck looking out over the ocean towards James, Sidney, D'Arcy, and the San Juan Islands, it feels like you are on a ship's bridge at sea. In fact, the homeowner wondered at first, looking out at crashing waves on a stormy day, if the sight of the moving water could make her seasick. Luckily not. On the chilly, grey day I visited this stunning home in Cordova Bay, the clouds lifted and a rainbow appeared.

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The location of the 1970s style house was perfect, said the homeowner, but she wanted to do everything possible to maximize the ocean view and incoming light. "When I first walked into the house, I thought hands down, it's a gorgeous view, but I want to see more!" She hired Chris Lacey, owner of Bowcey Construction Ltd., who assessed the house and said that the original architectural features were impressive and way ahead of their time, so it was worth the cost to renovate rather than rebuild. He noted that the current building code and structural/seismic requirements are making it harder and harder to justify a complete reno of this scale. Michael Dunsmuir (Step One Home Design) described the original house as a classic mid-century design likely created by a prominent Victoria architect. "It has a great layout with interesting roof lines and clerestory windows framed high between structural wood beams." Mike designed the ensuite addition and secondary suite over the garage to match the home's architecture and provided the working drawings. He said Chris and senior interior designer Adrienne Hempstock pulled out all the stops in creating a stunning finished interior. Chris and his crew did everything from start to finish on the reno; there wasn't a surface that they didn't touch. In addition to all the impressive interior work, the crew added exterior insulation to the wall assembly to increase the house's R-Value, making it possible to retain the existing two-by-four walls. (R-Value is a measure of insulation's ability to resist heat traveling through it. The higher the R-Value, the better the thermal performance of the insulation.) The house has been restructured and seismically upgraded to meet today's standards without affecting its aesthetic appearance. One of Chris's biggest challenges was the large sliding glass door imported from Germany; it opens multiple panels. The door arrived on a truck too large to navigate down the narrow driveway, so they had to transfer it on the side of the road to a smaller truck and then have a crane lift it over the house to the oceanside deck. "I might have lost a few years of my life on that one," said Chris. Adrienne (Jenny Martin Design) said she worked closely with Chris to plan window sizes and locations as they are vital to the overall design. In the living room, windows replaced the woodburning fireplace and its floor-to-ceiling rock wall. The cedar ceilings were painted white to reflect the contemporary Australian design style they were trying to convey. "They brighten up the house, which has many windows on the ocean-facing side but not many on the inward-facing side." Rich veined marble was used as a base for the tiled propane fireplaces in the living room and downstairs media room. "It creates a feeling of luxury without compromising on practicality," noted Adrienne. She said that the hardest-working areas of the home, the kitchen and bathrooms, capitalized on the durability of quartz surfaces. The homeowner loves to cook for family and friends, and she wanted all the finishes to be durable and easy to clean. Adrienne described the lighting throughout the home as a combination of indirect lighting, downlighting and decorative lighting. The Bocci 21, 11-pendant fixture hanging from a square panel over the stairwell is

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lovely; it was inspired by "the sporadic, discordant arrangement of barnacles on a rock surface" and handmade in Vancouver. The kitchen's large matte grey Normann Copenhagen bell lamps were sourced from Gabriel Ross in Victoria. "We created uplighting in the living room bulkhead and a hidden wash of lighting over the fireplace stonework that adds sophistication and ambiance," said Adrienne. "Decorative lighting makes a huge difference in any design, and we always recommend investing in beautiful, statement-making fixtures." The handsome custom-made wood console (Splinters Millworks) in the entry was designed with a convenient pull-out seating bench at the bottom. A tall floor mirror emphasizes the height of the sloped ceilings flanked on either side by Cedar & Moss Tumwater Sconces. "This combination of elements – along with some gorgeous porcelain floor tiles for practicality and a custom wood entry door, really make the space feel much larger, open and welcoming," said Adrienne. Kitchen appliances include a panelled Sub-Zero fridge, a six-burner Wolf gas stove with a griddle and two ovens, and a pot filler. To match the cabinets, the oven fan hood is panelled vertically and painted in Chantilly Lace, a white with warm undertones (Benjamin Moore). Shiny chocolate-veined marble tiles highlight the back wall. Other appliances include a SubZero wine fridge, steam oven, built-in espresso bar, cooler and freezer drawer. The white look of the kitchen is gracefully warmed by floating wood shelves, the island's vertical tan cabinetry, solid wood bar stools, and rich grains in the white oak plank floor. In the two-and-a-half bathrooms, key features include heated floors, custom floating cabinets with undermount lighting, shiny white tiles on the wall, brushed chrome faucets and very cool lights. Major brainstorming went into designing the primary bedroom, which originally had a small ensuite but no closet. The solution involved adding new windows to enhance the view, building an adjoining walk-in closet and building an addition to the house to create space for a wellness-focused spalike bathroom. A deluxe white soaker tub faces the ocean view, and both it and the sleek, frameless glass shower are flooded with light from the huge picture and clerestory windows. Elegant floating stairs lead down to the laundry room, office, bathroom, and guest rooms. The media room has black cabinetry that complements the classy marble bar and sink. Other excellent features include a mirrored wall with black shelving and a built-in Sub-Zero wine fridge for red and white wine. Sliding glass doors light up the room, and comfortable dark furniture makes it a nice laid-back place to relax and have a cocktail or watch TV. With its crisp palette of white, warm textures and flowing open floor plan, the four-bedroom, 3,345-square-foot home looks sleek and spacious, bright, and sophisticated. No wonder this home won the 2022 Care Award for Best Renovation! 70 SEASIDEMAGAZINE.CA | APRIL 2023

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West Coast Contemporary 2015 custom built, this is one of the few newer homes in this sought-after seaside community resort. Recent updates. impressive grand entry & staircase, 11'6" coffered ceilings and maple hardwood. Primary Bedroom on the main, over 3,300 sf, 3 BD/3BA + den. Inspiring views to golf course & Gulf Islands. MLS 924394

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This bright 1941 home sits on .26 acre level lot. The coved ceilings, and wood flooring show the quality of the era. Lovely mature landscaping and patio. Current RS-12 Zoning allows for a secondary suite or separate garden suite. The home presents value and is located in a fabulous neighbourhood. MLS 923906

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What is a Juror? Dawn Casson's creative path took her from a stressful career in retail to become the owner of the Mattick's Farm Gallery in Cordova Bay. She is one three Art Jurors at this year's Saanich Peninsula Arts & Crafts Exhibition & Sale at Mary Winspear Centre from April 28 to 30. What is an Art Juror? The organizers of art shows usually invite a team of people to evaluate the art before the show opens and single out pieces that deserve special recognition: for originality, creativity, quality, skill, energy or emotion. Ask Dawn what she is looking for as a Juror and she will tell you: "I know what I like." Her vast knowledge of different styles, mediums and techniques is her guide. For 10 years Dawn has been seeking out new artists for her gallery. She finds them at art shows, online and by recommendations from other artists. She encourages all artists to display their art at shows and enjoys watching them blossom and gain confidence in their abilities. Her choices for her own gallery lean towards Contemporary West Coast, in a wide range of mediums, making for a very eclectic mix. Be sure to look for the works of art chosen to receive a "Juror's Choice Award" at the SPAC Show. The public can also be a juror of sorts: they are encouraged to pick the pieces of art that they like and enter their "Viewers' Choice" ballot in the draw for an opportunity to win incredible door prizes. You can choose from original paintings,

sculpture, pottery, fibre and textile arts, fine crafts and jewelry. Also at the Show are demonstrations by local artists, stunning floral displays, musical accompaniment in the main gallery, a gift shop, and a draw for a free SPAC Membership. If you are an art lover and supporter like Dawn, you can become a Show Patron by pledging $150. You will receive two complimentary tickets to be among the first to view the Show at the exclusive Patrons Gala on Friday, April 28 from 6:30 to 9 p.m. You and a guest will enjoy live music while you peruse the art, sip wine, sample hors d'oeuvres, meet artists and receive a $100 coupon toward your evening's art purchase. The tickets for the Patrons Night are limited. Purchase them online at www.spacsociety.com. Tickets for Saturday and Sunday are available online or at the door. Please join us as we celebrate SPAC's 70th Anniversary at the Saanich Peninsula Arts & Crafts Exhibition & Sale at Mary Winspear Centre! Photo by Jan Dong.

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Archipelago: Contemporary Art of the Salish Sea

by Jo Barnes

Artist-Directed Exhibitions

ONGOING IN APRIL

ArtSea Gallery Tulista Park, 9565 Fifth Street, Sidney ArtSea reopens its gallery to showcase a variety of artists presenting painting, poetry works, jewelry and more. For full artist lineup visit www.artsea.ca/events.

Introduction to Photography

APRIL 2, 16 & 23 9AM-12PM

McTavish Academy of Art 1720 McTavish Road, North Saanich Classes will enable participants to get familiar with their DSLR or equivalent mirrorless camera and will explore camera settings, exposure triangle, composition and properties of light. Bring camera and user manual and before class review the method of changing the ISO, shutter speed and aperture on the camera. www.mctavishacademy.ca

Easter Vintage, Retro & Collectible Show and Sale

APRIL 9 9:30AM-4PM

2243 Beacon Avenue, Sidney Step back into time! A wealth of treasures offered including pre/post war jewelry, paper ephemera, toys, 70s video games, tableware, carefully used books, tools, repurposed vintage phones, exotic Thai and Japanese pieces, local First Nations collectibles and much more! www.vintageretrocollectible.ca

APRIL 13 1-3PM

Mary Winspear Centre 2243 Beacon Avenue, Sidney Welcoming women to the Peninsula since 1987! Registration is required. For further information: pncpublicity@gmail.com

Live Music

APRIL 14, 21 & 28 7:30PM

Brentwood Bay Village Empourium 2 - 7103 West Saanich Rd. Brentwood Bay Live Music Fridays at Empourium: an intimate and licensed venue featuring a variety of folk, roots, blues and jazz artists. All shows are by advance reservation only – no ticket sales at the door. To reserve and for artist lineup: www.empourium.ca/events. 76 SEASIDEMAGAZINE.CA | APRIL 2023

Apr 21 - May 24: San Juan Artists Location: ArtSpring, Salt Spring Island A unique cultural exchange between two celebrated arts communities, this premier international visual arts exhibition features Southern Gulf Islands and San Juan Islands artists working in glass, photography, sculpture/ installation, textiles, printmaking and painting. www.saltspringarts.com | www.artspring.ca

APRIL 15 & 16

Central Saanich Lawn Bowling Club: Open House

10:30AM-3PM

Centennial Park 1800 Hovey Road, Central Saanich Interested in learning a new activity? How about lawn bowling? Wear shoes without heels. Free event. https://tinyurl.com/mr9a4xn4

Sidney Literary Festival

APRIL 20-22

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Peninsula Newcomers Spring Fling

Apr 14 - 30: Southern Gulf Island Artists Location: Mahon Hall, Salt Spring Island

2243 Beacon Avenue, Sidney Kicks off with a special presentation by Bob McDonald, renowned author and CBC host of Quirks and Quarks, and features 15 notable Canadian authors and a wide variety of events. Tickets: Tanner’s Books or at www.sidneyliteraryfestival.ca.

Book Signing & Presentation with Heather Patterson, MD

APRIL 21 2-4PM

Star Cinema 9840 Third Street, Sidney Dr. Heather Patterson, an adult and pediatric emergency physician and photographer from Calgary, presents her powerful and inspiring book Shadows and Light: A Physician’s Lens on COVID, a chronological visual story of the people who have experienced the pandemic first-hand. $10 donations will be accepted at the door. Registration is required. www.gooselane.com/april21

Rotary Club of Sidney By the Sea: Paper Shredding Event

APRIL 22 10AM-1PM

Mary Winspear Centre Parking Lot 2243 Beacon Avenue, Sidney This annual Earth Day event supports community initiatives including Greater Victoria Food Rescue, Peninsula Streams and Shoreline Society, Surfrider Foundation and the Shaw Centre for the Salish Sea. $10 per banker box size or equivalent. For more info email rotary@sidneybythesea.org.

Blood Donor Clinic

APRIL 24

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Mary Winspear Centre, Bodine Hall 2243 Beacon Avenue, Sidney Make all the difference in the lives of Canadian hospital patients by donating blood! Book your lifesaving appointment online at blood.ca, by downloading the GiveBlood app or by calling 1-888-2DONATE (1-888-236-6283).

Pro D Day: Skate & Swim

APRIL 24

Skate: 1-2:20pm | Swim: 1:30-4pm

Panorama Recreation 1885 Forest Park Drive, North Saanich Fun for the whole family! There will be music, games, and prizes in the mix! Helmets free of charge for skating. www.crd.bc.ca/panorama

Peninsula Singers “Singing Through a Century”

APRIL 28 - 30

Mary Winspear Centre 2243 Beacon Avenue, Sidney Come hear the powerful harmonies of a 61 mixed voice choir and their professional band including accompanist Christie Norman; percussionist, Terry Erskine; and bassist Jennifer Bennett. With a wide variety of music from the 1920s to 2020, as well as dancing, sing-a-longs and humour, there is something for everyone. Tickets: 250-656-0275 or www.marywinspear.ca/

Victoria Mendelssohn Choir & The Richmond Singers

APRIL 29 7PM

SHOAL Centre 10030 Resthaven Drive, Sidney This combined choir event celebrates the 50th anniversary of Vancouver’s 55-voice multicultural choir, the Richmond Singers. Tickets are $20; available at the door or Tanner’s Books. For advance ticket purchases, contact Patricia at 778-678-4818.

SPAC Art Show

APRIL 29 & 30

Apr 29: 10am-6pm | Apr 30: 10am-4pm

Mary Winspear Centre 1885 Forest Park Drive, North Saanich It’s the 70th Annual Arts & Crafts Exhibition & Sale presented by the Saanich Peninsula Arts & Craft Society! Paintings, pottery, jewelry, sculpture and so much more will be showcased. www.spacsociety.com

Have something for Take Note? Email: takenote@seasidemagazine.ca Submission deadline: 1st of the previous month (eg May 1 for June issue events)

Toastmasters for Seniors (Virtual) Tuesdays | 10-11am

This is a wonderful opportunity, via Zoom platform, for seniors to speak and socialize. For online meeting details, email mastermotivators4671@gmail.com with subject “Seniors Toastmasters”. www.1288.toastmastersclubs.org

Caregivers Connect: BC's Virtual Support Group 2nd & 4th Thursdays | 2-3:30pm

This virtual support group brings people from across the province together twice a month around a mutual experience of caregiving for a family member or friend. This is a time for reassurance, where caregivers can realize they are not alone. Pre-register each week to attend. Visit www.familycaregiversbc.ca or Call toll free 1-877-520-3267 extension 1.

Sidney Sister Cities Association Meeting

3rd Thursday | Nell Horth Room, Sidney/ North Saanich Public Library Meetings are free and are open to the public. Come and find out about Sidney’s Sister Cities and how the Association works on behalf of the Town of Sidney to maintain these relationships. If interested please contact tecarrier2@gmail.com for further information.

Saanich Peninsula Business for Business Network Virtual Meeting Thursdays | 8-9:30am

The Saanich Peninsula Chapter of BforB is a peersupport (mastermind) group for local business owners and leaders of professional practices. Guests are welcome, at no charge. Current members and other details at www.bforbnetworks.com. For info: westwriter.today@gmail.com.

Repair Café North Saanich 3rd Saturday | 10am – 1pm St. John’s United Church

Have a household item that’s broken? Rather than toss it, visit the Repair Café, a free meeting place where voluntary repairers with skills in sewing, jewelry, carpentry, electrical and bikes can help fix your item on the spot. Plus knife sharpening and tech help with digital devices. www.repaircafenorthsaanich.ca. APRIL 2023 | SEASIDEMAGAZINE.CA 77

Last Word from the Editor-in-Chief Allison Smith

On March 11, 2020, a large group of local businesswomen gathered at McTavish Academy of Art for Seaside Magazine's annual Women to Watch event. We connected, chatted about business and our lives, and of course about COVID-19 and what that meant, exactly. At that point, Covid was still an abstract concept but just a few days later, it became our reality and that night would prove to be the last public gathering most of us would attend for a while. Three long years later, for the first time since that night, a large group of local businesswomen happily gathered at Small Gods Brewing to again celebrate our Women to Watch issue and International Women’s Day (see pg 9 for some photos from the night). Many of the faces were familiar, and many were new, reflecting the growth and resilience our community has shown since Covid entered our lives. Speaking of growth, April is certainly a time of it, with green sprouts peeking their heads out of damp soil and buds appearing on the trees. It also marks Earth Month, and a good time to reflect on our habits and how they impact our planet. Jim Kingham, PhD (Peninsula Voices, pg 16) says we could all do well by asking ourselves one question: "Does what I'm about to do make sense for the environment?" We are all now well aware of the affect we are having on the planet, and I'm sure most of us have made at least some changes to the way we do things in response to the environmental crisis. But asking Jim's question is a simple way to force ourselves to look critically at our behaviour on a more regular basis. Sometimes our answer may be a small thing, like choosing a book for our child over another plastic toy, or sometimes it might be larger, like opting for a staycation instead of a trip overseas. Small changes and big ones – every bit truly does help, as evidenced by the recent encouraging news that the hole in the ozone layer is slowly but noticeably healing. Growth in all things – our community, the trees outside our window, our awareness of our impact on the world … welcome April and enjoy this issue.

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