West Coast Living

Television Before Bed; Even Sesame Street Can Be Disruptive

Posted by on August 4, 2011 at 4:08 am

Sesame Street and other children’s programming is disruptive for young viewers if watched two hours before bed.

Mountain Bike Protective Gear

Posted by on August 4, 2011 at 3:42 am

Iron Mountainwear is a West Coast mountain biking company that specializes in manufacturing downhill and park protective gear.

Safety Tips For Family Camping

Posted by on July 27, 2011 at 6:11 pm

Heading off into the woods with your family? Here are a few tips to keep your weekend safe.

Weather Roulette – Spin the Wheel

Posted by on July 27, 2011 at 6:00 pm

Mother Nature can’t make up her mind this summer.

Disturbia

Posted by on July 3, 2011 at 5:05 pm

Mattress Choice tackles five sleeping issues.

Royals Snub the West Coast

Posted by on June 4, 2011 at 5:41 am

The royal couple has decided to skip the west coast on their tour of Canada.

Heart Shaped Box

Posted by on June 4, 2011 at 5:09 am

Simmons Mattress Gallery has a few things to say about novelty beds.

Spooning With The Cup

Posted by on June 4, 2011 at 4:57 am

Sidney Crosby took the Stanley Cup to bed with him.

Sleep Your Way to a Flat Stomach

Posted by on May 30, 2011 at 4:49 am

A full nights sleep can help you lose weight.

Rapture: Fail!

Posted by on May 29, 2011 at 6:00 pm

Did anyone else beside Harold Camping believe we were all going to perish last Saturday?

Walk A Mile In Her Shoes

Posted by on May 22, 2011 at 8:50 am

The ‘Walk a Mile In Her Shoes’ campaign raises awareness about domestic violence.

WAKE-UP SEDINS!!! THIS IS PLAYOFF HOCKEY!

Posted by on May 14, 2011 at 3:21 am

Shhhhh…. the Sedin’s are sleeping.

Goldstream Gasoline Spill

Posted by on May 14, 2011 at 3:12 am

The mess from an overturned gasoline tanker will haunt the banks of the Goldstream River for years to come.

Prized Possession: Your Mattress

Posted by on May 14, 2011 at 3:03 am

Your new mattress from Mattress Choice will soon become your most prized possession.

Royal Wedding Highlights (Is That A Hat???)

Posted by on May 7, 2011 at 3:51 am

If you weren’t able to catch the Royal Wedding last Friday, don’t worry. Mattress Choice has compiled a list of the key moments of the fairy tale wedding. Here they are in no particular order: The dress: Designed by Sarah Burton of Alexander McQueen, the dress has deep routes in England’s design and material heritage. With [...]

The Wee Hours

Posted by on May 7, 2011 at 3:35 am

The party is winding down. Make sure you take advantage of Mattress Choice’s Grand Opening prices before they are gone.

Cruise Ship Season

Posted by on April 23, 2011 at 6:06 am

The cruise ships are back for another season. Rest up on a bed from Mattress Choice.

April’s Wet Poetry

Posted by on April 15, 2011 at 5:34 am

April’s rain soaks our exterior skin and inspires beautiful words from within.

“Total Destruction”

Posted by on April 8, 2011 at 7:00 am

Rob Zombie and Slayer are coming to the Save-On-Foods Memorial Centre on Tuesday, August 5th.

Recycling Rewards

Posted by on March 31, 2011 at 8:20 am

Bring your old mattress in for a trade in discount on your new one.

Victoria’s ‘Jets Overhead’

Posted by on March 19, 2011 at 7:16 am

Check out the new EP by Victoria’s own Jets Overhead.

French Fest Returns to Victoria

Posted by on March 11, 2011 at 8:28 am

Victoria will be honouring its francophone heritage this week with the annual French Fest.

The Dears at Sugar Night Club

Posted by on March 4, 2011 at 5:49 am

The Dears will play Sugar Night Club on March 4th. Don’t miss out on this Montreal indie band.

Thank You Victoria, for Your Support!

Posted by on February 26, 2011 at 6:52 am

Thank you Victoria for your support of Mattress Choice’s Grand Opening. We look forward to being your go-to mattress store.

Victoria’s Shrinking Phonebook

Posted by on February 26, 2011 at 6:39 am

The Victoria phonebook is shrinking each year as more and more businesses and private citizens choose the internet over the printed page.

Emily Carr: A Victoria Icon

Posted by on February 26, 2011 at 6:27 am

The Art Gallery of Greater Victoria is currently hosting an exhibition entitled “On the Edge of Nowhere,” that celebrates the work of Emily Carr.

Romance in Victoria

Posted by on February 19, 2011 at 5:45 am

A mattress is the ultimate Valentines day gift. Impress your partner with a brand new bed from Mattress Choice.

The Secret’s Out!

Posted by on February 18, 2011 at 3:42 am

Come see for yourself what everyone is talking about. Mattress Choice is celebrating its Grand Opening.

The Best Victoria Mattress Sales

Posted by on February 11, 2011 at 7:49 am

A premium mattress store is finally opening in Victoria. Mattress Choice has all the top brands you are looking for at the best prices on the Island.

Victoria Mattress Shopping

Posted by on February 11, 2011 at 7:32 am

Include a stop at Mattress Choice in your weekend plans. We’re celebrating our Grand Opening of our mattress store in Victoria.

Mattress Victoria Store Mattress Choice Grand Opening

Posted by on February 11, 2011 at 7:18 am

Mattress Choice in Victoria is throwing open its doors to the public. Come see what the hype is all about!

Royals Plan Trip Across Canada

Posted by on February 5, 2011 at 8:50 am

Prince William plans to tour Canada after his wedding.

Comfort Comparison

Posted by on February 5, 2011 at 7:02 am

Mattress Choice tries to come up with a comparison for the comfort found on a new mattress.

Avoid the Knockoffs – Stick With Brands You Trust

Posted by on January 29, 2011 at 2:03 am

Mattress Choice has the brands you trust at unbelievable prices.

Roy Vickers’ Kind Donation

Posted by on January 21, 2011 at 3:11 am

Roy Vickers has created a limited print for two Tofino paramedics who died while on duty.

Winter Chill

Posted by on January 14, 2011 at 9:02 am

Being prepared for winter is better than being caught out in the cold.

Mix and Serve Over a Bed of Friends and Family

Posted by on October 1, 2010 at 4:48 pm

Increase your daily exercise and experience a more restful sleep.

Building Literacy

Posted by on October 1, 2010 at 4:24 pm

The Raise-A-Reader campaign needs your donations to help improve literacy here in Canada.

Putting Your Garden To Bed

Posted by on October 1, 2010 at 4:04 pm

Don’t put the gloves away just yet. There is still plenty of gardening to be done to prepare for next season.

Flash Mob

Posted by on September 9, 2010 at 9:16 pm

There is a flash mob planned for Ship Point this weekend in Victoria.

Opa!

Posted by on September 2, 2010 at 6:13 pm

Greek Fest is returning to Victoria from September 1st to the 6th at the Greek Orthodox Church and Community Centre.

Buy Local

Posted by on August 26, 2010 at 8:17 pm

The Victoria Emerging Arts Award is being judged this week at the Avenue Gallery where works from the top 20 Finalists are being shown.

AdrenaLine Junkies

Posted by on August 19, 2010 at 5:49 pm

Looking for one last summer thrill? Mattress Choice would like to recommend the Adrena Line zip line adventure tour in Sooke.

Lucky Toss

Posted by on August 12, 2010 at 6:45 pm

The National Horseshoe Throwing Championships will take place this weekend in Saanich at Glanford Park.

Bunnies Gone Wild

Posted by on August 5, 2010 at 2:32 am

Animal activists in support of the bunny population on the UVic campus are being given another month to come up with a plan to transport the unwanted rabbits to a safe environment.

Beer Festival: Enough Said…

Posted by on July 29, 2010 at 12:52 am

Tickets for the Great Canadian Beer Festival in Victoria sold out in eight minutes.

Vancouver Island’s Tall Tree Music Festival

Posted by on July 21, 2010 at 6:57 am

The Tall Tree Music Festival starts this Saturday in Port Renfrew. Some of the artists attending are Aidan Knight, Current Swell and Vince Vaccaro.