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Words Pamela Martin Photos Wind Gypsy Photography Every community has people who help set its tone. Some do it from a boardroom, some from a stage, some from a bike seat, a rescue flight, or a quiet conversation over coffee.   Seaside Magazine’s Men We Admire contest was created to recognize local men whose contributions

Words Britt Burnham Photos Sarah Hartley Photography How does a community come to be? It is built – through care, commitment and a shared willingness to serve. When Central Saanich officially became its own municipality 75 years ago, 2,000 people called it home. Residents built the foundations of a growing community while working long hours

Words Jesse Holth & Bennett Gilleland Photo Wind Gypsy Photography Jesse Holth and Bennett Gilleland have been named the Community Poet and Youth Community Poet for the District of Saanich. How and when did you start writing? Jesse: I have always been a writer – throughout childhood I was an avid reader and in high

Words June Murray Dagnall Photos Wind Gypsy Photography On any morning, the quiet rhythm of family life in Steve, Liz, and Millie’s home is gently interrupted by the soft shuffle of paws, the flutter of wings or the curious gaze of a creature just beginning to trust again. For this family, caring for animals is

Words Pamela Martin Photos Help Fill a Dream Foundation Childhood is meant to be filled with carefree days and dreams for the future. But when serious illness enters a family’s life, the everyday magic of being a kid can disappear beneath uncertainty. Dreams can suddenly feel far away, crowded out by hospital appointments, difficult conversations

Words Jesse Holth Photo Sarah Hartley Photography Local resident Wanda Gray has an important message to share. Through her book, Broken Butterfly, she chronicles her late daughter’s journey through trauma and addiction. Can you tell us a bit about your personal story and the book you’ve written? Writing has always been very therapeutic for me,

Words June Murray dagnall Inspiring women entrepreneurs are redefining what leadership, innovation and resilience look like in today’s world. Throughout all industries and communities, these inspiring women are building businesses with purpose, breaking barriers and creating opportunities not only for themselves but for others around them. You will see that each of their individual paths