by Doreen Gee 

While we bask in our peaceful pastoral community by the sea, we would never in a million years guess that a gripping Hollywood-esque story of courage and bravado lies behind the manicured lawns and the summer tea parties. This is the tale of Howard Estes, a black slave that lived in Saanich in the 1800s.

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 by Doreen Gee

Put down that mint julep and cucumber sandwich, please, and try our Seaside quiz! How much do you know about the history of this beautiful piece of paradise called the Saanich Peninsula? The first person to send us the correct answers in a reply to our blog quiz gets an “Honourable Mention” in our next blog and a chance to tell all our readers and followers about the great things they are doing in our community!

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 by Doreen Gee

Has your world been turned upside down by someone hacking into your email account – and your personal life? Mine has. It is downright scary – especially when they are using that sensitive portal to infect your whole computer! The best lessons are hard won and I have certainly learned a few. Here are some helpful tips from social media gal to you.

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