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Your West Coast Culture. A magazine about the people and places that make the Saanich Peninsula the little piece of paradise we call home.

First Word

Words Seaside Sue, Publisher & Owner April arrives with that familiar sense of renewal with longer days, fresh energy and a quiet sense that we’re turning the page together. In this issue, we’re proud to celebrate the Top 5 winners of our Women to Watch contest. Each of these amazing women brings passion, innovation and [...]

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From the Kitchen – Little Lovelies

Words Joan Saunders Photos Sarah Hartley Photography These are the cupcakes I have made for myself for the past few birthdays. I think they’re fabulous and, with a few colourful decorations, they’re perfect as a springtime treat. I know that coconut may not be everyone’s favourite, but it’s a light, somewhat unexpected choice in terms

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Inside Out – Community Strength A Local Surgeon’s View

Words Dr. Patrick Yang, Surgical Site Chief, Saanich Peninsula Hospital When people think about surgery, they often picture bright lights, advanced equipment and focused concentration. What I see, after many years in the operating room at Saanich Peninsula Hospital, is something broader. I see the patient, their family, our medical team and the community that

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Stable & Field – The Unbridled Equestrian: Katrina Chapman

Words Cassidy Nunn Photos Nunn Other Photography Katrina Chapman is a hardworking, Peninsula-based entrepreneur who wears many, many hats. She’s a certified independent saddle fitter for horses; runs Highland Saddles, a saddle consignment service that works with 20+ saddle brands; has started her own saddle and tack brand, Lovas Equestrian; and most recently has launched

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Inspiring Entrepreneurs

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

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Everyday Mental Health – Eight Minutes The Small Ask That Changes Everything

Words Natasha Jackson, CPHR, Psychological Health & Safety Professional and Workplace Health Consultant You know that feeling when you look around, and it seems like everyone else has got their life sorted and you're the only one barely holding it together? Maybe you're having a rough week, and someone casually mentions how well everything's going

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