seaside

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 & Founder Over the past few weeks, I’ve been overwhelmed by the kindness so many of you have shown following the announcement that I’ve sold Seaside to my Editor-in-Chief, Allison. Your emails, conversations in the grocery store, hugs at community events and thoughtful messages have meant more than you know. Many [...]

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Birds Count! Please Count Birds

Words & Photos Ann Nightingale, Rocky Point Bird Observatory First, the good news: bald eagles, purple martins and trumpeter swans are successfully recovering from low population numbers in the 1900s. The bad news is that the majority of bird species are declining around the world. How do we know this, and how can you help?

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Charity Connections – Balfour’s Friends Foundation Helping Pets Stay Where They Belong

Words Lisa Gee, Balfour’s Friends Foundation Photos Courtesy BFF Anyone who has owned and loved a pet has experienced that terrible moment when there is an unexpected vet bill, and many have had to struggle to find a way to pay for it. But what happens when there simply is no money? Where do people

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The Golden Years – Purpose

Words Sherrin Griffin, Sidney Seniorcare A Simple Word with Profound Implications As we move into retirement and transition into our golden years, we may find ourselves feeling rudderless, wondering what to do next in life and how we will fill our time. Retirement, including entering "seniordom," is a massive change in our lives, and if

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