seaside

by Sheila Molloy -  For over 100 years, the Christmas Bird Count, a long-standing program of the National Audubon Society, finds volunteers from across Canada, the U.S. and many countries to count birds for an early-winter bird census for a 24-hour period. The Martindale Valley (also called Martindale Flats by local birders) on our Saanich

by Stephanie Staples | photo by Kathryn Alvarez Photography -  If you've been in this community any amount of time, you've likely run across Denny Warner, or at least seen her name in print; she's a mover, shaker and community maker! I first met Denny when she was the Executive Director of the Saanich Peninsula

by Tina Kelly -  Bookmark this page. December for many of us means getting caught up in planning and preparations; there is much hullabaloo leading up to and during the holiday season. This article's topic may be ill-timed: there are other things occupying our headspace. I suggest giving it a read and revisit it early

by Tilar J. Mazzeo -  Well, it's upon us: the winter holiday season is here. This month, here is my suggestion for two local businesses you may want to check out for some fun gift-giving ideas and a favourite seasonal beverage recipe – for young or old – to make holiday entertaining a bit easier.

by Tabatha Golat -  A variety of great entertainment has been released over the past year – from documentaries to big budget fantasy shows and true crime – so it almost seems silly to choose a recommendation from 2016. That being said, this month's series of choice, The OA, is worth the snub. Although labeled

by Jo Barnes | photos by Kathryn Alvarez Photography -  It's the kind of farm to table family meal that we all dream of: steaming Brussels sprouts that you cut from the stalks yourself, fresh vegetables that were grown right here on the Peninsula, and a dessert pie baked with berries that you picked yourself.

by Annilee Armstrong -  News, changes, updates, launches? Email noteworthyseaside@gmail.com. HAPPY RETIREMENT Bayshore Home Health After 12 years as Area Director for Vancouver Island, Stasia Hartley is retiring. She will be finishing up some special projects with Bayshore Home Health before her retirement in January. During her tenure, Bayshore (which offers home care services for

by Laurel Anne Stark | photos courtesy NIȽ TU,O Child & Family Services -  NIȽ TU,O ensures Coast Salish children and youth stay connected to their community, culture and language by hosting ongoing Culture Camps. Led by NIȽ TU,O staff and grounded in the Coast Salish worldview, these camps are held during the spring and