Seaside Magazine

Globehopping – Spring Break: A Canadian Invasion?

April 30, 2026

Words & Photos Susan Beiderwieden Despite the early hour, the waiting area at YYJ was packed with some excited travellers ready to start their spring break in Mexico. Most, like us, had been up before dawn and were bleary eyed and silent. The departure gate was full of people of all ages, from retirees to [...]

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Get Out! – Tea and Blooms at Abkhazi Garden

April 30, 2026

Words & Photos Shelley Tice Tucked into a quiet residential neighbourhood in Victoria, Abkhazi Garden offers a spring escape that feels both intimate and steeped in history. Often referred to as “the garden that love built,” this one-acre heritage home and garden tells the story of Prince and Princess Abkhazi, whose vision and dedication transformed

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Meet Your Neighbours – Stars Belong to Everyone

April 30, 2026

Words Jamila Douhaibi Photos Sarah Hartley Photography When Ruhee Janmohamed started her degree in physics and astronomy, she was often told “this isn’t for you.” Professors in these male-dominated fields weren’t supportive of students – female students to be specific. But Ruhee said this helped her in “finding the inner strength, and using their words

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From the Kitchen – Breakfast, Lunch or Brunch?

April 30, 2026

Words Joan Saunders Photos Sarah Hartley Photography Baking bagels at home might sound a bit over the top, but homemade bagels are so darn tasty and not difficult to make. What I used to find challenging was creating the proper bagel shape as, more often than not, I found myself fashioning a bun with an

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The Natural Path – Moms: Here’s Why You’re Still Tired After Eight Hours of Sleep

April 30, 2026

Words Dr. Marita Schauch, ND, Tall Tree Integrated Health Centre I see you, Mama. You went to bed at a reasonable hour. You got your eight hours (or close to it) and yet you wake up tired, foggy and already behind. What gives? In honour of Mother’s Day. Let’s look at some of the reasons

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Common Cents – Structured Notes: an Alternative for Fixed Income Investors

April 30, 2026

Words Jessica O'Brien Cameron, Wealth Advisor, Associate Portfolio Manager - CIBC Wood Gundy As traditional fixed income investments like bonds and GICs offer historically low yields, many investors are seeking new ways to potentially enhance returns and diversify their portfolios. Structured notes have emerged as an alternative, providing opportunities to tailor risk and return profiles

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New & Noteworthy – News, Changes, Updates, Launches

April 30, 2026

Words June Murray Dagnall Have something for New & Noteworthy? Email noteworthy@seasidemagazine.ca. Taking the Stress Out of School Breaks Two Saanich Peninsula dads are making school break planning easier for local families. After struggling to organize camps for their young sons, Craig Frew and Michael Doyle created CampMatch. This free, centralized platform helps parents search

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Off the Land – Black Dirt Farm: Goodness from the Ground Up

April 30, 2026

Words Jo Barnes Photos Sarah Hartley Photography On Black Dirt Farm in Saanich, Denise McMorris has found a method of soil enhancement that works like a “char”-m. The farm uses familiar sustainable practices, but one unique approach involves the application of burnt wood called biochar. Biochar has been gaining attention in recent years. Basically, it’s

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Peninsula Voices – Finding Our Humanity Through Art

April 30, 2026

Words Jesse Holth Photo Sarah Hartley Photography Kathleen Brophy is a young local artist – we chatted about vulnerability, healing, and what it means to be human. Can you tell us a bit about yourself? My name is Kathleen Brophy, and I am 18 years old and finishing my last year of high school at

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Local Charity Hosts Community-Building Fundraiser

April 30, 2026

Words Power To Be A weekend to get outside, give back and have fun. Power To Be is a registered charity that creates access to nature for youth, adults and families living with cognitive, physical, financial and social barriers. From May 29 to 31 Power To Be will host their biggest community event of the

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