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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.

The Other Side of Silence

Words & Photos Stephanie Staples I’ve been trying to get in for years. Just up-Island in Duncan, it’s a busy place, a popular place – and a very, very quiet place. When I finally got in, and realized it coincided with my 60th birthday, it felt meant to be. I would be completely off the [...]

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The Natural Path – Will You Be Mine?

Words Dr. Marita Schauch, ND, Tall Tree Integrated Health Centre Every February we’re flooded with reminders to prove our love, through fancy gestures, flowers, chocolates, cards or a candlelit dinner. But here’s a gentle truth we don’t talk about enough: The longest, most intimate relationship you will ever have is with your own body. And

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Trade Student Spotlight – It Takes a Village: Jordan Etele’s Journey

Words Heidi Hackman, District Career Coordinators, SD 63 Photo Sarah Hartley Photography There’s an African proverb that says: “It takes a village to raise a child.” For Jordan Etele, that village has included family, teachers, mentors who championed his success and guided him along the way and programs that allowed for Jordan's intuitive learning style

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Well Read – The Thrill of Romance

Words Jackie LaPlante Yes, it is February and everything is about love. Does it seem that everyone, these days, is reading romance novels? Why the sudden popularity in this genre? From spicy hockey romance to sweet love to “romantasy,” everyone, from the young romantic to the slick executive, is embracing the cute, colourful covers and

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New & Noteworthy – News, Changes, Updates, Launches

Words June Murray Dagnall Have something for New & Noteworthy? Email noteworthy@seasidemagazine.ca. Local Favourites Here to Stay The beloved Satellite Fish Market and Pier Bistro have secured lease extensions through the end of 2026, ensuring these popular Beacon Wharf staples will continue serving the community. Monk Office and Art Stops In-Store Retail Sales Monk Office and

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Off the Vine – Beyond Champagne: Your Vancouver Island Valentine’s Sparkling Wine Guide

Words Richard Hope Valentine's Day approaches, and I’m back at Vessel staring at a wall of sparkling wine. With a huge selection to choose from, if you’re like me, it can be a bit of a minefield. There is an extensive range of sparkling wines available, from locally made Charme de l'Île in B.C. to

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Last Word

Words Tabatha Golat, Editorial Director February can sometimes be an overwhelming inundation of love, hearts and lovebirds everywhere. Rather than resist the corporate hype, I use it as a chance to reflect on what love really looks like, because real love comes in many forms. It can be the quiet recognition of what brings you

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