Seaside Magazine

Inside Out – How to Tell if Your Relationship with Substances is Unhealthy

October 27, 2022

by Priya Sharma, Mental Health & Addictions Counsellor, Tsartlip First Nation - According to Health Canada, three out of five Canadians experienced severe anxiety, depression and suicidal ideations during the pandemic. Due to the strain our healthcare system was in, finding support to help us cope was extremely challenging. In these stressful times, we had [...]

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From the Kitchen – A Secret Ingredient

October 27, 2022

by Joan Saunders | photos by Amanda Cribdon Photography - Over the years, I've learned to trust and often rely on some secret ingredients that hail from different countries and from a variety of regional cuisines: anchovies, balsamic vinegar, cardamon, lemon, Greek yogurt, vinegar, soy sauce, sriracha, harissa, horseradish and shallots, to name just a

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Screen Scene -The Handmaid’s Tale: A Winning Formula

October 27, 2022

I often ponder what it is that makes a series stand out. Is it the cast? The director? The plot? Regardless of the formula, one thing is clear: it is a rarity to find a show that encapsulates all the elements to make it a success. This month's viewing recommendation – The Handmaid's Tale –

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Living Off the Land – Hidden Track Farm: Keeping Farming Dreams on Track

October 27, 2022

by Jo Barnes | photo by Kathryn Alvarez Photography - They had a dream about having a farm. But while keeping their dreams on track, they had no idea it would include actual tracks … of more than one kind! Chad Pacholik and Erica Letchford, of Hidden Track Farm, began with a farm on Oldfield

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The History of the Saanich Peninsula: Part 1 – A Foundation of Diversity

October 27, 2022

by Doreen Marion Gee - The foundation of our community is built on the contributions of many different ethnic groups that have inhabited these lands for millennia. Their diversity of cultures and traditions sculptured this beautiful place we call home. Long before European explorers arrived here, Indigenous Peoples had already established homes, villages and communities,

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Out For A … Fall Fishing Trip – Elk Lake

October 27, 2022

by Sheila Molloy - Fishing is such a fun sport for all ages and thanks to our mild weather, is something that can be done year-round. Particularly helpful is having a spectacular freshwater lake in easy access to all of us on the Saanich Peninsula. Elk Lake is in Elk/Beaver Lake Regional Park and is

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Trade Student Spotlight – Lance Norris: Helping Children Thrive

October 27, 2022

by Heidi Hackman & Colleen McNamee, District Career Coordinators, SD 63 | photo by Kathryn Alvarez Photography - Time for a change! It is always exciting to highlight one of our amazing trades students in this space, and there have been many over the last few months that we could have chosen. We decided instead

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Arts Scene – Melodies & Memories: Sidney Concert Band

October 27, 2022

by Jo Barnes | photos by Kathryn Alvarez Photography - You hear a song, and immediately you're transported back to a particular moment in time. Music not only has the power to move and inspire us, but it also has the ability to evoke strong memories. Sidney Concert Band has been sharing the power of

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Common Cents – A Sound Strategy: Building Security into your Investment Portfolio

October 27, 2022

by Chloe Cross, BA, PFP, Financial Planner | BMO Financial Group, Sidney - Building security into your investment portfolio is a key component of a sound investment strategy. One of the best ways to boost the security of your portfolio is with Guaranteed Investment Certificates (GICs). Here's how to make these highly secure investments work

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New & Noteworthy

October 27, 2022

by Annilee Armstrong - News, changes, updates, launches? Email noteworthyseaside@gmail.com. COMMUNITY CONGRATULATIONS World Sprint Gold and Bronze Congratulations to Len and Jasper Morris from the Tsartlip First Nation and Nanaimo Snuneymuxw, who won Gold and Bronze in the 2022 World Sprint Championships in the U.K. this past summer. Both are members of the Geronimo Canoe

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