Seaside Magazine

Meet Your Neighbours – Chase Varnes: In Tune with His Community

January 2, 2025

Words Jamila Douhaibi Photos Sarah Hartley Photography The Varnes family lives on 11 acres in Central Saanich. Their basset hound George was the first member I met, greeting me at the car as I pulled up in front of their gorgeous home. The decorated tree in their living room loomed high above us up into [...]

Meet Your Neighbours – Chase Varnes: In Tune with His Community

Little Adventures – The Sibling Experience

January 2, 2025

Words Cassidy Nunn Photo Nunn Other Photography “Mama, we forgot baby sister!!” my four-and-a-half-year-old daughter shouts from her car seat in the back of the car, her eyes wide with panic. My eyes instantly shift to my rearview mirror to check on the second car seat in the back seat. It’s empty. I sigh. Of

Little Adventures – The Sibling Experience

Common Cents – When Your GIC is Maturing: What to Do

January 2, 2025

Words Kelly Pacheco, Financial Advisor, Edward Jones Interest rates are coming down now, but the higher interest rates over the last two years caused Guaranteed Investment Certificates (GICs) to surge in popularity. If you bought a GIC, it may be maturing soon. This presents you with a new opportunity and a decision to make. This

Common Cents – When Your GIC is Maturing: What to Do

Steph’s Day Out – Whoa Horsey!

January 2, 2025

Words Stephanie Staples Photos Sarah Hartley Photography When I moved to the Island after being very involved in community service in Winnipeg, I was on a search to find a volunteer opportunity that I could wrap my head and heart around. I poked here and prodded there and talked to a lot of people who were

Steph’s Day Out – Whoa Horsey!

From the Kitchen – Easily Adaptable

January 2, 2025

Words Joan Saunders Photos Kathryn Alvarez Photography This recipe, which creates one of the most versatile soups you can make, is perfect for a winter meal. It’s healthy, it’s hearty and the recipe produces enough for a few days for both you and also for those guests that may still be mooching about in January.

From the Kitchen – Easily Adaptable

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Meet Your Neighbours – Chase Varnes: In Tune with His Community

Little Adventures – The Sibling Experience

Common Cents – When Your GIC is Maturing: What to Do

Steph’s Day Out – Whoa Horsey!

From the Kitchen – Easily Adaptable