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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.

Homes – A Breathtakingly Spectacular Oceanfront Reno in North Saanich

Words Janice Henshaw Photos Sarah Hartley Photography As I drive down the narrow lane towards the sea in North Saanich, the house colour catches my eye: not white-on-white minimalism, but the warm taupe siding and brick-red trim that is carefully matched to the arbutus trees that thrive on the waterfront lot. Homeowner Cheryl explains that

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Charity Connections – A Century of Supporting Island kids

Words Children’s Health, Foundation of Vancouver Island Photo Hattie Root Photography Thousands of families on Vancouver Island have a child with complex health needs. The stress and cost associated with their care can be significant, if not prohibitive. Parents often need to take time away from work, while incurring extra expenses at the same time. With

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Well Read – Now You Hear It …

Words Jackie LaPlante Audio books are rapidly gaining in popularity, with their production values becoming increasingly sophisticated. What was once a job for well-spoken readers has morphed into a format for voice actors, some of whom are specialists in the field and others who are famous Hollywood actors trying their hands (and voices) at audio.

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Discover the Artistic Splendour at the SPAC Spring Show Exhibition and Sale

Words Saanich Peninsula Arts & Crafts Society Welcome to the 73rd Annual Saanich Peninsula Arts and Craft Society (SPAC) Spring Show Exhibition and Sale, a vibrant celebration of creativity and craftsmanship at the Mary Winspear Centre in Sidney. This year, the event promises to be bigger and better than ever, featuring an astonishing array of

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New & Noteworthy – News, Changes, Updates, Launches

Words June Murray Dagnall Have something for New & Noteworthy? Email noteworthy@seasidemagazine.ca. Mount Newton Pathway Moves Ahead Central Saanich Council has approved detailed design work for a new multi-use pathway along Mount Newton Cross Road, bringing safer walking, rolling and cycling one step closer to reality. Planned between Highway 17 and East Saanich Road, the

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