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Words Heidi Hackman, Career Teacher, Saanich Schools Photo Sarah Hartley Photography The Saanich School District is proud of its strong partnership with Vancouver Island University (VIU) over the past 15 years, offering the highly successful dual credit hairstylist program to our students. As VIU undergoes organizational restructuring, that partnership has now come to a natural

Words Tabatha Golat, Editorial Director Touch grass has become a popular phrase online, usually meant as an insult telling someone to step away from their computer and reconnect with reality. This April, with Earth Month in full swing, I’ve been thinking about the phrase differently. Taken at face value, it might actually be very good

Words Seaside Sue, Publisher & Owner International Women’s Day always feels a little personal to me because when I look back on my journey as an entrepreneur, I can clearly see how every role I’ve had in life helped shape the way I lead today – as a daughter, a mother and perhaps a grandmother

Words Kelly Finerty, Writer, Editor & Director, Life With Dotty Photos Nikki Moir, Kaliandra Capri, Dustin Finerty As a writer, all I want is for someone to pick up my work and say “There’s something here.” In September 2024, that “someone” was Telus Storyhive, and that “something” was a Pilot screenplay written in the dead

Words Jo Barnes Photos Renée Audy For a writer, a blank 8.5- by 11-inch sheet of paper is a creative place to explore the imagination. However, the creative canvas for this local artist can measure over 200 feet in size! Renée Audy is a professional mural artist who transforms walls and windows into inspiring art,

Words Jesse Holth Photo Karla Zaldaña, Casa de Lala Productions Madelaine McCallum is a dancer, motivational speaker and workshop leader who shares her journey to inspire others. We spoke about learning to love yourself, the importance of gratitude, and how movement is medicine. Can you tell us a bit about yourself and your background? Tansi,