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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.

Arts Scene – Deep Cove Folk Music Society: In the Chord of Community

Words Jo Barnes Photo Artistic Director Tark Hamilton by Sarah Hartley Photography Sometimes the name of a band will tell you the genre and musical direction of the artists. When you hear Dead Kennedys, Suicidal Tendencies and Rancid, you know you’re going to hear the rebellious nihilism of punk. But what do you think of [...]

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Ageing in Place Workshop Series

Words Anney Ardiel, Canadian Association of Retired Persons The Canadian Association of Retired Persons (CARP) Vancouver Island Chapter, in partnership with Beacon Community Services, is pleased to announce a four-part workshop series this October designed to help seniors take charge of their health, safety, and future. “Ageing in place is about more than just staying

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Steph’s Day Out – The Raptors

Words & Photos Stephanie Staples I love, love, love being a tourist on our beautiful Island and even after eight years as a resident here there is still so much to discover! So after driving by “The Raptors” entrance sign in Duncan time and time again and hearing rave reviews about the place, I was

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New & Noteworthy – News, Changes, Updates, Launches

Words June Murray Dagnall Have something for New & Noteworthy? Email noteworthy@seasidemagazine.ca. Beacon BEAMS Project Moving Forward Beacon Community Services is pleased to share that its BEAMS (Beacon’s Empathetic & Aspirational Method of Service) employment program has received a significant boost. With new funding from Island Savings and an extended commitment from the Ministry of

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Book Wrap Up – A Title for All Tastes

Words Jackie LaPlante Photos Tanner’s Books Apple in China Patrick McGee In an eye-opening account of how China became Apple’s manufacturing base, McGee presents well-researched reasons why Apple is effectively locked into keeping the bulk of its production in China. Through interviews with Apple associates and suppliers, McGee follows Apple as it is lured to

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Life Redesign after Brain Injury & Stroke

Words Lissa Miles, CONNECT Communities Photo Sarah Hartley Photography The Saanich Peninsula is now home to CONNECT Communities, a specialized resource coaching people to redesign their lives after brain injury and stroke. Just off Highway 17 at Mount Newton Cross Road on SȾÁUTW̱ (Tsawout) First Nation land, CONNECT Saanich Peninsula is housed in a beautifully-redesigned

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Last Word

Words Allison Smith, Editor-in-Chief I didn’t really start to enjoy cooking until I was in my early 20s and had left home. While growing up, it was my younger sister that my mom left in charge of chopping vegetables for the salad, putting dinner in the oven at a set time, or being the sous

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First Word

In our last issue, I opened up about the importance of mental health and the need to create space for open, honest conversations. I shared how it’s OK not to be OK – and that message clearly struck a chord. Since my First Word was published, I’ve received so many heartfelt notes and messages from

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