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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.

Power To Be Online Auction

Words Power To Be Photos Nimmo Bay Wilderness Resort, Spirit of the West Adventures, and Marilena Cafe + Raw Bar – Toptable Group Bid on unforgettable experiences and give back to your community this November Local charity Power To Be is inviting the community to shop, bid and make a difference through its 2026 Online

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Homes – One Family Property, Four Generations and a Special Corner of Roberts Bay

Words June Murray Dagnall Photos Platinum Creative This beautiful home overlooking Roberts Bay is a very special place and is more than a place to live. It is shaped by family, has been transformed over time and is still filled with the sights, sounds and traditions that have made it meaningful for many years. The

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New & Noteworthy – News, Changes, Updates, Launches

Words June Murray Dagnall Have something for New & Noteworthy? Email noteworthy@seasidemagazine.ca. Calling All Farm Stands! Have you discovered a charming little farm stand on Vancouver Island or the Gulf Islands? A new coffee table book is celebrating the people, places and stories behind these special roadside treasures. Travelling by RV with her dog, Frankie,

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Scams Don’t Look Like Scams Anymore

Words Tammy Desor, Village Computers There was a time when many scams were easy to spot: poor spelling, strange email addresses, obvious pop-ups or an unexpected caller asking for money. That is no longer the case. Today’s scams can look polished, sound convincing and feel completely legitimate. Criminals may impersonate your bank, government agencies, familiar

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A Line on the Tree

Words Rhonda Todrick Perhaps, as one approaches the final chapter of their life, euphemistically the “winter of their years,” they can pause and reflect on all the springs that reside in their family tree. How many new beginnings did your ancestors experience? Weddings, births, new jobs, new homes, new countries … so many exciting beginnings.

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Last Word

Words Allison Smith, Owner & Editor-in-Chief Photo Janis Jean W e recently got a letter from an employee of a local business, asking if we had a Boss of the Year contest. The employee loves her boss so much that she wants to let everyone know what an amazing person she is. This woman (I’ll keep

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First Word

Words Seaside Sue, Publisher & Founder Canadian Small Business Week is October 18 to 24, and every year Seaside supports local businesses with a very special feature (pg 12) that showcases how wonderful our community really is. This year, I’ve been thinking about “career” a little differently. I’ve been thinking about my two adult children.

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