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Trade Student Spotlight – Energy & Creativity: Kailey Elton

Words Heidi Hackman & Colleen McNamee, District Career Coordinators, SD 63 Photo Sarah Hartley Photography School District is excited to be celebrating 15 years of our highly successful VIU/SD 63 Hairstylist program with the opening of the teaching salon, Studio 63. Over the years there have been many changes to make the program better for [...]

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Last Word

Tabatha Golat, Editorial Director The ways we influence others aren’t always obvious. Often, it’s the smallest acts that leave the deepest impressions. My Grandma Noni, for example, decorates her ground-level patio for every holiday with handmade displays that bring her joy. What Noni never expected was the impact on those around her. A recent post

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2025 Women to Watch

2025 marks 14 years of Seaside Magazine celebrating local women in business with our March Women to Watch feature! We choose March because International Women's Day is March 8, a day that we believe is still important and necessary. This year's theme is "For ALL women and girls: Rights. Equality. Empowerment." It calls for action

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First Word

Happiness comes in many forms, and this month, I have been reminded of just how diverse and beautiful those moments can be. Take, for example, the pure joy captured in my photo with the Victoria Humane Society during our recent photoshoot. The unconditional love of animals, their trust and affection, is an instant source of

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Beets Three Ways

Words Samantha Evans, Marketing Manager, Atelier (introduction) and Matt Jackson, Owner & Chef, Atelier (recipes) Photo Janis Jean Beets from the Saanich Peninsula shine in these three elevated dishes, each showcasing the depth and versatility of this vibrant root vegetable. With a focus on hyper-local ingredients, these recipes highlight the farm-to-table experience in the most

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Inside Out – Perimenopause & Menopause: You Don’t Have to Suffer!

Words Dr. Chris Tetley, Pivital Perimenopause, leading to menopause, is a natural transition, yet for many women it brings fatigue, weight gain, mood swings, brain fog, disrupted sleep and other issues. These changes don’t just affect daily life – they impact long-term health. The good news? You don’t have to suffer through them. Many women

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