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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.

Meet Your Neighbours – The Joy of the Journey: World Record Challenger Bradley Smith

Words Jamila Douhaibi Photos Sarah Hartley Photography In 2024, he challenged two records, for longest journey by an electric skateboard and longest single journey in a country. After travelling for a month from Saskatoon to Victoria, covering over 1,500 kilometres, he broke the previous world records. Like many passionate professionals, Bradley says that he’s “always

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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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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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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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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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