seaside

Your West Coast Culture. A magazine about the people and places that make the Saanich Peninsula the little piece of paradise we call home.

New & Noteworthy – News, Changes, Updates, Launches

Have something for New & Noteworthy? Email noteworthy @seasidemagazine.ca. Words June Murray Dagnall Blooming Victory The Vancouver Orchid Show celebrates the beauty of orchids in bloom, expert judging, education, artistic expression and conservation. At this year’s show, Peninsula local Leda Bower’s Dracula gigas stood out among hundreds of entries and earned the prestigious Best in [...]

New & Noteworthy – News, Changes, Updates, Launches

Charity Connections – Beacon of Hope: 50 Years of Impact with Beacon Community Services

Words & Photos Beacon Community Services For over 50 years, Beacon Community Services has been a vital thread in the fabric of Southern Vancouver Island and the Gulf Islands – providing care, connection and critical support to people of all ages. From young people experiencing homelessness to isolated seniors and families in crisis, Beacon has

Charity Connections – Beacon of Hope: 50 Years of Impact with Beacon Community Services

Off the Vine – 95% Lost: The Remarkable Rebirth of BC’s Wine Industry

Words Richard Hope With spring's arrival, B.C. wineries face unprecedented challenges. Two years ago, 50% of the grape harvest was lost to forest fires. In 2024, over 95% was lost due to extreme frosts. Alongside ongoing challenges with tariffs and changes to interprovincial trade, making wine in B.C. has never been more difficult. Yet, despite

Off the Vine – 95% Lost: The Remarkable Rebirth of BC’s Wine Industry

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