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Words June Murray Dagnall Have something for New & Noteworthy? Email noteworthy@seasidemagazine.ca. Taking the Stress Out of School Breaks Two Saanich Peninsula dads are making school break planning easier for local families. After struggling to organize camps for their young sons, Craig Frew and Michael Doyle created CampMatch. This free, centralized platform helps parents search [...]

Words Jo Barnes Photos Sarah Hartley Photography On Black Dirt Farm in Saanich, Denise McMorris has found a method of soil enhancement that works like a “char”-m. The farm uses familiar sustainable practices, but one unique approach involves the application of burnt wood called biochar. Biochar has been gaining attention in recent years. Basically, it’s

Words Jesse Holth Photo Sarah Hartley Photography Kathleen Brophy is a young local artist – we chatted about vulnerability, healing, and what it means to be human. Can you tell us a bit about yourself? My name is Kathleen Brophy, and I am 18 years old and finishing my last year of high school at

Words Allison Smith, Editor-in-Chief I come from a long line of animal lovers, and we had many pets growing up – from a variety of saltwater fish and a turtle named Rocky to many cats and dogs over the years. As soon as I moved out on my own, I adopted two feral barn kittens

Words Seaside Sue, Publisher & Owner April arrives with that familiar sense of renewal with longer days, fresh energy and a quiet sense that we’re turning the page together. In this issue, we’re proud to celebrate the Top 5 winners of our Women to Watch contest. Each of these amazing women brings passion, innovation and