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I  honestly feel that writing my “First Word” each month gives me some of my most precious moments. It’s a time to try and be creative, and to hopefully make a connection with people, whatever their viewpoints. For myself, this time of year is about making memories and doing some reflecting. As I look back over this year at Seaside, I’m feeling very grateful.  Gratitude is simply “the quality of being thankful,” and really what better time of the year to give thanks to all the amazing people and thingsRead More

  by Cassidy Nunn –  Always on the lookout for amazing local products, Seaside’s Trendspotter Cassidy Nunn brings you something for every stocking on your list, and all for $10 or under! Find us on Facebook for your chance to win all the goodies shown here! Honey Sample Pots $3 – $3.50 each. Urban Bee Honey Farm 250.580.0263 Travel Brush with Mirror $9.95. Cameron Rose Gifts 250.656.8782 Wooden Tree Ornaments Star $4.50; Fish $6. Shaw Centre for the Salish Sea. 250.665.7511 Level Ground Dried Fruit $5.99. Peninsula Co-op Food Centre 250.652.1188 Paper CoastersRead More

by Lara Gladych –  Seaside Magazine wants to live up to our slogan of being “the voice of the Saanich Peninsula,” so, in every issue, we’ll be asking people to answer a question. We’re looking for responses from all ages and across the diverse neighbourhoods that form our community. In imagining the multitude of ways to finish the sentence “It wouldn’t be Christmas without [blank],” I am pressed to pick a single word or idea.  It wouldn’t be Christmas without Christ. So much of what we practise in December, be itRead More

by Jo Barnes –  There are all kinds of “firsts” for travellers here at Arrivals. Some walking through the gate have just experienced their first airplane ride. Others are first time visitors to this particular airport. And some are visiting the west coast of Canada for the first time.  Luggage at her feet, a young woman sits quietly finishing up a message on her phone. “I’ve just flown in from Pearson. I live and work in Kingston,” says Taylor Fullerton. “I’m waiting for my friend Ali to pick me upRead More

Owner / Publisher Sue Hodgson Chats with Tara Keeping, Founder of Tiger Lily Events   You grew up in the family business, a private retirement home named “Keeping House.” You also spent many years abroad as a preschool teacher and flight attendant. How did this background prepare you for your career in event planning? I think being a flight attendant at a prestigious international airline really shaped my attention to detail and the ability to multitask within time and space constraints while always presenting with elegance, style and flair. Spending mostRead More