Stories

Words Seaside Sue, Publisher & Owner Lately, I’ve been reminded of just how human we all are: messy, complicated, and doing our best to make sense of whatever life throws our way. I’ve been going through something deeply personal, and it’s brought with it a kind of loss that’s hard to put into words. It’s [...]

Words Jamila Douhaibi Photo Sarah Hartley Photography Volunteerism is hopefully not a lost art. While the workforce may ensure the world turns, without volunteers, it wouldn’t turn very fast. Choosing to support the community without financial compensation still reaps the rewards of connection and companionship, but the output can still be much greater than the

Words & Photos Dana Hutchings, Co-CEO, Power To Be Power To Be is a registered charity that creates access to nature for youth, adults, and families living with cognitive, physical, financial, and social barriers. For over 25 years, Power To Be has been making nature more accessible through inclusive outdoor programs that support well-being and

Words Jo Barnes Photos Sarah Hartley Photography "House of Orange Farm" is an unusual name. Often a farm’s name will reflect a feature or product of that farm, but with House of Orange Farm on Oldfield Road, the name does more than that. Erik Beerepoot and Kaitlyn Matulewicz chose a name to shine a light

Words Jo Barnes Photo Sarah Hartley Photographer Suddenly, on the border of the neutral zone, a Klingon ship appears on the viewing screen of the bridge of the Enterprise. “Captain, they’re powering up their weapons.” For most of us, the image is clear in our minds, right down to the red alert sirens going off