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Seaside Sue, Publisher & Owner We are thrilled to celebrate our inaugural “Fabulous 5 Over 50” in this issue. This special feature honours an incredible group of women that embodies the heart and soul of the Saanich Peninsula. From a retired nurse who spent decades caring for others and local entrepreneurs transforming their industries, to [...]

Words Ashley Morris Photos NILTUO Child & Family Services Society NIȽ TU,O’s recently completed cedar strip and dugout canoes, beautifully handcrafted by local artists, will soon be blessed in preparation for Coast Salish youth to experience shared culture and community, through participation in Tribal Journeys, and NIȽ TU,O’s many cultural programs. This year, on March

Words & Photos Take a Hike Take a Hike empowers vulnerable youth to change the trajectory of their lives with a full-time mental health and emotional well-being program embedded in an alternate education classroom. Before Take a Hike, Dillon’s life was unstructured. He wasn’t attending school and was arguing with his family. Dillon started getting

Words Jesse Holth Photo Sarah Hartley Photography Chloe “Tuffy” Crotty and her teammate Teaghan “Kitty Catapult” Dillon have been selected to represent Team Canada at the Junior Roller Derby World Cup in Australia. Chloe previously served as team captain for The Rotten Apples, and competed last season on B.C.’s provincial roller derby team, where she

Words June Murray Dagnall Have something for New & Noteworthy? Email seasidemagazinenews@gmail.com.   ASSISTING OUR SENIORS WITH CARE & COMPASSION For Melanie Murray, Founder and Owner of NextStep Advocacy Services for Seniors, bridging gaps, easing burdens and empowering families are the objectives. The Service coordinates and oversees life transitions for seniors and their families, providing