Stories

Words Jo Barnes Photo Artistic Director Tark Hamilton by Sarah Hartley Photography Sometimes the name of a band will tell you the genre and musical direction of the artists. When you hear Dead Kennedys, Suicidal Tendencies and Rancid, you know you’re going to hear the rebellious nihilism of punk. But what do you think of [...]

Words June Murray Dagnall Have something for New & Noteworthy? Email noteworthy@seasidemagazine.ca. Beacon BEAMS Project Moving Forward Beacon Community Services is pleased to share that its BEAMS (Beacon’s Empathetic & Aspirational Method of Service) employment program has received a significant boost. With new funding from Island Savings and an extended commitment from the Ministry of

Words Lissa Miles, CONNECT Communities Photo Sarah Hartley Photography The Saanich Peninsula is now home to CONNECT Communities, a specialized resource coaching people to redesign their lives after brain injury and stroke. Just off Highway 17 at Mount Newton Cross Road on SȾÁUTW̱ (Tsawout) First Nation land, CONNECT Saanich Peninsula is housed in a beautifully-redesigned

Words Allison Smith, Editor-in-Chief I didn’t really start to enjoy cooking until I was in my early 20s and had left home. While growing up, it was my younger sister that my mom left in charge of chopping vegetables for the salad, putting dinner in the oven at a set time, or being the sous

In our last issue, I opened up about the importance of mental health and the need to create space for open, honest conversations. I shared how it’s OK not to be OK – and that message clearly struck a chord. Since my First Word was published, I’ve received so many heartfelt notes and messages from

Words Jesse Holth Photo Janis Jean Matthew Kyriakides works in agrology – a science-based practice that supports agriculture and environmental protection – and is completing a PhD on farming techniques and soil restoration. We spoke about food security, bringing communities together, and the importance of long-term stewardship. What is your background? How did you first

Words Jamila Douhaibi Photo Janis Jean It can take decades for the perfect piece of sea glass to turn from jagged litter into smooth frosted edges that make it worth picking up. Sea glass aficionado Geraldine Bruckel has been collecting glass from the beaches of Sidney for as long as she’s lived on the Island.

Words Jo Barnes Photos Sarah Hartley Photography They met. It was a case of hearts and harvest. And they said to one another “Lett-uce start a farm!” Michael Tennant and Christine Brennenstuhl, owners of Moonlight Farms, radiate enthusiasm not only towards each other but also about growing food, working the land, and bringing harvest to

Words & Photo SPCRN Sidney is a community devoted to making the lives of older adults safe and welcoming. The Saanich Peninsula Community Response Network (SPCRN) is a charitable organization that offers free education to local residents, working together to help keep seniors and vulnerable adults safe from abuse, neglect and self-neglect. For the past

Words Jo Barnes Photo Sarah Hartley Photography The Wizard of Oz told the Cowardly Lion “All you need is confidence.” Susan Martman of Sidney Line Dancing would enthusiastically add: “And cowboy boots!!” Susan, a high energy 75-year-old, discovered line dance five years ago. Since then, she has been teaching others this fun activity and collecting