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Trade Student Spotlight – Quiet Craftsmanship: A Student’s Journey Through the Saanich Carpentry Program

Words Heidi Hackman, District Career Coordinators, SD 63 Photo Janis Jean If you attended the Canada Day Parade in Sidney this year, you may have noticed something unique rolling down the route – a beautifully crafted tiny home built by students in the Saanich School District’s STAC (Skills Trades Apprenticeship Carpentry) program. Putting the tiny [...]

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NIȽ TU,O (in the beginning) – NIȽ TU,O Hosts 1st Annual Indigenous Peoples Day Celebration

Words Ashley Morris Photos NILTUO Child & Family Services Society On June 20, NIȽ TU,O Child and Family Services hosted our first annual Indigenous Peoples Day event at the Saanich Fair Grounds. Open to members of the seven communities we work with – from newborns to Elders – this was a day of connection, culture

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New & Noteworthy – News, Changes, Updates, Launches

Words June Murray Dagnall Have something for New & Noteworthy? Email noteworthy@seasidemagazine.ca. Travel Expert to Paralympic Athlete Departures Travel Sidney is proud to announce that Josh Holton, the team’s Accessible Travel Specialist, has been selected to join the Danish National Development Team for wheelchair rugby in preparation for the 2028 Paralympic Games! This incredible achievement

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Last Word

Someone recently pointed out to me that we only get so many summers in a lifetime. It wasn’t meant to be heavy, just a reminder that our time is valuable, and how we spend it matters. It put things into perspective. It got me thinking about how I want my summers to feel. I’ve never

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First Word

Mental Health. Just saying the words brings up a flood of emotions for me. It’s one of the most important conversations we can have and yet, it’s often the one we avoid. As someone who’s seen people I care about struggle, and as someone who has lost someone just recently to the weight of this

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Summer Safety Etiquette for Cyclists, Pedestrians and Drivers: How to Share the Road with Courtesy and Care

Words June Murray Dagnall As summer arrives on the Saanich Peninsula, the trails fill with footsteps, the roads with bikes, and both locals and visitors take to the streets to explore and enjoy the beauty of the season. With all this increased activity, it is vital that we share these spaces respectfully and safely. Practising

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Arts Scene – Treats Designs: Plant Ivory – Elegant, not Elephant

Words Jo Barnes Photos Tanya Murchie An exquisite piece of jewelry can dazzle the eye. But when it conveys a unique story, that’s a whole other level of attractiveness. Ande Axelrod of Treats Designs crafts stunning necklaces, bracelets and earrings in her Sidney studio, but it’s the sustainable eco-friendly tagua seeds from which this jewelry

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Meet Your Neighbours – Connect through Chocolate: Marc & Molly Glesby

Words Jamila Douhaibi Photos Sarah Hartley Photography Like wine tasting, there’s a delicate way to taste high quality chocolate. In small pieces, and letting it melt in your mouth. The best chocolate isn’t processed with heat or pressure, and should be at least 70%. But, at Violet Grove Farms, the Chocolate Experience starts with cacao

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