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Words June Murray Dagnall Have something for New & Noteworthy? Email noteworthy@seasidemagazine.ca. Sidney Author Achieves Bestseller Status with Debut Eco-Adventure Local author Diana Schaffter recently made an extraordinary debut with the launch of her middle-grade eco-adventure book called Armando & the Amazing Animal Race. Within 24 hours, the book captured international attention, skyrocketing to Amazon [...]

There’s something magical about summer in our beautiful Saanich Peninsula community. As soon as the days lengthen and the sun warms the air enough that a T-shirt and shorts is just the right combo, I want to spend as much time outside as possible. Whether it's taking a bike ride on the streets that wind

June is a time to celebrate the fathers and father figures in our lives – the men who have shaped us, guided us, and stood beside us through it all. For me, Father's Day is always a little bittersweet. I lost my father when I was very young, and his absence left a deep mark

Words Reuben Butterfield, mBrand The cost of “holding it all together” is high. Men aren’t missing from the world – they’re missing from themselves. The cost of “holding it all together” is high. Men aren’t missing from the world – they’re missing from themselves. Men are vanishing in slow motion, and we’re not talking about

Words Jo Barnes Photos Sarah Hartley Photography In 1945, the Dutch Royal Family sent Canada 100,000 tulip bulbs as gratitude for sheltering Princess Juliana and her children during the war. This began an international friendship between the Netherlands and Canada. Tulips have a long history and association with the Dutch, and this floral heritage continues

Words Stephanie Staples Photos Sarah Hartley Photography This is, in my opinion, one of the most clever and fun marketing ideas I have seen; I was so excited to participate in the Slegg Build-a-Boat Challenge in Sidney last year. I had been one of the thousands in the crowd, year after year, laughing, gasping and

Words & Photo Heidi Hackman, District Career Coordinators, SD 63 In the world of education, June is a time of celebration and transition, as students graduate and embark on new journeys. Similarly, retirement marks the beginning of a new chapter filled with travel, new hobbies and the freedom of unscheduled time. This month, we honour

Words Jamila Douhaibi Photo Janis Jean The Sidney Fire Hall has never had a traditional fire pole to slide down. Volunteer firefighter Robert Tyler has been with the Sidney Fire Department for 43 years and three different fire halls without one. The new hall now has a circular slide from the third floor but Robert

Words Farmlands Trust Society The Farmlands Trust Society is a not-for-profit charity whose vision is to preserve local farmland and protect food security. Established in 2008, the Farmlands Trust (FLT) remains a vibrant grassroots organization supporting local farmland management, ecological sustainability, and community outreach among socially disadvantaged individuals. The FLT brings this vision to life

Words June Murray Dagnall Have something for New & Noteworthy? Email noteworthy@seasidemagazine.ca.   65 Years in the Community “Rooted in Christ, and growing together,” the Peace Luteran Church in Sidney is celebrating 65 years! A special weekend of festivities is planned for June 21 and 22. Rev. Dr. John Arthur Nunes, PhD, will be the