Stories

Words Jo Barnes Photo Tanya Murchie She paints about water, with water and regularly ... right on the water! Based out of North Saanich, Sheena Lott is a multi-talented artist whose latest works feature Sidney’s waterfront, but it is the location of her art classes that is most unusual: on board cruise ships on the [...]

Words ashley morris Photo NILTUO Child & Family Services Society   On April 16, 2025, NIȽ TU,O Child and Family Services proudly hosted an unforgettable HEUIST TŦE ḴELAḴ (Honour the Babies) event. Families, staff, and representatives from local organizations came together to celebrate the babies born over the past year from the seven communities NIȽ

Words Cassidy Nunn Photo Nunn Other Photography Long time Victoria-based dressage rider, judge and volunteer Sheila Skene has been an integral part of the sport of dressage both here on the Island and nationally. The sport of dressage, which can sometimes be described as “horse ballet,” is the art of riding and training a horse

This month, as we spotlight men to watch, I’ve found myself reflecting on the kind of strength that often goes unnoticed – the strength it takes to change course, to lift others up, to lead with quiet support and steady encouragement. My partner, Tyler, recently became a registered massage therapist, graduating as valedictorian at the

Words Jo Barnes Photos Tanya Murchie She sews silky satins by the seashore. The satins she sews are super, I’m sure. While the description of Britney King’s work may trip up your tongue, her beautiful gowns are easy on the eyes. For 15 years, from her North Saanich studio, Britney has not only been creating

Words June Murray Dagnall Photo Sarah Hartley Photography With a strong understanding of the working relationship between humans and animals, Allison Gray founded Gray’s Canine Academy on principles of compassion, precision and purpose. Every dog trained at the Academy meets national and internationally-recognized standards, ensuring high skill, reliability and consistency – always with care at

Words Seaside Sue, Publisher & Owner There is a funny thing about time. When you’re in the thick of parenting – lunches to pack, rides to soccer, bed time stories – it feels like it will never slow down. But then one day, you blink and your kids are taller than you. Yes, my son

Have something for New & Noteworthy? Email noteworthy @seasidemagazine.ca. Words June Murray Dagnall Blooming Victory The Vancouver Orchid Show celebrates the beauty of orchids in bloom, expert judging, education, artistic expression and conservation. At this year’s show, Peninsula local Leda Bower’s Dracula gigas stood out among hundreds of entries and earned the prestigious Best in

Words Jamila Douhaibi Photos Sarah Hartley Photography Dead stick landing is the term for when a pilot lands a plane without power. Jack Schofield, now 97 years old, has landed a plane this way four times during his life as a B.C. coastal seaplane pilot. He started flying when he was 18 and still writes