Stories

Words Jamila Douhaibi Photo Tanya Murchie Lucy Lacet Stevens is one of those remarkable women that knew what she wanted to do at a young age, and made the dream a reality. Shy but passionate, she moved to Canada from Brazil in 2003 with her three boys and husband Richard. Her first job after the [...]

Words Angie Vinueza, Marketing & Development Manager, Soap for Hope Canada With the rising cost of living, individuals facing financial insecurity have been forced to choose between essentials like food, housing, or hygiene. While many take personal care products for granted, thousands in our communities face daily struggles without access to soap, shampoo, toothpaste or

Words Natalie Bobrowich Have something for New & Noteworthy? Email seasidemagazinenews@gmail.com. Alzheimer's Breakfast To Remember Join the Alzheimer Society of B.C. for Breakfast to Remember on March 13 at the Delta Victoria Ocean Pointe Resort. This inspiring event unites business leaders, health-care providers and community members to raise awareness and funds for those impacted by

Words Stephanie Staples Photos Tanya Murchie If I had to do one thing every day for the rest of my life, this event just might be it! It’s called Holi Fest and it happens every spring right here on the Saanich Peninsula, thanks to the Victoria Hindu Temple and two generous families who make this

I have now been Editor-in-Chief of Seaside Magazine since 2008 (minus a maternity leave). Sixteen years! It has gone by in the blink of an eye, and I can hardly believe how far the magazine has come since I moved from Vancouver to the Island to take the job – with Tim Flater at the

Photo Janis Jean As the publisher of Seaside, I’ve had the privilege of sharing countless stories of love, resilience and renewal over the years. In this issue, I approached the idea of renewing vows to my team; our new writer June Murray Dagnall nailed it and I’m so very thankful to Lindsay and Janis for

Words Natalie Bobrowich Have something for New & Noteworthy? Email seasidemagazinenews @gmail.com. End of an Era: Beloved Peninsula Eateries Close Their Doors The Saanich Peninsula recently bid farewell to three beloved eateries, marking the end of an era and reflecting the challenges facing local restaurants. Café Zanzibar in Brentwood Bay, a community favourite since 2009,