Stories

I was sitting at Harvest Rd the other day, waiting for my lunch to be ready. Looking across the way, I saw a man lounging on a huge beanbag chair, set up on the grass outside his packed-to-the-gills Sprinter van. Maybe he was on his way up- or down-Island, perhaps in the middle of a

Words Seaside Sue, Publisher & Founder Over the past few weeks, I’ve been overwhelmed by the kindness so many of you have shown following the announcement that I’ve sold Seaside to my Editor-in-Chief, Allison. Your emails, conversations in the grocery store, hugs at community events and thoughtful messages have meant more than you know. Many

Words Lisa Gee, Balfour’s Friends Foundation Photos Courtesy BFF Anyone who has owned and loved a pet has experienced that terrible moment when there is an unexpected vet bill, and many have had to struggle to find a way to pay for it. But what happens when there simply is no money? Where do people

Words Heidi Hackman, District Career Coordinators, SD 63 Photo Sarah Hartley Photography Lily Macintyre knows she is a kinesthetic learner, and thrives in courses where she can be active and work with her hands. The STAC (Skills, Training Apprenticeship Carpentry) program was the perfect place for her to develop her woodworking skills and explore whether

Words Jo Barnes Photo Sarah Hartley Photography Taking their name from the building where they rehearse, local band The Haven has managed to successfully achieve a cohesiveness and connection that is remarkable given the short space of time together and their diverse backgrounds. The dynamic group, consisting of Peter Bacsalmasi, Don Carscadden, Natalie Foley, Keith

Words June Murray Dagnall Have something for New & Noteworthy? Email noteworthy@seasidemagazine.ca. Homeowners Meet Trusted Trades Jacks Victoria is a newly launched local home services marketplace connecting homeowners with skilled, insured tradespeople across the region. The platform was created to solve a common challenge in which homeowners were struggling to find reliable, available help for

Words Seaside Sue, Publisher & Founder I'm not quite sure how to put into words the feelings I have as I write this, but the photo above says so much of what is in my heart. It represents more than a celebration – it represents a legacy, one that I know will continue on with