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New & Noteworthy – News, Changes, Updates, Launches

Words June Murray Dagnall Have something for New & Noteworthy? Email noteworthy@seasidemagazine.ca. Taking the Stress Out of School Breaks Two Saanich Peninsula dads are making school break planning easier for local families. After struggling to organize camps for their young sons, Craig Frew and Michael Doyle created CampMatch. This free, centralized platform helps parents search [...]

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Off the Land – Black Dirt Farm: Goodness from the Ground Up

Words Jo Barnes Photos Sarah Hartley Photography On Black Dirt Farm in Saanich, Denise McMorris has found a method of soil enhancement that works like a “char”-m. The farm uses familiar sustainable practices, but one unique approach involves the application of burnt wood called biochar. Biochar has been gaining attention in recent years. Basically, it’s

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Last Word

Words Allison Smith, Editor-in-Chief I come from a long line of animal lovers, and we had many pets growing up – from a variety of saltwater fish and a turtle named Rocky to many cats and dogs over the years. As soon as I moved out on my own, I adopted two feral barn kittens

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First Word

Words Seaside Sue, Publisher & Owner April arrives with that familiar sense of renewal with longer days, fresh energy and a quiet sense that we’re turning the page together. In this issue, we’re proud to celebrate the Top 5 winners of our Women to Watch contest. Each of these amazing women brings passion, innovation and

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Stable & Field – The Unbridled Equestrian: Katrina Chapman

Words Cassidy Nunn Photos Nunn Other Photography Katrina Chapman is a hardworking, Peninsula-based entrepreneur who wears many, many hats. She’s a certified independent saddle fitter for horses; runs Highland Saddles, a saddle consignment service that works with 20+ saddle brands; has started her own saddle and tack brand, Lovas Equestrian; and most recently has launched

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Inspiring Entrepreneurs

Words June Murray dagnall Inspiring women entrepreneurs are redefining what leadership, innovation and resilience look like in today’s world. Throughout all industries and communities, these inspiring women are building businesses with purpose, breaking barriers and creating opportunities not only for themselves but for others around them. You will see that each of their individual paths

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Charity Connections – A Century of Supporting Island kids

Words Children’s Health, Foundation of Vancouver Island Photo Hattie Root Photography Thousands of families on Vancouver Island have a child with complex health needs. The stress and cost associated with their care can be significant, if not prohibitive. Parents often need to take time away from work, while incurring extra expenses at the same time. With

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