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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 [...]

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