Stories

Words Ann Ilott Photos Betsy Rose The Sidney Knitters and Crafters have been gathering weekly for nearly two decades, united by yarn, friendship and a shared mission to bring comfort to those in need. Our story began in 2006 at a Sidney retirement home, where a small group of knitters first came together. Like many [...]

Words Ashley Morris On the evening of December 12, NIȽ TU,O Child and Family Services Society (NIȽ TU,O) hosted a lively holiday dinner, bringing joy, cheer and a bit of holiday magic to the community. NIȽ TU,O is a Coast-Salish-Led organization helping Coast Salish children and families stay connected to community and culture through culturally-safe

Words Jo Barnes Photos Grace Solkinson It isn’t your typical learning environment. The classroom floor underfoot is soil; the ceiling, a blue sky. And at the end of your lesson, you might even eat the results! Under the leadership of local educators Delvin and Grace Solkinson, students keen to learn about wholistic agriculture are doing

Words Jo Barnes Photos Sarah Hartley Photography Planting, soil management, pest control, weeding; an avid gardener wears many hats. Like many of us, North Saanich’s Nancy Wood does all these things, but the hats she wears she has made herself. “I really enjoy gardening and I have a garden at the community garden plots at

Words Heidi Hackman, District Career Coordinators, SD 63 Photo Sarah Hartley Photography There’s an African proverb that says: “It takes a village to raise a child.” For Jordan Etele, that village has included family, teachers, mentors who championed his success and guided him along the way and programs that allowed for Jordan's intuitive learning style

Words June Murray Dagnall Have something for New & Noteworthy? Email noteworthy@seasidemagazine.ca. Local Favourites Here to Stay The beloved Satellite Fish Market and Pier Bistro have secured lease extensions through the end of 2026, ensuring these popular Beacon Wharf staples will continue serving the community. Monk Office and Art Stops In-Store Retail Sales Monk Office and

Words Tabatha Golat, Editorial Director February can sometimes be an overwhelming inundation of love, hearts and lovebirds everywhere. Rather than resist the corporate hype, I use it as a chance to reflect on what love really looks like, because real love comes in many forms. It can be the quiet recognition of what brings you

Words Jo Barnes Photo Sarah Hartley Photography As we step into a brand-new year, many of us will resolve to make our little corner of the world a better place, maybe recycle more or use products that are environmentally safe. One local author took her environmental concerns and resolved to apply them right around the

Words June Murray Dagnall Photos Wind Gypsy Photography The Cadet Program is a dynamic program for young Canadians aged 12 to 18 across the country. Join Air Cadets and participate in exciting and challenging activities that you can't experience anywhere else! At 676 Kittyhawk Royal Canadian Air Cadet Squadron, located in North Saanich, leadership is