Stories

by Allison Smith -  Following the "in-between" month of January, February is often seen as the time to get back to our regular routines, whether that be through exercise (see Sue's First Word pg 8), eating a bit more healthily now that the holiday treats are gone, or trying to get our sleep schedules back [...]

by Sue Hodgson -  It's a New Year and why not have a PJ photoshoot! As you'll have seen over the past couple of years, we partner with local clothing stores for our monthly First and Last Word photos. It's a great opportunity to showcase the variety of beautiful clothing available on the Saanich Peninsula.

by John Kernaghan -  News, changes, updates, launches? Email noteworthyseaside@gmail.com.   THE GIVING NEVER ENDS It's not a good sign when you walk into a law-enforcement office and a staffer remarks they've just seen your mug shot. But at the Sidney RCMP detachment, see, I was on their radar due to a Facebook post looking

by Sue Williams, Fit4All Training -  We have all made them – they are born out of great intention of a fresh start and a new beginning, with determination that self-improvement is around the corner … the New Year's Resolution. Year after year, the top of the list is to exercise more, but despite the

by Dr. Marita Schauch, ND, Tall Tree Integrated Health Centre -  With the ringing in of the New Year comes the deluge of resolutions, gym memberships, diet plans and treadmill purchases as the world at large commits to better health. But the thing about New Year's resolutions is that only about 20% of goals set

story and photos by Lindsay Neal -  I returned to New York City for the second time with something I never had on my side before: time. Or, at least I thought. In my previous trip, I crammed so much in that I don't think I slept. It had me wondering: could you ever have

by Heidi Hackman & Colleen McNamee, District Career Coordinators, SD 63 | photo by Kathryn Alvarez Photography -  We usually feature a student excelling in the trades in this column. However, as career educators, we've chosen to showcase different opportunities this month that align with the focus of our Provincial government which is actively working

by Jo Barnes | photo by Leah Gray -  Grant Hayter-Menzies is a writer who weaves words which he hopes will have a lasting impact, not just for his legacy but for that of others. The Sidney author pens biographies which celebrate the extraordinary lives of unique women and also heroic animals. "I was brought

by Stephanie Staples | photos by Leah Gray -  All I wanted was a little music lesson. As a late-blooming "musician" (and I use that word very loosely) I bought a Covid guitar and YouTube commenced to teaching me some basic chords. I thought a lesson with an in-person human would make a great Steph's

by Janice Henshaw | photos by Leah Gray -  Built on a terraced slope, the 4,503-square-foot home rises in splendor against the blue winter sky. Slanted roofs, French doors and huge windows add sophistication and a dramatic flair. Beautiful stone walls on the exterior provide texture and rich earth colours. In fine contrast are grey