Stories

story and photos by Scottee Giles -  Mount Newton's southern slope is home to a network of hiking trails that weave through coastal forest, offering beautiful views of the Saanich Peninsula. The Browns' Wood Trail is a great place to start exploring. Our little group met at Thompson Place where the trail entrance is well

You and your partner may agree on many key issues facing you at your current stage of life, such as your lifestyle and financial issues. But what if your visions for retirement differ? It can be a challenge. After all, each of you have many possibilities: You can pursue your hobbies, volunteer, continue your education

by Jo Barnes | photos by Leah Gray -  Have you ever discovered something that you instantly fall in love with and it completely captivates you? That happened for local artist Jessica Glover. In fact, you could even say she's "dotty" about it! For Jessica, owner of Mystic Mandala, it was mandala stone painting –

by Cassidy Nunn | photo by Nunn Other Photography -  "Ahhh, incoming! Look out, look out!" My dad shouts as he shakes his hands, cowering into the couch in feigned fear. "Here comes the tornado!" My almost four-year-old daughter comes barreling into the room, her arms filled with an assortment of random toys, a long

by John Kernaghan - News, changes, updates, launches? Email noteworthyseaside@gmail.com. These Dog Days Were Great Days When North Saanich council folded quickly on the notion of pickleball court construction at the leash-free dog park, Cy Hampson, it was a major win for dog owners up and down the Peninsula. But in the midst of that

story by Tilar J. Mazzeo - The winter doldrums are upon us, though La Niña has made them a bit less dolorous. Still, the entrance of JetBlue into the Vancouver market has opened up some tempting winter getaways, so we grabbed a non-stop flight to Boston and quick onward connection to Bermuda. Bermuda in a

by Stephanie Staples | photos by Kathryn Alvarez Photography -  I will never look at another basket the same way. It was my first time at the Horticulture Centre of the Pacific (HCP) and since I was early for my day-long course, I decided to putter around the grounds and explore. While it wasn't prime