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Globehopping – Spring Break: A Canadian Invasion?

April 30, 2026

Words & Photos Susan Beiderwieden Despite the early hour, the waiting area at YYJ was packed with some excited travellers ready to start their spring break in Mexico. Most, like us, had been up before dawn and were bleary eyed and silent. The departure gate was full of people of all ages, from retirees to [...]

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Meet Your Neighbours – Stars Belong to Everyone

April 30, 2026

Words Jamila Douhaibi Photos Sarah Hartley Photography When Ruhee Janmohamed started her degree in physics and astronomy, she was often told “this isn’t for you.” Professors in these male-dominated fields weren’t supportive of students – female students to be specific. But Ruhee said this helped her in “finding the inner strength, and using their words

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New & Noteworthy – News, Changes, Updates, Launches

April 30, 2026

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

April 30, 2026

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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Peninsula Voices – Finding Our Humanity Through Art

April 30, 2026

Words Jesse Holth Photo Sarah Hartley Photography Kathleen Brophy is a young local artist – we chatted about vulnerability, healing, and what it means to be human. Can you tell us a bit about yourself? My name is Kathleen Brophy, and I am 18 years old and finishing my last year of high school at

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Last Word

April 30, 2026

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

March 26, 2026

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

March 26, 2026

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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Peninsula Voices – Treating Trauma Saves Lives

March 26, 2026

Words Jesse Holth Photo Sarah Hartley Photography Local resident Wanda Gray has an important message to share. Through her book, Broken Butterfly, she chronicles her late daughter’s journey through trauma and addiction. Can you tell us a bit about your personal story and the book you’ve written? Writing has always been very therapeutic for me,

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Inspiring Entrepreneurs

March 26, 2026

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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