Stories

Words Jo Barnes Photos Sarah Hartley Photography It’s a tricky path. You’ve got to warm up those muscles and keep a steady pace. You don’t want any missteps here. And, for Pete’s sake, don’t sing too loud! A passion for singing is at the heart of Via Choralis, a mixed-voice community chamber choir since 1999, [...]

Words Children’s Health, Foundation of Vancouver Island Photo Hattie Root Photography Thousands of families on Vancouver Island have a child with complex health needs. The stress and cost associated with their care can be significant, if not prohibitive. Parents often need to take time away from work, while incurring extra expenses at the same time. With

Words Jo Barnes Photos Sarah Hartley Photography It’s morning, and for some of us, we’ll awaken to a toddler jumping onto our bed or an alarm clock ringing or perhaps a loved one asking about coffee. For Danielle Litke, her morning starts with the steady gaze of hungry sheep peering through the window. Danielle and

Words June Murray Dagnall Have something for New & Noteworthy? Email noteworthy@seasidemagazine.ca. Mount Newton Pathway Moves Ahead Central Saanich Council has approved detailed design work for a new multi-use pathway along Mount Newton Cross Road, bringing safer walking, rolling and cycling one step closer to reality. Planned between Highway 17 and East Saanich Road, the

Words Heidi Hackman, Career Teacher, Saanich Schools Photo Sarah Hartley Photography The Saanich School District is proud of its strong partnership with Vancouver Island University (VIU) over the past 15 years, offering the highly successful dual credit hairstylist program to our students. As VIU undergoes organizational restructuring, that partnership has now come to a natural

Words Tabatha Golat, Editorial Director Touch grass has become a popular phrase online, usually meant as an insult telling someone to step away from their computer and reconnect with reality. This April, with Earth Month in full swing, I’ve been thinking about the phrase differently. Taken at face value, it might actually be very good

Words Seaside Sue, Publisher & Owner International Women’s Day always feels a little personal to me because when I look back on my journey as an entrepreneur, I can clearly see how every role I’ve had in life helped shape the way I lead today – as a daughter, a mother and perhaps a grandmother

Words Kelly Finerty, Writer, Editor & Director, Life With Dotty Photos Nikki Moir, Kaliandra Capri, Dustin Finerty As a writer, all I want is for someone to pick up my work and say “There’s something here.” In September 2024, that “someone” was Telus Storyhive, and that “something” was a Pilot screenplay written in the dead

Words Jo Barnes Photos Renée Audy For a writer, a blank 8.5- by 11-inch sheet of paper is a creative place to explore the imagination. However, the creative canvas for this local artist can measure over 200 feet in size! Renée Audy is a professional mural artist who transforms walls and windows into inspiring art,

Words Jesse Holth Photo Karla Zaldaña, Casa de Lala Productions Madelaine McCallum is a dancer, motivational speaker and workshop leader who shares her journey to inspire others. We spoke about learning to love yourself, the importance of gratitude, and how movement is medicine. Can you tell us a bit about yourself and your background? Tansi,