Stories

by Jo Barnes | photos by Kathryn Alvarez Photography -  Angles. Proportions. Spacing. In drawing a good portrait, there are plenty of things to measure. But one thing that can never be fully measured is the impact on the person who receives the portrait. Typically, a portrait is a representation or likeness, but for Sidney [...]

by Kerri Roberts, Branch Manager, Island Savings -  For many individuals and families in B.C., it's been impossible to ignore the effect of rising inflation on their wallet. Every week at the grocery store, the price of something seems to have gone up. It's the same at the gas pump, when shopping online or when

by Carmel Graham, Will + Wheel Hair Lounge | photos by Janis Jean Photography -  Think of your hair as your own personal accessory. It adds flare, completes your personal style and is an important part in telling the story of YOU. You can get the same haircut you see on the internet, but it

by Steve Sakiyama -  Since the dawn of time, my top New Year's resolution has been to "become fit." This sounds vague and lofty, so I break it down into more achievable goals. For example, to become fit I can "go to the gym every day instead of watching TV." Sounds good, but a more

by Annilee Armstrong -  News, changes, updates, launches? Email noteworthyseaside@gmail.com. COMMUNITY NEWS Supporting Seniors Sidney's St. Paul's United Church has launched a monthly support group for LGBTQ+ Seniors. Edward R. Murrow Award winner James Gardner will facilitate the support group. While it is not a counselling group, Gardner said it will be a space where

by Tilar J. Mazzeo | photo courtesy Esquimalt Vermouth & Apéritifs - What a delight in recent months to see an increasing number of Vancouver Island vermouths popping up in the liquor stores and on wine lists. If you're a fan of cocktails from Martini to Negroni, you'll already know about the pleasures of vermouth

Have you ever been asked your favourite film genre and been stumped? There are just too many to choose from: comedy, drama, noir, thriller – the list goes on. Most people are shocked when I reveal that post-apocalyptic is my favourite form of storytelling. Give me a dystopian-future zombie film any day; I've seen 'em

by Laurel Anne Stark | photo courtesy NIȽ TU,O Child & Family Services -  NIȽ TU,O Child and Family Services Society (NIL TU,O) is collaborating with the Institute of Fiscal Studies and Democracy (Institute) to reduce the discrimination, underfunding and colonialism in Indigenous Services Canada First Nations Child and Family Services. NIȽ TU,O is proud