Stories

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

by Sheila Molloy -  Even with the mild winters on the Peninsula, it is easy to want to stay in by a warm fire in January and hibernate. But with a combination of cold air and clear nights, you now have a great reason to get outside this winter for some epic stargazing. Admittedly, you

by Allison Smith - Not so long ago, Valentine's Day was strictly for couples. Movies abounded with teenage girls hoping desperately that their crush would present them with a locket bought with lawn mowing money; married-with-kids duos used the date as a chance to get out without the little ones; and every "single," it appeared,