Stories

Words June Murray Dagnall Photo Emma Rossum photography On southern Vancouver Island, where rugged coastline meets creative energy, a quiet transformation has been unfolding that is powered by filmmakers, local businesses, and the people who call this place home. At the centre of it is Tara-Lee Novak, the newly appointed Film Commissioner, whose journey into [...]

Words June Murray Dagnall Have something for New & Noteworthy? Email noteworthy@seasidemagazine.ca. 20 Years of LEGO® Magic at the Sidney Museum This year marks the 20th anniversary of the LEGO® Brick Exhibit at the Sidney Museum, running through March 2026. By popular demand, the Community Creations display is returning – and the museum wants your

Words Richard Mackie This prime seaside property on Tsehum (Shoal) Harbour, comprising 180 acres in the 1860s, has had four owners since 1920, all of them from the British Isles. The first two owners were Scottish immigrants, miller James Bryden and sheep farmer Adam Ross, and in 1920, Esther Tryon (1881-1958) of the Nottinghamshire landed

Words & Photos West Coast REACH Association “Music and performing arts have such potential and power to touch hearts and change lives,” says Anne-Marie Brimacombe, “and REACH does that so effectively.” Founded in 2017 by Sidney residents Anne-Marie and Peter Brimacombe, West Coast REACH Association now produces seven dynamic programs with three unique performing groups

Words Allison Smith, Editor-in-Chief One year ago, we launched our "new look" after many hours of collaboration and hard work. Over the last 12 months, we've tweaked and finetuned here and there but the response from our community has been overwhelmingly positive, so we knew – since our readers are our best and most important

Words Seaside Sue, Publisher & Owner As we step into the holiday season, I find myself pausing a little more, noticing the small things that make this time of year feel special. For me, it has always been about connection – the quiet moments and the unmistakable feeling of belonging. While working on this issue,

Words & Photo VIK9 AHSS VIK9 AHSS is helping shape the very future of the Animal Assisted Human Services (AAHS) industry in Canada. Founded in 2024 by Tyson King, a veteran of the Canadian Armed Forces, the non-profit provides highly trained dogs that bring comfort, support and resilience to individuals, facilities and communities navigating trauma,

Words Jesse Holth Photos Josh Holton A seasoned traveller himself, Josh believes in leading by example – he has been across the U.S. and Canada, as well as the U.K., Ireland, Poland, France and Denmark. We chatted about the importance of accessibility, the intensity of professional sports, and how to confidently explore the world. You

Words Jamila Douhaibi Photos Public Services and Procurement Canada On East Saanich Road near the Panorama Rec Centre, there’s a fenced in 40-hectare expanse of land that looks over Bazan Bay across the Salish Sea on W̱SÁNEĆ territory. People drive by the gate all the time and wonder what happens at this very official-looking Government

Words Ashley Morris Photo NILTUO Child & Family Services Society At NIȽ TU,O, we use the word ŚTEṈISTEL for our Family Support Workers (FSWs) — and for good reason. ŚTEṈISTEL means “walking forward together” in SENĆOŦEN. This name reflects the relationship our FSWs build with the families they support and the forward movement they strive