Stories

Words & Photos Ann Nightingale, Rocky Point Bird Observatory Every year, in the middle of December, dozens of birders, experienced and novice, hit the streets, trails and waters of Sidney and South Salt Spring Island to count every bird that they can identify by sight or sound. From the lowly house sparrow to the rare [...]

Words Jo Barnes Photos Sarah Hartley Photography It’s that time of year when Christmas trees are decorated with twinkling lights, shimmering tinsel and an assortment of West Coast sea life ... Wait a minute, sea life on Christmas trees? North Saanich artist, Monique Froehler, enjoys painting in various formats which include, at this festive time

Words Tabatha Golat, Editorial Director As the year winds down, I feel a pull to slow down with it. December is often framed as a time to set goals as we look to the new year, but this year I find myself looking back instead. It is not with a critical eye for what I

Words Seaside Sue, Publisher & Owner Lately, I’ve been reminded of just how human we all are: messy, complicated, and doing our best to make sense of whatever life throws our way. I’ve been going through something deeply personal, and it’s brought with it a kind of loss that’s hard to put into words. It’s

Words Jamila Douhaibi Photo Sarah Hartley Photography Volunteerism is hopefully not a lost art. While the workforce may ensure the world turns, without volunteers, it wouldn’t turn very fast. Choosing to support the community without financial compensation still reaps the rewards of connection and companionship, but the output can still be much greater than the

Words & Photos Dana Hutchings, Co-CEO, Power To Be Power To Be is a registered charity that creates access to nature for youth, adults, and families living with cognitive, physical, financial, and social barriers. For over 25 years, Power To Be has been making nature more accessible through inclusive outdoor programs that support well-being and

Words Jo Barnes Photos Sarah Hartley Photography "House of Orange Farm" is an unusual name. Often a farm’s name will reflect a feature or product of that farm, but with House of Orange Farm on Oldfield Road, the name does more than that. Erik Beerepoot and Kaitlyn Matulewicz chose a name to shine a light

Words Jo Barnes Photo Sarah Hartley Photographer Suddenly, on the border of the neutral zone, a Klingon ship appears on the viewing screen of the bridge of the Enterprise. “Captain, they’re powering up their weapons.” For most of us, the image is clear in our minds, right down to the red alert sirens going off

Words June Murray Dagnall Have something for New & Noteworthy? Email noteworthy@seasidemagazine.ca. Celebrating 45 Years of Song Founded in 1980, The Peninsula Singers has grown from a small group of friends into a 60-voice show choir performing two annual concerts at the Mary Winspear Centre. Over the decades, the choir has delighted audiences with music,