Stories

Words Allison Smith, Editor-in-Chief What happens when you never stop to rest? Too often, as women, we keep going – because we feel we have no choice, or because so many people rely on us. For the past three-and-a-half months, my mom has been both wife and caregiver to my stepdad after his knee replacement. [...]

Some women shape the world not through noise or notoriety, but through resilience, compassion and the quiet determination to carry on. Enid Pennington is one of those women, and her life story is a powerful reminder that true influence often reveals itself over time. Born in Liverpool, England, during the Great Depression, Enid grew up

Words Seaside Sue, Publisher & Owner Love is one of those words we use often, but do we ever stop and really consider its meaning? We tend to think of love as romantic, and something that happens in big moments. But the longer I live – and the more stories I have the privilege of

Words Jesse Holth Photo Sarah Hartley Photography Liam Edwards is the newly-appointed Chief Administrative Officer for the Town of Sidney. We chatted about local infrastructure, protecting our watersheds and reducing our ecological impact. As Executive Director of Infrastructure and Finance for the Ministry of Municipal Affairs, you worked with every municipality in B.C. What lessons

Words & Photos RAD Recreation Adapted Society Making outdoor recreation accessible, independent and possible (again). RAD Recreation Adapted Society (RAD) is a Canadian Registered Charity that was founded with a simple belief: sustaining a mobility injury or living with a disability should never mean losing access to the outdoors, movement or adventure. Based in British

Words Ann Ilott Photos Betsy Rose The Sidney Knitters and Crafters have been gathering weekly for nearly two decades, united by yarn, friendship and a shared mission to bring comfort to those in need. Our story began in 2006 at a Sidney retirement home, where a small group of knitters first came together. Like many

Words Ashley Morris On the evening of December 12, NIȽ TU,O Child and Family Services Society (NIȽ TU,O) hosted a lively holiday dinner, bringing joy, cheer and a bit of holiday magic to the community. NIȽ TU,O is a Coast-Salish-Led organization helping Coast Salish children and families stay connected to community and culture through culturally-safe

Words Jo Barnes Photos Grace Solkinson It isn’t your typical learning environment. The classroom floor underfoot is soil; the ceiling, a blue sky. And at the end of your lesson, you might even eat the results! Under the leadership of local educators Delvin and Grace Solkinson, students keen to learn about wholistic agriculture are doing

Words Jo Barnes Photos Sarah Hartley Photography Planting, soil management, pest control, weeding; an avid gardener wears many hats. Like many of us, North Saanich’s Nancy Wood does all these things, but the hats she wears she has made herself. “I really enjoy gardening and I have a garden at the community garden plots at