Stories

Words Jo Barnes Photo Sarah Hartley Photography Costume trick or treaters at your door. Jack-o'-lanterns in the window. Halloween brings magic and mystery on one special day of the year. However, local Saanich illustrator and animator, Tegan Thomas, likes to find this magic in her art every day of the year. “I’m really passionate about [...]

Words June Murray Dagnall Photo Wind Gypsy Photography Family businesses are about more than just work. They carry a special kind of energy that represents legacy, shared values and the bond of trust that grows deeper when family members roll up their sleeves and build something together. For Darren Sutherland, founder of DTE Solutions, this

Words Jamila Douhaibi Photo Wind Gypsy Photography Have you ever been in the middle of the ocean on a moonless night? No land in sight and the stars a dazzling dome around you. We live on an island surrounded by marinas and boats, but how many people have made being on the water their life’s

Words Jamila Douhaibi Photos Janis Jean The main lesson that I took away when speaking with IceBear (and I took away many) is that art is about beauty, but art without substance has little purpose. The two need to come together for a piece to truly convey a message worth hearing. IceBear was born an

Words Jo Barnes Photos Sarah Hartley Photography Saanich farmer, Rob Galey, owner of Galey Farms, is a fourth-generation farmer who knows intimately the effort and commitment involved in running a farm operation, but he is also a highly creative individual who for 25 years has been offering wildly popular seasonal farm attractions including corn maze

Words & Photos OneLove Africa Foundation OneLove Africa Foundation (OneLove) is a Victoria-based registered charity that builds the capacity of remote African village women through entrepreneurial training, facilitating the start-up of peer-lending groups and ongoing mentorship. Since its inception in 2010, OneLove has been responsible for the start-up of over 3,300 village ventures, positively impacting

Words June Murray Dagnall Have something for New & Noteworthy? Email noteworthy@seasidemagazine.ca. Beacon Pet Hospital Has Moved – Fur Real! The new location of our furry friends' hospital is at 9824 Fifth Street in Sidney, next to Quality Brake and Muffler. New digs for all your pets’ care. Crimson Cabaret: A Night for Healthcare Excellence

Words Ashley Morris Photo NIȽ TU,O Child & Family Services Society NIȽ TU,O Child and Family Services Society (“NIȽ TU,O”) is bringing additional SENĆOŦEN language into everyday operations, creating an even safer and more culturally grounded environment to serve the children and families of SĆIȺNEW̱, Pauquachin, Tsartlip, Songhees, Tsawout, Tseycum and T’Sou-ke. Originally founded in

Words Tabatha Golat, Editorial Director Lately, I’ve been thinking about what community truly means. Not just in the larger sense of where we live, but also in the smaller circles we build for ourselves: the friends, family and neighbours who become part of our daily lives. I recently listened to a presentation by North Saanich’s

Words Seaside Sue, Publisher & Owner I know I've been speaking alot about mental health lately, but I guess when something I've experienced is relevant enough to share, I sometimes look to Seaside to express in words what others may find difficult to discuss. This time, it's about kindness. Every now and then, life gives