Stories

by Deborah Rogers -  This summery photo was actually taken back on a cold and wet, early-spring day. Flip flops and a sun hat seemed far in the future! Now we're in that glorious part of the summer where all routine has disappeared along with the school schedule, and the long days encourage a change

by Sue Hodgson -  Working as the publisher and owner of a local magazine allows me the opportunity to be an integral part of the community. The coverage of many other publications is too large or too spread out to maintain kinship like Seaside Magazine does. Being hyperlocal is an amazing way to couple a

by Melissa Nowak, MPowerment Fitness -  "The world is not in your books and your maps; it is out there." For those not familiar with the story of the Hobbit, this quote comes from Gandalf the Wizard advising Bilbo to get outside the comfort of his hobbit hole and explore the world (The Hobbit by J.R.R.

by Sheila Molloy - We have a great picnic season on the Saanich Peninsula, and you can practically throw your blanket down in any green space and consider it a picnic spot. But if you have a big family, or a large group of friends you want to bring together, you may need more space,

by Lisa & Martin Pedersen, Ecotopia Naturals -  Nothing can beat a late evening patio, perhaps overlooking the water, a refreshing beverage in hand as you unwind from a hot Vancouver Island day. West Coast Summers are the best. For a few months each year we get to peel off a few layers and dress

by Jo Barnes | photo courtesy Graham Creek Dahlia Farm - Dahlia. Some say day-lee-a. Others say dah-lee-a. For one couple of local farmers, it doesn't matter how you pronounce the name of this beautiful flower; it's about planting it properly, tending it carefully, and enjoying its beauty. Ben and Kirsten Cawston of Graham Creek