Stories

by Cassidy Nunn | photos by Nunn Other Photography -  If you hear loud music and a lot of hootin' and hollerin' going on around the arena at the Saanich Fairgrounds for the annual Saanich Fair, it's likely that the Vancouver Island Coastal Cowgirls Drill Team has arrived. The group of young women mounted on [...]

by Dr. Marita Schauch, ND, Tall Tree Integrated Health Centre -  As we shake off the hibernation of the winter season, the rebirth of spring or the promise of summer may be giving you a bit more inspiration to get up and get moving. Movement is a crucial part of maintaining good physical and mental

With the promise of sunshiny days on the horizon, I was reminded of one of my favourite under-rated summer films – The Kings of Summer. This coming-of-age comedy captures the angsty teenage years perfectly, while also exploring themes of toxic masculinity and parental independence. The Kings of Summer follows a trio of teenage best friends

by Annilee Armstrong -  News, changes, updates, launches? Email noteworthyseaside@gmail.com.   BUILDING FOR THE FUTURE Making a Difference The Tseycum Community Wellness Centre building project is well underway. The new centre will include licensed childcare spaces, a half-size gymnasium, children's playground and community kitchen. While federal funding has been secured for the childcare space and

A few issues ago, I investigated the common cane as a mobility aid, along with its many variations. There may come a time, however, when you or your loved one require more support and stability. Some indications may include the inability to weight bear on both legs, compromised balance, fatigue while walking, inability to walk

by Steve Sakiyama -  I lost my big fat green wallet. Thankfully, a kind person found it in the pocket of a jacket that I tried on earlier in the day. I must have stuffed it in there during my fitting, then promptly forgot about it. The jacket was too small so everything (jacket, wallet,

by Jo Barnes | photo by Amanda Cribdon Photography -  Some people choose to be writers and pursue it as their career of choice. But according to Valerie Green, writing chose her. This prolific local author has enjoyed putting pen to paper since she was a child and likes nothing more than to tell a

by Tina Kelly -  Going Green has celebrated its second anniversary. So far in this column, there have been many tips and suggestions for living with "greener" intentions in our homes and yards – green cleaning, conserving water, mending clothes, repairing household goods and the benefits of leaving leaf litter. Let's take it further afield,

Like the old saying, when opportunity knocks, don't be afraid to answer the door. Heather Stretch, owner of Northbrook Farm, accepted an opportunity to farm years ago and hasn't looked back since. The opportunity came in the form of a phone call from an aunt and uncle who asked if Heather would be interested in

by Heidi Hackman & Colleen McNamee, District Career Coordinators, SD 63 | photo by Amanda Cribdon Photography -  The timing just seemed right. It was a good fit and the 32 young women from the Saanich School District who attended the Camosun College Women in Trades and Technology Day could not have agreed more. This