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Words June Murray Dagnall Photo Sarah Hartley Photography With a strong understanding of the working relationship between humans and animals, Allison Gray founded Gray’s Canine Academy on principles of compassion, precision and purpose. Every dog trained at the Academy meets national and internationally-recognized standards, ensuring high skill, reliability and consistency – always with care at [...]

Words Seaside Sue, Publisher & Owner There is a funny thing about time. When you’re in the thick of parenting – lunches to pack, rides to soccer, bed time stories – it feels like it will never slow down. But then one day, you blink and your kids are taller than you. Yes, my son

Have something for New & Noteworthy? Email noteworthy @seasidemagazine.ca. Words June Murray Dagnall Blooming Victory The Vancouver Orchid Show celebrates the beauty of orchids in bloom, expert judging, education, artistic expression and conservation. At this year’s show, Peninsula local Leda Bower’s Dracula gigas stood out among hundreds of entries and earned the prestigious Best in

Words Jamila Douhaibi Photos Sarah Hartley Photography Dead stick landing is the term for when a pilot lands a plane without power. Jack Schofield, now 97 years old, has landed a plane this way four times during his life as a B.C. coastal seaplane pilot. He started flying when he was 18 and still writes

Words & Photos Beacon Community Services For over 50 years, Beacon Community Services has been a vital thread in the fabric of Southern Vancouver Island and the Gulf Islands – providing care, connection and critical support to people of all ages. From young people experiencing homelessness to isolated seniors and families in crisis, Beacon has