Stories

Words Allison Smith, Editor-in-Chief I recently met three friends for dinner. These are women I have known since our children went to preschool together; the kids are now 11. We try and get together a few times a year to catch up; if we don’t make the effort to do so, our long-term friendships would [...]

Words Seaside Sue, Publisher & Owner I was truly touched by Sarah Crawford Bohl’s article in this issue about speaking up (pg 16). Her words struck a chord with me, because I know how easy it is to stay silent when faced with a tough conversation. Too often, we hold back – worried about how

Words Heidi Hackman, District Career Coordinators, SD 63 Photo Sarah Hartley Photography Kayden Teale is a prime example of how students thrive when they are engaged in subjects they are passionate about and experience success in. For Kayden, that passion is auto mechanics. “I’ve always liked figuring out how things work and was interested in cars,

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 & 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 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