Stories

Words Jo Barnes Photos Sarah Hartley Photography A good story is a lot like a good farm: they both need a great plot. While a story’s plot relies on action, characters and ideas, a farm’s success depends on the approach, effort and dedication of its farmers to their plot ... of land. Tyler Browne and [...]

Words Cassidy Nunn Photo Nunn Other Photography Four young, talented dressage riders and their horses, all based out of Bonnie Brae Farm on the Saanich Peninsula and training with Brittney Simpson of Eastgate Dressage, recently returned from an incredible trip to Traverse City, Michigan where they represented Canada at the North American Youth Championships (NAYC).

Words Jamila Douhaibi Photos Sarah Hartley Photography In 2024, he challenged two records, for longest journey by an electric skateboard and longest single journey in a country. After travelling for a month from Saskatoon to Victoria, covering over 1,500 kilometres, he broke the previous world records. Like many passionate professionals, Bradley says that he’s “always

Words Jo Barnes Photo Artistic Director Tark Hamilton by Sarah Hartley Photography Sometimes the name of a band will tell you the genre and musical direction of the artists. When you hear Dead Kennedys, Suicidal Tendencies and Rancid, you know you’re going to hear the rebellious nihilism of punk. But what do you think of

Words June Murray Dagnall Have something for New & Noteworthy? Email noteworthy@seasidemagazine.ca. Beacon BEAMS Project Moving Forward Beacon Community Services is pleased to share that its BEAMS (Beacon’s Empathetic & Aspirational Method of Service) employment program has received a significant boost. With new funding from Island Savings and an extended commitment from the Ministry of

Words Lissa Miles, CONNECT Communities Photo Sarah Hartley Photography The Saanich Peninsula is now home to CONNECT Communities, a specialized resource coaching people to redesign their lives after brain injury and stroke. Just off Highway 17 at Mount Newton Cross Road on SȾÁUTW̱ (Tsawout) First Nation land, CONNECT Saanich Peninsula is housed in a beautifully-redesigned

Words Allison Smith, Editor-in-Chief I didn’t really start to enjoy cooking until I was in my early 20s and had left home. While growing up, it was my younger sister that my mom left in charge of chopping vegetables for the salad, putting dinner in the oven at a set time, or being the sous

In our last issue, I opened up about the importance of mental health and the need to create space for open, honest conversations. I shared how it’s OK not to be OK – and that message clearly struck a chord. Since my First Word was published, I’ve received so many heartfelt notes and messages from

Words Jesse Holth Photo Janis Jean Matthew Kyriakides works in agrology – a science-based practice that supports agriculture and environmental protection – and is completing a PhD on farming techniques and soil restoration. We spoke about food security, bringing communities together, and the importance of long-term stewardship. What is your background? How did you first

Words Jamila Douhaibi Photo Janis Jean It can take decades for the perfect piece of sea glass to turn from jagged litter into smooth frosted edges that make it worth picking up. Sea glass aficionado Geraldine Bruckel has been collecting glass from the beaches of Sidney for as long as she’s lived on the Island.