Stories

Words Heidi Hackman, District Career Coordinators, SD 63 Photo Wind Gypsy Photography Mika Holmes always knew they were destined for a hands-on career. Mika has a natural talent for building, fixing and understanding how things work. Whether it was assembling intricate LEGO creations, solving 3D puzzles, designing and making sets in stagecraft, Mika’s curiosity and [...]

Words June Murray Dagnall Have something for New & Noteworthy? Email noteworthy@seasidemagazine.ca. DGD Gifts Bids Farewell After many wonderful years in business, DGD Gifts, previously located at 2446 Beacon Avenue in Sidney, has closed permanently. The popular shop carried gifts, greeting cards, locally-made 3D printed toys, and everything in between. A gift shop that brought

Words Pamela Martin Photos Janis Jean On a crisp Saturday morning, sunlight shines brightly on Central Saanich United Church, illuminating the joyful bustle within its Shadywood Hall. Aromas of homemade soup waft from the kitchen and the cozy space is electric with excitement. Saturday Lunch is in full swing, and it is abundantly clear that

Words & Photos Ann Nightingale, Rocky Point Bird Observatory Every year, in the middle of December, dozens of birders, experienced and novice, hit the streets, trails and waters of Sidney and South Salt Spring Island to count every bird that they can identify by sight or sound. From the lowly house sparrow to the rare

Words Jo Barnes Photos Sarah Hartley Photography It’s that time of year when Christmas trees are decorated with twinkling lights, shimmering tinsel and an assortment of West Coast sea life ... Wait a minute, sea life on Christmas trees? North Saanich artist, Monique Froehler, enjoys painting in various formats which include, at this festive time

Words Tabatha Golat, Editorial Director As the year winds down, I feel a pull to slow down with it. December is often framed as a time to set goals as we look to the new year, but this year I find myself looking back instead. It is not with a critical eye for what I

Words Seaside Sue, Publisher & Owner Lately, I’ve been reminded of just how human we all are: messy, complicated, and doing our best to make sense of whatever life throws our way. I’ve been going through something deeply personal, and it’s brought with it a kind of loss that’s hard to put into words. It’s

Words Jamila Douhaibi Photo Sarah Hartley Photography Volunteerism is hopefully not a lost art. While the workforce may ensure the world turns, without volunteers, it wouldn’t turn very fast. Choosing to support the community without financial compensation still reaps the rewards of connection and companionship, but the output can still be much greater than the

Words & Photos Dana Hutchings, Co-CEO, Power To Be Power To Be is a registered charity that creates access to nature for youth, adults, and families living with cognitive, physical, financial, and social barriers. For over 25 years, Power To Be has been making nature more accessible through inclusive outdoor programs that support well-being and