Stories

Stable & Field – Local Riders Compete in International Competition

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).

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Meet Your Neighbours – The Joy of the Journey: World Record Challenger Bradley Smith

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

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New & Noteworthy – News, Changes, Updates, Launches

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

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Life Redesign after Brain Injury & Stroke

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

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Last Word

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

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First Word

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

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Peninsula Voices – Caring for the Land: Food Systems & Sustainability

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

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