Words Seaside Sue, Publisher & Owner International Women’s Day always feels a little personal to me because when I look back on my journey as an entrepreneur, I can clearly see how every role I’ve had in life helped shape the way I lead today – as a daughter, a mother and perhaps a grandmother [...]
One Food, Three Ways – Lemon Three Ways
Words Colleen Glencross, Cakes by Colleen Photo Janis Jean As the weather warms and the days grow a little brighter, I always look forward to the shift in orders – from decadent, rich desserts to lighter, brighter flavours and designs. I chose lemons for this month’s One Food, Three Ways for the fresh flavour and
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Off the Vine – The Freedom to Define Excellence
Words Richard Hope From deep in the Okanagan to Salt Spring Island, two women are defining what it means to make wine in British Columbia. Each has distinct philosophies, yet both are pushing the boundaries of what this young region can achieve. I had the opportunity to meet with Séverine Pinte at Enotecca (home to
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Quiet on Set!
Words Kelly Finerty, Writer, Editor & Director, Life With Dotty Photos Nikki Moir, Kaliandra Capri, Dustin Finerty As a writer, all I want is for someone to pick up my work and say “There’s something here.” In September 2024, that “someone” was Telus Storyhive, and that “something” was a Pilot screenplay written in the dead
Renée Audy: Painting Positivity
Words Jo Barnes Photos Renée Audy For a writer, a blank 8.5- by 11-inch sheet of paper is a creative place to explore the imagination. However, the creative canvas for this local artist can measure over 200 feet in size! Renée Audy is a professional mural artist who transforms walls and windows into inspiring art,
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Movement is Medicine
Words Jesse Holth Photo Karla Zaldaña, Casa de Lala Productions Madelaine McCallum is a dancer, motivational speaker and workshop leader who shares her journey to inspire others. We spoke about learning to love yourself, the importance of gratitude, and how movement is medicine. Can you tell us a bit about yourself and your background? Tansi,
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A Home That Holds
Words Reuben Butterfield Photo Wind Gypsy Photography Some homes tell a story the moment you open the door. You feel it in the textures of the space, in how things are held together and in the calmed chaos of lives moving outward and back, tended with care. This home tells that story at scale. Eight
Nourishing the Entrepreneur: Inside Babes Build Community
Words Alana Catlin & Jess Wilson Photos Michelle Proctor Founded by Jess Wilson and Alana Catlin, Babes was born from a simple yet powerful observation: many entrepreneurs were building businesses while quietly feeling disconnected, unsupported and alone. They saw a need for deeper connection and authentic community within the traditional networking space, and Babes Build
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Aging Out Loud – It’s Later Than You Think
Words Connie Dunwoody On aging, time changes, and the quiet urgency of now. The clocks do their quiet, bossy dance twice a year. One Sunday they leap forward like a caffeinated squirrel, another they slump back like a cat reclaiming a warm cushion. We grumble, we yawn, we reset the microwave and the oven, give
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Organize Your Home & Streamline Your Life
Words Amy Joy Mistal, Soul Ease Professional Organizing If organizing your home feels overwhelming, you aren’t alone. The good news is that you do not need hours of free time or a major overhaul to see results. Small, consistent efforts can completely transform how your home feels and functions. Start with a simple mindset shift:
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