by Jo Barnes – Many years ago living on the Saanich Peninsula required people to draw their sustenance directly from the land upon which they lived. While most of us today rely on grocery markets and at best tend to backyard gardens, there are still those in our community for whom living off the land […]
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By Dr. Kristen Bovee, Peninsula Naturopathic Clinic & Hydrate IV Wellness Centre – The summer brings us hot days, barbecues with friends and copious opportunities to socialize and celebrate. With this comes food-related activities that don’t necessarily mean healthy choices. Research released in 2017 by the Public Health Agency of Canada states that 64% of
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By Stu Rhodes – As the construction of the Saanich Carpentry program’s tiny house draws to a close, it’s generating a lot of interest and excitement. Excitement about the project may only be eclipsed by the accomplishments of the students in this unique program. Over the past five months students spent three days per week engaged
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By Doreen Marion Gee – New scientific knowledge reveals that the female heart may beat to a different drummer. A woman’s cardiovascular system is different from its male counterpart in important ways, especially when it malfunctions. New innovative diagnostic and treatment procedures are essential to meet the unique needs of female cardiac patients. Fortunately, state-of-the-art
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By Linda Hunter – I love water, and I mean LOVE it. I live near the ocean and I love to swim and kayak. Water is always my beverage of choice. My happy place is the bathtub, and I find waterfalls magical. My choice of charity is one that is dedicated to bringing fresh water
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