Words Rebecca Golat, Wildlife Biologist Photo Mitchell Ogilvie The American kestrel is the smallest falcon in North America, roughly the size of a robin, but what it lacks in size it makes up for in personality and flash. One of Vancouver Island’s most colourful birds of prey, males sport blue wings, rusty-red backs and tails, [...]

Some women shape the world not through noise or notoriety, but through resilience, compassion and the quiet determination to carry on. Enid Pennington is one of those women, and her life story is a powerful reminder that true influence often reveals itself over time. Born in Liverpool, England, during the Great Depression, Enid grew up [...]

Words Joan Saunders Photos Sarah Hartley Photography I have always thought that Lava Cakes were quite a sexy, sort of dramatic dessert. After all, cutting them open and having chocolate ooze out onto a dessert plate is a gorgeous way to end a meal. What most people don’t know about this treat is that it’s [...]

Words & Photos Shelley Tice Located on Tatlow Road in North Saanich, you’ll find a mix of forest trails, a satisfying climb and scenic lookouts that reward the effort. One of the things we appreciate most about Horth Hill is how easy it is to fit into everyday life. We often spend about an hour [...]