Words June Murray Dagnall As summer arrives on the Saanich Peninsula, the trails fill with footsteps, the roads with bikes, and both locals and visitors take to the streets to explore and enjoy the beauty of the season. With all this increased activity, it is vital that we share these spaces respectfully and safely. Practising [...]

Mental Health. Just saying the words brings up a flood of emotions for me. It’s one of the most important conversations we can have and yet, it’s often the one we avoid. As someone who’s seen people I care about struggle, and as someone who has lost someone just recently to the weight of this [...]

Words Joan Saunders Photos Sarah Hartley Photography July is a glorious month, and outdoor dining is one of summer’s greatest pleasures. It’s lovely when we can sit outside, whether it’s on a deck, a patio, at the park or at the beach, on these perfect, long, drawn out evenings. One of my favourite ways to [...]

Words Dr. Marita Schauch, ND, Tall Tree Integrated Health Centre Time to Put Yourself at the Top of Your To-Do List Let’s get honest for a sec: Did you make the cut on your to-do list today? This week? Or even this month? Self-care is often the first thing we cancel when life gets full, [...]