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Your West Coast Culture. A magazine about the people and places that make the Saanich Peninsula the little piece of paradise we call home.

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June is a time to celebrate the fathers and father figures in our lives – the men who have shaped us, guided us, and stood beside us through it all. For me, Father's Day is always a little bittersweet. I lost my father when I was very young, and his absence left a deep mark [...]

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Gone Without Leaving: The Quiet Exit of Men

Words Reuben Butterfield, mBrand The cost of “holding it all together” is high. Men aren’t missing from the world – they’re missing from themselves. The cost of “holding it all together” is high. Men aren’t missing from the world – they’re missing from themselves. Men are vanishing in slow motion, and we’re not talking about

Gone Without Leaving: The Quiet Exit of Men

From the Kitchen – Sweet & spicy

Words Joan Saunders Photos Sarah Hartley Photography Don’t even try to think that I’m being stereotypical in making ribs for Father’s Day. I will happily devour homemade ribs on any occasion, even if no fathers are even remotely in the vicinity, as I always forget how good, and how easy to make, they really are.

From the Kitchen – Sweet & spicy

Navigating the Downsizing Process with Family: Collaborative Decision-Making

Words Tasleem Jessani, Mango Tango Interiors & Simplified Living Solutions Downsizing is a major life transition that often brings a mix of emotions. Whether you're moving to a smaller home, assisted living, or simply simplifying your space, the process can be overwhelming. However, with the right approach, downsizing can also strengthen family bonds and lead

Navigating the Downsizing Process with Family: Collaborative Decision-Making

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