Words Seaside Sue, Publisher & Founder Photo Janis Jean I absolutely love turtles, so perhaps it’s no surprise that a story about Jonathan, a giant tortoise living on Saint Helena, caught my attention. At an estimated 194 years old, he is the world’s oldest known living land animal. Reading about him made me smile – and
Words Hari Jacquot, Local mom and food fan Photo Janis Jean Do you know my favourite room in the house? The mushroom! So abundant, earthy and delicious. Vancouver Island has an exceptionally rich mushroom diversity because of its temperate rainforest, coastal climate and mature forests. Here are three sure-to-please ways to take the versatile mushroom
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Words Anny Scoones Photo Sarah Graham Are you looking for a healthy, creative and beneficial project to do this autumn and winter? One that gets you outdoors and provides numerous benefits to your health, property and to the natural world, plus helps mitigate climate change? Whether your property is an acreage or a postage stamp
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Words Dr. Ashlee Albright, Peninsula Veterinary Hospital As a veterinarian, it’s not surprising that I am a big fan of dogs! Dogs have enhanced my life through many life stages and I never feel quite complete without at least one hound by my side. In previous articles, we have discussed the physical and mental health
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Words Jackie LaPlante In the sea of perfectly good novels that I wade into each month, it was delightful to find a book that was a joy in every way. Chock-full of fascinating characters and varied narrative methods, the beautifully-crafted North Woods, is absolutely worth the read. Written by physician, professor of psychology and award-winning
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Words Kathleen Assaf Photo inGIRLS CLUB Twelve-year-old Rosie isn’t the kid you usually see racing into the gym at UVic. Her family describes themselves as more artsy than sporty, and as a child on the autism spectrum, Rosie has fine-motor challenges that can make everyday tasks tricky. But for five weeks this spring, Rosie wanted
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Words Jesse Holth Photo Sarah Hartley Photography Tricia Pokorny is a Sidney resident and accessibility advocate who is searching for a living kidney donor. We talked about the importance of accessibility, creating inclusive environments, and how to become a living donor. Can you tell us a bit about yourself and your background? I was diagnosed
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