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Off the Vine – Winter in the Vineyard & Some Spring in Your Glass

December 29, 2022

by Tilar J. Mazzeo | photo by Kalen OBrien - January is back to work in the local vineyards here on the Island, with the beginning of winter pruning and clearing the vineyard floor. I always think it's worth explaining a bit about the lifecycle of the vineyard and the cellars, because it will help [...]

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Seaside Homes – A Boho Luxe Condo Reno by the Sea

December 29, 2022

by Janice Henshaw | photos by Janis Jean Photography - The welcome mat at the condo's front door says, "You Look Good." Now how does that make a visitor feel? Jennifer Etherington, the delightful owner of Avenue B Home Decor in Sidney, has a passion for interior design and loves renovating, evidenced by the recent

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Last Word from the Editorial Director

December 29, 2022

by Deborah Rogers - The January issues of the magazines I read in my youth were always full of "new year, new you." It felt like every January you had to pull up your socks and reinvent yourself. January 1 meant the start of a diet, a commitment to an exercise regime, and all the

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First Word from the Publisher

November 24, 2022

by Sue Hodgson - This jolly old man, Santa Al on our cover (and on pg 29), who brings presents to good boys and girls around the world, could really be considered as real as Superman in that he may not be a live person, but his influence is felt across the globe. And just

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The Holiday Gift Guide: Something for Everyone on Your List

November 24, 2022

Photos by Janis Jean Photography - The lead-up to Christmas is the most wonderful time of the year for many – myself included! With Christmas gift-giving on our minds, we’re fortunate on the Saanich Peninsula to have so many inspiring and distinctive shopping options to peruse when looking for something that's just right for a

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Daughter vs. Mom: The Great Shortbread Showdown

November 24, 2022

photos by Janis Jean Photography - The holidays are often a time to flex your culinary muscles and impress guests with some homemade offerings that go beyond the ordinary. It's also the time of year when we have firm favourites – dishes that it just wouldn't be the holidays without. What camp do you fall

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Inside Out – Your Holiday Survival Kit

November 24, 2022

by Anne Brodbeck, Streams Counselling - The holidays are upon us and they can come with mixed emotions. To really enjoy the season a holiday survival kit would be a great gift to give yourself. So what would that look like? Here are some ideas. 1. Check your Boundaries. Set limits. What is your yes

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2022 Holiday Book Wrap-Up

November 24, 2022

by Jackie LaPlante - River of the Gods, Candice Millard In 1857 British explorers Richard Burton and John Hanning Speke set out to discover the source of the Nile. Despite morale-defying hardship, life-threatening illness and persistent professional rivalry, the adventurers push on to eventual success. Burton’s diaries depict his empathetic recognition and treatment of the

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In Fashion – Illuminate Your Look Over the Holiday Season!

November 24, 2022

by Rachel Penny, Esthetician and Makeup Artist, Miss Penny Esthetics - It's the season of dressing up in your finest attire and adding some extra sparkle to your everyday makeup looks. Why not add that extra pop of colour with a bold lip or an illuminating highlight to complete your festive look by trying some

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The Golden Years – Holiday Season Not Always Bright for Seniors

November 24, 2022

by Sherrin Griffin VP, Operations, Sidney SeniorCare - It seems like every year the holidays become more poignant …. for me anyway. With family members getting older and remembering those who have passed on, I have become excruciatingly aware of the importance of treasuring each and every minute of the holiday season. In light of

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