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The Golden Years – Better Longevity May Be Only Steps Away

June 23, 2022

by Sherrin Griffin VP, Operations, Sidney SeniorCare - While on many a dog walk, unquestionably the best part of my day, I've noticed that more people, especially seniors, seem to be on the trails with walking poles. Curious whether this was a new outdoor fad, and wondering if there really was any merit to this [...]

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June Book Club

June 23, 2022

by Deborah Rogers - What a pleasure to be able to hold our book club at the library again and talk together in person. Dave Eggers certainly gave us lots to discuss with The Every, a terrifying vision of a near future where the world is in the grip of a large tech company. The

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Little Adventures – Ode to My Stroller

June 23, 2022

by Cassidy Nunn - You and I have covered many a kilometre and an array of terrain over the past two years together. We've been out in sun, wind, rain, and even snow – although that attempt led us to the realization that your tires were not rated appropriately for such an adventure, and we

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Seaside Homes – Saudi Arabia to Deep Cove – A Retirement Gem

June 23, 2022

by Janice Henshaw | photos by Vince Klassen Photographic - Nearing retirement after working in Saudi Arabia for 23 years, Helen and Paul bought a waterfront lot on Vancouver Island and hired Tidman Construction to build their dream home. They worked remotely from overseas with Andrew Tidman and residential designer David Anders to create the

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West Coast Gardener – Tabletop Gardens

June 23, 2022

by Cynthia Philp - I love creating gardens small enough to fit on an outdoor table, and tough enough to thrive without much intervention. Even though these gardens provide four season beauty, I do not water, fertilize, spray for insects, trim or protect then. Weeks can go by before I check on my table top

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Last Word from the Editor-in-Chief

June 23, 2022

by Allison Smith - The other day, I was heading home from Sidney, turning south onto the Pat Bay Highway from Beacon. While waiting at the light, I noticed a motorcycle parked just outside of the merge lane. Beside it, a man (presumably the rider) had spread his jacket on the ground and stretched out

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First Word from the Publisher

May 26, 2022

by Sue Hodgson - This issue we have much to celebrate including a special feature introducing some men from our community, our 9th annual Men To Watch (pg 37). When I think of the men in my life right now, I think of my son, Lucas. Yes, I’m a very proud mom! As parents we

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From the Kitchen – Celebrating with a Classic

May 26, 2022

by Joan Saunders | photos by Amanda Cribdon Photography - Those who know me, know that if I had to choose between chocolate and lemon, I would always choose lemon. I would even choose caramel over chocolate. Blasphemy, say many. However, having a lovely chocolate cake for a special treat is something that most people

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In Fashion – Something from Nothing: The Seaqual Initiative

May 26, 2022

A few seasons ago in the menswear business, we started hearing of something called the Seaqual Initiative. At first I thought, like many things, it was something dreamed up by a marketing executive to increase sales. Turns out I was wrong (no surprise there). The Seaqual Initiative name kept surfacing on brands that we source

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Inside Out – Difficult Conversations: How to Support a Loved One Struggling With Addiction

May 26, 2022

by Priya Sharma, Mental Health & Addictions Counsellor, Tsartlip First Nation - Providing support to a loved one dealing with a substance use disorder (more commonly known as addiction) can be exceptionally challenging. Unless you work in the field or have lived experience, it can be difficult to navigate conversations about substance use and set

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