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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.

The Golden Years – The Walkers: Meet the New Cool Kids on the Mobility Block

A few issues ago, I investigated the common cane as a mobility aid, along with its many variations. There may come a time, however, when you or your loved one require more support and stability. Some indications may include the inability to weight bear on both legs, compromised balance, fatigue while walking, inability to walk [...]

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Weatherwit – I’m Losing It

by Steve Sakiyama -  I lost my big fat green wallet. Thankfully, a kind person found it in the pocket of a jacket that I tried on earlier in the day. I must have stuffed it in there during my fitting, then promptly forgot about it. The jacket was too small so everything (jacket, wallet,

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West Coast Gardener – Native Plants That Every Gardener Should Know – Pt. II

by Matt Hall, Red Feather Horticulture -  With the amount of feedback we received after our first article on "West Coast Native Plants," we thought that another dive into our favourite choices might be welcome. Below are plants that we use a great deal in our planting schemes due to their robustness and beauty. We

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May Book Club

by Deborah Rogers -  Lorna Crozier’s Through the Garden - A Love Story (with cats) was a beautiful read, appreciated by our group for its openness and honesty. This memoir, published in 2020, tells the story of Crozier’s life with poet Patrick Lane. She started writing it in 2017 when Lane became seriously ill. It’s

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