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Love is in the air this month, and what better way to indulge than with a clever series devoted to it? This month's recommended viewing, Modern Love, is a (sometimes) heartwarming showcase of different versions of love – be it romantic, platonic, paternal or otherwise. Produced by John Carney (Sing Street, Once) in collaboration with [...]

by Stephanie Staples | photo by Janis Jean Photography -  If you think a senior citizen is a person over a certain age, I invite you to spend some time with Director Emeritus of the Canadian International Institute of Art Therapy, Lucille Proulx. I was lucky enough to help her celebrate her 90th birthday at

by Heidi Hackman & Colleen McNamee, District Career Coordinators, SD 63 | photo by Amanda Cribdon Photography -  It is no surprise that Tristan Koster is entering Level 2 of his technical training as an Auto Service Technician before he turns 20. It is also no surprise that his mother Cindy remembered that "Tristan had

by Dr. Marita Schauch, ND, Tall Tree Integrated Health Centre -  Millions of Canadians have high blood pressure and will have no idea they have it until a cardiovascular episode actually happens. Consequences of elevated blood pressure can include stroke, heart attack, congestive heart failure, atherosclerosis (hardening of arteries) and eye and kidney damage. There

by Sherrin Griffin VP, Operations, Sidney SeniorCare -  As the body ages, mobility can become a challenge for many of us due to decades of wear and tear on joints, osteoarthritis, loss of balance and/or muscle strength and other possible conditions. Compromised mobility can affect us not only physically, but mentally and emotionally as well.

by Jo Barnes | photo by Amanda Cribdon Photography -  Music can transport us to a moment in time. For one local jazz enthusiast, music not only transports him to the past, but through technology, he is giving others the chance to join him in that journey. For a number of months now, Saanich resident

by Tina Kelly - Abracadabra! There is a magical product in the grocery store. You can find it in aisle #7, it costs a measly $2 and comes in fully recyclable paper packaging. But wait – it may also be in tucked away somewhere in your fridge. My bold claim is bestowed upon baking soda.

by Paula Kully - News, changes, updates, launches? Email pjkully@gmail.com.   PEOPLE HELPING PEOPLE Paying it Forward The Saanich Peninsula Community Foundation is accepting grant applications from nonprofits and registered charities prior to the deadline of February 28, 2022. Grants are open to Peninsula groups, and groups that support Peninsula residents for projects that benefit

by Janis Jean Photography - You know those people in your life who make you feel good by just being with them? That's my friend Anna! When given my Seaside assignment for "In Fashion" this month and I learned it was Airport Firefighter (and local artist extraordinaire) Anna Trelford, I was just thrilled. When I