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Behind the Scenes – Victoria Women’s Transition House: Picking Up the Pieces After Abuse

February 24, 2022

by Deborah Rogers - Every night in Canada over 6,000 women and children resort to sleeping in a shelter because they are not safe in their homes due to intimate partner abuse. Every single night. In their lifetimes, one in three women will experience violence or abuse from an intimate partner. These sobering statistics were

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Eggs Three Ways

February 24, 2022

by Andrew & Vanessa Johnson, Co-Owners, Beauregard Commons | photo by Janis Jean Photography - As far as kitchen staples go, nothing surpasses the humble egg. They are one of the few ingredients that can be eaten at all mealtimes, dressed up or down, are inexpensive and have a great shelf life. Eggs are essential

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Inside Out – The Beauty of Scar Tissue

February 24, 2022

by Evan Lillian Jeary, RMT, Reach Health Clinic - When I was in my final year of massage therapy training, I began a case study with a new patient who was experiencing a restricted shoulder and intense itch following a mastectomy seven years prior. My case study hypothesis was that massage could diminish these symptoms

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Deb & Steph’s Day Out! – Kickboxing at Peninsula Crossfit

February 24, 2022

by Deborah Rogers & Stephanie Staples | photos by Amanda Cribdon Photography - "Less talking, more punching!" Loren raises his voice above the sound of huffing, puffing and shuffling, and I raise my fists to hit Stephanie again. No, I'm not mad that she's taking over my "Day Out" column, we're at a kickboxing class

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Out for a … Stunning Peninsula View – Bear Hill Park

February 24, 2022

by Sheila Molloy - As the days become clearer, there is great satisfaction in finding the most stunning views across the Saanich Peninsula. Bear Hill Park summit boasts panoramic views of the Peninsula, Haro Strait, Mount Baker, the Gulf and San Juan Islands. The beautiful woodland trails are textured with western red cedar, Douglas fir,

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From the Kitchen – Time for Some Coddling

February 24, 2022

by Joan Saunders | photos by Amanda Cribdon Photography - While we're not travelling as much these days, we can explore the world through our taste buds by trying out new recipes from around the globe. I have been to Ireland once, to Belfast specifically, on a whirlwind trip. One day I will definitely return

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New & Noteworthy

February 24, 2022

by Paula Kully - News, changes, updates, launches? Email pjkully@gmail.com. CREATIVELY SPEAKING The Show Must Go On If you love the performing arts, there is an opportunity afoot to help support the wonderful musical theatre program at Stelly's Secondary School. As many people know, each year a group of very talented young people come together

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Screen Scene – Argo: Real-Life Canadian Caper Inspires a Tense Watch

February 24, 2022

This March plays host to one of my favourite times of the year – the Academy Awards! March 27 marks the 94th annual Oscars, and it's shaping up to be an exciting celebration of film with several striking performances in the running (check out Benedict Cumberbatch in The Power of the Dog and Nicole Kidman

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The Natural Path – Understanding Food Sensitivities

February 24, 2022

by Dr. Marita Schauch, ND, Tall Tree Integrated Health Centre - There is no doubt that our society is much more health conscious than even just a few years ago. Soy-free, gluten-free and dairy-free are just a few buzzwords that circulate the health and wellness world, restaurant menus and recipes. We're finally beginning to understand

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Living Off the Land – Russell Nursery: Growing the Gift of a Garden

February 24, 2022

by Jo Barnes | photos by Amanda Cribdon Photography - Laurel remembers her parents tending the garden each day. Now she helps others tend and make their own garden memories. Laurel Rassenti (above right), of Russell Nursery in North Saanich, has enjoyed a lifelong passion for plants and now enjoys the opportunity to grow plants

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