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by Deborah Rogers | photo by Janis Jean Photography We've all seen the increase in TV and movie filming on the Saanich Peninsula these past few years. A fleet of catering trucks and dressing room caravans suddenly appear at the Mary Winspear Centre or the Saanich Fairgrounds; American flags replace the Canadian ones on Sidney's [...]

by Allison Smith - With every Remembrance Day, my thoughts turn to my grandfather, who passed away in 2008. A veteran who served with the Royal Canadian Corps of Signals in the Second World War, Norman Constantine was very involved with Gibsons Legion #109. Some of my fondest memories are of watching him march proudly

by Sue Hodgson Celebrate the everyday moments. I keep reminding myself of this, especially at the end of a really long day. With Thanksgiving around the corner, it causes me to pause and reflect on how lucky my life has been. Sure there have been many rough patches, but I have nothing to complain about.

by Paula Kully News, changes, updates, launches? Email pjkully@gmail.com. For the History Buffs Man's Best Friend Does His Best Sidney resident and successful author Grant Hayter-Menzies' latest book to hit the shelves is titled Muggins: The Life and Afterlife of a Canadian Canine War Hero. The book is the first biography of Muggins, a famous

by Tania Tomaszewska Vancouver Island is kicking goals with its spirits and distilleries game. There's increasing attention from consumers in B.C. and beyond on what we're doing with our local bounty and botanicals. Island vintners are joining the party, blending local ingredients with their grapes to produce fantastic new libations. I've been expanding my horizons