by Janice Henshaw – Has there ever been a better time to enjoy our outside grounds and gardens? There is no pressing need to spend hours packing for a big camping trip or making reservations to fly far away. Instead, this summer can be a great time to focus on building or renovating our patios […]
Seaside Homes – Decks and Patios: Our Own Sweet Space Read More »
by Uta Nagel, Uta Nagel Interior Design The thought of renovating often causes anxiety and concern among homeowners and property buyers. We fear that alterations will turn into a bottomless pit, that we’ll run into unforeseen problems, or we simply have no idea where to start. Here are a few tips that make the first
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Has the term “pandemic pet” been coined yet? If you’ve adopted an animal recently, you’re not alone: the number of pets that have been adopted during the past few months has skyrocketed above the norm. The BCSPCA reports that some animals, such as puppies, may receive 200 applications for the same pup! Our goldendoodle puppy
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Last night I had another video call with my family in the Maritimes to see how they have been holding up during the quarantine. Prior to COVID-19 we didn’t do this all that often, but with a swift turn of events around the world we’ve become like the Brady Bunch opening, where we all appear
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Life has changed for everybody since physical distancing rules were introduced. How have people adapted to create a new normal in these very abnormal times? To get a little window into some of the ways our community is getting along, we asked a teacher, a reverend, a new mom, a small business owner and someone
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by Dr. Marita Schauch, ND, Tall Tree Integrated Health Centre – There is no other way to slice it: these are challenging times for us all. Though you may be physically okay, many of us are struggling with our emotional and mental well-being in an unprecedented global climate. Here’s what you can do to stay
The Natural Path – Your Mental Well-Being During Social Distancing Read More »
by Janis Jean – The Front Steps Project was the brainchild of Boston photographer Cara Soulia and her friend Kristin Collins, and has sparked a movement of more than 300 photographers to help raise money for local charities. From a safe distance outside, Soulia took photographs of local families on their “front steps” during the
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by Chris Cowland – I saw an ad for T-shirts the other day on Facebook. The logo read “Social distancing comes naturally to me. I’m an Accountant.” Well, I hear that all the time from my family and friends, but it’s a little unfair. I went to Save-On-Foods last week, and thought I would wear my
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by Joan Saunders – I am going to freely admit something that may elicit either knowing nods or gasps of dismay: if I had to choose between chocolate and lemon, I would always pick lemon. I know! If you’re passionate about chocolate you might be recoiling in horror, but I do love the tang of citrus
From the Kitchen – When Life Gives You Lemons… Read More »
by Dr. Robert Farmer, Shoreline Medical – Many have noticed that Shoreline Medical’s Sidney and Brentwood Bay offices are now closed to most in-person patient contact. This is a crucial part of reducing the risk of transmission of COVID-19, which we believe can happen from close contact with an infected person – even one without
Inside Out – Primary Care in the Time of COVID-19 Read More »
