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Trade Student Spotlight – Kayden Teale: Fuelling Passion Through Practical Learning

October 2, 2025

Words Heidi Hackman, District Career Coordinators, SD 63 Photo Sarah Hartley Photography Kayden Teale is a prime example of how students thrive when they are engaged in subjects they are passionate about and experience success in. For Kayden, that passion is auto mechanics. “I’ve always liked figuring out how things work and was interested in cars, [...]

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The Professionals – A Small Town at Work

October 2, 2025

Words & Photo Morgan Shaw, Executive Director, Sidney BIA Walk through Sidney on any afternoon and you can feel the energy of a small town at work. Some storefronts change, with new professionals stepping into familiar spaces. Others have held their place for decades, building relationships that span generations and creating a sense of continuity

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A Father-Daughter Power Team: Building Connections in the Trades

October 2, 2025

Words June Murray Dagnall Photo Wind Gypsy Photography Family businesses are about more than just work. They carry a special kind of energy that represents legacy, shared values and the bond of trust that grows deeper when family members roll up their sleeves and build something together. For Darren Sutherland, founder of DTE Solutions, this

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Arts Scene – Tegan Thomas: Whimsy, Witches & Wonder

October 2, 2025

Words Jo Barnes Photo Sarah Hartley Photography Costume trick or treaters at your door. Jack-o'-lanterns in the window. Halloween brings magic and mystery on one special day of the year. However, local Saanich illustrator and animator, Tegan Thomas, likes to find this magic in her art every day of the year. “I’m really passionate about

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The Natural Path – Feeling Foggy? Ways to Sharpen Your Mind This Fall

October 2, 2025

Words Dr. Marita Schauch, ND, Tall Tree Integrated Health Centre You ever feel like the gray West Coast fog crept inside your head and is making it impossible to focus or get what you need to get done, done? Well, you’re not alone: in my practice one of the most common symptoms my patients come

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IceBear: Murals from the Heart

October 2, 2025

Words Jamila Douhaibi Photos Janis Jean The main lesson that I took away when speaking with IceBear (and I took away many) is that art is about beauty, but art without substance has little purpose. The two need to come together for a piece to truly convey a message worth hearing. IceBear was born an

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Ocean Appreciation

October 2, 2025

Words Jamila Douhaibi Photo Wind Gypsy Photography Have you ever been in the middle of the ocean on a moonless night? No land in sight and the stars a dazzling dome around you. We live on an island surrounded by marinas and boats, but how many people have made being on the water their life’s

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Timing Matters: When to Change Your Mailing Address When Moving

October 2, 2025

Words Tasleem Jessani, Mango Tango Interiors & Simplified Living Solutions Moving to a new home is an exciting yet overwhelming experience. Amidst the chaos of packing boxes and coordinating logistics, it's easy to overlook the seemingly mundane task of changing your mailing address. However, neglecting to update your address promptly can lead to a host

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Common Cents – Can AI Replace Your Professional?

October 2, 2025

Words Sheila C Henn, CPA, CA, SC Henn CPA Individuals, including professionals, have increasingly started to use Artificial Intelligence (AI), but we are only just beginning to understand and integrate this into our daily work. AI cannot replace professionals, though it can change how we work and should change our research methods for the better.

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The Psychology of Clutter: How Your Stuff Is Affecting Your Stress (and How to Fix It)

October 2, 2025

Words Amy Joy Mistal, SOUL EASE Professional Organizing When you think about stress management, what comes to mind? Yoga? Meditation? An expensive getaway? What if I told you that one of the most effective ways to ease your stress might be sitting in plain sight? More specifically, it's likely piled up on tables, tucked in

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