photo by Sue Ferguson – From Glasgow, Cathie McGinnity was just nine when the war ended, but she remembers waiting in bomb shelters while the warplanes flew over. Once, the planes targeted the shipyard, but missed and bombed a tenement building, killing many people. The sight of that stays with her to this day. Cathie […]
by Tina Kelly, Shaw Centre for the Salish Sea – “How many jellybeans in the jar?” is a classic game. But it’s a significantly more difficult challenge when instead of beans, what you’re trying to count is fish and they’re swimming. Standing in front of the Shaw Centre for the Salish Sea’s salmon exhibit, you’d
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by Cassidy Nunn – The Scotty name, which is well known in the fishing world, made famous by their downriggers and rod holders, is also recognizable out here on the Peninsula with the company’s roots going deep within the local community. If you’re not a fishing aficionado, perhaps you’ve only driven by the massive Scotty
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by Sherrin Griffin, VP, Operations, Sidney SeniorCare – As a kid, I remember seeing worn, old photographs of my great grandfather and thinking how handsome and smart he looked in his military uniform. At that age I didn’t understand the significance of the uniform or why men like my great grandfather went to war. Thankfully,
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by Lindsay Neal – Travelling to Siem Reap, Cambodia was one of the most spectacular – and sweaty! – experiences of my life. We wanted to see the Temples of Angkor, regardless of the blistering heat and strict dress code. Spanning over 400 square kilometres, these architectural masterpieces were built in the early 12th century
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by Dr. Kristen Bovee, Peninsula Naturopathic Clinic, Hydrate IV Wellness Centre – We are in an age where feelings of anxiety are the norm for most of us. In fast-paced lives, increased population density and constant stimulation from our environment, we can overwhelm our nervous system. Causes of anxiety can also be due to a
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story by janice henshaw, photos by Nunn Other Photography – After living in 14 homes since they were married, Ian, a retired air force helicopter pilot, and his wife Linda, who works in Sidney, know what they like in a home. When they first decided to move to Sidney, they looked for a home that
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by Dan Van der Vlugt, B.Sc.DFH Real Estate Ltd. – Before you begin, ask yourself, “Why am I renovating?” Is it to gain additional income by adding a rental suite? To prepare the home for sale? Or perhaps to expand on your existing living space? Whatever it is, have a plan in mind before you
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by Cassidy Nunn – If you’ve never heard of the sport of vaulting, you’re likely not alone. But this sport of gymnastics and dance movements on horseback—yes, you read that correctly—has become incredibly popular out on the Peninsula thanks to a lot of hard work by Stella French and her team at Manestream Vaulters. The
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by Linda Hunter – Those familiar with the minimalist movement will know Joshua Becker, his website, Becoming Minimalist, and his best-selling books devoted to a lifestyle of modern simplicity. And while many celebrate the Marie Kondo art of tidying, still more support a growing multi-million-dollar storage industry. Part of living simple for me is living smaller.
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