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Your West Coast Culture. A magazine about the people and places that make the Saanich Peninsula the little piece of paradise we call home.

Meet Your Neighbours – Living With Alzheimer’s

Words Jamila Douhaibi Photo Wind Gypsy Photography Patricia is a 75-year-old former executive and business owner who has Alzheimer’s Disease. Unfortunately, there is still stigma against many diseases that countless people face throughout their lifetimes. But diseases like cancer and Alzheimer’s need to be highlighted in our society to enable those facing new unknowns, and

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The Vancouver Island South Film & Media Commission – Shaping a New Era for Local Filmmaking

Words June Murray Dagnall Photo Emma Rossum photography On southern Vancouver Island, where rugged coastline meets creative energy, a quiet transformation has been unfolding that is powered by filmmakers, local businesses, and the people who call this place home. At the centre of it is Tara-Lee Novak, the newly appointed Film Commissioner, whose journey into

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Off the Vine – Moderation Over Abstinence: How Low-Alcohol Wines Got It Right

Words Richard Hope Dry January has always struck me as needlessly punitive. The concept, launched by British charity Alcohol Change UK in 2013, asks wine lovers to abandon one of life's great pleasures during the year's most miserable month. It's a hard sell, even if the health benefits are real. But here's the thing: the

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Well Read – The Truth of Fiction

Words Jackie LaPlante A friend once said she couldn’t trust anyone who didn’t read fiction. When I asked why, her response was that fiction teaches us how to live. Meeting a character can remind us what others face. John Boyne’s The Elements asks the reader to consider crime from four perspectives: the enabler, the accomplice,

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Repair Café North Saanich Marks Five Years of Fixing & Friendship

Words Michelle Clement Photos Repair Café Repair Café North Saanich has recently celebrated a remarkable five years of community connection, waste reduction and hands-on repair. What began as a conversation over coffee in late 2019 has grown into a vibrant local movement – now marking more than 7,800 volunteer hours contributed to the community. Co-founders

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The Natural Path – Creating a Wellness Vision for 2026

Words Dr. Marita Schauch, ND, Tall Tree Integrated Health Centre A compassionate roadmap for a healthier, calmer, more energized you. There’s something magical about a new year, not because it demands a “new you,” but because it invites a deeper alignment with who you already are. Instead of forcing resolutions or hustling into unrealistic changes,

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