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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.

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

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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Ocean Appreciation

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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IceBear: Murals from the Heart

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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Timing Matters: When to Change Your Mailing Address When Moving

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

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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Off the Land – Galey Farms: The Spirit of Community is Always in Season

Words Jo Barnes Photos Sarah Hartley Photography Saanich farmer, Rob Galey, owner of Galey Farms, is a fourth-generation farmer who knows intimately the effort and commitment involved in running a farm operation, but he is also a highly creative individual who for 25 years has been offering wildly popular seasonal farm attractions including corn maze

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