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Words Alana Catlin & Jess Wilson Photos Michelle Proctor Founded by Jess Wilson and Alana Catlin, Babes was born from a simple yet powerful observation: many entrepreneurs were building businesses while quietly feeling disconnected, unsupported and alone. They saw a need for deeper connection and authentic community within the traditional networking space, and Babes Build

Words Jesse Holth Photos Grace Ella Robyn Lastiwka, owner of the new clothing brand FAIE, has lived in Brentwood Bay her whole life. She interned in Vancouver with Nordstrom at the age of 15, doing styling and backstage work, and learned a lot about the industry. That’s when she realized design was what she wanted

Words Jo Barnes Photos Sarah Hartley Photography Her small hands picked up each tiny flower as her grandmother’s hands guided. These moments of pressing flowers are now a precious memory. Now North Saanich artist, Chelsea Warren, is not only continuing this activity but helping others preserve their own memories. Chelsea creates unique jewellery using pressed

Words & Photos Mount Newton Centre Society The Mount Newton Centre Society is a registered non-profit that helps Peninsula seniors live independently at home as long as possible. As we recognize International Women’s Day, the Mount Newton Centre Society has a dedicated group of women to honour as its founders. In 1977, Physiotherapist Pat Paterson

Words Jamila Douhaibi Photos Sarah Hartley Photography They say opposites attract. That also might be true for the different parts of ourselves that are passionate about seemingly contradictory professions and lifestyles. Natalie Foley, local singer and guitarist, is also a retired lawyer. She went from the fast-paced constant work life to playing in a slower,

Words Jo Barnes Photos Sarah Hartley Photography This column has covered everything from planting to productivity, mulching to marketing and flowers to farm animals. But out of the hundreds of columns that have been written, one topic has, quite surprisingly, been overlooked. What is this mystery oversight? It is the most basic component of farms: