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by Anne Miller | photo by Amanda Cribdon Photography -  I recall when my younger sister was born at home, over 50 years ago, delivered by our rural family doctor. By coming to our home, Dr. White could witness our situation, with excited siblings around, my aunt's capable assistance, the spotless kitchen and my father's [...]

by Sherrin Griffin VP, Operations, Sidney SeniorCare -  One of my New Year's resolutions this year is to practice more gratitude. The art of gratitude has become a growing trend, and as much as I am not fond of trends for their often brief nature, this one I am definitely onboard with. It is easy

by Jo Barnes | photos by Janis Jean Photography -  To the casual observer, farming seems to be all about routine: feed the livestock, water the crops, fertilize the soil and repeat each season. However, successful farmers embrace the reality that there is no such thing as routine. Bryce Rashleigh, of Saanichton Farm situated off

by Tracey Jones, Remarkable Interiors -  I hesitate to use the word "trend" because I am a firm believer in the opposite of trend … classic and comfortable never go out of style! But as we emerge from two years of living/working/schooling at home, now more than ever people are seeking ways to create beautiful

by Allison Smith -  Last January, I wrote: "The dawn of a new year always brings with it new hope, and none more so than this one." Then, we were all looking forward to a new year, a fresh start, and hopefully a final goodbye to Covid. Surely 2021 would be better than 2020, we