by Laura Waters, Snowdon House Gourmet & Gifts – Rosemary is a perennial herb that is extremely prolific and will grow in very poor soil; it comes from the Mediterranean. It’s such a lovely herb, and pinching off its needlelike foliage releases an intoxicating aroma. The bees love it when it is flowering; depending on […]
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by Deborah Rogers – Vancouver Island is paradise for camping. You can choose between simple and shady provincial campgrounds, and the many private campgrounds ranging in size and facilities. We all have friends who have RVs or tent trailers, but I’ve never camped in anything other than a tent. This includes many childhood camping holidays
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by Dr. Florence Fernet Leclair, Central Saanich Optometry – It’s that time of the year again! Summer is waning and it’s the occasion to prepare your child for the upcoming school year. A typical back to school list usually includes items such as new school supplies and new clothes, but an essential item on that
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by Lorie Zorn, Island Savings Credit Union – Finally, the time has come: your long-awaited summer vacation has arrived. Car filled up? Check. Hotel booked? Check. Snacks for the trip? Check. Insurance? Uhhhh. I get it: insurance isn’t exactly top of mind when you’re planning your exciting summer getaway, but it’s an important piece that often
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by Phillip Tiicham Muir – FOOD & DRINK Pizza and Beer Category 12 Brewing on Keating Cross Road has secured a foothold in Central Saanich since it opened in late 2014. They’ll be drawing even more traffic now as they’ve partnered with Pizzeria Prima Strada to utilize their new lounge license four days a week.
by Chris Cowland – As you snuggle down in your first class airplane seat with a glass of red wine in your hand, it is hard to believe the origin of the word “Travel.” It actually comes from the Middle English “travailen,” meaning to torment or cause pain, based on a Latin torture instrument called
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by Gillian Crowley – Music, Mayhem and Murder Enjoy a nosh with murder on the side as Theatre al Dente presents their first annual Summer Dinner Theater Experience: The Phantom of the Light Opera, an interactive Murder Mystery Musical. The talented local cast will perform a farcical romp that adds a murder mystery twist to
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story by Janice Henshaw | photos by Andrew Bradley, Itty Bitty Sign Shop – Shoreacres is a quiet little road in Sidney that is easy to miss unless you’re looking for it. But oh what a treasure if you live on it! The oceanside, newly renovated 2,188-square-foot home of Deborah and Philip Dodge has a
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by Matt Hall, Red Feather Horticulture – I’m a better gardener than globetrotter, which means that I’m not the best person to take travel tips from. Forgoing “Fodor’s,” I’ve instead spent years poring over gardening books and magazines. One of my favourite topics is the early days of botanical exploration and the cultural history of
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September 6 to 27: Teen Acrylic Painting Practice / September Session. After learning art styles, techniques and strategies, students will draw on those technical skills to discover their individual artistic style and to create their own unique imagery. Thursdays, 3:45 to 5:15 p.m. 13 to 18 years. 4/$149 (supplies included). McTavish Academy of Art. Register:
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