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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.

Homes – An Outstanding Home Created by a Dream, Skill & Hard Work

Words Janice Henshaw Photos Jody Beck Photography & Toby Moselen/Hussel Media This grand three-storey home is nestled on a waterfront 5.3-acre lot that offers both the privacy and serenity of a surrounding forest, as well as a stunning ocean view of the Saanich Inlet, facing towards Finlayson Arm and the Malahat on Vancouver Island. The [...]

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Last Word

Words Tabatha Golat, Editorial Director As the year winds down, I feel a pull to slow down with it. December is often framed as a time to set goals as we look to the new year, but this year I find myself looking back instead. It is not with a critical eye for what I

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First Word

Words Seaside Sue, Publisher & Owner Lately, I’ve been reminded of just how human we all are: messy, complicated, and doing our best to make sense of whatever life throws our way. I’ve been going through something deeply personal, and it’s brought with it a kind of loss that’s hard to put into words. It’s

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Inside Out – Staying Healthy the Chinese Medicine Way: Finding Balance in November

Words Katie Musicco, Acupuncturist Peninsula Naturopathic Clinic There’s something magical about November on the West Coast – that misty salt air, the scent of cedar after rain, and the cozy permission to pull on your softest sweater and slow down. But between the endless drizzle, darker mornings, and that “is it 4 p.m. or midnight?”

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One Food, Three Ways – Pork 3 Ways

Words Alice Bacon, Brentwood Bay Village Empourium Photo Janis Jean As the weather gets cooler, the thought of turning on the oven and letting the kitchen fill with the delicious scent of slow-cooked meals, and of course, filling our tummies with comfort foods, is very appealing. Pork is versatile, affordable and can be casual or

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Meet Your Neighbours – Fay Chisholm: The Art of Volunteering

Words Jamila Douhaibi Photo Sarah Hartley Photography Volunteerism is hopefully not a lost art. While the workforce may ensure the world turns, without volunteers, it wouldn’t turn very fast. Choosing to support the community without financial compensation still reaps the rewards of connection and companionship, but the output can still be much greater than the

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Pet Talk – Why Regular Vet Checkups Matter (Even if Your Pet Seems Healthy)

Words Jacqueline Nicoll, K & Co. Marketing Let’s face it: most pets don’t love going to the vet. The moment the carrier comes out or the leash gets clipped in an “unusual” way, pets everywhere activate full drama mode. There’s squirming, suspicious side-eyes, and sometimes, a very specific form of betrayal you can only get

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