by Stu Rhodes – How often does an apprentice finish their technical training, and finish logging their work-based hours before their 18th birthday? Well, I don’t know the actual stats on this, but I can assure you: it rarely happens! No big deal for Julia Scheuer though. Julia graduated from Claremont Secondary last June, and […]
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by Janice Henshaw – As you relax on the ferry while travelling from Swartz Bay to the mainland this December, you may look out the windows and think that the Southern Gulf Islands look chilly and isolated at this time of year. In reality, there is a whole host of activities going on behind all
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by Lara Gladych – RETAIL Style Savvy Cottons and Blues, in Sidney, is under new ownership. A familiar face at the store, Anna Savage has taken over the locally-loved jeans and casual-wear shop. Shop locally, at 2437 Beacon (at Fourth Street). Fresh Space d.g.bremner & co. menswear has moved down Beacon, to the former Muffet
by Shauna Dorko, Sidney SeniorCare – ‘Tis the season for giving, and finding that “perfect gift” can be extremely challenging, particularly when it comes to buying for seniors. Simply put, many seniors seem to have almost everything, accumulated over the years, which can make it especially challenging to come up with a suitable gift this
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by Solara Goldwynn, Hatchet & Seed – The month of December is a time of amazing food-filled events. It’s the time of holiday celebrations, friend and family gatherings, and maybe a little overindulging! Eating local during this winter month can be a little more challenging, as most farmer’s markets have shut down and our gardens
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by Shai Thompson, House of Lily Koi – December Style Tip: I saw this a few days ago and was blown away with an extreme “Aha, why didn’t I think of that” moment. When hand washing a garment, to remove the excess water put items, one at a time, into a salad spinner. Think about
by Adam Olsen, MLA, Saanich North and the Islands – The W̱SÁNEĆ are a wealthy people. The territory, the Saanich Peninsula, Southern Gulf Islands and Salish Sea, have always provided a plentiful bounty. The passing seasons were meticulously organized into the 13 moons of the W̱SÁNEĆ calendar. Each of the moons offered guidance throughout the
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by Paula Kully – The Spirit of Christmas is alive and well in Sidney, from the festive decorations, sparkling lights on the streets and cheery, colourful shop windows of local merchants to the Christmas in Sidney program organized by the Sidney BIA and the wonderful Annual Sidney Sparkles Christmas Parade coordinated by the Peninsula Celebrations
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by Michelle Bourgeois, Take 2 Personal Training – Want to add some “Whoot Whoot” into your Winter Workouts? We know that exercise keeps us stronger and leaner, improves mood, reduces disease risk and increases energy levels so we can enjoy life. However, it can be tough to get moving when you’d rather be cozied up
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by Jo Barnes – The Victoria International Airport is a busy place where people come and go as daily flights arrive and depart. Travellers move with determination to make connections or wait anxiously for loved ones to arrive. Airports are places of joy and sadness, departures and reunions. Everyone has a story, and it’s
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