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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by Deneen Cunningham, McVagh Cunningham Group Ltd. – You’ve crunched the numbers, and after careful review, you may feel like turning into Ebenezer Scrooge this holiday season to avoid a painful debt hangover again. By planning ahead, you can still experience the joy of giving while achieving greater financial peace of mind. 1. Set money
by Ted Daly – I was approaching my mid-60s and I needed an adventure! I read an article about the Camino, followed that with a documentary at UVic and I was hooked! This old man decided to walk 552 miles across France and Spain. I said I was old … for you young ‘uns that’s
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by Gillian Crowley – There’s something for every member of the family this month. Celebrate the season! The Celtic Tenors Christmas The Celtic Tenors have established themselves as one of the most successful Classical Crossover artists to have come out of Ireland. Their eclectic mix of classical, folk, Irish and pop as well as holiday
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by Dr. Kristen Bovee – The holiday season is exciting and busy! It is also a time we can feel run-down and overwhelmed. We all want to have a healthy and positive season so we can enjoy all the festivities and cheer. The following are five health-giving things you can do for yourself to make
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