by Trysh Ashby-Rolls – Lambs and their mothers dot the landscape across the Gulf Islands. Lambing is in full swing. Alongside the driveway up to the warm sheep shed where Jodi Schamberger bottle-feeds day-old twins, older lambs curl into their mothers’ wooly backs in fields of scrubby grass. Two grey lambs with black faces, exhausted […]
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story by Janice Henshaw | exterior photography by Jody Beck – From the rooftop terrace of Bob and Brenda’s home, the northern view of Robert’s Bay contains contrasting shades of the sky, islands and the sea. A blue heron flies by at eye level, followed by a V-formation of honking Canada geese. An enormous
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by Bianca Bodley, Biophilia Design Collective LTD. – A great landscape that will stand the test of time is both sustainable and attractive. In its creation, the designer should consider water conservation and habitat creation for birds and insects while at the same time creating a landscape that is unique, distinct, attractive, and complements the
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by Cam McLennan, Island Pro Mowing and Landscaping Inc. – With all of that wintery weather now behind us we are on the path to a sunny and warm spring and it’s time to start thinking about getting our yards and gardens into shape for the season! Here are a few tips to get your
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by Valerie Green – The Francis Verdier house on West Saanich Road is a well-known landmark on the Saanich Peninsula, but things in that area will soon be changing. Built in 1911 in the popular Arts & Crafts style, this large one-and-a-half-storey residence, with gabled roof, front gabled dormer, full-length open front veranda and decorative
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by Chris Cowland – It was love at first sight. As soon as I saw her, I knew I had to have her. She was a few years older than me, but time had been gentle with her. Her curves were exquisite, and she had an outstanding pair of headlights. It was the best £500
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The other day, a “non-daycare day,” I was trying to quickly check my work email on my phone while playing with my daughter. Apparently she noticed my divided attention: “no mommy phone,” she said, and gently took it out of my hand and put it on the table. A good reminder to me that when
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Your son Eric was born with Aortic Stenosis, a narrowing of the aortic valve in the heart, which in turn restricts blood flow through the valve. How was this discovered? It was not evident until the umbilical cord was cut. In Eric’s case the valve was completely closed and he was immediately critical. We were
by Paula Kully – You know the old saying “New Year – New You.” How do some people really make that happen? Let’s take a look at several locals for some inspiration and insight. Randy Humble, Chief Administrative Officer for the Town of Sidney, began running nine years ago. Last year, he completed his first
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by Gillian Crowley – Renowned poets Lorna Crozier and Patrick Lane, Officers of the Order of Canada and each winners of the Governor General’s award for poetry, have made the Saanich Peninsula their home together for 25 years. Silvered by frost, their elegant Japanese-style garden reflects both their creativity and shared interests. Although each is
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