by Chris Cowland, Cowland & Associates There were quite a few changes to personal tax matters in 2016 introduced by the new Liberal government. I would like to highlight a few, and provide you with reference material if you wish to explore this more extensively. Effective July 2016, an alphabet soup of child tax benefits […]
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by Matt Hall, Wildwood Nurseries It’s hard to be enthused about your garden in the heart of a coastal winter. The days are short and gloomy and the spring flush of snow drops and daffodils are still months away. However, there are some horticultural cures to the “December doldrums.” Yuletide Camellia (camellia sasanqua; “Yuletide”). There aren’t
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by Linda Petite, Horticulture Centre of the Pacific Whether it’s a wreath for the door, a table arrangement or a fragrant cedar garland for the mantelpiece, decorating for the holidays is a timeless tradition. Nature’s finest decorations are just outside your door. Take a stroll around your garden and be inspired by the possibilities of
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Story by Janice Henshaw; photography by nuttycake.com. The three-storey, oceanfront Brentwood Drive home owned by Les and Violet Craik started out as an early 1940s cottage. Built on a south-facing double lot, it has seen many renovations over the years. Violet explains why they started this most recent renovation: “we loved the house the
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by Krista Rossato – My husband gave me a cautious look as I wrapped the two Hudson’s Bay point blankets that I bought as Christmas gifts for my two young sons. I had been saving for them, as I wanted to give them an iconic piece of Canadian history. They were very excited to finally unwrap
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Associate Publisher Deborah Rogers Talks With SPRIG Chair Mabel Jean Rawlins and Secretary Nola Silzer. In September 2015 when the world was confronted by images of Syrians desperate to flee their war torn country – symbolized so heartbreakingly by the story of Alan Kurdi, his tiny body washed up on a Turkish beach – people
by Paula Kully – There is no doubt: Christmas is a magical time of year that brings light and life to the season, warming our hearts and filling our days with family, friends, food and celebration. It’s no wonder we spend time and money decorating our homes to set the stage for entertaining during
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Photos by www.nuttycake.com, taken at the SPHF Gala and the Saanich Peninsula Chamber of Commerce Crystal Awards. 1-6 SPHF Gala, Church & State Winery: 1. Karen Morgan, Saanich Peninsula Hospital Foundation (SPHF); Elizabeth May, MP 2. Renn Bibeau, SPHF; Jodi Jantzen, Saanich Peninsula Hospital 3. Stasia Hartley, Bayshore Home Health; Brett Hartley 4. Dr. Ambrose Marsh,
Ah, innovation! To break from the old and usher in the new: a new watch or phone, a new battery, a new art form, the next clean energy source, a new potato slicer. The world economy and humankind thrive on innovation. It changes lives and history, it brought the Industrial Revolution, automobiles, electricity, jazz and
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photos by www.nuttycake.com 1. Donna Finlayson, Wine Kitz Sidney; Paula Grypma, Outlooks Design 2. Seaside Magazine Publisher & Owner Sue Hodgson 3. Kevin Matthews & Laura McKenzie, Tall Tree Integrated Health Centre (Winner: Branding) 4. Lucas Copplestone, McTavish Academy of Art (Winner: Innovation) 5. Jim Townley, MC for the evening; President, Fresh Cup Roastery
