Owner / Publisher Sue Hodgson Chats with Carly Burbank, Managing Director of Pangea Fossils Ltd. You and your husband run a successful “dinosaur” company, with your work displayed globally. Give us a glimpse into this world and what it takes to operate this type of company. Anyone running their own business knows it comes with
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by Shauna Dorko – We’ve all noticed a special bond between children and seniors, despite the difference in years. The young and old are inexplicably drawn to each other. Perhaps it is the vast age difference that contributes to the connection? Children are naturally curious and love to hear stories in any shape or form.
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by Lara Gladych – RETAIL For Furry Friends New to the Peninsula, but not to pet care, Christine Leman and Vincent Denis are pleased to be opening Four Paws Pet Grocery & Boutique in the Mariner Mall. Opening in July with a carefully curated selection of food, toys and apparel for discerning pet parents, they
by Paula Kully – In what seems like another lifetime, my family lived on a beautiful 40-acre property overlooking the Cariboo Mountains near Horsefly, B.C., where my daughter was involved with the local 4-H Club. She was a member of the horse club, as she didn’t have the inclination to raise an animal for food.
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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 Shai Thompson, House of Lily Koi – August’s Style Tip: Sales are rocking the racks. Get out there and save, save, save! The reward is worth the hunt. Or, as I love to say, the squeeze is worth the juice. I source a few killer items that are in the higher price range. If
by Dr. Kristen Bovee, Peninsula Naturopathic Clinic – As a mother and naturopathic physician, I believe one of the most essential gifts we can give to our children is the gift of health. When a child reaches toddler and childhood ages, things like sight, taste and texture directly influences what they will agree to eat
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by Deborah Rogers – “It’s really great to do something just with you,” Daniel called to me as he sped off. “Right,” I thought, “just as long as I can keep up!” We are familiar with riding bikes, but with a combination of excitement and nerves, on this Day Out we were going to switch
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by Gillian Crowley – Summer Sounds Concert Series Peninsula Celebrations Society’s annual Summer Sounds concert series continues each Sunday through August. By donation. August 6: Shari Ulrich Trio: Legendary singer/songwriter, Shari Ulrich, performs with daughter Julia Graff and bassist Kirby Barber. Enjoy the seaside while listening to these gifted multi-instrumentalists and singers. August 13: Paul Pigat
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by Solara Goldwynn, Hatchet & Seed – The height of summer: abundance in the gardens, in the fields and at the farmer’s markets. What a wonderful time of year for local food. Working at the North Saanich Farm Market is such a rewarding experience for me. Every Saturday between June and October I chat with
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