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One Food, Three Ways – Lamb 3 Ways

July 31, 2025

Words Chef Allan Daly, 10 Acres Pier Sidney Photo Janis Jean Why do I love lamb? I find it so versatile in the styles of cooking used, for example braising (lamb shank), flame grilling (lamb chops), baking (lamb rack), sautéing (lamb loin), boiling (lamb bone and off cuts for Scotch broth). Sheep have been on [...]

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Peninsula Voices – Caring for the Land: Food Systems & Sustainability

July 31, 2025

Words Jesse Holth Photo Janis Jean Matthew Kyriakides works in agrology – a science-based practice that supports agriculture and environmental protection – and is completing a PhD on farming techniques and soil restoration. We spoke about food security, bringing communities together, and the importance of long-term stewardship. What is your background? How did you first

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The Golden Years – Celebrations of Life: A Personal Approach to Honouring Your Loved One

July 31, 2025

Words Sherrin Griffin, Sidney Senior Care As my Mom and I plan my Dad’s Celebration of Life, we’ve been wondering about the “proper protocol” for these events. And with very little experience of attending celebrations of life, let alone planning one for a dear family member, we both want to “do the right thing” and

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Meet Your Neighbours – Sidsauris and Sea Glass Art

July 31, 2025

Words Jamila Douhaibi Photo Janis Jean It can take decades for the perfect piece of sea glass to turn from jagged litter into smooth frosted edges that make it worth picking up. Sea glass aficionado Geraldine Bruckel has been collecting glass from the beaches of Sidney for as long as she’s lived on the Island.

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Get Out! – Late-Night Garden Stroll at Butchart Gardens

July 31, 2025

Words & Photos Shelley Tice You don’t have to be a tourist to enjoy Butchart Gardens in the summer. On warm evenings from Wednesday to Sunday, the gardens transform into a glowing retreat, complete with live music, twinkling lights and an unmistakable sense of magic. Many locals enjoy the summer nights, armed with a picnic

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Earth Matters – The Intertidal Zone Discover Our Shoreline Neighbours

July 31, 2025

Words & Photo Tina Kelly World Ocean Day and Ocean Week Victoria are behind us – one day, one week, that shines a spotlight on the marine environment and encourages us to learn more about the ocean and our connection to it. The hope – a better understanding and a stronger connection will inspire caring

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Chase’s Got Talent

July 31, 2025

Words Jamila Douhaibi Photos NBC/Trae Patton If you’ve ever seen America’s Got Talent (AGT), you know that it’s an intense show where a variety of artists come on to a highly lit stage and are faced with four judges who sit at a panel with giant “X’s” on the front. For anyone that would be

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The Natural Path – Supporting Your Skin After a Summer of Sun Exposure

July 31, 2025

Words Dr. Marita Schauch, ND, Tall Tree Integrated Health Centre Given how grey the winter months are here on Vancouver Island, many of us make it our priority to get out and enjoy the sunshine while it’s here, soaking up that vitamin D and enjoying our beaches, lakes and rivers. But after months of soaking

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Steph’s Day Out – More Than Just the View – Malahat SkyWalk

July 31, 2025

Words & Photo Stephanie Staples For various reasons, I hadn't yet visited the Malahat SkyWalk since it first opened its doors in 2021. I’m fit and able-bodied, and had hiked up Jocelyn Hill to be at the same height to witness a similar (and spectacular) view. I didn't feel like I was missing anything. But,

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Off the Land – Moonlight Farms: Head Over Heels at Harvest

July 31, 2025

Words Jo Barnes Photos Sarah Hartley Photography They met. It was a case of hearts and harvest. And they said to one another “Lett-uce start a farm!” Michael Tennant and Christine Brennenstuhl, owners of Moonlight Farms, radiate enthusiasm not only towards each other but also about growing food, working the land, and bringing harvest to

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