seaside

People who know me well are aware that I’m not very keen on birds. I admire their beauty when they are in the sky, or in a tree, but I feel irrationally scared of one brushing me with its wing, or worse, landing in my hair! When on assignment – like my “Behind the Scenes” […]

by Melissa Nowak, MPowerment Fitness – Another summer has come and gone, and we now step into a West Coast winter. Every year, my hope is that we get a little less rain and a little more sunshine. Alas, we cannot control the weather, yet we can control our attitude in how we approach this

by Deborah Rogers – Imagine being transported to a tropical paradise. The air would be damp but warm, the light bright and the colours around you vivid green with splashes of hot pink, yellow and red. For one brief moment this month I didn’t have to imagine that warmth and colour as I went behind

by Jo Barnes – Like in mythical tales of sailors being captivated by the sight of mermaids, this local artist’s creations will captivate you with their whimsical features and magical qualities. Karen Lancey of Metal Mermaid Welding in North Saanich brings life to recycled items by transforming them through a welding process into stunning pieces