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by Joshua Farquharson, Windsor Plywood – When planning for an outdoor space, like a plank-style deck, the most important factor you have to think about is what materials will give you the look you want, be durable enough to last, and fit within your budget. Vancouver Island has some of the most beautiful weather in […]

Lara Gladych – LOCAL NEWS Celebrating Aviation The BC Aviation Museum will be taking over responsibility for, and housing, the B.C. Aviation Hall of Fame. The Hall of Fame currently exists online only at its website, www.bcaviation.com, which will continue to be maintained. The formal inauguration will take place at BCAM’s annual Open House on

The definition of “community,” from the Oxford Dictionary: “A group of people living in the same place or having a particular characteristic in common.” What makes the Saanich Peninsula a great community? For many, it is the people and organizations that support all who live here. From the arts to the outdoors, there is one

by Jo Barnes – “There’s nothing to do.” Well … you could wash the car. And Daisy needs to be taken for a walk. And, oh what was that other thing you might do? Oh yes … You could make your own robot! The start of summer can be stressful for kids and parents, but

Being a solo entrepreneur or small business owner can be a solitary life. When it’s just you responsible for the whole business (which can include being bookkeeper, marketing department, sales, customer service and janitor) it can feel like there’s no time to engage in business mixers or social events. But getting to know your business

by Brian Harrison, Peninsula Computer Solutions Ltd. – When information systems fail, it can be crippling for any business. But every business is unique, and failing to thoroughly assess your situation may lead to adopting a solution that is expensive overkill or cheap and inadequate. Most IT professionals agree that there is not one failsafe

Last month, one of the gentlemen featured in our Men to Watch section mentioned how important it is to live a balanced life. A seemingly simple concept, but one that can be difficult to achieve! Since returning to work at the end of September, it has felt like my life has been anything but balanced.

I’ve been struggling over what to write for this issue, as I have so many things I want to talk about. I’ve actually already written a 550-word piece about stress in life and how to deal with it, as someone close to me is going through some difficult challenges. But then, after reading Pete Zubersky’s