by Deborah Rogers – I’m thinking about loss at the moment. We’ve all experienced it this year in some form: loss of freedom; job loss; loss of connection with your grandkids, parents, soccer club or gym. Or the permanent loss of someone close to you, often without the chance to say goodbye. I don’t think […]
LAST WORD from the EDITORIAL DIRECTOR
by Deborah Rogers – The selection discussed at our September meeting is a bit of a sleeper success. Robin Wall Kimmerer’s Braiding Sweetgrass was originally published in 2013 by an independent publisher; this year it hit the New York Times bestseller list and has seen a surge of interest, reviews and book sales. It seems
by Sue Hodgson – Thank you to all of our readers and advertisers for the lovely words of support we have received over the last several months. There have been some wonderful messages showing you’ve enjoyed reading the magazine as much as we’ve enjoyed producing it. We have worked hard over the past months to
by Denny Warner – Executive Director, Saanich PeninsulaChamber of Commerce – Recent worldwide events have demonstrated the tremendous levels of resilience, creativity and persistence embodied in our business community. Clearly, it will take more than a pandemic to take down businesses on the Saanich Peninsula. Admittedly, the first month was rough. In mid-March, confusion and
Your Local Professionals: Peninsula Businesses Adapt to Survive
Wine: Nature, climate, farming, chemistry, art, science and passion. Terroir. But it’s also business. by Tania Tomaszewska – As consumers, we often don’t focus on business decisions and pressures facing winery owners before that vino sees your glass. So many different elements are required behind the scenes to make this product. I’m often asked whether
OFF THE VINE – The Business of Wine
