Publisher Sue Hodgson Talks With Wally du Temple About Ardmore Golf Course “Then & Now” It is amazing to think that Ardmore Golf Course, a nine-hole course, was built in 1886; it was the first golf course on Vancouver Island built by William Le Poer Trench. In 1946, after his decommissioning from the Royal Canadian […]
by Adam Olsen – In the past I rarely paid much attention to the clothes I wore, and I certainly never considered myself fashionable. Buying clothes was frustrating. I would pop into a chain store and pick up the first thing I saw that came close to filling my need. I avoided dressing rooms and
by Sean McNeill – What began as a dream five years ago became a reality when we opened our doors at 1720 McTavish Road (North Saanich) on May 9, 2016 as the McTavish Academy of Art (MAOA). MAOA is a bold adventure by a group of young entrepreneurs, that will see the 18,000 square foot
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by Valerie Green – When we think of June, we usually think of brides and weddings. Summer is just beginning in earnest this month and hopefully we have a few months of warm, sunny weather ahead to continue to enjoy. What you might not know is that June is National Aboriginal History Month which was
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by Gillian Crowley – “If a June night could talk, it would probably boast it invented romance.” ~ Bern Williams Celebrate June’s beauty and romance by enjoying music and art on the Peninsula. You won’t want to miss a moment of it. Spring Studio Tour What better way to get to know the Peninsula’s artists
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story by Janice Henshaw | photography by www.nuttycake.com On the small upper ferry deck, the sun is hot and visitors snap photos of the islands, orange-hulled freighters, barges loaded with sawdust from the Crofton Mill, and Mt. Baker in the far distance. The picturesque crossing from Crofton (Osborne Bay) on Vancouver Island to Vesuvius
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by Cam McLennan, Island Pro Mowing and Landscaping Inc. – Xeriscaping, or drought-tolerant landscaping, as it’s also referred to, is the practice of creating yards, gardens and landscapes that reduce or eliminate the need for artificial watering throughout most of the year. This is accomplished by the implementation of more hardcaped areas and also by
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by Lara Gladych – BUSINESS A Toast to Sidney Sidney’s Toast Café is officially under new ownership. Former owners Amy and Lisa Gray wish to extend a “cheers” to Sidney for nine wonderful years together, and assure you that they are leaving you in good hands with new owners, Elena and Paulo. It’s business as
by Hans Tammemagi – It’s unofficial, but in my mind Cardiff ranks among the top 10 cities on the planet. How can you not love a city full of pubs, with a crenellated castle at its centre, where a bizarre language is spoken and there is a confusingly large proportion of males named David? When I
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Almost 20 years ago a small group of Brentwood Bay residents took it upon themselves to create some local events which would bring the community together. Little did they know how successful their efforts would be! The Brentwood Bay Community Association’s (BBCA’s) weekly Music In The Park series in Pioneer Park was an instant hit,
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