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Your West Coast Culture. A magazine about the people and places that make the Saanich Peninsula the little piece of paradise we call home.

Repair Café North Saanich Marks Five Years of Fixing & Friendship

Words Michelle Clement Photos Repair Café Repair Café North Saanich has recently celebrated a remarkable five years of community connection, waste reduction and hands-on repair. What began as a conversation over coffee in late 2019 has grown into a vibrant local movement – now marking more than 7,800 volunteer hours contributed to the community. Co-founders

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The Natural Path – Creating a Wellness Vision for 2026

Words Dr. Marita Schauch, ND, Tall Tree Integrated Health Centre A compassionate roadmap for a healthier, calmer, more energized you. There’s something magical about a new year, not because it demands a “new you,” but because it invites a deeper alignment with who you already are. Instead of forcing resolutions or hustling into unrealistic changes,

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Charity Connections – West Coast REACH Association: REACHing Out Through Music

Words & Photos West Coast REACH Association “Music and performing arts have such potential and power to touch hearts and change lives,” says Anne-Marie Brimacombe, “and REACH does that so effectively.” Founded in 2017 by Sidney residents Anne-Marie and Peter Brimacombe, West Coast REACH Association now produces seven dynamic programs with three unique performing groups

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Important Life Documents

Words Tasleem Jessani, Mango Tango Interiors & Simplified Living Solutions Creating a folder or file for important life documents is essential for everyone to ensure that crucial information and documents are organized and easily accessible when needed. Here's a list of documents and information that should be included in such a folder: 1. Identification Documents

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Last Word

Words Allison Smith, Editor-in-Chief One year ago, we launched our "new look" after many hours of collaboration and hard work. Over the last 12 months, we've tweaked and finetuned here and there but the response from our community has been overwhelmingly positive, so we knew – since our readers are our best and most important

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First Word

Words Seaside Sue, Publisher & Owner As we step into the holiday season, I find myself pausing a little more, noticing the small things that make this time of year feel special. For me, it has always been about connection – the quiet moments and the unmistakable feeling of belonging. While working on this issue,

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