by Sherrin Griffin, Sidney SeniorCare – Don’t tell my husband, but I have always dreamed of spending my retirement years in a sprawling house with my girlfriends: cooking and drinking wine together; laughing over old stories; and sharing our similar views, hopes and dreams. Don’t get me wrong: we love the men in our lives, […]
The Golden Years – Living Like the Golden Girls
by Janice Henshaw – If John Steinbeck could travel across the US with only his dog Charlie for company at 60 years old, then I could do it too, at a much younger age – 57. My job had vanished and my two sons had flown the coop and were busy and content in their
Globehopping – The Adventure Begins: My 20,000km Journey Across Canada
by Jesse Holth – In light of COVID-19, one of the things we’ve come to realize is how reliant we are on a globalized food system. The idea of food insecurity has reinforced the importance of buying local, and supporting our farmers here on the Saanich Peninsula. We need to be growing more of the
A Farm-Fresh Bounty on the Saanich Peninsula
by Dan Adair, Island Savings Brentwood Bay – During these unprecedented times, it may be tempting to take advantage of deferring your mortgage payments, especially if your income has been reduced as a result of COVID-19. However, there are lasting impacts to doing so. Be mindful that a deferral is not mortgage forgiveness: the payment
Common Cents – Financial Tips to Avoid Deferring Your Mortgage
by Tina Kelly – January 2020 – which now seems like a lifetime ago – was one of our five rainiest Januarys on record and taking water for granted was just a given. Shortly after, the world changed and perhaps we needed a little more gratitude for our access to a seemingly abundant, clean water
