A highlight of Vancouver Island’s cultural calendar takes place in Sidney from Friday October 16 – 18, and promises to continue a tradition of showcasing excellence. The Sidney Fine Art Show (SFAS), now in its thirteenth year, is one of the largest and most anticipated juried art shows in British Columbia. Produced by the Community […]
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– by Rosemary Scott – The Deep Cove Market is not your typical convenience store. A destination for foodies, it’s a charming country market nestled in North Saanich that has become, through much hard work, a gem of a meeting place for the community. After the Deep Cove Farm on Wain Road was retired, I
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2014 was the inaugural year for the brewery; you have gone from a self-built tasting room, selling out of your first beer completely, to already having produced nine beers within the year. How will you continue competing successfully in the rapidly growing craft beer market? The challenges presented by the explosion of growth in the
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– by Erin Brocklebank – It’s not easy to figure out who you need to talk to when it comes to your business. Think about the problem your business solves, then think about who would benefit from your solution. Sounds simple enough, but even the biggest brands in the world struggle to nail this down.
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– by Barry Mathias – With the falling dollar, more tourists are drawn to the varied attractions of the Islands rather than to the vivid publicity of Rio de Payout or Immensa Costa; and they dream of returning home with unspent money languishing in their bank accounts. While this is, in theory, a possibility, the
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– by Erin Bremner – There is one great recommendation from the 2015 Vogue trend report that really stood out to me: the importance of a great white shirt. For both men and women, it’s a wardrobe staple. If you don’t have one, or if yours is looking a little tired, it’s time to go
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– by Steve Sakiyama – While my wife and I were flying to New York City via Toronto, our connecting flight was cancelled due to high winds and a hurricane alert at the Big Apple. This meant we were stranded overnight in Toronto along with hundreds of others who shared our predicament. Crowds of tired
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– by Lara Gladych – This is the second in a four-part series showcasing some of the unique local shops and services the Saanich Peninsula has to offer. Sam Quinn and Yvonne Campbell, stylists and owners at Exist Hairworx in Sidney, want you to know that they are two women who don’t take themselves too
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– by Suzanne Morphet – If you think you need to go to Europe to enjoy a river cruise with fine wineries, spectacular vistas, and rich history, you’re mistaken. You need only go to Portland, Oregon. That’s where I climbed aboard the SS Legacy for a week-long cruise that takes in four rivers, nine wineries
Secrets from My Suitcase: Enjoy a Wine Cruise Close to Home with Un-Cruise Adventures Read More »
It has been 20 years since Lorraine Peterson decided her new store, Lifestyle Markets, would incorporate the largest selection of organic and local foods, with a complete range of nutritional supplements and vitamins and a natural foods deli. The first and only full service market-style store opened on Douglas Street in 1995 with only a
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