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– by Doreen Marion Gee – This is the fifth in a six-part series of profiles on some great local businesses that are working to keep us all in good health. The inspirational ‘TEAM’ acronym, “Together Everyone Achieves More”, underscores the work of the health care professionals at Reach Health Clinic in Sidney. They believe […]

– reviewed by Virginia Watson-Rouslin – One December evening as the sun was setting, Romeo came to town. He was gorgeous; possessing a thick, black coat looking like he’d just stepped out of a grooming salon. He possessed deep amber penetrating eyes and a fine set of teeth. He was a wolf. And he was

– by Gillian Crowley – Bob McDonald and Sylvia Olsen in Fundraiser The host of CBC’s Quirks and Quarks science show and North Saanich award-winning author, Sylvia Olsen, will present “Earth: From Near and Afar.” Sylvia’s reading and Bob’s illustrated presentation on space is the final fundraiser for the upcoming Literary Festival. Look forward to

– by Jo Barnes – You’ve spent months practising your lines. You have your props and your costume is perfect. Your heart races as you wait offstage awaiting your cue to enter … and then a stray dog piddles on your gown! There are always challenges when you’re performing on stage, but the encounter with that

– by Gillian Crowley – Book lovers and budding writers will enjoy ‘the full meal deal’ at the 2015 Sidney and Peninsula Literary Festival to be held October 2 – 4. Mysteries, memoirs, thrillers, poetry, novels, short stories – a side plate of humour too – will be served at this year’s event. Attendees can

– by Marilyn Hodgson – How are you planning on celebrating B.C.’s first ever Terry Fox Day on Sunday September 20, 2015? Maybe a family outing to the Terry Fox statue at Mile Zero along Dallas Road where you can pay your respects to our great Canadian hero and share with your children his incredible

– by Lara Gladych – PROMOTIONS Moving Up Mark Loria is the new Executive Director of Shaw Ocean Discovery Centre. He assumed the position in mid-July, moving internally from his previous title as Development Director. Congratulations, Mark! For more information on the Centre, visit www.oceandiscovery.ca. ACCOLADES Here Comes the Honeymoon Brentwood Bay Resort & Spa

Nestled in Cordova Bay at Mattick’s Farm is a special collection of locally owned shops where you’ll be greeted with a smile and welcomed in – often by the owner themselves! At the Country Gift Shoppe, Debbie keeps her store filled for all seasons with everything from kitchen gadgets to wonderful soaps, while Paper Chain