– by Valerie Green – In the 1800s many black slaves escaped to Canada through the “Underground Railroad.” Some free blacks came to Victoria, encouraged by Governor James Douglas who was himself of black heritage. In 1858, Douglas formed Victoria’s first black constabulary. Racist attitudes, however, still existed north of the border, and the unit
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– by Lara Gladych – Located in the Keating Industrial area, Level Ground Trading is a gem of a company to take in. Take a tour should you ever have the chance; it’s an eye-opening and thought-provoking experience that will conjoin farmers’ stories with each sip of their coffee or tea, and each taste of
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– by Tina Kelly – Seaweed, blackberries and mushrooms: flora of the forest and sea, enjoyed by many for their edibility and health benefits. These, however, represent only a few of more than 3,000 plants and 600 macroalgal species in British Columbia. Ethnobotany studies the relationship between plants and people and, not surprising here on
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– by Lara Gladych – This is part of a rotating series of articles on members of Sidney Meet Up, featuring people in business on the Saanich Peninsula. Ingrid Jarisz is a familiar and trusted name in real estate here on the Saanich Peninsula, currently working with Newport Realty and Christie’s International Real Estate. I
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– by Ed Wignall – There are four services a vehicle service facility should provide: diagnostic, inspection, maintenance and repair. In this article we will concentrate on the maintenance of your vehicle. As space does not provide for a complete list of all requirements, the following is a general guideline only. As reported by Lloyd
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– by Dr. Shelley Breadner – On these cool winter nights, it is comforting to pull the blankets up and be warm and safe. What could be better than cuddling in with your feline, or sharing morning stretches with your dog? Is it okay to allow your pet to sleep in bed with you? There
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– by Lara Gladych – RETAIL New Ownership Fans of Sidney’s Lolly Gobble Sweet Shop will be interested to know that the store is under new ownership. Ron Buschgens recently moved here from Australia, and is excited to be both living in Sidney and a part of our retail community. Welcome, Ron! Lolly Gobble is
The Victoria Film Festival is back to chase away your February greys with a return to Sidney. After the smashing success of the 2015 lineup, the VFF is bringing more must-see films to the Star Cinema in February 2016. With multiple sellouts during the 2015 Festival – including local film Seventy-One Years, Boychoir, and All
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– by Lara Gladych – This is the fourth in a six-part series of profiles featuring some of the Saanich Peninsula’s wonderful restaurants and pubs. The bustle of the holidays has died down, and we’ve officially entered the lull of winter that comes with January. The pace at Port Sidney isn’t what you’d find in
– trendspotting by Susi McMillan; photos by www.nuttycake.com – RELAX Instant body relaxation and stress relief are just one of the several health benefits of epsom salt. Reset your mind by soaking in the tub and adding some Epsom salt and drops of essential oils like lavender. One of the easiest and most
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