The Baby Boomer generation is a massive group that is now in the midst of retirement. The youngest Baby Boomers turned 50 in 2014 and oldest turned 65 back in 2011. A number of Boomers built or bought houses for their families in Saanich Peninsula areas such as Dean Park, Ardmore and Lands End Road […]
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– Story by Barry Mathias, photography by nuttycake.com – I discover, before I arrive, that the owners bought the property four years ago, but apart from minor changes their efforts have been focused almost entirely on redesigning their enormous garden. “Most people start with improvements to the house, and the garden is last on the list,”
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– by Mike James, Wildwood Outdoor Living Centre – Whether you like to cannonball, swim laps or just lounge on an inner tube, swimming is one of summer’s perfect pleasures. Traditionally, when thinking of a water garden, people think of small ponds with plants and fish. However, with the growing popularity of “staycations,” more and more people
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– by Paul Pellow, Admirals Roofing – How do I know if I need to replace my roof, or if it can just be ‘fixed’? Most roofing products in our area last 18 – 22 years depending on installation, maintenance, conditions and type of materials used. Shingles curling and buckling, roof valleys that are unable
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– reviewed by Kristine Marshall – For this review I was given the choice of various books to choose from. Being a lover of fiction I chose Quintin Jardine’s, Mathew’s Tale and trundled off to Tanners Book Store to pick up my complimentary copy (thank you Tanners!). I wasn’t disappointed. Mathew’s Tale is Jardine’s 40th
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– by Valerie Green – July 1st is a national holiday in Canada. Formerly known as Dominion Day, it initially commemorated the confederation of Upper and Lower Canada and some of the Maritime Provinces. This year it is Canada’s 148th birthday – certainly not a great age when compared to other countries and other cultures.
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Climate change is always a hot topic and perhaps no more so in the local farming community than this spring when we’ve seen everything come up very early. Most notably, our big red juicy Peninsula June strawberries were actually May berries this year! Raspberries, and quite possibly blueberries, will already be at the market in
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– by Jennifer Bowles – Two weeks ago I sat cradling a beautiful glass of crisp Sancerre wine while overlooking the Mediterranean Sea, in what was one of the most stunning restaurants I have ever seen, and I have seen a few. It had seemingly effortless decor of driftwood sculptures and muted natural tones that
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– by Moira Gardener – Local resident Linda Beller decided to have some fun seeking out the absolute BEST of the best chocolate chunk cookies, her personal passion. So after three and a half years of collecting recipes from award winning chefs and bloggers she decided to have a cookie contest to find the most
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– by Doreen Marion Gee – This is part of a rotating series of articles on members of Sidney Meet Up Women’s Networking Group, featuring women in business on the Saanich Peninsula. The relationship between massage therapist and client is very intimate, with close personal contact. A therapist’s people skills and compassionate bedside manner can
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