– by Sharon Hope – An Irish Doctor in Love and At Sea, Patrick Taylor (Tom Doherty Associates) When Dr. Fingal O’Reilly of Ballybucklebo attends his class reunion, a chance meeting with friends causes Fingal to remember when he was a Surgeon-Lieutenant in the Navy during World War II and devoted to his fiancé. After
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– by Trysh Ashby-Rolls – By the time you read this, I’ll be basking on a beach eight degrees south of the Equator. By the time I return home, my mind broadened by travel to a new country, Christmas will be days away, followed closely by the New Year. So I’m making my resolution for
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– by Esther Harvey, Instep Accounting – A budget is a tool/plan to guide and control spending through the holiday season and beyond. Basically it is a list of what you need and what you want in say, a month, compared to the amount of income you actually receive in the same period. How to create
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– by Erin Bremner – It’s that time again! How did it possibly get here so quickly? These days it seems like the days just fly by, but this holiday season I’m going to find time to enjoy it! I’ve got a plan for gift giving, I’ve got a few key outfits to wear for
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– by Barry Mathias – People who move to islands do so for a variety of reasons, but two in particular: those who want to make an economic killing, or those who want to belong and contribute to a small community. The first become rapidly disenchanted, like those who think it might be fun to
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– by Doreen Marion Gee – This is part of a rotating series of articles on members of Sidney Meet Up, featuring people in business on the Saanich Peninsula. Peninsula U-Brew Winery staff always knew that the product from their kits was a wine-lover’s dream. With recent changes to liquor regulations, they are delighted that
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– by Doreen Marion Gee – The holidays are supposed to be a joyous and happy time of celebration. However, the stress of the season can put a serious damper on the merry-making. It is important to relax and stay healthy – physically and mentally – in order to reap the most rewards from this
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– by Tina Kelly – If you don’t think the sea can be festive, think again. Common names for some local species embrace vocabulary typically associated with the upcoming season. Mother Nature’s marine “decorations” reflect Christmas colours, winter weather and holiday treats, trees and wrapping. Marine Snow: In the poorly lit twilight zone of the
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– by Ed Wignall – Although winters in Victoria are much milder than the rest of Canada, preparations for winter driving are still needed to maintain your vehicle in safe, roadworthy condition. A little preventative maintenance for the winter will provide you a better chance for trouble-free motoring. Although we are already well into the
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– by Gillian Crowley – It couldn’t be easier to select artistic and handcrafted gifts for everyone on your list and support Island artists at the same time. ARTS AND CRAFTS SHOWS GALORE A Touch of Saltspring Christmas Show continues a tradition started on Salt Spring Island in 1991. See what over 230 B.C. and
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