– by Suzanne Morphet – I knew it was a bad idea soon after our boat pulls away from the dock. I’m aboard the Ioanna, a motor cruiser that takes tourists along the rugged Aegean coastline of northern Greece to see the ancient monasteries of Mount Athos. Greeks call Mount Athos the Holy Mountain. I’d […]
From ho hum to ha ha! A Greek cruise takes a surprise twist Read More »
– 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. Even with my untrained eye I could see the talent and years of skill that went into the beautiful outdoor cushion cover with
Beautiful, Practical & Sustainable: Nancy’s “Sew” Creative Read More »
– by Julian Sale – With Father’s Day in mind, I ask that fathers take their kids to a car show, and I ask kids to take their fathers to a show. It seems in today’s busy world, some of us forget to stop and smell the flowers – or rubber as it were. I
Ignition: History in Motion Read More »
– by Doreen Marion Gee – His brilliant theories have transformed our knowledge about the universe itself – but he can barely speak one word on his own. Where would we be today if Stephen Hawking had faced barriers in communicating due to amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS)? A national project seeks to bring public awareness
Respect, Access & Inclusion: The CAN Project Access Awareness Day, June 6th Read More »
– photos by nuttycake.com special thanks to trendspotter Susi McMillan – … gone fishing Hey, we caught our dinner! Creating memories which last a lifetime while catching your first fish or breaking a record. Fishing, crab trapping or just catching and releasing. There is a magic around fishing with your dad. If you are a
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– Story by Barry Mathias, Photography by nuttycake.com – All houses reflect, to a greater or lesser extent, the aspirations of their owners, but rarely have I visited one that exhibits so clearly the combination of contrasts, careful planning and personal enthusiasms. Set on a large corner-lot in the treed suburbs of Sidney, it appeared to
Seaside Homes: Where Modern Embraces Heritage Read More »
– by Colin Eaton, Garden City Tree & Landscape – You don’t want cheap, you want cost effective! I always recommend the services of our designer whenever I am introduced to a large or complicated landscape project. The completion of a landscape design is like the blueprint for a house. It provides invaluable information such as: •
West Coast Gardener: The Importance of Landscape Design Read More »
– by Joel Radford, Flooring Manager – What comes to mind when reading the phrase ‘eco-friendly’ flooring? With countless building products labeled ‘green’ in home centers it’s hard to know the truly sustainable from the well marketed. Wood flooring milled locally from managed forests or from recycled lumber may not sound exotic, however this type of
On Design: The Sustainability of Wood Read More »
This is the third in a four-part series showcasing some of the unique local shops and services the Saanich Peninsula has to offer. Smile Esthetics is a Cosmetic Dental office and Medical Spa located in beautiful Uptown between FutureShop and Urban Barn. The unique concept for combining dental, spa, and beauty retail services in one
Esthetics with a Smile: Seabreeze Laser joins Smile Esthetics in Uptown Mall Read More »
– by Doreen Marion Gee – This is the second in a six-part series of profiles on some great local businesses that are working to keep us all in good health. Saanich is probably the envy of Canada. In a recent survey that gauges quality of life, we hit the ball out of the park.
In Good Health – Building a Healthy Community Read More »
