– by Suzanne Morphet – Can culture pave the road to prosperity? The people of Belgium think so and are investing 68 million Euros – that’s almost $100 million – to help their city of Mons rise to the challenge of being Cultural Capital of Europe for 2015. Canadians better know Mons as the place […]
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You have been with the Sidney Lions Food Bank for 15 years. Can you give us a glimpse of the changes that have occurred for the organization over this period, highlighting some of the significant ones. In that 15 years the Food Bank has been in three different locations, each one has been better than
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– 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. A year and a half ago I dislocated my shoulder, an extremely painful ordeal requiring a trip to emergency. After my shoulder was reset,
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– by Michelle Bourgeois, RT, Trainer, Sports Nutritionist – Ahhhh … wintertime! That time of year when many folks mimic the great grizzly and go into hibernation mode. Spending their spare time curled up in front of a warm fire with a book and a hot beverage just sounds so heavenly compared to the alternative of
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– by Trysh Ashby-Rolls – My mother was born on December 13, 1914, in a boarding-house somewhere behind Paddington Station, London, where she worked as the housekeeper. Her father, a naval commander at the Battle of Jutland, took his tiny daughter home to his family in Yorkshire, explaining her as another of his “little scrapes.”
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– by Lara Gladych – This is the Second in a six-part series of profiles on some of the Saanich Peninsula’s wonderful restaurants and pubs. “A passionate farm experience” – there really is no better way to describe what you’ll find at The Roost Farm Bakery & Bistro. For owners Dallas and Sarah Bohl, bringing
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– by Michael Forbes – Dozing on the couch, I was jarred awake by the sound of bells. As my eyes adjusted to the TV, I made out the scene of a living room adorned with a Martha Stewartish tree, roaring fire and ice frosted windows. The pleasant holiday memories that washed over me abruptly
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There are holiday memories to be made in Sidney this winter. The Sidney BIA has pulled out all the stops to bring exciting and heart-warming activities to the town this holiday season. Do you hear the sound of hooves? New this year Victoria Carriage Tours are bringing their unforgettable horse-drawn carriage experience to Sidney. Setting
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– by Gillian Crowley – Artistic Celebrations Celebrate the season by immersing yourself in the Peninsula’s arts and music scene and check out our artisans’ one-of-a kind gifts. May you all have a joyous December! Here We Come A-Carolling The Peninsula Singers are bound to get even Scrooge in the Christmas mood with favourites from
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– story by Susi McMillan | photos by nuttycake.com – Sidney Waterfront walk As well as the view to Mt. Baker and Sidney spit, highlights are the Seaside Sculptures, the Fish Market at the foot of Beacon Ave. The one way 2.35 km Heart Smart Walkway is a flat walk, so good for all
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