As co-founder of wildlife conservation organization Pacific Wild, and longtime Great Bear Rainforest resident, Ian McAllister is respected throughout the globe for his efforts to protect British Columbia’s endangered rainforest. He was named as one of 133 highly accomplished Canadians by The Globe and Mail and a “Leader of the 21st Century” by Time. As […]
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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. Sometimes this Seaside gig feels like a second university degree; I am constantly learning about all areas of business, the arts, health and everything
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– by Jennifer Bowles – Few things in life satisfy your culinary desires more soulfully than heartwarming comfort food. Mom’s mac & cheese, peanut butter and jam on warm toast, and of course the traditional grilled cheese, which in my opinion reigns supreme among the classics. Everyone has their own way of putting their stamp
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– by Lara Gladych – This is the first in a six-part series of profiles on some of the Saanich Peninsula’s wonderful restaurants and pubs. During this year’s filming of the FOX series Gracepoint, Canoe Cove Joe’s was temporarily taken over by a film crew. As I approach for my visit with Joe and Cheryl Bourdeau,
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– reviewed by Brooke Anderson, 10 – When 14 year old Sophie’s parents split up, she finds herself living with her dad in the USA. She returns to the Congo for vacations and stays with her mother who runs a bonobo sanctuary. Bonobos are black, highly intelligent apes, and our closet ‘relative’. The Congo is
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– Story by Hans Tammamagi, Photography by nuttycake.com – Occasionally, when you walk into a house for the first time, you feel comfortable, very much at home and just want to lay back and relax. That’s the ambiance as you enter the home of Karen McCoy and Neil Munro on Curteis Point in the quiet, secluded
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– by Karen Dinnie-Smyth – The local Real Estate market has declined since 2009, but fared better than most in Canada and worldwide. Reported sales are ‘up’ month over month in our market for the past year, the last quarter sales show gains of 16%. The net result is that the Greater Victoria market is
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– by Gillian Crowley – Sidney’s own Sunny Shams has embraced the chance of a lifetime in a new leading role with Vancouver Opera. The 27-year-old tenor will play Boy, the main character in the world premiere of Stickboy, based on B.C. poet Shane Koyczan’s verse novel of the same name with music by Neil
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– by Doreen Marion Gee – Please visit respective rec centre websites for further programming and registration information December 2014: December 6 to 7: Red Cross Babysitter’s Training Very valuable course for teens to learn the basics of being a qualified babysitter. Red Cross Babysitter Certificate issued upon successful completion; cost includes manual. 14 yrs.
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– by Susan Simosko – RETAIL Getting in the Holiday Mood Summer may be over but Patio Gardens’ new gift and garden shop offers indoor plants, décor and cut flower bouquets – perfect holiday gifts. This family owned business is now in its 11th year and continues to evolve to meet customer needs. They recently
