– Story by Barry Mathias | Photography by nuttycake.com – The house is set in a peaceful, one acre landscaped property, with many mature trees. At the bottom of a gentle incline there is ample parking surrounded by lawns, flowerbeds and ornamental bushes. To my left is an attractive double-garage, separated from the house […]
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– by Colin Eaton, Garden City Tree and Landscape – I am regularly asked if we can relocate a tree or large plant. Sometimes it is possible and sometimes it is not. These are some of the more popular reasons for moving a large plant: It was originally planted too close to the building and
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– by Mike and Lisa Dunsmuir – As professional designers we get asked a lot of questions from people beginning the renovation process. It can be an overwhelming place to start. For this article, we thought we would highlight the three top questions we get asked at the initial consultation. 1. Do I need a
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– by Steve Sheppard – Whether you’re a believer in Santa Claus or not doesn’t matter when it comes to the spirit of Christmas, and what it means to our culture here in Canada. To me, Santa represents being kind and his powerful presence each season is a clear ‘slow-down’ reminder for all of us
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– by Carole Pearson – They also appeal to ‘snowbirds’ because you can just lock-up and go and it’s close to the airport. The location is great. You can walk everywhere and the bus stop is just outside the door.” Not all old buildings are being replaced. In 1964, a group of parents asked the
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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. In today’s world, smart consumers want to deal with companies guided by good values and principles. Cheryl Young, Real Estate professional, and Sharon
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– by Valerie Green – Have you ever wondered what it would be like to sit down and talk to some interesting characters from Greater Victoria’s past? If so, wonder no more. Although these conversations are merely creative figments of my imagination, they are all based on fact. As Christmas rolls around once again, the story
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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. In today’s economic climate, entrepreneurs have to think outside the box to survive. Enter the women who started ‘Upstairs on Beacon’, those visionaries in
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– by Julian Sale – It is official, with winter’s shortest day less than a month away, we are definitely feeling the cold. What does that mean for your contact patch? You know, where the rubber meets the road … Your vehicle’s tires complete the link between you and the road. We all forget how
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– by Todd Hummel – December is the time to make some smart financial decisions and potentially save yourself some money. 1. Tax-loss selling: December 24 December 24, 2014 is expected to be the last buy/sell date for Canadian securities to settle in 2014 (based on trade date plus three days). Always ensure a sale
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