We know that the weather this summer has been somewhat unpredictable across Canada, but here in Victoria, we have had a glorious season. Now, with a slight chill in the air, summer is gone and autumn has arrived. I love summer and I particularly loved this one. I engaged in a lot of outdoor activities, […]
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A highlight on Vancouver Island’s cultural calendar takes place at the Mary Winspear Centre in beautiful Sidney-by-the-Sea from Friday, October 17th through Sunday, October 19th, and promises to continue a tradition of showcasing excellence. The Sidney Fine Art Show (SFAS), now in its 12th year, is one of the largest and most anticipated juried
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Barb, how long have you been at Saanich Peninsula Hospital? I have worked at SPH, in a variety of roles, for 17 years. I am proud to live and work in this wonderful community. Have you seen a lot of changes in how things are done in the OR? In recent years there have been
– by Ian Chisholm – When I moved here 10 years ago, the first thing I noticed was the high number of what author Bo Burlingham calls “Small Giants” (smallgiantsbook.com) – businesses that choose to be great instead of big. Behind each of the stories in this issue is the question of why anyone chooses
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You launched your business in 1997. With the role of an advertising agency dramatically changing over the years, what do we really need from this type of business? Help in planning, researching, creating, producing, picking media … all of these, or none of these? The change is remarkable. The role of advertising agencies has evolved
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– by Julian Sale – Thirty years ago, the pinnacle of automotive performance was found in Formula One cars. This is still true today. What is amazing though, is that back then, only a sliver of the technology found on those cars made it to the cars you and I could buy. How times have
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– by Gillian Crowley – “I’m so glad I live in a world where there are Octobers.” ~ Anne of Green Gables Crisp weather, bright pumpkins and tons going on in the arts. Here is just a taste of local events. Annual Sidney Fine Arts Show Now in its 11th year, this quality juried art
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– by Valerie Green – Have you ever wondered what it would be like to sit down and talk with 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. Born William Alexander Smith in 1825, de
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– by Michael Forbes – Our radio station Ocean 985 is giving away family vacations to Hawaii this month and it got me daydreaming about a cavewoman, a car wash and Don Ho. Before you question my state of mind, please let me explain. The first time we flipped our flops on the sands of
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– by Hans Tammemagi – This is the last in a six-part series of profiles on some great local businesses that are working to keep us all in good health. As Dr. Mitra Hashemi toured me around the Coast Dental Cinic, I could tell that she was not only very proud of the modern, attractive facility,
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