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Seaside Homes: Reports From the Housing Front – Focus On Central Saanich

March 26, 2015

– by Barry Mathias Photos by nuttycake.com – Historically Central Saanich was a farming area, but over the years there has been a gradual change. The Agricultural Land Reserve (ALR) now covers approximately 60 percent of the district, and is mainly hobby farms, with a few small working farms and vineyards. The municipality embraces both the

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West Coast Gardener: Healthy Gardens and Mulching Go Hand in Hand

March 25, 2015

– by Colin Eaton, Garden City Tree & Landscape Ltd. – You’ve probably heard it said that you should take everything in moderation … or you can get too much of a good thing. But mulch is one of those things that provide benefit the more you use. It benefits your garden at every time of

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On Design: Are You Ready for Solar?

March 25, 2015

– by Thomas Teuwen – Ready or not, the solar revolution is happening. Here are three tips to help you prepare. The first is to think of sunshine as your friend. You can do this by paying attention to what we call light-lines. How does the sun flow into your home as the seasons change?

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Rolling ‘Round Richmond

March 25, 2015

– by Hans Tammemagi – Cycling around Lulu Island, where Richmond, B.C. sits, was like a trip around the world, and carbon-free to boot. My adventure began in Steveston, at the whale-shaped island’s southwest corner. I entered the Strait of Georgia Cannery, a rambling old building on pilings. This National Historic Site gives vivid insights

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Salish Sea News: See a Blow? Go Slow! It’s a Matter of Boater and Whale Safety

March 25, 2015

– by Tina Kelly – Catchy jingles, alliteration or memorable slogans help ideas stick. In January’s Salish Sea News, “Lose the Loop” was the one to learn. This month, the Marine Education & Research Society’s (MERS) “See a Blow? Go Slow!” is the phrase to remember. MERS’s newest campaign aims to bring awareness of vessel

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Peninsula Restaurant Profile: Espress-ing Oneself – Fresh Cup Roastery Café

March 25, 2015

– by Lara Gladych – This is the last in a six-part series of profiles on some of the Saanich Peninsula’s wonderful restaurants and pubs. Pausing to take in all the sweets and treats at the counter, as well as the menu hanging above, the Fresh Cup baristas and I talk for a few moments

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Specialty Shops: The Best of All Worlds – The Tea Emporium

March 25, 2015

– by Doreen Marion Gee – Spend a mellow afternoon under an African sun while shopping or sipping tea at the Tea Emporium in the Saanich countryside. Be swept away to faraway lands when you stroll through their doors. Their products infuse the exotic charms of other cultures into our community. Many items from overseas

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Book Review: Who We Are – Reflections on My Life and Canada – by Elizabeth May

March 25, 2015

– reviewed by Hans Tammemagi – In her book, Who We Are, Elizabeth May throws sand in the face of the most powerful man in Canada, Stephen Harper. The book is a great read offering not only drama but a personal look at the first Green parliamentarian in North America, who just happens to represent us

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April 1st: On This Day in History

March 25, 2015

– By Valerie Green – “The First of April, some do say, Is set apart for All Fools’ Day. But why the people call it so, Nor I, nor they themselves do know. But on this day are people sent On purpose for pure merriment.” I wonder how many people still consider April 1st as

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Last Word with Deborah Rogers

March 25, 2015

The way each of us choses to respond to the inevitable environmental catastrophe facing our planet will be very telling. As countries get richer it seems they are less able to keep a handle on their consumption, and make no mistake, it’s consumption of resources that is changing the livability of the world and limiting

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