– by Sharon Hope – A snowfall of over 50 cm began on February 2nd 1916, Ground Hog Day that made supplies almost impossible to obtain on the Peninsula. This depth was only surpassed by the snowfall of 1996, when 80 cm fell in downtown Victoria (64.5 cm at the airport). School was closed for […]
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– by Jennifer Bowles – Recently my husband and I were enjoying a quick bite and a glass of vino at a funky little bar in Vancouver when we both realized we were sitting next to a very well-known movie star. In an effort to share my excitement, yet still seem nonchalant, I casually pulled
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– by Lara Gladych – This is the third in a six-part series of profiles on some of the Saanich Peninsula’s wonderful restaurants and pubs. There’s already a rumbling of customers throughout the Prairie Inn, just minutes after opening late-morning on a brisk and sunny Saturday. Manager Jamie Day seats me at a cozy table opposite
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– by Julian Sale – Well – sort of … Since the economic crash of 2008/2009, car manufacturers have scrambled to bring sales volumes back up. Leasing all but stopped in the $50,000 and under segment. Many common manufacturers cut costs and quality on existing models to drop the prices. Some introduced cheaper-made, smaller new
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Participate Go out, have fun and enjoy the abundance of church, sports, music, art and community events. You and your family don’t have to go far to join in. Check out your local newspaper, online info and Seaside Magazine event announcements to learn what’s out there. mypeninsula.ca/events/ Connect Do you know your neighbours? A
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– Story by Hans Tammemagi, Photography by nuttycake.com – Approaching from Brentwood Drive, the new home towers like a castle, gleaming in its newness and elegance. Passing potted plants, I cross a drive of interlocking bricks and climb up a wide stairway. The front door is embossed with an attractive native carving with a Salish
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– by Nathan Franklyn, Bartlett Tree Experts – Winter is here, but don’t worry, before we know it the sun will shine once again. Winter allows an opportunity to improve tree health and to prepare growing conditions for the not too distant bud-swelling spring weather. When admiring a tree we tend to look upwards when
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– by Paula Grympa, Outlooks Design – Unveiling your true space is always refreshing when the Christmas ornaments go away for another year. Then as we settle in to embrace January’s shades of grey days and dark nights our window coverings suddenly realize their full potential. When the evening approaches it is one of my
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– by Stu Rhodes – Some kids don’t know what they want to be when they grow up because, quite frankly, they truly have no idea. Not so with Cai Brown. His dilemma about what to be when he grows up spawns from having so many interests, so many talents, and so many offers. Just
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– by Doreen Marion Gee – This is the third in a six-part series of profiles on some great local businesses that are working to keep us all in good health. Self-denial seems inherent in our culture where putting ourselves first is labelled ‘selfish.’ Women especially are programmed from birth that their primary role is
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