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Your West Coast Culture. A magazine about the people and places that make the Saanich Peninsula the little piece of paradise we call home.

The Natural Path – An All-Natural Mommy Makeover: 10 Glow-Up Foods

Words Dr. Marita Schauch, ND, Tall Tree Integrated Health Centre Instagram and TikTok filters have brought about the biggest rise in women turning to cosmetic surgeries, with mothers especially being targeted with the "mommy makeover" packages. But what if I told you that the secret to the biggest glow up actually lies in how you [...]

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Bateman Exhibition on Salt Spring a Sneak Peek Private Collection First

Words & Photo ArtSpring This May, coinciding with legendary Canadian artist, educator and conservationist Robert Bateman’s 95th birthday, comes an extraordinary never-before-seen exhibition entitled Confluence: The Bateman Collection, at ArtSpring on Salt Spring Island, where he resides. While Robert is best known for his prolific body of work of highly realistic depictions of wildlife and

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Well Read – Laugh? I Nearly Cried!

Words Jackie LaPlante Finding a book that actually makes you laugh out loud is not easy. Humour is subjective and a reader’s perception of comedy is influenced by political leaning, national values (European humour is not British wit), and mood. Comedic styles range from the subtly dry to the ridiculous. To me, the most adept

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Homes – An Elegant Oak Bay Home with a Philanthropic Focus

Words Janice Henshaw Photos Sarah Hartley Photography This custom-built, three-level home offers elegant comfort and a welcoming environment for family and friends. From the huge wall of ocean-side windows, there is an incredible dynamic ocean view of Oak Bay. Nearby is the Bowker Creek estuary; eagles and herons fly by at eye level. Homeowners Charlotte

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Last Word

Words Allison Smith, Editor-in-Chief Growing up, I had a large family. My mom had three sisters, all of whom had at least three children, so there were constantly cousins running around and big family reunions every year. I always thought that I, too, would have “a few” kids but, for various reasons, I ended up

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First Word

Seaside Sue, Publisher & Owner We are thrilled to celebrate our inaugural “Fabulous 5 Over 50” in this issue. This special feature honours an incredible group of women that embodies the heart and soul of the Saanich Peninsula. From a retired nurse who spent decades caring for others and local entrepreneurs transforming their industries, to

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