– reviewed by Brooke Anderson, 10 – When 14 year old Sophie’s parents split up, she finds herself living with her dad in the USA. She returns to the Congo for vacations and stays with her mother who runs a bonobo sanctuary. Bonobos are black, highly intelligent apes, and our closet ‘relative’. The Congo is […]
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– Story by Hans Tammamagi, Photography by nuttycake.com – Occasionally, when you walk into a house for the first time, you feel comfortable, very much at home and just want to lay back and relax. That’s the ambiance as you enter the home of Karen McCoy and Neil Munro on Curteis Point in the quiet, secluded
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– by Karen Dinnie-Smyth – The local Real Estate market has declined since 2009, but fared better than most in Canada and worldwide. Reported sales are ‘up’ month over month in our market for the past year, the last quarter sales show gains of 16%. The net result is that the Greater Victoria market is
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– by Gillian Crowley – Sidney’s own Sunny Shams has embraced the chance of a lifetime in a new leading role with Vancouver Opera. The 27-year-old tenor will play Boy, the main character in the world premiere of Stickboy, based on B.C. poet Shane Koyczan’s verse novel of the same name with music by Neil
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– by Doreen Marion Gee – Please visit respective rec centre websites for further programming and registration information December 2014: December 6 to 7: Red Cross Babysitter’s Training Very valuable course for teens to learn the basics of being a qualified babysitter. Red Cross Babysitter Certificate issued upon successful completion; cost includes manual. 14 yrs.
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– by Susan Simosko – RETAIL Getting in the Holiday Mood Summer may be over but Patio Gardens’ new gift and garden shop offers indoor plants, décor and cut flower bouquets – perfect holiday gifts. This family owned business is now in its 11th year and continues to evolve to meet customer needs. They recently
Remember when holiday shopping brought a smile to your face and a bounce to your step? If so, check out Sidney as your “go-to” holiday hub. On November 21, the Sidney Kick Off to Christmas launches the holiday season with multiple activities and treats designed to tickle the fancy of even the most Grinch-like family
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The wonderful tradition of ‘A Touch of Saltspring’ returns to the Peninsula for another year. This annual craft fair has grown from a small group of Saltspring Island Artisans in 1991, to a staggering 230 over 20 years later. The central idea behind the 3-day extravaganza is to bring together high-quality, artisan-crafted goods under one
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– by Bob Cratchit – The idea of coming together with friends and family during the holiday season to share a fresh cup of coffee, tea or hot chocolate creates a warm feeling inside most of us, perhaps not Mr. Scrooge. The Village of Saanichton takes the gathering experience and goes one step further, by
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– by Gillian Crowley – Music and Art Warm Up November Barney Bentall & The Grand Cariboo Opry A treasured tradition, this fundraiser and one-of-a-kind variety show brings concertgoers together to support the Mustard Seed and Sidney Lions Club Food Bank. Presented by Brentwood’s Music in the Bay at the Friendship Community Church in Saanichton. Tickets
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