– by Gillian Crowley – First Nations, Inuit and Métis Art Show This is a fabulous way to learn more about First Peoples’ arts and crafts and talk with the artists. Now in its sixth year – and for the second time at the Mary Winspear Centre – this event will showcase paintings, sculpture, pottery, […]
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– by Bob Thompson – Family and community are the heart of the Peninsula Country Market. On Saturday, August 16th, the market celebrates its connection with the community in hosting the Fourth Annual Central Saanich Family Festival in partnership with the Saanichton Village Association (SVA), Seafirst Insurance and CIBC. The market will be an extra-lively
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– by Trysh Ashby-Rolls – Several years ago a woman came up to me at a public event and said: “You will never need a face lift. I should know, I’m a plastic surgeon.” To say that I was taken aback is an understatement. Rooted to the spot, mouth hanging open, I was uncharacteristically speechless.
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– by Deborah Rogers – This is the last in a four-part series on some of the unique and local shops the Saanich Peninsula has to offer. Tucked away off Mills Road, Laura Waters has found a funky old farmhouse on four acres of attractive farmland. Surrounded by pretty flowerbeds sits the Snowdon House Studio:
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– by Hans Tammemagi – Two bald eagles soar effortlessly, high above orderly rows of flourishing vines on the grounds of the Church & State Winery in Central Saanich. The10-acre vineyard features a fountain, spouting water that glitters and sparkles in the sunshine. The winery building, an architectural masterpiece encircled by verandahs and decorated with
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– trendspotting by Susi McMillan; photography by www.nuttycake.com – Mediterranean Meets Mexican There’s salsa, and then there is the ART of salsa. MK’ Catering, with Maia and Kattia, make salsa, dips and offer full-service catering for an experience your taste buds won’t forget. More than a dozen different salsa flavours, all gluten-free, dairy-free and vegan,
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– by Lisa and Mike Dunsmuir, Step One Design – Move over CFL … LED is here! All you sports fans can breathe a sigh of relief: I’m talking about compact fluorescent fixtures, not a major sports league. Let me climb up on my pedestal for a moment. The lighting industry took a serious step
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– by Colin Eaton, Garden City Tree and Landscape Ltd. – Irrigation has come a long way in a short period of time. Here are six solid reasons why you should consider a professionally-installed irrigation system or upgrading your existing system: • Unless you like getting up at 6 a.m. several times a week, for
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– by Linda Hunter – SERVICES – Reflections and New Directions Returning home to Sidney, Ron Gibson has taken on the role of General Manager at Amica at Beechwood Village. With Amica for six years (previously at Douglas House in Victoria), Ron is proud to offer a friendly, relaxed retirement community with expertly trained staff, committed to
– by Carolyn Herriot – Jolene’s Peach Pie Filling (Makes Two Pies) It wouldn’t be summer without a fresh fruit pie and this recipe makes the best peach pie ever! 4 lbs tree-ripened peaches 1 lb granulated sugar 5 tbsp minute tapioca 1½ tsp cinnamon powder 2 tbsp butter Cinnamon sugar: 1 tbsp sugar mixed
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