Article by Barry Mathias, photography by www.nuttycake.com I arrive at a large, well-appointed, light-reflective home and meet Edward, who built the house in 1996. We enter through the front door into an attractive, open hallway with a fine curved staircase that is a powerful focal point. The steps and handrail are maple, stained a […]
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– by Barry Mathias – “My job is to help clients decide what they really need,” says Jeff Scott of Cabinet Works of Sidney, whose wife Vivienne helps manage the company and works one-on-one with clients. Through the years of dedication by Jeff and his recently-retired father Neil, Cabinet Works’ enviable reputation includes winning the
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– by Mike Dunsmuir – The man cave, the male sanctuary. Ask any hard-working, devoted family man if they would love a man cave; they would wholeheartedly, and undoubtedly grunt, “Boy would I!” Why does the mere mention of the concept conjure up such deep-rooted enthusiasm? Perhaps it’s not just an overindulgent self-centred attitude, but
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– by Colin Eaton – I have seen quite the variety of retaining walls throughout the Greater Victoria area: some good, some very bad. What is a retaining wall? Retaining walls are usually created when there is a desire to manage or hold back soils or other hardscape materials. A retaining wall can be anywhere
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– by Doreen Marion Gee – As thinking human beings, we need to remember that our furry friends are sentient creatures who can tell bad food from good. Our pets deserve a pleasurable eating experience with good nutritious food that will build their health and give them a long satisfying life (with us!). Pets have
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– by Steve Sheppard – Throughout history, coffee has taken on several transformations, initially serving as an energy source when nomadic tribes combined coffee berries with animal fat as an early form of an energy bar. It’s gone through a couple of iterations as a hot drink before coming to the beverage we’ve come to
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– by Carolyn Herriot – Growing pots of assorted mints means you can add the refreshing zip of mint to summer salads and drinks. My favourite is Moroccan mint for refreshing tea (hot or cold) and Black peppermint for extra zippy mint flavour. Here are three easy-to-make summer recipes that are delicious and healthy! FRESH
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– by Barry Mathias – This is part of a rotating series of articles on members of Sidney Meet Up Women’s Networking Group, featuring women in business on the Saanich Peninsula. Salvador Davis & Co. is renowned as the Notaries Public for Sidney for two reasons: their excellent history of client relationships, and the fact
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– by Dr. Mark Smith, Progressive Chiropractic – My appointment schedule this week is pretty typical of most chiropractic offices. Most of the clientele are women, and many of these women are scheduled for wellness, or maintenance care. The men make up the rest and many have no intention of returning after they’re feeling well
– by Linda Hunter – SERVICES, RETAIL AND DINING Pets Rule! Nichole Moser is the owner and Pack Leader of CalmFort Kennels, where “a calm pet is a happy pet.” Located on five acres in Saanichton, this dog and cat kennel is conveniently located for those heading out to the ferry or airport. Nichole’s team
