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– by Gillian Crowley – Dawn Ritchie’s middle name, “Joy,” is a perfect reflection of her painting style and her philosophy. Whimsical creatures painted in primary colours almost spring to life on the wall of her home. A self-taught artist, Dawn says she learned “to give permission” to herself to chase her creative passion. A […]

– by Trysh Ashby-Rolls – “There’s a 100-year-old man under the counter waiting for pick-up,” the caller said. “Poor man, he must be very uncomfortable, I’ll come right away.” Off I dashed to the library to pick up the book, Jonas Jonasson’s The Hundred Year Old Man Who Climbed Out the Window and Disappeared. Allan

– by Valerie Green – Have you ever wondered what it would be like to sit down and talk with some interesting characters from Greater Victoria’s past? If so, wonder no more. Although these conversations are merely creative figments of my imagination, they are all based on fact. Not many people realize that Rudyard Kipling

– by Barry Mathias – This is the fourth in a six-part series of profiles on some great local businesses that are working to keep us all in good health. The Lifestyle Select store has flourished at 9769 Fifth Street in Sidney for nearly 18 years; it is part of Lifestyle Markets, and was established

– by Michael Forbes – For some reason I stopped shaving on Christmas Eve. It was not really a conscious decision, because I was just doing what guys do when they have time away from work. Since then I’ve become curiously attached to something that required little investment and took absolutely no effort to create:

– by Dianne Connerly – Whether you’re single or in a relationship, February 14th can be an opportunity to renew your commitment to a healthy lifestyle and enhance your well-being. Chocolates and sweets may abound, but this Valentine’s Day, incorporate the following 10 tips for increased peace of mind and tranquility that lasts well beyond

– by Doreen Marion Gee – Exercise saves lives. Fifty years of scientific studies show that physical activity reduces the risk of coronary artery disease, with 50% lower disease rates in physically active people compared to those who are sedentary (Colleen Story, Healthline, 2012, MD Reviewed). We can all take active steps to build and