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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.

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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From the Kitchen – Hard to Resist

Words Joan Saunders Photos Kathryn Brimacombe Photography My mom used to make hot cross buns every year at Easter and it’s a tradition that I’ve recently rediscovered, as I’ve never been much of a bread baker. Why? Because homemade bread is so difficult for me to resist, especially when I’ve made some gorgeous buns studded

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NIȽ TU,O (in the beginning) – NIȽ TU,O’s 2025 Canoe Blessing: The Beginning of a New Era of Opportunity for Coast Salish Youth Participation in Culture

Words Ashley Morris Photos NILTUO Child & Family Services Society NIȽ TU,O’s recently completed cedar strip and dugout canoes, beautifully handcrafted by local artists, will soon be blessed in preparation for Coast Salish youth to experience shared culture and community, through participation in Tribal Journeys, and NIȽ TU,O’s many cultural programs. This year, on March

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