This is the fourth in a series showcasing some of the unique fashion boutiques in downtown Sidney. “We strive to be different,” says Kim Bremner, the owner of three retail establishments, one of which is Bubba Loo Children’s Boutique on Beacon Avenue. “Our focus is on old-school customer service, but that isn’t all it takes […]
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– by Valerie Green – In the 1800s many black slaves escaped to Canada through the “Underground Railroad.” Some free blacks came to Victoria, encouraged by Governor James Douglas who was himself of black heritage. In 1858, Douglas formed Victoria’s first black constabulary. Racist attitudes, however, still existed north of the border, and the unit
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– by Lara Gladych – Located in the Keating Industrial area, Level Ground Trading is a gem of a company to take in. Take a tour should you ever have the chance; it’s an eye-opening and thought-provoking experience that will conjoin farmers’ stories with each sip of their coffee or tea, and each taste of
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– by Tina Kelly – Seaweed, blackberries and mushrooms: flora of the forest and sea, enjoyed by many for their edibility and health benefits. These, however, represent only a few of more than 3,000 plants and 600 macroalgal species in British Columbia. Ethnobotany studies the relationship between plants and people and, not surprising here on
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– by Lara Gladych – This is part of a rotating series of articles on members of Sidney Meet Up, featuring people in business on the Saanich Peninsula. Ingrid Jarisz is a familiar and trusted name in real estate here on the Saanich Peninsula, currently working with Newport Realty and Christie’s International Real Estate. I
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