by Deborah Reid – Earth Day reminds us of the responsibility we all have to be thoughtful stewards of the air we breathe, the water we drink, and the land that we occupy. After many decades of misuse and abuse, we are now seeing countries holding businesses and citizens responsible and accountable for actions that […]
Common Cents: Responsible Investing
by Gillian Crowley – Art and the Spectacled Bear See how artists from two worlds and two cultures are working together to protect the endangered Peruvian Spectacled Bear. Spectacled Bear Conservation was able to design a 32,000-acre park – El Parque Arqueológico y Ecológico de Batán Grande – which protects a small but viable bear
by Lara Gladych – FOOD Deli Delight Fraser Orr’s Butcher & Deli is the new corner business in Mt. Newton Station, 108-1931 Mt. Newton X Road, in Saanichton. Fraser is part of the famous haggis- and sausage-making Orr family that has gained legions of followers over a span of 33 years. Along with his siblings,
by Solara Goldwynn, Hatchet & Seed – With this year’s incredibly slow spring start, finding things to eat in the garden has been a bit more challenging than in previous years. In our family we’ve been sprouting seeds and lentils to add a boost to most meals, and adding in kale and collard greens that
Island Dish: Grain & Sprout Spring Pilaf
by Janice Henshaw – Many of us are committed to cycling and walking instead of using our cars whenever we can. We support local farmers or grow our food, and have lowered the temperature of our water heaters and furnaces. We have installed low-flow showerheads, and when replacing an appliance, we choose one with
Go Green. Green Tips for Your Home
