– by Shauna Dorko – Now that the holidays are behind us, that last long stretch of winter looms ahead, presenting weather challenges that especially for seniors can result in discomfort and physical harm. Freezing rain, sleet and black or clear ice can turn the ground into an unintentional skating rink, challenging for all of […]
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– by Doreen Marion Gee – This is part of a rotating series of articles on members of Sidney Meet Up, featuring people in business on the Saanich Peninsula. Untreated hearing loss is associated with stress, fatigue, depression, isolation and unsafe situations due to reduced alertness (www.sonici.com). The importance of hearing well in our modern
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– by Gillian Crowley – Pet owners know their best friends repay their food and shelter with unconditional affection that lightens winter’s dark days. Medical research has shown that interacting with a pet can slow heartbeat, reduce blood pressure and improve one’s mood. Not everyone who would like to enjoy a pet, though, is in
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– by Lara Gladych – This is the third in a six-part series of profiles featuring some of the Saanich Peninsula’s wonderful restaurants and pubs. In the course of covering the Peninsula Restaurant Profiles feature over the past year, I’ve visited the Prairie Inn on more than one occasion. Getting to know the pub and
