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– by Deborah Reid, FMA, FCM – When we postpone our annual checkup with the doctor, we often pay the price later. A delayed diagnosis can result in a health problem that can get worse and be more complex to correct. The same can apply to our personal finances, which is why an annual financial […]

– by Rachael Coates-Holland – As I find myself settling into the new year, I wonder if anyone has really embraced their New Year’s resolutions. Perhaps you have decided to travel, or spend more time at home, or maybe you’ve decided that this year, for real, you’re going to get healthy and active and stick

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

– 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