– by Lara Gladych – PROMOTIONS Moving Up Mark Loria is the new Executive Director of Shaw Ocean Discovery Centre. He assumed the position in mid-July, moving internally from his previous title as Development Director. Congratulations, Mark! For more information on the Centre, visit www.oceandiscovery.ca. ACCOLADES Here Comes the Honeymoon Brentwood Bay Resort & Spa […]
– by Carolyn Herriot – Cool and refreshing salads are perfect for hot weather when no one wants to get caught up in the kitchen preparing laborious meals. Here are three simple salads that keep well refrigerated and are handy to have around for al fresco eating and picnics. Cinco De Mayo Coleslaw Makes 4
Garden to Table: Fresh Simple Salads
Nestled in Cordova Bay at Mattick’s Farm is a special collection of locally owned shops where you’ll be greeted with a smile and welcomed in – often by the owner themselves! At the Country Gift Shoppe, Debbie keeps her store filled for all seasons with everything from kitchen gadgets to wonderful soaps, while Paper Chain
– by Barry Mathias, photography by nuttycake.com – Imagine, summer is suddenly over and torrential rain, strong winds and a drastic lowering of temperature occurs. What do you do? You light your wood stove … and smoke out the house: a bird has built a nest in the chimney! You notice your gutters are overflowing, strong
Seaside Homes: Staying One Step Ahead of the Season
– by Colin Eaton, Garden City – Are you looking for that edge that will make your landscape the envy of the neighbourhood? Are you sick and tired of weeding your flower beds week in and week out? Are you wondering what you can do to prepare your landscape for winter? Mulch is the probably the
West Coast Gardener: Dressing Your Garden for Winter!
