– by Susan Simosko – Friends & Neighbours is a column about the people who quietly enrich our lives personally and collectively every day. They distinguish themselves by the incredible things they do, whether or not we even notice. It is my pleasure to introduce you to a few of these remarkable people and to […]
Friends & Neighbours: There’s Something About Isabelle Read More »
– by Jennifer Bowles – If you’re anything like me, your television is usually tuned to the Food Network. Shows featuring greasy-spoon diners, lunch counters, and (my all-time favourite) food trucks are all the rage. While food trucks offering all manner of gourmet street food are now the hot places to eat, it can be
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– by Gillian Crowley – The room buzzes with women talking about everything from the latest book they’ve read to golf scores, a hiking trip and the next education awards. These are the lively members of the Saanich Peninsula’s Canadian Federation of University Women club at their monthly meetings. Started in 1994 as a spin-off
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– by Linda Hunter – COMMUNITY Raising the Bar It may be March, but play is always in season on the Peninsula. Just ask the children who are enjoying the latest addition to Centennial Park in Central Saanich: a new playground. Funded by a Government of B.C. Community Recreation Program grant, the municipality worked with
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– by Doreen Marion Gee – This is the fifth in a six-part series of profiles on some of the Saanich Peninsula’s wonderful restaurants and pubs. A U.S. research study in 2005 concluded that “a successful restaurant requires focus on a clear concept that drives all activities,” including food, service and operations. A relatively new
Peninsula Restaurant Profile: Sea Glass Waterfront Grill Read More »
