– by Doreen Marion Gee – This is the second in a six-part series of profiles on some of the Saanich Peninsula’s wonderful restaurants and pubs. Sadly, today’s kids may never know what it means to enjoy truly good healthy food full of flavour. With grocery aisles full of additive-laden, processed and genetically-modified food, and […]
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– by Deborah Rogers – There’s no doubt that the Saanich Peninsula is a community of animal lovers. It’s the perfect place to own a pet, with our green surroundings and large number of trails and parks. It’s estimated that approximately 38% of Canadian households own a cat and 35% a dog, but a visit
Animals in Need: Helping Our Furry Friends Read More »
The transient nature of farmers’ markets has always fascinated me. When I arrive at the market early Saturday morning, I stand alone in an empty field in silence, clipboard in one hand, coffee in the other, waiting for vendors to arrive. By 7:30 a.m. the first vendors start to drift in. Most are familiar faces
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– by Dianne Connerly – Parents can forget that they are raising adults, not children. The goal is to equip kids with the skills and increasing responsibility for managing their lives without constant vigilance. One key life skill is the ability to navigate an abundant food environment while maintaining optimal health. Here are some things
Saying the Wrong Thing: Causing Eating and Weight Problems Read More »
– by Deborah Rogers – This is part of a rotating series of articles on members of Sidney Meet Up Women’s Networking Group, featuring women in business on the Saanich Peninsula. Looking Pacific Ridge Landscapes up on Facebook, or through their beautiful website, is highly recommended. There is a strong design aesthetic that runs through
Katie Kroeker: Inspired Design Read More »
