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– by Doreen Marion Gee – Please visit respective rec centre websites for further programming and registration information December 2014: December 6 to 7: Red Cross Babysitter’s Training Very valuable course for teens to learn the basics of being a qualified babysitter. Red Cross Babysitter Certificate issued upon successful completion; cost includes manual. 14 yrs. […]

–  by Susan Simosko – RETAIL Getting in the Holiday Mood Summer may be over but Patio Gardens’ new gift and garden shop offers indoor plants, décor and cut flower bouquets – perfect holiday gifts. This family owned business is now in its 11th year and continues to evolve to meet customer needs. They recently

Remember when holiday shopping brought a smile to your face and a bounce to your step? If so, check out Sidney as your “go-to” holiday hub. On November 21, the Sidney Kick Off to Christmas launches the holiday season with multiple activities and treats designed to tickle the fancy of even the most Grinch-like family

The wonderful tradition of ‘A Touch of Saltspring’ returns to the Peninsula for another year. This annual craft fair has grown from a small group of Saltspring Island Artisans in 1991, to a staggering 230 over 20 years later. The central idea behind the 3-day extravaganza is to bring together high-quality, artisan-crafted goods under one

– by Bob Cratchit – The idea of coming together with friends and family during the holiday season to share a fresh cup of coffee, tea or hot chocolate creates a warm feeling inside most of us, perhaps not Mr. Scrooge. The Village of Saanichton takes the gathering experience and goes one step further, by