– 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 […]
CFUW Victoria: Women Helping Women
– 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
– 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
– by Stu Rhodes – They say “The best way to predict your future is to create it.” Well, in part that’s what Doug Evans did when he wanted to learn more about working in the marine service sector. His inquiries about Marine Service Technician (MST) helped prompt Saanich School District to develop a three-way
Trade Student Spotlight: Doug Evans
As we celebrate all our Women to Watch in this issue, I thought it might be nice if you got to know me a little better! What three words best describe you? Passionate, fun-loving and naughty. What is your recipe for success? Hard work and passion. The harder you work, the luckier you get. One of
