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The Natural Path – Winter Herbal Allies: Nature’s Wellness Remedies

January 25, 2024

by Dr. Marita Schauch, ND, Tall Tree Integrated Health Centre - As winter blankets the world in darkness, our bodies often require a bit of extra care and support. Nature, in its wisdom, provides us with a plethora of medicinal herbs that can serve as potent allies in navigating the challenges of the colder months. [...]

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Seaside Book Club – January Meeting

January 25, 2024

by Deborah Rogers - We kicked off a new year of Book Club discussing Tom Lake by Ann Patchett. It is the ninth novel from this well-loved American author, but the first that we have discussed, and for some of our group the first book of hers they had read. The story is Lara's; a

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NIȽ TU,O: in the beginning – NIȽ TU,O Launches New Online Learning Resource To Aid In Coast Salish Language Preservation

January 25, 2024

by Katharina Stocker | photos courtesy NIȽ TU,O Child & Family Services - A new section on the NIȽ TU,O website now provides an easy-to-use resource to learn basic Coast Salish words and phrases. Language is the foundation of Coast Salish culture; containing aspects of worldview, values, stories, history and teachings. As such, this new

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Out for a … Hike – McKenzie Bight

January 25, 2024

story and photos by Scottee Giles - Our West Coast lifestyle is abundantly evident at the McKenzie Bight parking area where, on a Saturday morning in the middle of winter, locals are piling out of vehicles in toques and hiking boots, donning backpacks, waterproof gear, nordic walking poles, or trail running hydration. With a typical

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Screen Scene – Good Grief: A Perfect Balance

January 25, 2024

by Tabatha Golat - February is a month usually reserved for tales of love, so recommending a narrative centered on grief might seem contrarian. Yet, it would be a disservice to overlook the recently-released Good Grief, a beautifully crafted debut feature film from Dan Levy. Levy, the co-creator of Schitt's Creek, is a polymath in

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Lil’ Red: A Semi Truck Dream

January 25, 2024

by Jamila Douhaibi | photos by Tanya Murchie - After over 5,000 shop hours, a pristine deep red semi truck stands in the wide storage bay on Henry Avenue in Sidney. Every detail has been painstakingly worked on and documented, and the stacks of paper manuals can attest to the final product. Still lightly draped

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ElderDog: Keeping Furry Friends at Home Longer

January 25, 2024

by Jamila Douhaibi | Photo by Tanya Murchie - ElderDog Canada is a non-profit, volunteer-run organization that began in 2009. Their mission "is to honour and preserve the animal-human bond through care, companionship, research, and education," which they do primarily through volunteer dog-walking and other pet services. Michelle Clement, the Communication Coordinator helping to establish

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Seaside Homes – A Magnificent Forever Home by the Sea

January 25, 2024

by Janice Henshaw | photos by Vince Klassen - A gravel path leads to the beach, and halfway down there is a sitting area where the path widens out with a rock wall built into the sloping hill. When this property was for sale in 2018, homeowner-to-be Debra saw this magical spot and imagined enjoying

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Peninsula Voices – Jann Everard: The Right Time To Write

January 25, 2024

by Jesse Holth | photo by Leah Gray - There is no expiry date on creativity – many famous writers did not get their start until later in life. I chatted with Jann Everard about her debut collection of short stories, Blue Runaways (March 2024, Stonehewer Books), available now for pre-order at Tanner's Books, Bolen

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Going Green – Leafy Invaders

January 25, 2024

by Tina Kelly - The region is set to experience a dramatic shift in temperatures along with a flurry of the white stuff. Or so the forecast stands as I tap this out on my keyboard. Hardly a scene where one plots and plans out their yard and garden. Yet as a planner by nature,

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