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2023 Spring Book Wrap-Up

by Jackie LaPlante -  The Lincoln Highway | Amor Towles In paperback at last, The Lincoln Highway is just as engaging as Amor Towles' 2016 novel A Gentleman in Moscow. A 1954 road trip west from Nebraska to New York City brings together Emmet, fresh from state detention, and his precocious eight-year-old brother alongside two

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Common Cents – Thinking Real Estate This Spring? Consider New Taxes and More

by Randall Mang, Real Estate Advisor, Engel and Völkers, Saanich Peninsula Specialist -  Beyond the trees and gardens budding across the Peninsula, the perennial spring real estate market is bursting to life. Among the current market conditions affecting dealmaking, new taxes have popped up that beg attention. First, the market: Since striking a balanced tone

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Halibut 3 Ways!

by Ryan Hayter, Marigold Café | photo by Janis Jean Photography -  It’s that time of year again: halibut lovers rejoice! Fresh halibut is readily available at your local grocery store, and I have some unique recipes for you to enjoy. These recipes were designed to utilize all of the halibut you purchase: trim and

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Trade Student Spotlight – Motivation & Determination: Noah Harry

by Heidi Hackman & Colleen McNamee, District Career Coordinators, SD 63 | photo by Brandon Heyer -  Where does the time go? We started writing this column two years ago, highlighting how dual credit career programs have allowed students to jumpstart their career or choose an alternative pathway to earn credit towards graduation. There is

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