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Your West Coast Culture. A magazine about the people and places that make the Saanich Peninsula the little piece of paradise we call home.

First Word from the Publisher

by Sue Hodgson -  Recently, one of my writers, Lara Field, shared with me a book she's written. Ricky J. is a personal story of a father, husband, grandfather and son. It's a compendium of three daughters' remembrances of their shared experiences with their late father. It was quite inspiring, and reminded me why we

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NIȽ TU,O – from the very beginning: Supporting Children & Families in a Culturally Appropriate Space

by Katharina Stocker | photos courtesy Outlook Project Management -  Between Victoria and the Swartz Bay Ferry terminal sits a stunning stylized Coast Salish Longhouse. The newly renovated building is the office of NIȽ TU,O Child and Family Services Society. As a Coast Salish run organization with a mission to keep children in Coast Salish

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Inside Out – Acupuncture and Chinese Therapies for Allergies – The Wood Element

by Angela Leavey, R.Ac. -  As we welcome spring, nature awakens from the winter slumber, creating new beginnings and changes in energy. We enjoy increased daylight for more activities, indulge in the vibrant colours and smells and our energy becomes more expansive. In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), one of the foundational teachings focuses on the

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Men to Watch: Proud of their Professions

by Jamila Douhaibi -  We’re used to professions being considered traditionally female-dominated or male-dominated. The latter, such as jobs in the trades, STEM roles or senior management, tend to be higher paid, while female-dominated careers often fall under the lower-paid “caring” or “creative” professions. But as women cross the professional gender divide, men have also

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In Fashion – Men’s Grooming Trends? Pick the Right Style for You

by Bella Parent, Barber-Owner, The Gentlemen's Cave Elegant Barbershop -  What are the current men's haircut trends for this spring and coming summer? A bit of everything! Fades, classic, tight short, long … it looks like mid-length hairstyles are coming in force though. Nevertheless, the most important thing is to have a haircut that corresponds

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