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Words & Photo Shelley Tice The first light of a new year has a way of steadying us. It asks nothing, rushes nothing, and yet quietly reminds us that fresh beginnings don’t need fanfare – just space. On a crisp Sunday morning, I found that space at Island View Beach, wrapped in layers, holding a [...]

Words Tabatha Golat Have you ever wondered where you would spend eternity if you had the choice? Or what might happen at the junction between life and whatever comes next? These are the questions at the heart of this month’s Screen Scene recommendation, Eternity, an A24 film directed by David Freyne (in theatres at the

Words Tina Kelly One step forward, three steps back. That is the rhythm of my to-read list. In 2025, I worked hard to shrink the list below 100 titles but with the constant stream of new publications, it’s ballooned to 137. These science and nature-focused books await reading in 2026. Vanishing Treasures: A Bestiary of

Words & Photos Stephanie Staples I’ve been a raving fan of TED Talks for longer than I can remember. But with in-person ticket prices for a Vancouver event hovering around the $7,000+ range, I happily settled for watching TED Talks online. That is, until TEDx independent events hit the scene. Suddenly, a whole new world

Words Leslie Denko, Mortgage Broker, Mortgage Alliance Cutting Edge Lending For many Canadian retirees, the key to a comfortable retirement is ensuring they have the cashflow needed to support the lifestyle they’ve worked hard to achieve. While some may plan to eventually sell their home to unlock equity, an increasing number are discovering a flexible

Words Connie Dunwoody, Broadmead Care When I was a teenager, my dad and I sometimes struggled to understand each other. I was (mostly) grumpy and always ready to push back. He was strict, serious, and not easy for me to talk to. My brother could sit with him and discuss ideas for ages, but I

Words Janice Henshaw Photos Harry Shaw, Coldwell Banker Oceanside Real Estate When you drive up the nearly concealed lane through the wild forest in North Saanich, it takes a moment to discern the house, because it blends in so well with the surrounding trees. It looks like it grew straight from the forest floor and

Words Cassidy Nunn Photo Nunn Other Photography “Ready for your coffee milk mama? It’s an extra hot, caramel, cinnamon, oat, soy latte!” My girls, aged two and five, giggle as they each hand me a mug overflowing with foamy bubbles. Their hair is wet and plastered to their faces, bath bubbles adorn their heads like