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Words Dr. Marita Schauch, ND Tall Tree Integrated Health Centre Summer is practically upon us, and as you get beach ready, bloating might be cramping your style. While bloating may be common, it definitely isn’t normal. It is normal for your stomach to expand slightly after eating, as the food moves into your body and [...]

Words Natasha Jackson, CPHR, Psychological Health & Safety Professional and Workplace Health Consultant How Volunteering Fills Your Bucket While Building Your Village You know that feeling of standing in the middle of a crowded marketplace, surrounded by hundreds of people going about their day, yet somehow feeling completely alone? Everyone’s rushing past with purpose, moving

Words & Photos Shelley Tice Music Bingo at Beacon Brewing is a reminder that simple nights out can be the most fun If you are looking for an easy and enjoyable outing close to home, consider making plans for a local night in Sidney. We recently headed out for Monday night Music Bingo at Beacon

Words Jackie LaPlante Photos Tanner's Books When the Forest Breathes: Renewal and Resilience in the Natural World  Suzanne Simard British Columbian author and forestry specialist Suzanne Simard was a pioneer in introducing the concept of trees as intelligent, communicative entities. Through her “Mother Tree” project, she continues to speak her mind and has become something

Words & Photos Stacey Toews It’s Like a Veggie RRSP! Imagine YOUR garden as a place with fresh asparagus every spring! This article is meant to help you make that into a reality. Asparagus is like a veggie RRSP: get it started with a few strong contributions, and you’ll have decades in the future to

Words Kelly Finerty Documentary Comedy Series 6 episodes ~ 16 min each Netflix TV-14 (2026) A nice change from the Hollywood pace, this month’s pick for your viewing pleasure elevates the documentary genre to comedic heights with a charming production showcasing the beauty of Vancouver Island in Zach Galifianakis’ This is a Gardening Show. Laughing

Words Catherine Briand, CDP Founder, Gentle Path MoCA Certified Administrator As dementia becomes more common across Canada, communities are beginning to recognize that awareness and compassion are not just the responsibility of families or healthcare professionals, and what the growing number of Canadians living with dementia means for everyday life, neighbourhoods and shared spaces. Dementia

Words Tasleem Jessani, Mango Tango Interiors & Simplified Living Solutions As technology continues to evolve, it’s becoming increasingly accessible and useful for people of all ages – including seniors. In fact, a growing number of tools and apps are designed specifically to support older adults in managing their day-to-day lives more efficiently. From keeping track

Words Janice Henshaw Photos Sarah Hartley Photography An Art-Filled Sidney Home The exterior siding of the home is stucco, a calm shell for what turns out to be a very lively interior. The walls may be white, but they are simply the backdrop to a life exuberantly full of colour, art and music. At the

Words Sherrin Griffin, Sidney Seniorcare As we age into our 50s and 60s, we inevitably start to notice some changes in our body – not all of them welcome. For some, it might be small aches and pains associated with osteoarthritis and gradual wear and tear on our musculoskeletal system. For others, it might be