Living

Words & Photos Shelley Tice When a friend invited me for an afternoon walk at Rithet’s Bog, I’ll admit that I had to look up where it was. Despite living on the Peninsula for many years, this unique conservation area in the heart of Saanich had somehow escaped my radar.  But as soon as I [...]

Words Connie Dunwoody, Broadmead Care Just like that, it’s November: the month of bright colours and swirling winds, shorter days, lots more rain – and of remembering. November 1 is All Saints Day, when we remember loved ones who went before us. November 11 invites us to pay homage and remember with deep gratitude the

Words Jacqueline Nicoll, K & Co. Marketing Let’s face it: most pets don’t love going to the vet. The moment the carrier comes out or the leash gets clipped in an “unusual” way, pets everywhere activate full drama mode. There’s squirming, suspicious side-eyes, and sometimes, a very specific form of betrayal you can only get

Words Jackie LaPlante The Maritime provinces of Canada produce admirable numbers of award-winning authors – not to mention comedians and musicians. The cultural voice of the region is distinct, as the Irish and Celtic heritages of many residents influence the accent and music. The region has often been seen as politically under-regarded, and suffers harsh

Words Chace Whitson, Chace Whitson Real Estate Group Photos Jacob McNeil, Platinum Creative Country Elegance on the Saanich Peninsula Let the road wind away from the bustle of town and into the calm heart of Central Saanich. The landscape stretches in a patchwork of green, framed by forest and the soft rise of Mount Newton.

Words Tabatha Golat Few music documentaries can capture an era vividly, but Lilith Fair: Building a Mystery does exactly that. This month’s film recommendation, streaming on CBC Gem, brings the festival’s energy and spirit to life. Directed by Ally Pankiw and produced by Dan Levy under his Not a Real Production banner, this 2025 documentary

Words Cassidy Nunn Photo Nunn Other Photography “I’m having a big girl summer,” my five-and-a-half-year-old daughter stated as she kicked her legs out in front of her on the swing and then tucked them back in, propelling herself higher and higher on the playground swing set. “I learned to pump on the swings with no