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Words & Photos Shelley Tice On a sunny fall day, our family went in search of something outdoorsy with just the right amount of competition. We found it at Island View Farm and Mini Golf, where 18 holes meet farm-fresh flavours just minutes from Sidney. Instead of the usual bright windmills and quirky obstacles, Island [...]

Words Sherrin Griffin, Sidney Senior Care As I was making my coffee this morning, our phone rang – our land line. When I answered it, I heard the tell-tale pause before the caller at the other end spoke. “Hello. This is Abdeer; I’m calling about your PC security.” “Wrong number,” I responded. “I don’t have

Words & Photos Stacey Toews Healthy food comes from healthy soil. Give soil respect and it will give you a lot in return, yet most people, gardeners included, have not considered how to respect soil. Over the course of the gardening season (about 12 years ago) when I implemented the lessons in this article, most

Words & Photos Jessica Kwasnica, Seaside Cabinetry & Design A Place for Gathering and Connection The age-old saying that the kitchen is the heart of the home undoubtedly still rings true. There is no other room in the home that sees as much action as the kitchen. From early childhood days spent baking with a

Words & Photos Cynthia philp I’ve never understood why so many balconies are left barren and ignored. To me, they are the perfect way to soften the harsh lines of tall buildings and bring gardens right to our doorstep. Recently, I had the pleasure of touring a friend’s amazing balcony. Laila has embraced her outdoor

Words Jacqueline Nicoll, K & Co. Marketing We like to think of our homes and neighbourhoods as safe havens for our four-legged companions, but the truth is, the world is full of tiny landmines that can cause outsized harm. From the smoldering stub of a cigarette tossed on the sidewalk to the innocent-looking houseplant on

Words Cassidy Nunn Photo Nunn Other Photography “Open Secret Livrary” reads the sign in my five-year-old daughter’s crayoned prose. Earlier in the day while I washed dishes, she had me call out the letters so she could carefully craft her sign. It’s now taped to the side of a cushion from her play couch which

Words Tabatha Golat Some travel shows make you wish you were there. Long Way Home makes you feel like you already are, riding alongside Ewan McGregor and Charley Boorman on their 50-year-old motorbikes as they explore Europe. Available on Apple TV+, this 10-episode travel documentary series blends breathtaking scenery with a glimpse into the beautiful

Words & Photos Shelley Tice There’s something special about sunny afternoons in late summer – especially when they’re spent discovering a new place that feels both playful and peaceful. On our first family visit to Country Bee Honey Farm, we found the perfect mix of nature, family fun and sweet local charm. Our whole crew