Living

Words & Photos Susan Beiderwieden I was hopeful I would finally see some whales. After 37 years on Vancouver Island, I had only gotten a few glimpses of the local orcas. So, when the Times Colonist ran an article about the MV Uchuck III, describing the different cruises offered by Getwest Adventures, we signed up. [...]

Words & Photos Shelley Tice On a sunny Sunday morning, I set out in search of a walk that would take my family somewhere we hadn’t explored before. The goal was simple – a short, scenic stroll to enjoy the changing seasons and a little local discovery close to home. We found exactly what we

Words Jessica O'Brien Cameron Wealth Advisor, Portfolio Manager, CIBC Wood Gundy As the year is coming to a close, many organizations take this opportunity to reflect on their impact and consider ways to give back. The holiday season makes this a particularly meaningful time to explore charitable contributions. For businesses, thoughtful corporate giving can offer

Words Dr. Marita Schauch, ND Tall Tree Integrated Health Centre The dark days really seem to creep up on us, especially as we hit daylight savings time. Suddenly you might find yourself driving to work in the dark and driving home in the dark, wondering if you can even remember what the sun felt like

Words & Photos Linda Hunter Having passed the four-year mark of leaning into another way of living, I thought those of you following our journey might enjoy an update. In the original series, I invited readers along on our last chapter adventure – to build a sustainable home, surrounded by our grown children, where we

Words Janice Henshaw Photos Janis Jean When I drove into a hidden townhouse community in Deep Cove, I felt like I was entering a forested campground. Its narrow, curving road is treed on both sides. The townhouses are strategically placed in groups of three, and surrounded by tall trees, bushes and ferns, ensuring their privacy.

Words & Photos Stephanie Staples So you thought you were the centre of the universe? Well, I can’t say if that's true, but I can tell you for certain that you can easily be AT the Centre of the Universe! Perched on the tippy-top of Little Saanichton Mountain, you’ve surely seen its unmistakable dome from

Words Tina Kelly Photo Peninsula Streams & Shorelines Witnessing salmon return to a creek you’ve helped restore is magical. The staff and volunteers of Peninsula Streams & Shorelines (PSS) know this feeling well. Of course, it’s less about magic and more about partnerships, planning and hard work. For more than 20 years, the non-profit PSS

Words Jackie LaPlante Psychological thrillers are a go-to when you really want to fall into a book. They offer suspense, plot twists and unreliable narrators that keep you turning the pages until the usually surprising finish. Liz Nugent’s Little Cruelties (also released as Our Little Cruelties) is one of the best. It starts strong, at

Words Dr. Marita Schauch, ND, Tall Tree Integrated Health Centre You ever feel like the gray West Coast fog crept inside your head and is making it impossible to focus or get what you need to get done, done? Well, you’re not alone: in my practice one of the most common symptoms my patients come