Living

Words Tasleem Jessani, Mango Tango Interiors & Simplified Living Solutions Moving to a new home is an exciting yet overwhelming experience. Amidst the chaos of packing boxes and coordinating logistics, it's easy to overlook the seemingly mundane task of changing your mailing address. However, neglecting to update your address promptly can lead to a host [...]

Words Sheila C Henn, CPA, CA, SC Henn CPA Individuals, including professionals, have increasingly started to use Artificial Intelligence (AI), but we are only just beginning to understand and integrate this into our daily work. AI cannot replace professionals, though it can change how we work and should change our research methods for the better.

Words Amy Joy Mistal, SOUL EASE Professional Organizing When you think about stress management, what comes to mind? Yoga? Meditation? An expensive getaway? What if I told you that one of the most effective ways to ease your stress might be sitting in plain sight? More specifically, it's likely piled up on tables, tucked in

Words Janice Henshaw Photos Sarah Hartley Photography Finding a rental home can be really tough, especially if your budget is tight. Finally, you sign the papers – it’s not your dream home, but the bones are there: high ceilings, light flowing in, and maybe even a bit of architectural charm. Still, the walls are beige,

Words Dr. Mona Mazgani, Gynecologic Oncologist Victoria General Hospital in Support of the Victoria Hospitals Foundation Every year, hundreds of women on Vancouver Island face a gynecologic cancer diagnosis. In the wave of uncertainty and fear that often follows, hope always rises to the surface. But hope alone is not enough – outcomes depend on

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