Living

Words & Photos Stephanie Staples I love, love, love being a tourist on our beautiful Island and even after eight years as a resident here there is still so much to discover! So after driving by “The Raptors” entrance sign in Duncan time and time again and hearing rave reviews about the place, I was [...]

Words Jackie LaPlante Photos Tanner’s Books Apple in China Patrick McGee In an eye-opening account of how China became Apple’s manufacturing base, McGee presents well-researched reasons why Apple is effectively locked into keeping the bulk of its production in China. Through interviews with Apple associates and suppliers, McGee follows Apple as it is lured to

Words Ann Nightingale, Rocky Point Bird Observatory Photos Rocky Point Bird Observatory Most of us have become familiar with the “who cooks for you” call or the monkey-like screams of the Barred Owl, a species that was first recorded in Victoria in 1969, but did you know there is a smaller owl that is much

Words Sherrin Griffin, Sidney Senior Care As my Mom and I plan my Dad’s Celebration of Life, we’ve been wondering about the “proper protocol” for these events. And with very little experience of attending celebrations of life, let alone planning one for a dear family member, we both want to “do the right thing” and

Words & Photos Shelley Tice You don’t have to be a tourist to enjoy Butchart Gardens in the summer. On warm evenings from Wednesday to Sunday, the gardens transform into a glowing retreat, complete with live music, twinkling lights and an unmistakable sense of magic. Many locals enjoy the summer nights, armed with a picnic

Words & Photo Tina Kelly World Ocean Day and Ocean Week Victoria are behind us – one day, one week, that shines a spotlight on the marine environment and encourages us to learn more about the ocean and our connection to it. The hope – a better understanding and a stronger connection will inspire caring

Words Dr. Marita Schauch, ND, Tall Tree Integrated Health Centre Given how grey the winter months are here on Vancouver Island, many of us make it our priority to get out and enjoy the sunshine while it’s here, soaking up that vitamin D and enjoying our beaches, lakes and rivers. But after months of soaking

Words & Photo Stephanie Staples For various reasons, I hadn't yet visited the Malahat SkyWalk since it first opened its doors in 2021. I’m fit and able-bodied, and had hiked up Jocelyn Hill to be at the same height to witness a similar (and spectacular) view. I didn't feel like I was missing anything. But,

Words Donna M. Stewart, Audiologist/Owner, Hear Inc. One of the most common things I hear as an audiologist is: “I can hear, but things just don’t sound clear.” If that sounds familiar, you may be experiencing the early signs of hearing loss. But how do you know when it’s really time to consider hearing aids?

Words Todd G. Wiebe, Notary Public, Salvador Davis & Co. A Power of Attorney is a legal document that grants another person, known as the "attorney," the authority to act on behalf of another person, referred to as the "adult," in particular legal and financial matters. The significance of having a Power of Attorney cannot