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Words Dan Juricic, Realtor®, Re/Max Camosun Buying or selling a home is one of life’s biggest financial decisions — but many people are surprised by the true costs involved beyond the sale price. From legal fees to moving expenses and everything in between, the real estate process comes with a range of costs that can [...]

Words Shelley Tice Photos Ralph Hembruff & Shelley Tice As the sun dips behind the tall cedars and the golden light before sunset comes alive, a different kind of life awakens at R.O. Bull Park. This small forest park is not only a tranquil spot for a walk, but it’s also the perfect place for

Words Tabatha Golat If you're in the mood for something refreshingly simple yet deeply touching, The Ballad of Wallis Island might be the film for you. With a quirky sense of humour and a heartwarming narrative, this film follows Charles, an eccentric lottery winner who’s living alone on a remote island. His grand plan? To

Words & Photos Tanya Murchie “Style never expires; that’s why I shop preloved.” Consignment shopping is the purchasing of preowned or gently used items from a store or online. This sustainable way of shopping is less expensive and more fun. However, some days are better than others for finding the perfect item(s)! A few weeks

Words Dr. Marita Schauch, ND, Tall Tree Integrated Health Centre Ever wonder what a typical day looks like for a Naturopathic Doctor who's just as passionate about pushing her body at the gym as she is about sipping herbal tea and taking a break? One of my patients requested this look behind the curtain, so

Words Jackie LaPlante Making the Best of What’s Left: When We’re Too Old to Get the Chairs Reupholstered Judith Viorst Prolific poet, children’s author and humourist Judith Viorst knows of what she speaks. At 94, she has opted to spend her “Final Fifth” in a retirement community which provides ample fodder for musings on aging

Words & Photos Lauren LeBlanc, Eden Projects Urban gardening is a time-honoured pastime here on the island. With it comes an exciting opportunity to support one of the most essential players in our food system – pollinators. Bees, butterflies, hummingbirds and pollinating insects, often forgotten, are critical for growing juicy fruits and flavourful vegetables to

Words Janice Henshaw Photos Tanya Murchie On leaving the Pat Bay highway noise and tumult behind, I drove up Tanner Road and began to relax in the quiet of peaceful neighbourhoods. Close to the highway, but in a different world. There are streets with smaller houses sheltered by fully grown shrubs and trees. It's almost

Words Sherrin Griffin, Sidney Senior Care A few weeks ago, I received my application for CPP, our Canada Pension Plan retirement pension. Six months away from turning 60, it was a concrete reminder that I am soon entering the domain of “seniordom.” The inevitability of becoming a full-fledged senior filled me with mixed emotions: disbelief

Words Deborah Reid, Raymond James Ltd. It can be overwhelming raising a family with today’s cost of living; however, setting aside funds for your children’s post-secondary education is a gift that keeps on giving! A Registered Education Savings Plan (RESP) is a federal government plan that provides grants when contributions are made. Anyone can contribute