Living

Words & Photos M. Honoré France Musa Basjoon – a Treasure on the Shoreline When I first saw a banana plant for sale, I had no idea about the various varieties, but it was interesting to imagine them growing in my yard. We had no snow the winter of 2026; none of my eight banana

Words June Murray Dagnall Photos Coldwell Banker What happens when two nearly identical homes become anything but identical? At 2313 and 2317 Orchard Avenue, award-winning design meets personal expression in a captivating study of how the same architectural canvas can inspire two remarkably different interiors. Built by Greater Victoria’s Little Crow Projects Inc., the two

Words & Photos Stacey Toews As the summer garden winds down, there is still something wonderful to plant. Garlic is a promise tucked into the soil: one clove now; a whole bulb next summer. It takes surprisingly little effort to get started, and you do not need a huge garden. A small patch of healthy

Words Tasleem Jessani, Mango Tango Interiors & Simplified Living Solutions Time moves quickly, and we often don’t realize the value of a moment until it has passed. Photographs, letters, postcards and keepsakes freeze pieces of our lives, allowing us to return to people, places and experiences that shaped us. When loved ones are gone, these

Words Kelly Finerty TV Series (2026) – Netflix Original Teen Drama – TV-MA 8 episodes approx. 45 min. each The film and TV industry on the Island often involves many of our local businesses and residents. Whether that involvement is a location, employed actors or local crew, the premiere of the Netflix TV series Crew

Words & Photos Shelley Tice There is something about a garden in early fall that invites you to slow down. The bright abundance of summer is beginning to soften, the light feels warmer and the air carries those subtle earthy scents that signal the changing season. On a sunny weekend, we spent a quiet morning

Words Dr. Ashlee Albright, Peninsula Veterinary Hospital Debunking Common Myths About Infectious Diseases In Pets Pet ownership has evolved drastically over the past 50 years, with a shift from keeping working cats and dogs exclusively outdoors to living (and often sleeping!) with them indoors as cherished family members. In addition to living the good life

Words Erin Craven, CEO & Founder of UROSPOT Bladder urgency and frequent bathroom trips are two of the most common bladder concerns affecting both women and men. Whether it’s constantly needing to know where the nearest washroom is, waking multiple times at night to pee or feeling sudden overwhelming urges during the day, these symptoms

Words Joan Saunders These days when I head to the grocery store intending to just buy a few things, I often emerge having spent much more than I anticipated. Prices are high and, of course, I’m trying to buy products that are local and Canadian; it’s definitely not easy to eat well on a budget.