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Words & Photos Shelley Tice As the days grow longer and the first signs of spring emerge, many of us begin searching for the perfect outdoor spot to enjoy the season’s beauty. If you’re looking for a peaceful place to stretch your legs and take in vibrant spring blooms, Towner Crest Garden is a must-visit

Words Randall Mang, Real Estate Advisor, Engel & Volkers Vancouver Island When Kal Dlay and Sharon Rai founded Victoria-based home staging service and furniture store Avenue One in 2018, their inspiration came from personal experience. After buying, renovating and reselling homes, they realized staging was key to securing top dollar. “People loved envisioning themselves living

Words Brittany Bazin, Brittany Bazin Interiors Home staging is a technique utilized by homeowners and real estate agents, to enhance the visual appeal of properties for prospective buyers. The goal of home staging is to create a neutral setting that allows potential buyers to imagine their own belongings in the space, ultimately helping them form

Words Cassidy Nunn Photo Nunn Other Photography “You sure have your hands full!” a passerby says with a chuckle as he stops to stare at us. I’m trying to grab my purse and close up the trunk of my car, but my hands and arms are full with my nine-week-old chocolate Labrador puppy. My almost

Words Janice Henshaw Photos Tanya Murchie For many of us, the dream of owning an oceanfront home sits high on our list of "Wouldn't It be great if ... .” One family has made this dream a reality. Their new home showcases an example of Canada's innovative coastal design on a fantastic property only steps

Words Jackie Laplante While all the world is moony over Saint Valentine, this month’s book selection touches on that other February pastime: winter getaways. Guidebooks provide the first point of reference for trips – where to eat, where to stay, what to see – but, for me, the real knowledge of a new country comes

Words & Photos Shelley Tice Did you know Sidney’s waterfront walkway, which begins just north of Mount Baker Avenue on Third Street and ends 2.5 km later along Lochside Drive, is also known as the Sidney Heart Smart Walk? This mostly flat, pedestrian-only walking path takes you through the heart of Sidney, sharing its ocean-front

Words Jacqueline Nicoll Love is in the air, and with spring just around the corner, it’s the perfect time for new beginnings – maybe even by welcoming a new pet into your family. However, before jumping into adoption, it’s important to understand the process and assess whether you're truly ready for the responsibility. Owning a

Words Hailie Masters, Co-Founder Compass Mobile Massage Therapy and Acupuncture Accessing health care can be a challenge, especially for individuals with limited mobility, busy schedules, or specific health needs. Mobile health care services are making it easier for people to receive essential care in the comfort of their own homes. For seniors, mobility limitations, chronic