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Words & Photos Cynthia Philp After the drought of summer, our gardens are once again bursting with impossibly vibrant green foliage. Hellebores, camelia, viburnum and heathers are blooming, making it incredible to contemplate what our friends and families across Canada are experiencing. Our outdoor chores are done. Transplants have been transplanted, pots rinsed out, and [...]

Words Tabatha Golat I’ve always been drawn to Kathryn Bigelow’s work. The Academy Award-winning director is known for her intense, meticulously crafted films that often explore high-pressure situations. When I heard the buzz around her latest project, House of Dynamite (Netflix), I had no expectations, yet I was immediately pulled into its high-stakes world. The

Words Janice Henshaw Photos Jody Beck Photography & Toby Moselen/Hussel Media This grand three-storey home is nestled on a waterfront 5.3-acre lot that offers both the privacy and serenity of a surrounding forest, as well as a stunning ocean view of the Saanich Inlet, facing towards Finlayson Arm and the Malahat on Vancouver Island. The

Words & Photos Shelley Tice When a friend invited me for an afternoon walk at Rithet’s Bog, I’ll admit that I had to look up where it was. Despite living on the Peninsula for many years, this unique conservation area in the heart of Saanich had somehow escaped my radar.  But as soon as I

Words Connie Dunwoody, Broadmead Care Just like that, it’s November: the month of bright colours and swirling winds, shorter days, lots more rain – and of remembering. November 1 is All Saints Day, when we remember loved ones who went before us. November 11 invites us to pay homage and remember with deep gratitude the

Words Jacqueline Nicoll, K & Co. Marketing Let’s face it: most pets don’t love going to the vet. The moment the carrier comes out or the leash gets clipped in an “unusual” way, pets everywhere activate full drama mode. There’s squirming, suspicious side-eyes, and sometimes, a very specific form of betrayal you can only get

Words Jackie LaPlante The Maritime provinces of Canada produce admirable numbers of award-winning authors – not to mention comedians and musicians. The cultural voice of the region is distinct, as the Irish and Celtic heritages of many residents influence the accent and music. The region has often been seen as politically under-regarded, and suffers harsh

Words Chace Whitson, Chace Whitson Real Estate Group Photos Jacob McNeil, Platinum Creative Country Elegance on the Saanich Peninsula Let the road wind away from the bustle of town and into the calm heart of Central Saanich. The landscape stretches in a patchwork of green, framed by forest and the soft rise of Mount Newton.