Living

Words & Photos Stephanie Staples So you thought you were the centre of the universe? Well, I can’t say if that's true, but I can tell you for certain that you can easily be AT the Centre of the Universe! Perched on the tippy-top of Little Saanichton Mountain, you’ve surely seen its unmistakable dome from [...]

Words Tina Kelly Photo Peninsula Streams & Shorelines Witnessing salmon return to a creek you’ve helped restore is magical. The staff and volunteers of Peninsula Streams & Shorelines (PSS) know this feeling well. Of course, it’s less about magic and more about partnerships, planning and hard work. For more than 20 years, the non-profit PSS

Words Jackie LaPlante Psychological thrillers are a go-to when you really want to fall into a book. They offer suspense, plot twists and unreliable narrators that keep you turning the pages until the usually surprising finish. Liz Nugent’s Little Cruelties (also released as Our Little Cruelties) is one of the best. It starts strong, at

Words Dr. Marita Schauch, ND, Tall Tree Integrated Health Centre You ever feel like the gray West Coast fog crept inside your head and is making it impossible to focus or get what you need to get done, done? Well, you’re not alone: in my practice one of the most common symptoms my patients come

Words Tasleem Jessani, Mango Tango Interiors & Simplified Living Solutions Moving to a new home is an exciting yet overwhelming experience. Amidst the chaos of packing boxes and coordinating logistics, it's easy to overlook the seemingly mundane task of changing your mailing address. However, neglecting to update your address promptly can lead to a host