Living

Words Jackie LaPlante I have been a member of one or more book clubs for 27 years. They have differed in format and membership criteria, but what they had in common was that group discussion enhanced nuances of the book, highlighted what others had found interesting, and led to fascinating sidebar conversations. In one of [...]

Words Janice Henshaw Most of us are diligent about regular car maintenance and dental appointments, recognizing the importance of prevention. Yet, when it comes to routine home care, we often resort to an “Avoidance and Hope” philosophy, especially if we’re on a tight budget. If we only look up at our roof once, when we

Words Kelly Finerty Comedy Drama, 1h 41m Netflix TV-14 (2025) I often hear folks say pets have a keen sense of their chosen person. Tethered so deeply that they can sense their joy, fear and sometimes even an illness. What if your dog sensed there was something not quite right and tried to tell you,

Words & Photos Shelley Tice Tucked into a quiet residential neighbourhood in Victoria, Abkhazi Garden offers a spring escape that feels both intimate and steeped in history. Often referred to as “the garden that love built,” this one-acre heritage home and garden tells the story of Prince and Princess Abkhazi, whose vision and dedication transformed

Words Dr. Marita Schauch, ND, Tall Tree Integrated Health Centre I see you, Mama. You went to bed at a reasonable hour. You got your eight hours (or close to it) and yet you wake up tired, foggy and already behind. What gives? In honour of Mother’s Day. Let’s look at some of the reasons

Words Jessica O'Brien Cameron, Wealth Advisor, Associate Portfolio Manager - CIBC Wood Gundy As traditional fixed income investments like bonds and GICs offer historically low yields, many investors are seeking new ways to potentially enhance returns and diversify their portfolios. Structured notes have emerged as an alternative, providing opportunities to tailor risk and return profiles

Words Dr. Michelle Clement, Yoga Therapist & Death Doula, Westcoast Duck Yoga & Death Doula Services As conversations around death begin to open, so too does a new kind of support at the end of life. At the edges of one of life’s deepest transitions, imagine a gentle companion. Not a clinician, not a counselor,

Words Dr. Patrick Yang, Surgical Site Chief, Saanich Peninsula Hospital When people think about surgery, they often picture bright lights, advanced equipment and focused concentration. What I see, after many years in the operating room at Saanich Peninsula Hospital, is something broader. I see the patient, their family, our medical team and the community that

Words Natasha Jackson, CPHR, Psychological Health & Safety Professional and Workplace Health Consultant You know that feeling when you look around, and it seems like everyone else has got their life sorted and you're the only one barely holding it together? Maybe you're having a rough week, and someone casually mentions how well everything's going