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Steph’s Day Out – More Than Just the View – Malahat SkyWalk

July 31, 2025

Words & Photo Stephanie Staples For various reasons, I hadn't yet visited the Malahat SkyWalk since it first opened its doors in 2021. I’m fit and able-bodied, and had hiked up Jocelyn Hill to be at the same height to witness a similar (and spectacular) view. I didn't feel like I was missing anything. But, [...]

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Inside Out – How to Know When it’s Time for Hearing Aids: Advice from an Audiologist

July 31, 2025

Words Donna M. Stewart, Audiologist/Owner, Hear Inc. One of the most common things I hear as an audiologist is: “I can hear, but things just don’t sound clear.” If that sounds familiar, you may be experiencing the early signs of hearing loss. But how do you know when it’s really time to consider hearing aids?

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Common Cents – Personal Planning: The Critical Importance of Powers of Attorney

July 31, 2025

Words Todd G. Wiebe, Notary Public, Salvador Davis & Co. A Power of Attorney is a legal document that grants another person, known as the "attorney," the authority to act on behalf of another person, referred to as the "adult," in particular legal and financial matters. The significance of having a Power of Attorney cannot

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Walk Through a Home with Chace Whitson

July 31, 2025

Words Chace Whitson, Chace Whitson Real Estate Group Photos Jacob, Platinum Creative A Coastal Jewel of Modern Elegance in Central Saanich There’s something instantly grounding about arriving here. As the gates open and the driveway winds through tall evergreens, the world begins to slow. The hum of the day fades into the background, replaced by

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Homes – Rooted in Vision: A Handcrafted Home in Deep Cove

July 31, 2025

Words Janice Henshaw Photos Sarah Hartley Photography When Deanna and John first set foot on the one-acre Deep Cove property, they saw more than just trees and terrain – they saw possibility. A quiet cul-de-sac lot with towering evergreens, it offered the privacy they craved and the space they needed to build not just a

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Choose People Over Pixels – Please!

July 31, 2025

Words June Murray Dagnall As the school year grows distant in the rear view mirror, and families are slowing down, reconnecting, and making summer memories together, I am reminded of a story I read a few months ago with a very powerful message that stuck with me. An elementary school teacher asked her class to

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The Natural Path – International Self Care Day

June 26, 2025

Words Dr. Marita Schauch, ND, Tall Tree Integrated Health Centre Time to Put Yourself at the Top of Your To-Do List Let’s get honest for a sec: Did you make the cut on your to-do list today? This week? Or even this month? Self-care is often the first thing we cancel when life gets full,

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Get Out! – Paddle & a Picnic in Gowlland Tod

June 26, 2025

Words & Photos Shelley Tice Looking for a relaxing and scenic afternoon adventure on the Saanich Peninsula? A paddle and picnic to Gowlland Tod Provincial Park might be just the thing. With its calm, protected waters, unique coastline and wildlife spotting, this family-friendly route offers the perfect mix of gentle activity and outdoor exploring. We

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Aging Out Loud – The Gift in the Goodbye

June 26, 2025

Words Connie Dunwoody, Broadmead Care I remember when my Dad called me to tell me of his diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease and Lewy Body disease. “A double whammy,” I thought. “He always was an over-achiever.” I wasn’t sure what would happen next. It reminded me that we don’t choose dementia – it chooses us. My

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Common Cents – Are You More Prepared for a Down Market Than You Think?

June 26, 2025

Words Kelly Pacheco Financial Advisor, Edward Jones During times of market volatility, you may feel anxious and wonder what to do. Before reacting, step back and ask yourself why you developed your financial strategy and what it’s trying to accomplish. What To Do When the Market Declines If, when reviewing your financial strategy, you realize

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