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by Jackie LaPlante -  Dominion: The Railway and the Rise of Canada Stephen R. Bown Connecting Canada's East and West Coasts by rail was a major driver in the creation of Canada. Stephen R. Bown's fresh look at this milestone era is directed by the lessons we, as a society, are coming to understand. This [...]

by Heidi Hackman & Colleen McNamee, District Career Coordinators, SD 63 | photo by Kathryn Alvarez Photography -  Curiosity is a great way to find your way. Megan Vesterback knew in grade 10 that she wanted to discover what trades were all about. Her rationale was simple: she "didn't want to spend lots of time

story and photos by Scottee Giles -  Mount Newton's southern slope is home to a network of hiking trails that weave through coastal forest, offering beautiful views of the Saanich Peninsula. The Browns' Wood Trail is a great place to start exploring. Our little group met at Thompson Place where the trail entrance is well

You and your partner may agree on many key issues facing you at your current stage of life, such as your lifestyle and financial issues. But what if your visions for retirement differ? It can be a challenge. After all, each of you have many possibilities: You can pursue your hobbies, volunteer, continue your education

by Cassidy Nunn | photo by Nunn Other Photography -  "Ahhh, incoming! Look out, look out!" My dad shouts as he shakes his hands, cowering into the couch in feigned fear. "Here comes the tornado!" My almost four-year-old daughter comes barreling into the room, her arms filled with an assortment of random toys, a long