story by Janice Henshaw | photos by Geoff Hobson Photography courtesy LIDA Homes – The Bourne Terrace home of Jan and Grace has an elegant curb appeal. Built next to the Sidney Centre for Plant Health in North Saanich, it has an expansive view of green fields to the north, and ocean to the east. […]
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by Matt Hall, Red Feather Horticulture – Other than deer, there isn’t an animal that creates more gardening headaches than the family dog. Whether they are digging, chewing or trampling, it’s hard to control that force of horticultural destruction we call “Fido.” That said: here are a few tricks and tips that can help you
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by Gillian Crowley – An Evening of Amazing Stories Ron Norman and Keith C. Ogilvie will bring politics, laughs and stories of amazing survival to an evening of readings and discussion to support the 2019 Sidney Literary Festival. Ron Norman’s debut book, Slouching Towards Innocence, is set in the combative and darkly comic world of
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by Doreen Marion Gee – **The Saanich Legacy Foundation and the District of Saanich want ALL kids to benefit from recreational opportunities. The “kidsFUNd” provides assistance if funds are a barrier to recreation. Call 250.475.5407. June 1 to 15: Small Group Fitness 101. In a small group, teens will learn techniques for strength training, using
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I admit I’m feeling a little down right now, having found out that our lovely neighbour passed away suddenly and that a dear family member is very ill. When bad news seems to be all that surrounds you, it’s hard to be cheerful and craft something – hopefully interesting and a little bit funny –
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