Regulars

by Deborah Rogers –  People have been using the magical process of fermentation to make wine for millenia; you could say it’s the original artisanal drink. I’ve been known to drink a glass (or two) of wine myself, but I’ve never given much thought to how it’s made. While most rely on the convenience of […]

by Deneen Cunningham, McVagh Cunningham Group Ltd. –  Worried about outliving your retirement income? You’re not alone. There are lots of things that could affect your income in retirement. The best you can do is be prepared for these seven risks: 1. Pre-Retirement Market Risk – Five years before your retirement date, make sure you

by Natalie Bell –  The other day I was driving to work when suddenly the driver two cars in front brought their vehicle to a full stop on the highway. They were attempting to cut across all three lanes to get to the exit. I had to stop very quickly, and as I did I

by Paula Kully –  SCHOOL DAYS  Sign of the Times Stelly’s Secondary School recently unveiled a new welcome sign carved by Charles (Chazz) Elliott Jr., a former Stelly’s student and Indigenous artist. The sign depicts a swan and welcome figures on either end with raised hands, symbolizing welcome and thank you. It reads, “Thank you

by Tina Kelly, Shaw Centre for the Salish Sea –  Imagine visiting the Shaw Centre for the Salish Sea, only to find a room of empty exhibits. Hard to fathom if you’ve ever been mesmerized by the jellies in our Drifter’s Gallery but this is exactly what would happen if we didn’t grow our own