Regulars

I love my job, and after eight years I think I’ve gotten pretty good at it. That being said, there are always times when you question yourself and your abilities, but there are also signs from time to time to let you know that you’re on the right track. I’m given one of those signs […]

by Dr. Kate Evans, Family Physician, Sidney –  As the holiday season ends, I breathe a sigh of relief. Not just because the chaos and expectation of the season is behind us, but also because it is such a difficult time of year for so many of my patients. For those experiencing loneliness or grief

by Jesse Holth –  Need a way to beat those post-holiday blues? Ring in the new year at Cattle Point! Nothing beats fresh, wintery ocean air – just make sure to bundle up! At this time of year, the grass is lush and green. The vernal pools are also full: these temporary pools fill with

by Trysh Ashby-Rolls –  Fog hangs low over the valleys. From my car I notice a few sheep, six white and one black, huddled together by the fence. The moon slowly disappears behind the trees from where a raven calls to its mate deep in the forest. This is North Pender Island just before dawn

by Valerie Green –  A new column is always fun and, because of my love of history, this one is going to be especially enjoyable. Please join me through the year as I travel back in time to visit some old heritage buildings of interest including homes on the Peninsula, Greater Victoria and further afield