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Book Club – July Meeting

July 27, 2023

by Deborah Rogers - Our stellar turnout for July's meeting included a volunteer from Sidney's Shaw Centre for the Salish Sea, and we were very grateful for her insider knowledge about the inhabitants of our local waters. We were discussing Remarkably Bright Creatures by Shelby Van Pelt, and one of the main characters is a [...]

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West Coast Gardener – What to Do in Your Food Garden in August?

July 27, 2023

story and photos by Kathryn Alvarez, student at Pacific Horticulture College - Even though the "dog days of summer" are upon us, there is much to do in your food garden during the month of August here on the Saanich Peninsula. August is a bountiful month, and there is a plethora of vegetables, fruits and

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Common Cents – Retiring from Work: A Women’s Perspective

July 27, 2023

by Kelly Pacheco, CFP | Financial Advisor, Edward Jones - To save for retirement, it's important to think about when you want to retire and how you want to spend your time. Once you have your vision, you need a strategy to achieve it. Even if you've already started saving, it's important to regularly review

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Living Off the Land – Stewart’s Berry Patch: Tiny Morsels with a Ton of Taste

July 27, 2023

by Jo Barnes | photos by Kathryn Alvarez Photography - Blueberries. We love their flavour, and everything you need to know about them is in their name. They are berries and they're blue. Everybody understands that right?! Not so fast. These little round morsels of deliciousness are actually a deep indigo, and each type has

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Last Word from the Editor-in-Chief

July 27, 2023

by Allison Smith - Summer on the West Coast seems to arrive so suddenly … one minute I'm frowning out the window as I gaze upon yet another low-teens, overcast day, and the next I'm sweltering in my jeans and hoodie at school pickup and need to quickly swap over my wardrobe. Once summer truly

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