Stories

by Dr. Marita Schauch, ND, Tall Tree Integrated Health Centre November 14 is World Diabetes Day and it is important to spread awareness around diabetes prevention. There are many myths and outdated information out there about diabetes, and yet, it affects one in three Canadians, including a 50% chance of those who are age 20

by Paula Kully News, changes, updates, launches? Email pjkully@gmail.com. Timing is Everything Christmas is Coming Early! With pandemic restrictions still in place for indoor gatherings, many of the usual Christmas craft shows and markets have been cancelled. But, good news! Westcoast Impressions is bringing the "Sidney Outdoor Christmas Market" to the Mary Winspear Centre on

by Sherrin Griffin VP, Operations, Sidney SeniorCare It's amazing how quickly our atypical hot dry summer has transitioned into our totally typical cool, wet fall. I've already got my gloves out … they're the kind of cheap, stretchy gloves that are sold in a tri-colour three-pack at Shopper's Drug Mart for $5, but since I

by Jenna Falk, Ocean Spray Galiano In a society that places busyness on a pedestal and prioritizes convenience over longevity, it can feel like you're walking upstream when you try to stop and do things differently. When it comes to your clothing, nurturing a lifestyle of conscious consumption can be one of the most powerful

by Tina Kelly, Shaw Centre for the Salish Sea Be on the look out. The lookout for an unwanted visitor – a visitor who moves in and is difficult to remove. The moniker "mean green eating machine" offers some indication as to how this visitor treats its new home and roommates. Awareness about this unwanted and