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Behind the Scenes – Saanich Peninsula Literacy: Providing Tools, Unlocking Doors

July 29, 2021

by Deborah Rogers | photo by Janis Jean Photography Back when Gordon Campbell was Premier, one of the goals in his government's Strategic Plan was to "make B.C. the best-educated, most literate jurisdiction on the continent." Funds were made available to task groups that would enhance literacy – not just through formal education, but also [...]

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Common Cents – How Can You Meet Your Short-Term Goals?

July 29, 2021

by Kelly Pacheco, Edward Jones Why do you invest? If you're like most people, you'd probably say that, among other things, you want to retire comfortably. Obviously, that's a worthy long-term goal that requires long-term investing. But as you journey through life, you'll also have short-term goals, such as buying a house or saving for

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West Coast Gardener – Embrace Your Clay!

July 29, 2021

by Chris Sigurdson, Peninsula Landscape Supplies As gardeners, we are always plagued with problems that can present significant challenges. These problems could include pests (wildlife and insects), noxious weeds, poor fertility, plant diseases, unexpected changes in environmental conditions … the list goes on. Personally, I always find that the most troublesome issue is the soil.

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On Design – Downsizing in the New Normal

July 29, 2021

by Michelle Carpenter, Trudi Jones Design The ability to adapt, change and evolve has become an advantageous and necessary skillset in the last 18 months. We've come together in our time apart to learn how to persevere, to embrace change, and to find new ways to nurture our souls. Now, as we emerge from this period

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Last Word from the Editorial Director

July 29, 2021

by Deborah Rogers / photo by Janis Jean Photography Like many of you will have done by now, I finally took a little trip off the Island in July. I didn't go far, but wow did it feel good to take some time out of normal life and see some different scenery! It was a

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FIRST WORD from the PUBLISHER

June 29, 2021

by Sue Hodgson - It seems like the first half of 2021 has slipped away quietly while many of us waited to get our vaccination so we could resume some semblance of our pre-2020 lives. There's relief and comfort knowing that after the second dose we will be able to venture forth with a measure

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MEET YOUR NEIGHBOURS – May Sam: Teaching by Example

June 29, 2021

by Anne Miller | photo by Amanda Cribdon Photography – On my fridge door, I keep a magnet with the words “Be the change you wish to see in the world.” These words urge me to live authentically, to “practise what I preach.” When I met May Sam, an elder with the Tsartlip First Nation

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OUT FOR A … SHORELINE EXPLORATION – Scoter Trail

June 29, 2021

by Sheila Molloy - The Scoter Trail is located in North Saanich west of the Victoria International Airport and runs alongside the Saanich Inlet and Patricia Bay. It extends from Patricia Bay Park in the south to the Tseycum First Nation lands in the north. A recent upgrade, completed in 2020, included enhancements to the

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FROM THE KITCHEN – Fire Up the Grill

June 29, 2021

by Joan Saunders | photos by Amanda Cribdon - Nothing says summer to me like firing up the grill, cracking open a bottle of wine and leisurely enjoying a wonderful dinner outside. Best of all, the cook and the guests or family are right there, enjoying the process together. I have always loved barbecuing as it

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PENINSULA VOICES – Talking with Andy Paul

June 29, 2021

by Karen Elgersma | photo by Janis Jean Photography – Andy Paul grew up W̱SÁNEĆ in the community of W̱JOȽEȽP (Tsartlip) where he continues to live and work today. As a leader, entrepreneur, and visionary, Andy’s story is one of hope and inspiration. What were the most valuable things you learned from your parents and

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