by Jo Barnes | photos by Amanda Cribdon Photography – Sometimes you know what you want in life from a very young age. For Phil Christensen, his heart didn’t long for amusement parks or travel to distant lands, but for life on the farm. “When I was a little kid, if I was given a […]
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by Deborah Rogers – Richard Wagamese was an incredible writer and speaker, and our book club thoroughly appreciated getting to know some of his words this month. Our book for discussion, Medicine Walk, was published in 2014, and was his last novel. Several of those who joined our meeting had had the good fortune to
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by Jo Barnes | photo by Amanda Cribdon Photography – A cardboard box becomes your castle; a wooden spoon is your microphone. When you’re a child, using your imagination while playing is just part of your day. But when you’re an adult, playing can transform your day. Since 1952, local community theatre group Peninsula Players
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OUT FOR A … BEACHCOMB – Coles Bay Regional Park Read More »
by Allison Smith As I’m sitting here writing this month’s column, sunshine is streaming through my window, I can hear birds chirping happily outside and the first few days of our April “heat wave” have arrived. “Sunny and warm for the next week!” crows the weatherman, happy to finally be able to give his viewers
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by Sue Hodgson – There’s nothing like spring on the Saanich Peninsula. As greens and colourful flowers are starting to pop up everywhere, it really does feel like new beginnings are just around the corner. You might also notice that we have a new look to our First and Last Word columns. It was an
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by Tracey Jones, Remarkable Interiors – COFFEE TABLE STYLING ESSENTIALS After choosing a look or style that fits your aesthetic (think – what is the look I’m drawn to?), it’s time to layer on your pretty things! Here are some coffee table essentials. Books. This is the reason there are “Coffee Table Books!” I love
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by Dr. Marita Schauch, ND – Tall Tree Integrated Health Centre – How did you sleep last night? If you’re like around half of all Canadians, the answer is probably “OK” or “not that great.” Getting good sleep is one of the most important things we can do for our health. What’s the big deal
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by Deborah Rogers | Photos by Janis Jean Photography – If you want to see the story behind the thousands of cheerful yellow blooms we find in our stores from February to April, you have to get up early. My visit to Longview Farms in Central Saanich started at 7 a.m. and there were already
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