Stories

by Viola Van de Ruyt, Investment Advisor, VandeRuyt Wealth Management Group – For the past year and a half we have all felt like a bear in hibernation. Confined to our homes with limited activities, we’re now looking forward to emerging and taking some steps toward normalcy. For many this hibernation has been a financial

by Lisa Johnson, Authentic Beauty – Why do we struggle to love ourselves just as we are? Every woman is amazing, so why don’t we believe it?Unfortunately, many women feel they’re not beautiful or good enough. We constantly criticize and judge ourselves. Our partner, children and friends are not perfect, yet we love them unconditionally.

by Sherrin Griffin VP, Operations, Sidney SeniorCare – Last month, I admitted my suspicion that when I hit 50 either George Burns, or an other-worldly creature, snatched up my once-vigorous limbs and left me stiff, achy ones in return. The onset of arthritis in my 50s was disheartening indeed. Even my 80-something mother had less

by Jo Barnes | photo by Amanda Cribdon Photography – She has travelled the world and learned to use many languages. Now she travels a new world in which she uses the language of poetry. North Saanich poet Ulrike Narwani has visited and lived all around the globe, but her discovery of creating poetry, most

by Dr. Marita Schauch, ND – Tall Tree Integrated Health Centre – Did you know that July 24 is International Self Care Day? All around the world, people will be slowing down a little to honour the art of self-care. But what does that really mean? “Self-care” is a popular buzzword these days, especially on

by Tina Kelly, Shaw Centre for the Salish Sea – A dozen – the number of years the Shaw Centre for the Salish Sea has been welcoming visitors. Twelve years of bringing the wonders of the Salish Sea to eye level. And the plan is to continue doing that and much more for many years