by Chris Cowland – Back in 2016 the Peninsula Players sent out a notice saying they were auditioning for the coming performance of Fawlty Towers at the Charlie White Theatre. It had been 40 years since I last set foot on stage, more on that below, and I ended up playing the cantankerous old character […]
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by Shannon Hall, Anam Cara Spa – What is winter skin? Winter skin is often dry, dull, flaky, irritated, sensitive and sallow. This happens because we haven’t addressed our summer (leftover) skin! The fall season is so short that by the time winter arrives we are dealing with these issues if we haven’t addressed the
IN FASHION – How to Prevent and Treat Winter Skin Read More »
by Dr. Marita Schauch, ND – Tall Tree Integrated, Health Centre – Got the winter blues? You’re not alone. It’s estimated that around 40 million North Americans suffer from seasonal affective disorder (SAD), a mood disorder in which people who have normal mental health throughout most of the year experience depression in the winter months
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On a beautiful fall day I had the honour of spending a few hours in Centennial Park, talking with the extraordinarily inspiring Lillian Underwood. It was one of those life-changing interviews that truly made me want to do better. Lillian is Southern Tutchone from the Kluane First Nation in the Yukon Territory, a facilitator/speaker of
by Joan Saunders – Kale became the thing a few years ago, but I didn’t jump on that green bandwagon. I think it was because, at the time, I had a few meals where I had to archaeologically extract the main course from a mountain of kale. People could be a bit overzealous when it
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by Jo Barnes – In this month’s word column we turn our attention to phrases from the fashion world. Today, we interview someone with style who has extensive knowledge from Valentino to Versace. Please welcome Veronica Vogue! V: It’s delightful to be here, thank you. So, Ms. Vogue, you’re one busy lady these days. I
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by Tania Tomaszewska – I was lucky to spend this late summer and harvest season based in Osoyoos – Canada’s one true desert. Spectacular sweeping vistas and some great drops greet you in the South Okanagan. Long hot sunny days, cool nights, ubiquitous sage, mixed glacial soils and wide open spaces filled with acres of
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by Tina Kelly – “It came without ribbons, it came without tags, it came without packages, boxes or bags.” The Grinch was puzzled: stealing all of the town’s presents had done nothing to squash Whoville’s Christmas celebration. Can you imagine the holiday season without packages heaped beneath the tree? If you haven’t already turned the
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by Deborah Rogers – Instead of just one book, we tackled an author at our October meeting, encouraging members to read any of the works of Lisa See. She’s an American writer with Chinese heritage and has published 11 books so far in her career: a memoir, three books in a mystery series, and seven
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by Jo Barnes – With her expressive eyes and warm smile, she’ll steal your heart the moment you see her. Even if she’s only 10″ tall! She is “Daisy,” one of the many uniquely crafted dolls created by Sidney doll maker, Romona King, of Northbrook Designs. Romona is an artist who works with textiles and
ART SCENE – Northbrook Designs: A Doll By Any Other Name Spells Delightful Read More »
