by Sherrin Griffin, Sidney SeniorCare – Don’t tell my husband, but I have always dreamed of spending my retirement years in a sprawling house with my girlfriends: cooking and drinking wine together; laughing over old stories; and sharing our similar views, hopes and dreams. Don’t get me wrong: we love the men in our lives, […]
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by Janice Henshaw – If John Steinbeck could travel across the US with only his dog Charlie for company at 60 years old, then I could do it too, at a much younger age – 57. My job had vanished and my two sons had flown the coop and were busy and content in their
Globehopping – The Adventure Begins: My 20,000km Journey Across Canada Read More »
by Dan Adair, Island Savings Brentwood Bay – During these unprecedented times, it may be tempting to take advantage of deferring your mortgage payments, especially if your income has been reduced as a result of COVID-19. However, there are lasting impacts to doing so. Be mindful that a deferral is not mortgage forgiveness: the payment
Common Cents – Financial Tips to Avoid Deferring Your Mortgage Read More »
by Tina Kelly – January 2020 – which now seems like a lifetime ago – was one of our five rainiest Januarys on record and taking water for granted was just a given. Shortly after, the world changed and perhaps we needed a little more gratitude for our access to a seemingly abundant, clean water
Going Green – Be Waterwise Read More »
by Katie Kroeker, Pacific Ridge Landscapes – We are in the thick of vegetable gardening prime time! Facebook and Instagram are flooded with gardening photos and DIY advice. West Coast Seeds has even downgraded their seed packets in order to expedite their production to meet pandemic demand! Now that your veggies are in and growing
West Coast Gardener – Thinking Outside the Veggie Box Read More »
by Janice Henshaw – Has there ever been a better time to enjoy our outside grounds and gardens? There is no pressing need to spend hours packing for a big camping trip or making reservations to fly far away. Instead, this summer can be a great time to focus on building or renovating our patios
Seaside Homes – Decks and Patios: Our Own Sweet Space Read More »
by Uta Nagel, Uta Nagel Interior Design The thought of renovating often causes anxiety and concern among homeowners and property buyers. We fear that alterations will turn into a bottomless pit, that we’ll run into unforeseen problems, or we simply have no idea where to start. Here are a few tips that make the first
On Design – Before You Renovate … Read More »
Has the term “pandemic pet” been coined yet? If you’ve adopted an animal recently, you’re not alone: the number of pets that have been adopted during the past few months has skyrocketed above the norm. The BCSPCA reports that some animals, such as puppies, may receive 200 applications for the same pup! Our goldendoodle puppy
Last Word from the Editor-in-Chief: Allison Smith Read More »
Last night I had another video call with my family in the Maritimes to see how they have been holding up during the quarantine. Prior to COVID-19 we didn’t do this all that often, but with a swift turn of events around the world we’ve become like the Brady Bunch opening, where we all appear
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by Dr. Marita Schauch, ND, Tall Tree Integrated Health Centre – There is no other way to slice it: these are challenging times for us all. Though you may be physically okay, many of us are struggling with our emotional and mental well-being in an unprecedented global climate. Here’s what you can do to stay
The Natural Path – Your Mental Well-Being During Social Distancing Read More »
