by Paula Kully – NEW BEGINNINGS Moving On Jamie J of Salon J is pleased to announce that he has moved to Studio A Hair and Beauty Bar, located at 2460 Bevan Avenue in Sidney. “After owning Salon J for 14 years, I am excited to continue to offer my services with Abby and her […]
by Cassidy Nunn – Nestled just up from the ocean in Central Saanich is the beautiful 10-acre Sea Cider Farm where Kristen Needham, founder/owner/cider master, is living out her dream of producing certified organic apple cider for both the local market and further abroad. I had the chance to go behind the scenes at Sea
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by Dr. Kristen Bovee, Peninsula Naturopathic Clinic and Hydrate IV Wellness Centre – September is back to school month. As it is exciting for most, for some kids with learning disorders like ADHD, it can be extremely stressful. In Canada, about five percent of children and four percent of adults are clinically diagnosed with ADHD.
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by Chris Sigurdson, Peninsula Landscape Supplies Ltd. – Mulching will greatly benefit your landscape at any time of the year. Annual mulching: • Aids in the retention of soil moisture by preventing evaporation of water in subsoil, which is especially important for evergreen plants that do not drop their leaves. • Helps control soil temperature
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by Gillian Crowley – Visiting Betty Erb’s home is like attending an art show. Painted wood carvings of birds and sea mammals perch on every surface, wooden bowls gleam beside whimsical carved houses, and paintings hang on every wall. All of this is Betty’s work and it’s clear she loves doing it. Betty points out
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With so many photos, recipes and stories to make you lick your lips, it’s always a joy putting together this issue that focuses on food! Food has always been a passion for me. I’ll have you know I earned my Brownie “Hostess” badge, making dinner for friends, when I was about eight! I was always
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by Jo Barnes – Last time we blazed the word trail in the great outdoors. Today, let’s board the phrase train and explore the world of travel. We’re packing light. The trip will be simple: no first class flight my friend. After all, we’re operating on a shoestring budget. The phrase is thought to originate
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by Krista Rossato – It was barely winter in Victoria and already the days felt short, the air cool and the dampness permeated to our core. We complained because we were still another two months away before the first signs of spring would start to pop through the soil. As we started to think about
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by Jo Barnes – Many years ago living on the Saanich Peninsula required people to draw their sustenance directly from the land upon which they lived. While most of us today rely on grocery markets and at best tend to backyard gardens, there are still those in our community for whom living off the land
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by Sherrin Griffin, Sidney SeniorCare – Last month, we discussed how lifestyle needs may change as we age, leading to the re-evalution of our living situation. We talked about the option of home support or moving to a well-appointed retirement community or assisted living facility, as well as touched on private-pay vs. subsidized options, including
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