by Deneen Cunningham, McVagh Cunningham Group Ltd. – Worried about outliving your retirement income? You’re not alone. There are lots of things that could affect your income in retirement. The best you can do is be prepared for these seven risks: 1. Pre-Retirement Market Risk – Five years before your retirement date, make sure you […]
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by Natalie Bell – The other day I was driving to work when suddenly the driver two cars in front brought their vehicle to a full stop on the highway. They were attempting to cut across all three lanes to get to the exit. I had to stop very quickly, and as I did I
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by Paula Kully – SCHOOL DAYS Sign of the Times Stelly’s Secondary School recently unveiled a new welcome sign carved by Charles (Chazz) Elliott Jr., a former Stelly’s student and Indigenous artist. The sign depicts a swan and welcome figures on either end with raised hands, symbolizing welcome and thank you. It reads, “Thank you
by Tina Kelly, Shaw Centre for the Salish Sea – Imagine visiting the Shaw Centre for the Salish Sea, only to find a room of empty exhibits. Hard to fathom if you’ve ever been mesmerized by the jellies in our Drifter’s Gallery but this is exactly what would happen if we didn’t grow our own
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by Gillian Crowley – Lest We Forget This month’s Sidney Museum exhibit captures the many facets of war as seen by the Canadian Armed Forces in conflicts around the world during the past century. The Museum is also hosting a feature display “WAR: A Personal Response” by artists in the Articulation Textile Group. Their works
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by Jordan Caldwell, Training by Tara Brunet – This is a very concise recipe with simple knife skills involved. Feel free to prep the ingredients the evening before, and throw into the crockpot in the morning before heading to work. You’ll come home to the aroma of hearty beef, rosemary and red wine. Step 1:
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by Katie Kroeker, Pacific Ridge Landscapes – It is the nature of landscapes to change and evolve over time. As you reflect over this past season and think ahead to next year’s garden, here is a checklist of design fundamentals to keep in mind. A Plan. The best landscapes are thought out in fine detail,
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by Rosemarie Root, Macdonald Realty – The importance of a properly staged home is crucial! You want to highlight your home’s strengths while minimizing its weaknesses, transforming the house so it’s appealing to potential buyers. Here are a few helpful tips for a great first impression and a top dollar sale. Stage where it counts.
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information gathered by Doreen Marion Gee – December 1 to 31: Gingerbread House Challenge. A wonderful opportunity for kids, teens and adults to work together for a humanitarian cause. Have loads of fun building a Gingerbread House throughout the month to benefit CFAX Santas Anonymous. Purchase a family/ friends gingerbread entry for $15 (including kit)
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For my four-year-old daughter, it’s all about do it yourself right now. We start out life helpless, relying on someone for absolutely everything, then go through an independent phase (known as the “I can do it MYSELF!” phase when it comes to preschoolers). Later in life you finally feel like a grown-up, you’re making some
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