by Dr. Kristen Bovee, Peninsula Naturopathic Clinic & Hydrate IV Wellness Centre – Our skin is a reflection of our internal health. When our cells and organs are healthy, our skin reflects this in its radiance. Our skin also gives us hints that our internal environment is unbalanced and ironically, sometimes it is what we […]
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by Chris Cowland – It sucks to have a birthday close to Christmas. A cloud of inner resentment builds up as you pass through your childhood and realize the extent of your parents’ lies when they tell you that you are receiving a “double present” every year. This cloud swiftly dissipated when I reached my
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by Stu Rhodes – “When I was in grade 10 I didn’t get all the electives I’d selected and found myself stuck in a metal work class, much to my dismay. My parents both told me: ‘Too bad. Suck it up princess.’” Fast forward four years and what is Morgan Morneau doing now? She is
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by Jordan Caldwell, Training by Tara Brunet – My earliest memories of cooking are rooted deeply in my grandparents’ kitchen. Enjoying a wonderful lunch was something for me to look forward to. To this day I can trace my love for cooking to these little moments, not knowing at the time that they would stick
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story by Janice Henshaw | photos by Geoff Hobson Photography courtesy LIDA Homes – The Bourne Terrace home of Jan and Grace has an elegant curb appeal. Built next to the Sidney Centre for Plant Health in North Saanich, it has an expansive view of green fields to the north, and ocean to the east.
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by Matt Hall, Red Feather Horticulture – Other than deer, there isn’t an animal that creates more gardening headaches than the family dog. Whether they are digging, chewing or trampling, it’s hard to control that force of horticultural destruction we call “Fido.” That said: here are a few tricks and tips that can help you
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by Gillian Crowley – An Evening of Amazing Stories Ron Norman and Keith C. Ogilvie will bring politics, laughs and stories of amazing survival to an evening of readings and discussion to support the 2019 Sidney Literary Festival. Ron Norman’s debut book, Slouching Towards Innocence, is set in the combative and darkly comic world of
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by Doreen Marion Gee – **The Saanich Legacy Foundation and the District of Saanich want ALL kids to benefit from recreational opportunities. The “kidsFUNd” provides assistance if funds are a barrier to recreation. Call 250.475.5407. June 1 to 15: Small Group Fitness 101. In a small group, teens will learn techniques for strength training, using
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I admit I’m feeling a little down right now, having found out that our lovely neighbour passed away suddenly and that a dear family member is very ill. When bad news seems to be all that surrounds you, it’s hard to be cheerful and craft something – hopefully interesting and a little bit funny –
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There’s something about the clocks springing forward that brings a sense of optimism. Even the most cynical of us can’t help but feel a twinge of excitement the first time we leave for work in daylight. The start of the new season also provides us with the chance to review the season past and note
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