by Tina Kelly – Only one month and counting until the beginning of a new school year; it’s hard to believe summer is half over after the sunny weather’s tardy arrival. One month may seem like an insignificant amount of time in the spectrum of a 12-month year, but we’re here to remind you just […]
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by Dr. Florence Fernet-Leclair, Central Saanich Optometry – Early intervention in childhood eyecare is key. In order to explain this, let’s look at a problem which has reached true epidemic proportions worldwide: myopia (also known as nearsightedness). Myopia occurs when the light from far objects focuses in front of the retina rather than directly on it,
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by Doreen Marion Gee – September 3: Sea Shirt Sunday. Create your own ocean-themed fashion tee, pillow or bag. Bring pillow case, cloth bag or T-shirt (white shirts available for purchase). $2 for fabric paint. 1 to 3 p.m. All ages. Regular admission; passes and memberships accepted. Shaw Centre for the Salish Sea. www.salishseacentre.org. 250-665-7511.
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by Deneen Cunningham, McVagh Cunningham Group Ltd. – There are many ways to instill smart money management from an early age. It’s time to have the “talk” with your children. No, not that talk – we’re talking money. Now is the perfect time to introduce your kids to simple lessons on how to save and
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Owner / Publisher Sue Hodgson Chats with Carly Burbank, Managing Director of Pangea Fossils Ltd. You and your husband run a successful “dinosaur” company, with your work displayed globally. Give us a glimpse into this world and what it takes to operate this type of company. Anyone running their own business knows it comes with
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by Shauna Dorko – We’ve all noticed a special bond between children and seniors, despite the difference in years. The young and old are inexplicably drawn to each other. Perhaps it is the vast age difference that contributes to the connection? Children are naturally curious and love to hear stories in any shape or form.
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by Lara Gladych – RETAIL For Furry Friends New to the Peninsula, but not to pet care, Christine Leman and Vincent Denis are pleased to be opening Four Paws Pet Grocery & Boutique in the Mariner Mall. Opening in July with a carefully curated selection of food, toys and apparel for discerning pet parents, they
by Paula Kully – In what seems like another lifetime, my family lived on a beautiful 40-acre property overlooking the Cariboo Mountains near Horsefly, B.C., where my daughter was involved with the local 4-H Club. She was a member of the horse club, as she didn’t have the inclination to raise an animal for food.
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by Jo Barnes – The Victoria International Airport is a busy place where people come and go as daily flights arrive and depart. Travellers move with determination to make connections or wait anxiously for loved ones to arrive. Airports are places of joy and sadness, departures and reunions. Everyone has a story, and it’s
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by Shai Thompson, House of Lily Koi – August’s Style Tip: Sales are rocking the racks. Get out there and save, save, save! The reward is worth the hunt. Or, as I love to say, the squeeze is worth the juice. I source a few killer items that are in the higher price range. If
