by Lara Gladych – BUSINESS Business Place The Flader Business Centre opened recently at #101 – 9837 Seventh Street in Sidney. They cater to all small business needs, from hot-desking through full office rental to boardroom rental offering full web conferencing facilities. Recently renovated, the centre has been tastefully decorated, allowing users to conduct business […]
by Gillian Crowley – Peninsula Players Serve Up Fawlty Towers Series 2 The Peninsula Players’ first production of Fawlty Towers was so successful in 2016 that they’re back with three episodes from Series 2. The frenetic antics of Basil Fawlty, owner of the eponymous hotel, will continue to delight audiences whether or not they saw the
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by Dr. Kristen Bovee, Peninsula Naturopathic Clinic – As a women’s health provider, a common health concern that is discussed at some point in care is bone health. Women of all ages, particularly post-menopausal women, need to consider bone health as a reflection of their overall health. If there are signs of osteoporosis or a
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by Jesse Holth – With over 3,500 acres of rugged West Coast wilderness, East Sooke Regional Park boasts 50 kilometres of forest, field and coastal trails. This massive park has three main entrances: Aylard Farm, Anderson Cove, and Pike Road. At the Aylard Farm entrance, you’ll find a picnic area and beach access. Try one
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by Doreen Marion Gee – June 4: World Oceans Day, Beacon Park. The whole family can celebrate the rich abundance of our beautiful oceans. Join the Shaw Centre for the Salish Sea and their special guests outside on the Sidney waterfront. Enjoy displays, exhibitors, entertainment and refreshments. Sunday, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. All ages.
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by Paula Kully – I have always loved dogs; as far back as I can remember, I’ve had a four-legged fur friend in my life. But a few years ago, we had to take our dear old friend to the Vet for her last visit. After that, we decided not to get another dog due
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by Shai Thompson, House of Lily Koi – May’s Style Tip: Buy yourself a fresh new lipstick that is perfect for this season’s colour. Try on bold colours and lighter tones to give you a total lift. Here is the rule: dark eyes/light lips or light lips/dark smoky eyes. Or rock the hip trend of
by Trysh Ashby-Rolls – Up and down the Northwest Pacific coast, from southeast Alaska to northern Washington State, you’ll find totem poles. Before Europeans came, bringing metal tools with them, totem poles were no bigger than walking canes. Their purpose was traditionally a representation of each family-clan’s life, although sometimes they were used as house
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by Donna M. Stewart, Hear Central Saanich – Animals do so much to enrich our lives. This is especially true for those with hearing loss. Untreated hearing loss (when someone has a significant hearing loss but does not use amplification) has been linked to depression, social isolation, cognitive decline, impaired memory, anxiety, and even an
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As we prepared to send the April issue off to press last month I struggled to find a topic for my Last Word. After over eight years and around 80 columns, sometimes I feel like I’ve written about everything. I discussed the problem with a friend of mine. “I feel like your column used to
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