by Jo Barnes – “Grandma, look at all these people. They all have different things on the go; they all have different stories.” Everyone has a story to share, a life moment or experience that’s important to them. Megan Hetherington, who said these words while waiting with her grandmother, really captures the human stories […]
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by Craig Campbell – My father was born, bred and raised, as was I, in our small Ottawa Valley town, though a major difference was he had intelligence, wit and charm, traits he must have felt not worth passing on to his only progeny. What he did share was a love of drink, so perhaps
The Light Side: Sculler – A Brief Memoir of a Father Read More »
by Stu Rhodes – The first time I met Brandon Latouf, he was referred to me by his ninth-grade English teacher, Ms. Cunningham. He was struggling, not just in her class, but with school in general. He told me all the things he wasn’t good at, especially math. Then he said he might be interested
Trade Student Spotlight: Brandon Latouf – Sheet Metal Read More »
Vroom Vroom! what a lap of luxury at Vancouver Island’s Motorsport Circuit. Yes, that’s me in the photo. “Luxury” is a difficult word to define. It’s all down to perception, I guess. Some would consider luxury to be the purchase of obscenely expensive items, those rare treats for special occasions only. Others may consider those
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I’m so lucky to have Kuper in my life. Who is Kuper? He’s roughly 75 years old, with rapidly growing grey hair on his eyebrows, face and chest. He’s covered in thick black hair, with handsome golden brown eyes that would win you over in a staring contest. Instead of walking like a normal four-legged
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by Jennifer Bowles – Ah yes, the egg. Fried, scrambled, poached, coddled or hard-boiled, these little gems are true comfort food that have versatility written all over them! An excellent source of protein, and a fairly inexpensive product that delivers stunning richness to any dish, the egg could possibly be one of the world’s most
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by Chris Sigurdson, Peninsula Landscape Supplies – It has been a wet winter and moss is overtaking your lawn. Now is the time to deal with this and devise a regular maintenance program to rid your lawn of this pesky green stuff! Moss thrives in areas of poor drainage, acidic soil conditions, and lack of light.
West Coast Gardener: Why is There So Much Moss in My Lawn? Read More »
by Rosemarie Root, Macdonald Realty Ltd. – First impressions are everything, and it couldn’t be more true than when it comes to selling your home. 63% of home buyers will do a “drive-by” after viewing a home they like online. This is your first opportunity! Staging the outside of your house is a surefire way to
On Design: Selling Your Home? Don’t Forget the Outside! Read More »
by Valerie Green – Today we are accustomed to scandals in the news. Not so in early Victoria. Rumours surrounding one young woman during the 1890s were, therefore, thought to be quite shocking. The lady in question was Bertha de Miranda Genn, who led a very unorthodox life. Born in England on June 24, 1868,
Historically Speaking: A Scandalous Love Affair Read More »
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
