Stories

by Richard Hope -  Having worked in the wine trade for the past year, you start to notice patterns in people's purchasing habits, and with Christmas around the corner, I thought now would be the perfect time to introduce what I consider thoughtful "upgrades" to common selections. Whether you're headed to a holiday party or

by Sheila Henn, CPA, CA, Chartered Professional Accountant, SC Henn CPA -  Donating to a charity is one of the ways of reducing taxes while supporting causes that you may be passionate about. Many campaigns will reach out to individuals to support their organization. It is important to consider your own situation and to be

by Tabatha Golat -  Every once in a while, I see a movie trailer and immediately know the film will become a new favourite. That's how I felt about We Live In Time. After getting teary-eyed during the trailer, I knew it would be a heartbreaker, but I didn't expect its emotional impact to linger

by Sherrin Griffin VP, Operations, Sidney SeniorCare -  As I write this column, the holiday season is fast approaching, and although I adore it, I am painfully aware that this year will be different for my family: this is the first Christmas without Dad. All the more reason to practise and cherish the old family

by Cassidy Nunn | photos by Nunn Other Photography -  So your child (or you!) wants to try horseback riding … where to even begin? It can seem overwhelming, especially if you don't know much about the sport, but it doesn't have to be. Here on the Saanich Peninsula there are great options for barns

by Jo Barnes | photos by Tanya Murchie -  Some like the challenge. For others, it's the friendships and comradery. But it's the connection and joy of helping others that keeps all of them coming back week after week. For over 30 years, the ladies of Sidney's Summergate Village Quilters have been sharing their passion

by Tina Kelly -  I live in a concrete jungle, and yet nature is everywhere. For certain, there are trees, bugs and pigeons, but I've witnessed a peregrine falcon on a nearby balcony, a hawk atop a tree in a parking lot, sparrows chattering on my deck, and even a river otter travelling down the

by Jo Barnes | photos by Kathryn Alvarez Photography - Planting season. Growing season. Harvest season. Festive season! The festive season is alive and well at Creekbottom Farm where owners, Kelsey Fletcher and Jess Bossert, look forward to a holiday dinner this year which will feature their own farm-raised turkey along with a variety of

by Deborah Rogers -  What a wet and windy November we had! The abrupt shift into dark and wintery weather felt a bit unfair. It takes an attitude shift to embrace the season shift sometimes, but a bright and glittery holiday season can help too! As always, we were planning our December issue back before