Stories

by Gillian Crowley –  Tam Plays Sibelius Hear Terence Tam soar through the haunting and passionate Violin Concerto of Sibelius. Currently concertmaster of the Victoria Symphony, Tam is also an active chamber player who performs internationally. Included in the Victoria Symphony’s program is a world premiere by Jeffrey Ryan, inspired by Canadian poet Patrick Lane’s

by Lara Gladych –  BUSINESS New Owners After over 30 years in business, Grant Cornwell, founder of Grant’s Small Motors, has sold the business to Luc and Stan Roberts. The Roberts’ priority at Grant’s is to provide the utmost in customer service. Peninsula Crossfit is also under new ownership! The gym has been fully renovated

by Tina Kelly –  Breaking it down to the basics, we have to acknowledge that a healthy watershed literally keeps us alive; our every breath of oxygen is thanks to the ocean and each sip of water is a product of healthy rivers, streams and the land surrounding them. But sometimes our health gets more

by Dr. Kristen Bovee, Peninsula Naturopathic Clinic –  Many health experts claim that certain fats are bad for you. While this can be true, ultimately we end up thinking all fat is bad. Current research has shown that the real culprits in poor heart health have to do with low nutrition status, high inflammation, stress

by Tom Watson –  Valentine’s Day is upon us, yet again – the one day a year when the pressure to deliver is astronomical. How did it come about, and why am I a schmuck if I’m not standing in line at a local gift boutique, then florist and finally chocolate shop, in order to

by Shai Thompson, House of Lily Koi –  February’s Style Tip: This is the month retailers receive their spring inventory. If you want to get a head start on your wardrobe choices, get into the shops early. Connect with sales reps that will call you when brands and colours in your size and style come

by Deneen Cunningham, McVagh Cunningham –  It’s a beautiful Sunday morning: you’re enjoying a coffee, reviewing the retirement income report from your financial advisor. You smile, thinking retirement looks comfortable. Then you receive a phone call from your dad, who shares the news that your mom has fallen again. He doesn’t think he can look

by Shauna Dorko, Sidney SeniorCare –  As we settle into a fresh, new year, our thoughts move towards resolutions and goals for 2017 – many of them geared towards health and wellness. Who doesn’t want to feel the very best they can, especially in an age where superbugs, chronic disease and mental health issues seem